21st March, 2017 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Mike Pritchard enjoyed a session at Statham pool on Saturday despite the rising water level that came up 5inches whilst he was fishing. It didn't seem to put the fish off the feed as he ended up with over forty roach, skimmers, rudd, and hybrids plus a bonus bream around 3.5lbs taken on caster in the last hour. He witnessed a member on the opposite bank net at least seven carp, one looked to be a good double. Our bailiff reported dropping water levels on Tuesday evening so it looks promising for the weekend.
I notice that a few members have been catching the silver fish we stocked recently at our Offa's Dyke Fisheries. Don't forget any senior member can take a youngster aged twelve or under to try a spot of fishing for free at this venue, the only condition being that it must be on a one to one basis. Offa's is an ideal place to introduce potential anglers of the future to our sport.
Don't forget the Northern Angling Show on the 1st and 2nd April and especially a reminder to all those members who have promised me their catch pictures for our display stand. I would be eternally grateful for any photographs ASAP.
A few members have been caught by Environment Agency bailiffs and fined for fishing without a national licence. It is also a rule of our club that all members must have one as the money goes towards maintaining, improving, and developing fisheries.
Our Disabled & Over 60's match was held on the Trent & Mersey at Farm Road this Monday in the hope that they could find a few fish following some hard matches over past weeks. Jimmy Byrne won with 5-0-6 having a pound to spare over John Dagnall in second place with exactly 4lbs. Both anglers fished the pole starting off on punched bread followed by pinkie and caster. John had been feeding caster across and went over in the last half hour to net four plump roach. Definitely the best result for some time with all anglers with one exception weighing over a couple of pounds.
Many thanks to the team of regular volunteers who turned out on Sunday to our Mount Fishery at Buckley. They cleared undergrowth, overhanging trees, and branches to open up pegs and create new ones These guys and in fact all our volunteers who work selflessly for the benefit of all members are solid gold.
WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between 7 & 9pm for new members, subscriptions, night permit renewals, and any queries. Please email catch details to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:-
Disabled & Over 60's (Trent & Canal, Farm Road)
1) Jimmy Byrne 5-0-6
2) John Dagnall 4-0-0
3) Lenny Dutton 3-5-4
4) Ron Durr 3-0-10
Coming Events:
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Trent & Mersey Canal, Farm Road
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