19th January, 2015 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Many grateful thanks to those who responded to my request for catch shots from around our waters to add to display boards on our stand on the Northern Angling Show. Time is short as the show is being held at Event City, Manchester on the 20th and 21st of February and many of your photographs will need to be enlarged, printed, and mounted, so please search your picture archives and get them to me as soon as you can.
I would remind members that there is no public access whatsoever around the waterside at our Association owned Sandiway Lakes. There are designated public rights of way clearly signed on the perimeter and central roadway and separately by agreement Warrington Anglers allow a permissive path on the large lake along the Oak Tree end. Members should advise persons that they are trespassing and point out that they must stay on the designated paths. One positive despite the weather is that there are signs that fish are feeding on Big Sandiway.
It is sad but our Sunday Mersey Series has been cancelled until further notice following events over a number of weeks when a seal has put paid to chances of any sign of a bite. I will advertise in this column if the situation changes.
There were good catches at our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match that was held again on the Bridgewater Canal at Houghs Bridge where fish annually shoal during the winter months until they spread out as the weather warms in the search for spawning areas. Jimmy Byrne won the match fishing the pole and bread punch with a weight of 6-7-2. Keith Wernham was in second place with a similar net of fish for 5-11-12.
If you fancy a piking session on the canal you could do far worse than follow the example of Alan Dillon who quite simply followed my silver fish catch reports. Work it out for yourself, there's no need to print the location as it's a no brainer. Alan landed four fish, nothing massive with the best at just touching the 8lbs mark, but good sport nevertheless. Fish all fell to rubber drop shot lures.
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) Jimmy Byrne 6-7-2
2) Keith Wernham 5-11-12
3) Derek Bibby 4-9-10
4) John Barton 3-14-8
COMING EVENTS:
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Houghs Bridge
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