26th March 2019 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Sadly one of our long time bailiffs Tony Cope passed away last week in hospital after a serious cycling accident in Speke. A crowd funding page has been setup in his memory and if anyone wishes to donate they can do so on the following link:- https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/inmemoryofanthonycope?utm_id=106 Our condolences to his family at this sad time.
Ian McCausland managed to fit in a short but productive session at our High Legh fishery last week landing seven carp that had obviously taken an almost addictive liking to his specially prepared and treated 'cubed bread pop-ups'. Slightly bizarre, but they obviously work. Nothing massive, all around the 8 to 10lbs mark, but Ian was more than happy.
Ian Street on my advice decided to try Arley Reservoir on his day off on Monday and managed three decent bream on feeder and double maggot, two of which came in the last thirty minutes of his four-hour session. Could it have been more if he had styed fishing for a bit longer? Well, we'll never know but that's angling and anyway it was pleasant weather.
The Monday Disabled & Over 60's match on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Farm Road saw George Barber aka 'The Breadman' make the most of his bridge-hole draw to secure a win with 5-1-4 of skimmers and roach taken on pole and bread punch tactics. Jimmy Byrne was in second place with a weight of 3-6-4.
The Mount at Buckley benefitted by a good stocking of mainly roach and skimmer bream on Saturday thanks to the efforts of our volunteers who netted and transported the fish. The Mount is one of our popular fisheries with safe locked parking for members.
Our AGM took place on Thursday last and along with some good banter with members in attendance it was all round an enjoyable evening. Thanks to Grappenhall Ex-Servicemens Club for their hospitality and Martin at the Daltons for the excellent buffet.
Keep those catch reports coming, good, bad, or indifferent as they help follow members to weigh up how waters are fishing to plan their outings. And equally important they give me something to write about! 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 & 9pm. New members are welcome to call in and join, current ones can renew their subscription, or night permit.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's Trent & Mersey Canal, Farm Road
1) George Barber 5-1-4
2) Jimmy Byrne 3-6-4
3) George Hollis 2-10-4
4) Mike Worley 2-7-8
COMING EVENTS:
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's draw 10am Bridgewater Canal, Delph Lane peg 101.
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