23rd February 2021 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

23rd February 2021 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

After a number of weeks with very few catch reports this week thank
goodness it has changed for the better.

On Friday James Lafferty enjoyed a fantastic session on a flooded Grey
Mist Mere when he caught eighteen tench with five over 7-0-0 and a
total weight of easily in excess of 100lb. The highlights of the day
being a 7-12-0 (new PB) and a 7-7-0 male fish, certainly James reckons
a catch of a lifetime considering the time of year, and session he
will never forget! All fish were caught on maggot feeder.

Andrew Sangam hadn't fished on Worthington Lakes for four years and
didn't know what to expect but on Saturday, his first session of 2021,
he need not have worried as he managed to catch a common carp of
14-8-0 followed by one of 17-11-0. Both fish fell to a snowman rig
baited with a garlic flavoured boilie. He also caught two bream in the
two-to-three-pound bracket on Krill pop-ups.

This past weekend also saw mystery angler Matt R out on his first
session of 2021 when he decided to try his luck at Rixton Claypits. He
set-up near the car park and was soon glad of the fact that he
remembered to pack his wellies! During his four-hour session he only
had three bites, the first of which came after ninety minutes but was
worth the wait when he slid his landing net under a 3-8-0 tench. Only
two small roach followed but at least Matt was out on the bank
enjoying his sport despite all the mud.

Mike Pritchard really struggled for a bite on the Bridgewater Canal
when on Saturday he fished the dead-length. He ended up with four
roach taken on pinky and had decided it was time to call it a day and
started packing up when he noticed his float go under and he managed
to reach it and struck into a good fish. Snap! A few pike are being
caught from the Trent & Mersey and Bridgewater Canals to spinning and
drop-shotting.

A few roach being reported from Appleton Reservoir but not exactly
hectic sport. On Friday Martin James had a session on Appleton
Reservoir for a few hours which he described as hard work for only a
few bites on the feeder, but it still beats sitting at home!

There is a working party for essential maintenance at Sandiway Big
Lake this Saturday 27th February 2021. Please would volunteers email
Carl at carlwallace16@gmail.com in order that he is aware of those
attending. Meet at the lake at 9am also please book in with Carl
Wallace on arrival. The fishery will be closed during the day from 9am
to 3pm to all who are not involved in the working party.

Our WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street, Warrington WA1 1LT remains
closed on Friday evenings until further notice. Members can simply
post to this address or put their book or request in an envelope with
their payment and a stamped addressed envelope, through our HQ door
where mail is collected and dealt with most days. Alternatively, you
can post to Warrington Anglers Association PO. Box 71, Warrington WA1
1LR where mail is collected weekly.

You can still renew memberships along with your night permit online
from our Warrington Anglers Association website. It works a treat on
mobile, tablet, or laptop. You must use the required numbers from both
your postcode and membership number as printed on your booklet address
label. Most tackle shops advertised in your membership book are open
for click & collect.

I would really appreciate members to send me any of your pics,
reports, or stories as at this time of the year there is not a lot
happening, so good, bad, or indifferent they may help fellow members
to plan any trips to the bankside. Email
frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238.

Stay safe,

Frank Lythgoe