27th November 2018 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Not too many members are taking advantage of the potential of Ackers pit which following a de-watering and silt removal a decade ago was stocked with crucians, rudd, roach, perch, tench, and carp, plus a smattering of bream that found their own way from the Bridgewater Canal via the feeder sluice that maintains the water supply. Ken Grimshaw enjoyed his visit to the fishery this week fishing a light waggler and feeding maggot for a catch of fifteen plump roach and a carp of around 8lbs that really gave him a few anxious moments on his 20's hook and 1.5lbs BS hook length. All in all, quite a pleasurable three hours fishing at this time of the year.
Saturdays Mersey Match Series on the river at Kingsway North was won by organiser Ray Boden with a net made up of three perch, the rest roach for a weight of 8-2-0 caught on pole and maggot. Arthur Plumb fishing the same method was in second place with 6-3-0.
Barry Chambers was still on form following his last weeks double win by topping the weights in our Sunday Series fished at Mersey Walk with a net of pole caught caster roach for a weight of 7-6-0. Jimmy Byrne was the runner-up with a similar catch taken on pole and maggot for 6-12-0.
Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match was fished this week on a gin clear Trent & Mersey Canal at Farm Road. Contrary to expectations catches were much better than last week with quite a number of anglers topping the 3lbs mark. Jimmy Byrne took first place weighing in a respectable canal winter weight of roach and perch for 4-11-11 taken on the pole and bread punch, later changing over to caster for better stamp roach and perch. 'The Breadman' aka George Barber was second with 4-2-3 taken on his favourite bait. He had almost a bite every cast for four hours ending up with something approaching 120 plus small roach and a couple of rudd, all less than an ounce barring one of 4ounces, certainly looks good for the future if these youngsters manage to escape the cormorants. night permits available from 1st December, also renewals, new members, subscriptions, and any queries. Good numbers of pike striking and a few hooked and inevitably lost.
Things are getting desperate….only one catch report this week, so a reminder that I really appreciate your reports, good, bad, or indifferent as they help follow members to know how waters are fishing and to plan their outings. 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 7 & 8-30pm. The new 2019 night permits are now available from HQ.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Saturday Mersey Series
1) Ray Boden 8-2-0
2) Arthur Plumb 6-3-0
3) Jimmy Byrne 4-10-0
4) Martin Kettle 4-5-0
Sunday Mersey Series
1) Barry Chambers 7-6-0
2) Jimmy Byrne 6-12-0
3) Neil Buist/Ray Boden 6-9-0
Monday Disabled & Over 60's
1) Jimmy Byrne 4-11-11
2) George Barber 4-2-3
3) Ron Durr 3-8-7
4) Pip Woodier 3-6-8
COMING EVENTS:
SATURDAY:
Mersey Series draw 10am Kingsway Allotments
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series draw 10am Victoria Park.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Bridgewater Canal, Houghs Bridge.
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