13th November 2018 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Our annual top-up stocking of C6 carp took place on Friday when as usual it started with Grey Mist receiving the first batch. Five fish were randomly taken from the holding tanks and by sheer luck the first turned out to be the biggest of the day at 26lbs followed by four further twenties. Moore Quarry was next on the list with five fish to 22.75lbs. Last but not least was the big lake at Sandiway that received fifteen fish plus a special discounted sixteenth (Viv Sheers lost count) that turned out to be a cracking fish of 25.5lbs. All fish with the exception of two were 20lbs plus. Whilst at the fishery I thought it was unusual to be quite full but it turned out that there was reports of a forty being caught that week. Thanks to all those members who turned out to help who were impressed with the quality of the fish.
More members have been out on the Bridgewater this week drop-shotting for pike and perch with the hope of a fish or two improving as the suspended silt clears due to less boat traffic. Liam Speakman fishing at Dunham reports catching four perch, best around 1.75lbs, plus three small pike, best 8lbs. Remember folks to have an un-hooking mat with you as you could end up landing a decent sized pike.
Paul Foulkes enjoyed a hectic last hour before sunset on the Ayn this past week whilst trying out his new centre pin reel. He ended his short session with a catch of fifteen grayling. Paul hadn't caught one of these magnificent fish until he joined Warrington Anglers this summer.
Saturdays Mersey Match Series on the river at Kingsway Allotments was won by the current match record holder Derek Bibby with a much lower weight of 13-9-0 but still enough to take the top money. Derek fished pole and maggot for a mixed net of roach and perch. Martin Lenihan was in second place with 12-0-0 made up of roach and four hybrids to 8oz.
Jimmy Byrne won our Sunday Mersey Series fished at Mersey Walk for with a weight of 11-12-0 of roach and skimmers taken on groundbait feeder and maggot. Alan Faulkner was the runner-up with a net of roach and perch for 9-14-0 caught on pole and maggot.
Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match was fished this week on the Bridgewater Canal either side of the A56 'Toast Rack Bridge' due to wall to wall leaves on the Walton stretch. Jimmy Byrne won with 4-11-13 of small roach, perch, and skimmers taken on maggot and pinky. It was great to see veteran matchman Stan Charnock who has been supporting our matches for more years than I care to remember take second place with a similar mix of fish for 2-10-9.
Please don't forget to send me your catch reports which are extremely useful to let follow members know how waters are fishing. Please email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238.
WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between (please note winter times) 7 & 8-30pm for 2018 night permits/membership renewals, new members, subscriptions, and any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Saturday Mersey Series
1) Derek Bibby 13-9-0
2) Martin Lenihan 12-0-0
3) Jimmy Byrne 9-15-0
4) Barry Chambers 8-9-0
Sunday Mersey Series
1) Jimmy Byrne 11-12-8
2) Alan Faulkner 9-14-0
3) Derek Bibby/ Ed Frangleton 8-12-0
Monday Disabled & Over 60's
1) Jimmy Byrne 4-11-13
2) Stan Charnock 2-10-9
3) Geoff Brooks 2-1-7
4) Mike Worley 1-12-12
COMING EVENTS:
SATURDAY:
Mersey Series draw 9am Kingsway Allotments
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series (Fur & Feather) draw 9am Victoria Park. Please book in with match organiser Ray Boden on 07790 317714 by Friday at the latest quoting your membership number.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Bridgewater Canal, Walton Church
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