25th February 2020 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
The Northern Angling Show at Event City, Manchester, last weekend was definitely a cracker and a great atmosphere where it was really nice to meet existing members and also welcome new ones into Warrington Anglers Association. The banter on our stand was second to none and there was the inevitable cream cake 'pie face' incident that unfortunately backfired on me. Thanks, must go to the show organisers, the companies, and other angling clubs who supported the event. Likewise, thanks to those members who kindly shared their catch pics and to our team of volunteers who staffed our stand throughout. Definitely looking forward to the 2021 event, see you all there.
As regards angling reports, well there are not too many members on the banksides at present with flood and muddy conditions understandably keeping them at home. However, Mike Pritchard exploited a brief respite in the weather on Saturday and fished the Bridgewater Canal near Houghs Bridge. His initial swim produced nothing so a move three pegs further towards Walton Park produced a bite on his first cast. Mike usually sticks to running line tactics and his homemade floats and caught initially on bread but alternated with pinkie for a string of small roach. A change to caster brought a better stamp of fish and he ended his three-hour session with over 4.5lbs of fish.
Our Monday Disabled and Over 60's Match fished on the Bridgewater Canal at Moore near the 'Tramps Grave' was a real struggle and was won this week by Roy Rogers with a catch of twenty tiny roach on bread punch for 0-6-2. John Mills and Jimmy Byrne took joint second place with 0-4-5. Needless to say, next weeks event is back at Houghs Bridge.
ANY REPORTS at this time of the year are welcome as there is not a lot happening, so good, bad, or indifferent they will help fellow members to plan any trips to the bankside. 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.
RESULTS:
Monday:
Disabled & Over 60's.
1) Roy Rogers 0-6-2
2) John Mills/ Jimmy Byrne 0-4-4
3) Mike Worley 0-1-8
COMING EVENTS:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series: No match until weather improves.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Bridgewater Canal, draw 10am Houghs Bridge
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