12th January, 2015 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
We will be having a stand as usual at the Northern Angling Show that is being held on the 20th and 21st February 2016 at Event City, Manchester. So I am here again asking members to send me some of their catch pictures to include on our display. It is your club so let's showcase it at the only angling show in the Northwest. I really could do with them as soon as possible.
A few positive catch reports from Small Sandiway are filtering through where the mild weather has kept fish feeding with one member reportedly having caught ten carp during a day session. On Saturday Andy Hall had two carp, best a seventeen pounder plus a bream that fell for bird-food boilies presented in solid bags of crushed bait. No news from our much larger lake next door.
Even a shallow fishery such as Cicily Mill Pool where winter is usually the kiss of death has produced a few fish, mainly tench and bream but there have also been a few carp out to 26lbs over the past number of weeks. Would the member who rang me over the weekend regarding shot raining down in his peg please give me a call.
It was the third successive week of disaster on our Sunday Mersey Series when the only 'angler' to catch a fish was a marauding seal which I dearly hope is pining for his mates out in the estuary and will soon return. The problem is that the short stretch of river bounded by Woolston and Howley Weirs is virtually akin to an enclosed fishery and there is little chance of fish migration from the tidal waters or elsewhere to replenish the stock of brood fish that are being steadily depleted.
Thankfully on our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match there were no such problems as the Bridgewater Canal at Houghs Bridge fished well on the whole. Derek Bibby put together a winning weight of roach and perch for 7-9-10 taken using pole, punch, and worm tactics. Second placed angler Lenny Dutton weighed 6-3-4 and the lowest catch was 3-11-0 between the thirteen anglers on the right of the bridge whereas those unlucky enough to draw on the other side struggled for a bite. It doesn't matter how good you are especially at this time of the year when you really need to draw on fish to be in with a chance.
Members cannot book night sessions with 2015 night permits as they expired on the 31st December. Also remember you will need two new colour passport type photographs.
HQ is open as usual on Friday from 7 – 9pm for night permit renewals, subscriptions, new members and any queries. Your catch reports are always welcome, email me details to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or you can ring me on 01928 716238.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater):
1) Derek Bibby 7-9-10
2) Lenny Dutton 6-3-4
3) George Barber 5-12-5
4) Jimmy Byrne 5-7-10
COMING EVENTS:
SUNDAY
Mersey Sunday Series: draw 10am Victoria Park (weather permitting).
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Houghs Bridge
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