15th February 2022 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
I had a brief chat to member Shaun Conner at Appleton Reservoir on Sunday when despite the muddy conditions he was quite happy with his catch of a 16lb mirror, especially at this time of the year, likewise his mate Matthew Fox who landed one of a similar size. Roach are still feeding there as Ed Singleton reported who fished a small feeder and double pinkie for a net of eighteen fish, a couple around 12ounces.
This week's Sunday Mersey Match Series was drawn on the Victoria Park section of the river, and was another low weight result as anglers struggled for bites. Ray Boden was the winner with just three roach taken on feeder and maggot for 1-1-0. He 'ounced-out' the runner-up Jimmy Byrne who despite having five roach to Ray's three they only sent the scale needle round to 1lb exactly. Eleven anglers turned out.
On Monday our Disabled & Over 60's match took place on the Bridgewater Canal pegged either side of Walton Bridge. After last week's decent looking weights, the fish this week were definitely not in anything like feeding frenzy, more like on a diet. Still, a match is a match and everyone taking part likes to win which in this case was match organiser Jimmy Byrne with eight small perch taken on worm plus a few roach on bread for 0-15-0. He reversed his first-place loss by just an ounce the previous day by doing the same to Al Faulkner who weighed in 0-14-0 for second place. Fourteen anglers fished.
The online membership renewal option which was switched off last week will be available again sometime on Friday from our Warrington Anglers Association homepage.
Working Parties this week: - Rixton Claypits meet 9am Sunday 20th February, 2022. Many thanks to all the volunteers who turned out last week to Sandiway, Grey Mist, and Cicily Mill Pool. Great progress made on all three fisheries.
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) Ray Boden 1-1-0
2) Jimmy Byrne 1-0-0
3) John Ashwin 0-9-0
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal)
1) Jimmy Byrne 0-15-0
2) Alan Faulkner 0-14-0
3) Ray Boden 0-11-0
4) John Ashwin 0-8-0
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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