9th February 2021 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

9th February 2021 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

After a report of a small carp under a pound being caught from
Appleton Reservoir last week, I asked the question if the Ocean fish
which we stocked some years back were successfully breeding? As it was
the first that has been reported I was interested if there were any
further catches. Well, this week one of our bailiff's friends reported
another hand-sized carp amongst a catch of roach taken from the wall
area on maggot. Another member reckons that some were caught last year
so it looks good for the future.

Nicholas Williams fished at Ackers Pit this weekend and was pleasantly
surprised that his first fish was an absolutely pristine bream of
3.7lbs. I explained to him that although the odd small fish may have
been amongst stockings of crucians and carp that we have not
purposefully stocked bream. The reality is that the water supply to
the fishery comes direct from a small overflow into a manhole from the
Bridgewater Canal continuing by pipe under the road and eventually
ending up in the pit. Tiny fry is very often found within the
inspection chamber where some inevitably find their way to our
fishery.

I had a report this week of two pike caught on dead-bait from the
Bridgewater Canal at Walton. Evidently one was around 8lbs but the
biggie was 18lbs. With the current weather any fish is a bonus as the
member who passed on the information can appreciate…..he blanked.

Our bailiffs Trev and Barrie were out on Tuesday morning on their
daily visit checking a partly iced over Woodshaw Reservoir. The wind
coming off the old slag heap was bitter but it didn't deter one member
who had been catching roach from peg 29 and landed a decent bream
witnessed by the dynamic duo.

The first batches of membership cards have now been sent out, however
due to Covid-19 it is a longer job than normal. As I mentioned last
week, we have temporarily suspended the renewal option for a couple of
weeks while we attack the task of enveloping, franking, and posting.

I even liquidised myself some bread this week with the intention of a
canal session but sadly the licence post-out has but paid to that…but
next week watch this space.

On receipt members can simply post their 2021 books for renewal 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. If you normally pay at one of the
tackle shop depots it may be worth ringing first to see if they are
open.

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