18th January 2022 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
The Mersey Match Series on Sunday was fished on the Victoria Park section of the river, and I will keep my mouth shut in future after the outcome following my comment in last week's column, I would put money on it that the weights are much better next week. Well, they definitely weren't and Jim Gannon needed only 1-11-0 made up of nine small roach boosted on the day by an additional bonus half-pounder to clock up his first win of the year. At the draw he wanted either peg 16 or 34 and happily settled for his first choice where he set-up a small groundbait feeder alternating between red maggot or double pinkie. His choices of peg were right on the button as second placed Alan Morris drew peg 34 where he caught half a dozen small roach for 1-0-0. Neither of these had entered the main pool so third placed Ian Titchard with 15ounces took the main money with more being added to the section winner's purse. Sixteen members fished.
Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match which took place this week on the Bridgewater Canal was pegged between Walton Bridge and Walton Road Bridge. Alan Clarke notched up his second win in the past three weeks with a net of roach taken on the pole, the majority on punched-bread and a few on pinkie. Alan Faulkner, a relative newcomer to this match series, having only recently qualified as a sexagenarian took the runner-up spot again this week with 2-4-0 of roach on bread. Alan sat for most of the match without a single bite but with only fifty-five minutes to go he caught his first roach and it was game-on. Certainly, the weights were decidedly better than the previous day on the Mersey. Seventeen anglers fished.
Once again, many thanks to the volunteers who attended working parties at Rixton Claypits, Moore Quarry, and Big Sandiway. Lots of essential work carried out including pegs, dangerous tree removal, and fencing.
Working Parties this week on Sunday 23rd January: - Rixton Clay Pits from 9am onwards. All members are more than welcome to attend.
There will be a big job coming up shortly as we have ordered the materials to install Otter Stop Fencing around Grey Mist. Masses of work to be done including ground clearance and some tree removal, mainly crack-willow. The Mist has also been suffering from high water levels for some time due to inadequate drainage which is being addressed by BIFFA. If you are interested in ensuring a secure future for this popular fishery please get in touch and email me your details.
Our WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street, Warrington WA1 1LT remains closed on Friday evenings but 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.
I really appreciate any catch reports from members, especially at this time of the year when they are understandably few and far between with there being not many anglers out fishing. Email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238
Frank Lythgoe
Results:
Mersey Match Series
1) Jim Gannon 1-11-0
2) Alan Morris 1-0-0
3) Ian Titchard 0-15-0
4) Bud Lee 0-11-0
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal)
1) Alan Clarke 3-10-0
2) Alan Faulkner 2-4-0
3) Jimmy Byrne 2-0-0
4) Jeff Stoll 1-15-0
Coming Events:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series Match (members only): Draw 8-45am Mersey Walk. Entry £5 and £5 optional pool Exact money only, no change given. Covid-19 match rules apply.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Match, Bridgewater Canal. Draw 9-45am Houghs Bridge. £5 all-in, exact money only, no change given. Covid-19 match rules apply.
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