28th April 2015 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Carp are conspicuous by their absence at present on Sandiway Small Lake but the good news is that the tench are ravenous and are on the munch. They may not reach the double figure weights of the specimens in our Large Lake next door but good catches are on the cards of fish to around 6lbs. Lots of carp seen cruising in the margins presumably ready for spawning.
It's a different situation at our Mount Fishery at Buckley where Mike Peers reports catching sixteen carp in a hectic session where all fell to surface baits. James Hedges fished the pole at 11metres using 4 and 6mm pellets for an enjoyable mornings sport catching quality roach to just under 2lbs, three tench, plus a mirror carp that stretched his 6's elastic to the limit of 8lbs. Worth a visit over the bank Holiday to be more or less guaranteed to catch.
Only ten or fifteen minutes' drive away Offa's Dyke Pools are now crammed with a good mix of fish and whilst there's nothing there of interest to specimen hunters if you simply wish to keep seeing your float go under it is another place to go over the weekend. There is also a toilet onsite.
Our Disabled & Over 60's match fished at Pickering's Bridge saw weights plummet and this week's winner George Barber needed only 1-14-4 to make the top weight. Runner-up Alan Morris was almost 1lb adrift with 15-12. This stretch of the Bridgewater Canal was in the past a top match and pleasure anglers venue but never recovered from marginal weed clearance and dredging that removed attractive fishy habitat some years ago. Jimmy Byrnes is running a Bank Holiday Special next Monday, see coming events.
A number of game anglers have asked me recently if there are any of our lakes on which they can practice their casting techniques. The simple answer is all but be mindful of back casts as regards the safety of others. Stick on a fly and the results could prove interesting but ensure you are kitted out with suitable landing net and a fish friendly idea is an unhooking mat which only cost a few pounds.
Please note that night permit holders may only book on between 9am and 6pm. recently a few members have tried to go outside these limits which is unfair to those who stick to the rules. There is no excuse as all calls or messages are time logged.
We have received a complaint about anglers using a dinghy to bait up swims on Budworth Mere. Please note members are not allowed to use dinghies/ boats on any of our waters.
Please email me your catch reports to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or you can ring me on 01928 716238. Our headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open on Friday between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, and any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's
George Barber 1-14-4
Alan Morris 15-12
Jeff Clare 10-5
Stu Patterson/Ron Durr 8-11
COMING EVENTS:
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Bridgewater Canal Draw 10am Acton Grange Bridge. Contact John Dagnall 01925 630765.
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