2nd March 2021 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

2nd March 2021 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Neil Plunkett managed a well-earned break on Monday from his hectic
schedule and decided try his luck at Rixton Claypits. He wasn't
expecting anything spectacular but managed to spot some shoaling fish
and it was game on. He fished small cage feeder with fine ground bait
and a few maggots, size 16 hook baited with double red maggot. It was
obvious after a while that the fish were not exactly ravenous and
needed to drop it on their noses for any chance of a bite. The final
outcome was three tench 3 to 4lb apiece.

Despite the flooded conditions Nathan Blythin enjoyed a session at The
Mount fishery on Sunday and ended up with half a dozen carp, the
biggest at 18lb. Roach are showing on the car park peg but wellies are
essential…..preferably thigh waders😊

The sunny weather on Friday tempted committee member Ade Green out for
a session on the Mersey where Lynda and I found him staring at a
motionless tip. But we must have brought him luck as he caught a small
roach within a few minutes. He had 18 small roach in total on red
maggot and a change towards the end to worm saw him strike into a
decent fish but the adrenalin rush was short lived as the hook pulled
out. Never mind Ade it was a lovely day and you were on the bank
enjoying your sport.

We have removed the upstream area of the River Gowy from our online
maps as ownership has changed and the new owners wish to have animals
on their land but no anglers. Following discussions with them we must
respect their decision. Members now must not fish upstream of the A56
bridge.

There is another working party for essential maintenance at Sandiway
Small Lake this Saturday 6th March 2021. Meet at the lake at 9am when
volunteers must book in with Matt Akery on arrival in order that he is
aware of those attending. The area where the work is taking place will
be closed during the day from 9am to 3pm to all who are not involved
in the working party. Please note reasonable travel is allowed by
volunteers for such tasks and the usual Covid-19 restrictions, social
distancing, etc must be observed.

Any member who fancies getting involved with organised working parties
should either enrol on our Warrington Anglers Volunteers Facebook
group, or contact me with their details.

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.

Frank Lythgoe