12th February 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

12^th February 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

February has been a lucky month so far for member Chris Haye in the shape of a personal best mirror carp which he caught from Cicily Mill Pool. The absolutely stunning fish weighed in at 19-4-0 and fell for a 15mm pineapple boilie fished on a standard hair rig and a size 10's hook with just a scattering of ten of free offerings. He had a couple of half-hearted takes before latching into the big fish and even managed to land a 4lbs jack pike that swam into his line!

Following a virtual feeding frenzy on Grey Mist Mere at the start of the month when carp were moving about as though it was summer, well I am informed that there is little happening now due to the change in weather conditions. A few small jack pike have been caught but our stretch of the Mersey behind the Mist is a much better prospect where on Monday one angler had two fish of 9 and 13lbs taken on lures. There is also a realistic chance that specimen could be on the cards.

Warrington Anglers Winter League on Saturday was fished on our stretch of the Macclesfield Canal at Congleton and produced some cracking winter weights. Ros Wightman took the individual top spot with a mixed net of skimmers, roach, and perch for 14-5-0 alternating between bread, worm, and caster he fished on the pole at 12metres. Andy Gough was runner-up with a superb all roach catch of 10-8-0 taken on bread and caster. The top five weights all broke the 7lbs barrier. Team honours went to Saints with 19points and saw both Bob's Lot and Black Claggers tie for second place with 16points apiece. Overall it is really close but Cheshire Angling Gold on 114 are still in the lead and managing to keep ahead of Saints by a four point margin with just two matches remaining plus one that is to be re-arranged.

In contrast the Disabled & Over 60's match at Grappenhall turned out to be the worst result of many years. In fact Graham Belton was the only angler to break the 1lb barrier when he added two 1.5 and .25lbs perch to his net of small roach for 2-4-8. Runner-up Jimmy Byrne worked hard for his meagre net of 11-6. Surely next week cannot see a repeat?

2013 membership cards will start hitting doormats next week. Senior ones will have a leaflet insert advertising the Northern Angling Show to be held on the 23^rd and 24^th March at Event City, Trafford Centre, Manchester where we will have a stand. The leaflet offers a £2 discount on the entry price. Also our Juniors will all receive an insert advertising a full list of competition opportunities within Warrington Anglers.

Don't forget your catch reports are invaluable to this column and fellow members. Either ring me on 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7 & 9-00pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

RESULTS:

Warrington Anglers Winter League:

Individuals:

1)      Ros Wightman         14-5-0

2)      Andy Geoff              10-8-0

3)      Neil Davies                7-14-8

4)      Paul Hughes               7-10-8

5)      George Barber           7-1-4

Teams on day: Saints 19points, Bob's Lot & Black Claggers 16, Cheshire Angling Gold 15.

League: Cheshire Angling Gold 114points, Saints 110, Bob's Lot 107, Black Claggers 104.

Disabled & Over 60's (Grappenhall)

1)      Graham Belton         2-4-8

2)      Jimmy Byrne               11-6

3)      Ray Bowden                10-2

4)      Lenny Dutton               9-12

COMING EVENTS:

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's:  Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.

5th February 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

5^th February 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

The Saturday match fished at Moore Boats threw up some respectable weights with Jimmy Byrne taking the win with a 7-3-0 mixed bag. Ross Wightman was second with 6-11-0. On Sunday it was fished near the Barn Owl at Agden and saw winner Phil Cross put 8-3-0 on the scales followed by Kev Green on 7-13-0.

Our Disabled & Over 60's match on Monday was fished either side of Houghs Bridge and saw Jimmy Byrne notch up another win with an impressive 11-11-0 which comprised of eighty roach and skimmers taken on pole fished caster and bread. Ray Bowden was runner up with a small fish catch for 4-9-12. I am told that George Barber would have been in the frame but I understand that he was breaking in some new glasses.

David Crosthwaite snatched a couple of hours fishing at Appleton Reservoir on Thursday morning taking advantage of the blue sky but still cold conditions. Setting up a light quiver tip rod he used plastic maggot on a short helicopter rig. He had couple of roach to 1.5lbs, a common carp of 11lbs that was closely followed by a small mirror of 9lbs. More reports on this fishery from members would be very welcome.

I hear that at last a few carp have been caught from Grey Mist Mere this past weekend so hopefully they may get their heads down for a while. They were mainly stock fish that look to be doing really well and I believe one of the old warriors also made an appearance.

Our bailiffs team at Wigan report that Woodshaw Reservoir is fishing well with plenty of roach, chub and a few crucian being caught, the latter averaging 2.5lbs. Maggot accounting for most catches using either pole or tip methods.

Well the Mersey Series was actually fished on Sunday but the conditions couldn't have been any worse as the level was down two feet and the flow was almost non-existent. Needless to say bites were to put it mildly slow but Ant Higham managed a few perch and roach for 1-5-9 for a win, followed by the other half of the duo Paul Harding on 1-3-4. To those members asking the whereabouts of the 'cully mines' as mentioned in last weeks column they are opposite the 'black forest' and were accessed from Bennett's fields via the feeder bridge.

Don't forget your catch reports are invaluable to this column and fellow members. Either ring me on 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7 & 9-00pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

RESULTS:

Bridgewater Canal (Moore)

1)      Jimmy Byrne        7-3-0

2)      Ross Wightman    6-11-0

3)      Martin Griffiths    6-9-0

Bridgewater Canal (Agden)

1)      Phil Cross            8-3-0

2)      Kev Green           7-13-0

3)      Ross Wightman   6-11-0

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      Jimmy Byrne           11-11-0

2)      Ray Bowden             4-9-12

3)      Alan Brown              3-4-0

4)      Alan Clarke              3-2-8

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series:  Draw 9am on bank near the 40's pegs entry/pools £10 all in.

MONDAY :

Disabled & Over 60's:  Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.