10th April 2018 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

10th April, 2018 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Phillip Brown reports that the tench are starting feed on Grey Mist where last week he caught five of the olive beauties all around the 6lb mark. Phil fished a block-end feeder about 30 yds out with a bunch of maggots on the hook. I am also informed that a few carp are being caught but disturbingly have received a report that an angler sacked a fish last week. All carp and tench must be returned to the water immediately and not retained overnight for a catch shot.

Jamie Bretherton visited Rixton Claypits for the first time and came away after four hours suitably impressed. He fished a small method feeder and alternated between double maggot and corn to end his session with eight bream around 3lbs and six tench which he reckons were mainly averaging 3lbs with one approaching 5lbs. A return visit is definitely on the cards.

A notice has been posted that one of our depots, Lionel's Tackle at Buckley is closing so with immediate effect members can no longer join or pay their annual subscription there. The nearest Warrington Anglers Association depot to Buckley is Chester Tackle Locker which is open every day except Sunday. Telephone 01244 345069.

This week our Monday at our Disabled & Over 60's match was fished on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Farm Road and although catches were not going to set the world alight it was won by committee member Graham Belton (Magnum). He put 2-14-8 of small roach on the scales caught on pinkie and small pole-cups of groundbait at 11 metres. Graham edged Jimmy Byrne into second place by a mere 8 drams or in other words half an ounce. Sixteen fished.

No apologies for repeating this important invite for the third week …. if any member is interested in having their say on the Coarse Fish Close Season on Rivers, cormorants, or any other priorities then you should attend the Angling Trust North West Fisheries Forum where they are asking for angler's ideas and opinions. It is on Wednesday the 18^th April 2018 at Croft Memorial Hall, 5, Mustard Lane Croft, Warrington WA3 7BQ. It is free to attend. Tea & coffee served from 6-40pm and meeting begins at 7pm. This is your chance to make your voice heard.

Thanks for your catch reports which are always welcome, but more important, it is nice to let follow members know how waters are fishing. Please email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238.

WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between 7 & 9pm for 2018 night permits/membership renewals, new members, subscriptions, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

MATCH RESULTS:

Monday Disabled & Over 60's

1)      Graham Belton 2-14-8

2)      Jimmy Byrne     2-14-0

3)      Stu Patterson    2- 0-12

4)      George Barber   1-15-2

 

COMING EVENTS:

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Daresbury Labs. Peg 144 Bridgewater Canal

 

3rd April 2018 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

3^rd April, 2018 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Regular column contributor Neil Plunkett having sat watching silent bite alarms for 7 hours on Grey Mist earlier in the week he decided on Saturday to try Woodshaw Reservoir. There was a bitter east wind so Neil set up with comfort in mind with it on his back, but 90 minutes later and no bites he decided to try another swim facing into the teeth of the wind. What a change of fortunes for after the first couple of fish he soon forgot about the cold. Neil's final tally was fourteen crucians all over 2lbs, a perch 2lbs plus, and about a dozen roach. All fish came to a groundbait feeder and single maggot on size 20's hook. As usual the local bailiffs were friendly and helpful making it all in all a great day. 

One of our Members, Harold Yates passed away on the 24^th March just one month short of his ninetieth birthday. His funeral is on 17^th April 2018, 10-30am Warrington Parish Church, and then to Walton Lea Crematorium for 11am. If any members who knew Harold wish to attend afterwards for a drink etc. please get in touch with me either by email or on the number below in order to gauge numbers.

This week our Monday at our Disabled & Over 60's match on Woodshaw Reservoir was fished in snow and freezing cold conditions. Winner John Mills put 3-14-0 on the scales made up of a bream, a crucian, and a few small roach. Match organiser Jimmy Byrne was in second place with 3-4-0.

The local fishery management team are planning to hold a work party on The Mount at Buckley, next Sunday 8th April. They meet on the car park at around 9:00 am, and finish around midday. Work varies from very light e.g. trimming back willow "whips" to serious tree removal! So, something for everyone of all ages and abilities. Ask for Derek Cowell.

And in case you missed it…. if any member is interested in having their say on the Coarse Fish Close Season on Rivers, predation, or any other priorities then you should attend the Angling Trust North West Fisheries Forum where they are asking for angler's ideas and opinions. It is on Wednesday the 18^th April 2018 at Croft Memorial Hall, 5, Mustard Lane Croft, Warrington WA3 7BQ. It is free to attend with tea & coffee served from 6-40pm and meeting begins at 7pm. This is your chance to make your voice heard.

Don't forget to send me your catch reports which are always welcome, but more so, it is nice to let follow members know how waters are fishing. Please email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238.

WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between 7 & 9pm for 2018 night permits/membership renewals, new members, subscriptions, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

MATCH RESULTS:

Monday Disabled & Over 60's

1)      John Mills        3-14-0

2)      Jimmy Byrne   3-4-0

3)      Alan Brown     0-12-0

4)      John Johnson  0-4-0

 

COMING EVENTS:

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Farm Road, Trent & Mersey Canal