5th September, 2017 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
After being confined to the house for several days due to a stomach bug Tony Rough was getting cabin fever and as all dedicated anglers know a well-known cure for this is an urgent fishing session. So, he headed to the River Dee at Worthenbury for some much-needed fresh air. Fishing an Avon float with a centrepin reel he loose fed maggots with the same on the hook. His first grayling soon lay in his landing net followed during the session by another nineteen and one salmon parr. On this occasion dace were conspicuous by their absence but watch this space. For the game anglers, my local source reckons that there are a few fish showing.
On the carp fishing scene, there are good numbers of fish coming from Rixton Claypits, Grey Mist, and Appleton Reservoir with a good number of twenties from the latter. On the negative side is the discovery by bailiffs at Appleton of some 'death rigs' where in the event of a line break carp would be dragging leads with the inevitable result of being tethered. There is absolutely no excuse for such tackle and if caught those using it would be almost certain to lose their membership. Ignorance in this modern day and age where you can 'Google' anything is no excuse.
On Monday, our Disabled & Over 60's match was held at our Woodshaw Reservoir fishery at Aspull where Alan Birchall enjoyed a decisive win with a mixed net of roach and crucians for a weight of 16.5lbs. Second place went to Joe Garry with a similar catch for 13-10-0. This popular pocket-sized fishery is definitely worth a visit.
Rod Frazer repeated his win of last week's Tuesday Mersey series match with half the weight but had to share it with Ray Boden as they both put 5-2-0 of roach and perch on the scales. Both caught on the usual pole and maggot. Ed Frangleton the runner-up with 3-14-0.
Ray Boden took the winners spot at our Saturday Mersey event with 8-5-0 of roach and perch using pole and maggot tactics. Chris Wray was second with 4-4-0 with the same mix of fish and method.
Our Pairs match showed the benefit of an end peg draw as the winners both seemed to have the magic touch and drew accordingly. Ray Boden and Bob Clough combined their weights of 13-5-0 and 10-2-0 totalling 23-7-0. Due to there being an odd man left at the draw it was decided to double the weight of that person which just happened to be Roy Everson who weighed 5-11-0 doubled up to 11-6-0 for second 'pair'. Catches were made up in the main with roach and perch plus a few chub.
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
MATCH RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's (Woodshaw Reservoir)
1) Alan Birchall 16-8-0
2) Joe Garry 13-10-0
3) Geoff Brooks 11-8-0
4) Ged Ramsden 8-11-4
Tuesday Series (River Mersey)
1) Rod Frazer /Ray Boden 5-2-0
3) Ed Frangleton 3-14-0
4) Ade Green 2-5-0
Saturday Series (River Mersey)
1) Ray Boden 8-5-0
2) Chris Wray 4-4-0
3) Alan Morris /Jim Gannon 2-6-0
Sunday Pairs Match (River Mersey).
1) Ray Boden/Bob Clough 23-7-0
2) R. Everson/R Everson 11-6-0
3) Neil Davies/Jim Gannon 8-15-0
Individuals: Ray Boden 13-15-0, Bob Clough 10-2-0, Roy Everson 5-11-0
COMING EVENTS:
SATURDAY:
River Mersey Series, draw 9am. Kingsway Allotments
SUNDAY:
River Mersey Series, draw 9am Victoria Park
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's draw 10am Motorway Bridge, Preston Brook
TUESDAY:
River Mersey draw 9am Kingsway Allotments
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