2nd February, 2016 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Drop-shotting was the phenomenon of 2014 when tackle dealers sold out of rods and manufacturers couldn't produce fast enough to meet demand. Well, it's still as popular as ever and many of our members are enjoying the fact that travelling light with just a 6 or 7ft rod, a few lures, landing net, and unhooking mat, can produce some surprising results. Neil Blood can definitely testify to this as he has been enjoying some cracking sport with perch on the Macclesfield Canal but last week his eleven year old daughter Hannah out-fished her dad when she landed perch of 2.4 and 2.9lbs.
Members fishing Sunday Mersey Series are still struggling for bites, but keen as ever they know that the river can produce much better results. Last week's winner Roy Everson was top rod again with a net of small roach plus a bonus perch (times are hard) of 4ounces for 1-11-0. Ant Higham, aka King of the River was in runner-up spot with an all roach catch taken on groundbait feeder and maggot for 1-8-0.
Superb results on our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match with a double figure win for veteran ace matchman Jimmy Byrne with a roach and perch catch of 10-6-8 from the inform Bridgewater Canal. Barry Chambers comfortably took second place with a similar catch weighing 7-7-0 and the lowest angler's weight of 3-1-6 kept everyone happy. This is not a big money match and at £3 to enter it will not break the bank and all the entrance money is spread and paid out. Framing will not make an impact on your bank balance but the competition is ultra-keen and the banter lively.
As promised the membership cards are in the post and should be with you anytime soon. Don't forget on receipt your 2015 membership is no longer valid.
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
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