2nd May, 2017 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes[f1]
A surprise catch this week by member Graham Lesley from the small pool at the Mount of an eel weighing 3-8-0. Bailiff Brian Jones informed me that generally carp are being caught but silvers and tench sport is sporadic. I am led to believe that committee member Ade Green also caught a massive eel from Grey Mist this past week but did not put it on the scales, it certainly looked a specimen weight.
Nick Roberts took his son Sam ages ten years to Cicely Pool a couple of weeks ago and Sam fancied fishing a quiver tip for the bigger fish whilst his dad opted for pole tactics. Both were fishing with red maggot but Sam was soon into a fish and after a short fight a crucian around the 2lbs mark lay in his landing net and dad hadn't yet wet a line. Nick was also soon into a bite every put in but couldn't get past the 3inch roach whereas his young protégé was catching less but of a better stamp. Then Sam's tip went round and he was into a decent fish and eventually the biggest perch either of them had ever seen lay in the landing net. The scales went round to 3-10-0 but even with scale discrepancies it was a wonderful specimen which I am certain Sam will never forget.
Appleton Reservoir is producing some decent roach catches and this weekend Ian Rogers fishing a maggot feeder hit into a shoal of quality silvers with the majority 8ozs and the best around 1.5lbs. Also, some good-sized carp are being reported in spite of the night fishing ban still in place. Please keep the car park locked at all times.
I know the Bridgewater Canal isn't getting much attention nowadays but the water that Warrington Anglers Association have controlled for close on a century still holds decent fish and is always worth a visit. John Spiers enjoyed a session on the pole at Moore this weekend fishing against the 'stick-ups' feeding micro- pellet plus a few grains of hemp with a 4mm offering on the hook saw him catch some quality roach plus seven bream around the 3lbs mark.
Just a brief heads-up that after issues raised by members the new rules on night fishing I reported last week have been shelved for the time being. The committee will be having a fresh look at the issues bearing in mind some constructive emails from members.
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
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