12th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

12^th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Ant Higham has won our Mersey Series for the second week in succession as he made the most of another end peg draw to put 7-9-12 on the scales made up of a bonus bream, skimmers and roach. Runner-up Ray Bowden drew the other end peg to end up with a similar catch for 7-5-0. Most anglers fished a groundbait feeder in conditions that saw the river carrying extra water for the third week running. Catches have improved with most angers on the 2 to 3lbs mark. The Mersey Fur & Feather Match is to be held on 8^th December (strictly members only) book in with Cheshire Angling to ensure your place.

Derek Bibby put together a skimmer and roach catch to take the winners' purse at our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match on the Bridgewater Canal at Grappenhall. Second placed Ron Durr's day started well as he took a bream of 2lbs on his first put in on the pole and added small roach to weigh 3-2-0.

Our bailiffs report that Worthington Lakes are producing plenty of quality roach and skimmers although carp anglers are noticeable by their absence. I spoke to a member last week who was suitably impressed by his brief session on Arley (the middle reservoir) when he vowed to make a return trip very soon.

Quite a few members have asked when we are carrying out our annual carp stocking program. The answer is that I do not have a date at present as this depends upon when the fish are netted and sorted from VS Fisheries stock ponds.  I will publish details when known so that members who wish to watch/help can turn up on the day.

There is a working party on the Mount at Buckley on Sunday 17^th November meet 9am on car park if you are interested. Ask for Brian Jones or Derek Cowell.

As the weather goes colder I would really appreciate any catch reports. These are invaluable to this column and fellow members planning fishing trips. 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 Winter Pairs Series:  

1)      Kev Green                      5-3-4

2)      Mike Savage                   3-6-0

3)      Phil Cross                        2-6-3

Leading Pairs: Mike Savage & Craig Lowndes 12pts, Kev Green & Adam Harman 13pts, Bob Campbell & Neil Davies 14pts.

Mersey Series:

1)      Ant Higham                      7-9-12

2)      Ray Bowden                      7-5-0                      

3)      Jimmy Byrne                      3-7-0

4)      Arthur Plumb                      3-6-0       

Disabled & Over 60's:

1)      Derek Bibby               5-10-2          

2)      Ron Durr                    3-2-10

3)      Jimmy Byrne              3-0-8   

4)      Trev Bainbridge         2-2-8

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 70's)

MONDAY:

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

5th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

5^th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Everything turned out perfect at our Mersey Series Match for organiser Ant Higham (aka King of the River) as he drew an end peg that as luck had it turned out to be the only one with some slack water in a flooded river. Ant put together an impressive catch of perch, skimmers, bream, and roach for 12lbs taken on groundbait feeder and maggot for an easy win. Unfortunately weights then plummeted as anglers struggled to hold bottom and even see bites but Mersey regular Roy Everson persevered to take second spot with 1-7-8.

Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match unsurprisingly saw weights down on the previous week following a heavy frost. There was almost a complete change in prize winners with the exception of Lenny (end peg) Dutton who was in the money again and crept up to second place with 2-9-12, however the clear winner was George Hollis who put together a net of skimmers and roach for 4-0-8. Lots of small fish were caught.

The Mount at Buckley is still producing good sport according to member Phil Hancock who caught a mixture of roach, perch, tench, and four carp on groundbait feeder and maggot. I would really appreciate some catch reports on Offa's Dyke Pools (Llanfynydd Road CH7 4LQ) which is only a ten minute drive from The Mount.

The second round of our pair's series was fished on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Billinge in strong winds and heavy rain. Kev Green played the waiting game to tempt two large perch and a roach of 1lb that also took a liking to his worm bait for a total weight of 5-3-4. Mike Savage was runner-up with 3-6-0 of small skimmers and roach. Mike and his partner Craig Lowndes are still the leading pair by just one point. Next match on the 16^th November.

Ouch, one of our members reported a glitch in our map directions to Worthington Lakes so I would ask all members who have had any problems to any of our fisheries or found nearer location post codes to please let me know as we intend to produce an updated map book when current stocks are depleted. The fisheries as shown in your membership booklet are the definitive list.

I would really appreciate more catch reports which 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 Winter Pairs Series:  

1)      Kev Green                      5-3-4

2)      Mike Savage                   3-6-0

3)      Phil Cross                        2-6-3

Leading Pairs: Mike Savage & Craig Lowndes 12pts, Kev Green & Adam Harman 13pts, Bob Campbell & Neil Davies 14pts.

Mersey Series:

1)      Ant Higham                    12-0-0

2)      Roy Everson                     1-7-8                      

3)      Derek Bibby                   1-6-8      

Disabled & Over 60's:

1)      George Hollis             4-0-8          

2)      Lenny Dutton             2-9-12

3)      Alan Clarke                2-3-12   

4)      George Barber            2-1-4

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 40's)

MONDAY:

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