Tuesday, 31 May 2016

31st May 2016 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Column

31st May, 2016 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Match organiser Jimmy Byrne took first place in our regular Monday Disabled & Over 60's match fished on the Bridgewater Canal at Acton Grange Bridge. With fish everywhere in spawning mode and tightly shoaled at various breeding hotspots it really was a struggle to tempt even the smaller immature ones to feed. Jimmy needed only 1-12-8 to take the main money. Runner-up was no surprise as the man is currently on fire, Dickie Wernham with 1-4-0. I have no doubt that there will be a few more low weight matches until the fish are cleaned off and looking for food.

After a slow start due to the recent Bank Holiday our members only Woodshaw Junior Summer League commences in earnest  on Monday 6th June 2016 and consists of a weekly eight match series fished on a points basis with an extra ninth match as a 'Fun BBQ match' and prize presentation. The series will also incorporate six separate cup matches as listed in you membership card on page 15. So you have a match within a match, therefore as well as fishing for overall points competitors will also be fishing an individual cup match with the first three anglers on weight receiving engraved trophies. All youngster who fish the series will qualify for a prize so what have you got to lose ….it's all to fish for.

Paul Barraclough ventured onto Statham Pool last Wednesday for a quick afternoon session. He enjoyed good sport with loads of roach, two Eels, a brace of small carp, a nice tench of 4-12-0, and for good measure ended his afternoon with a small pike taken on red pellet. Result, an enjoyable busy session and home in time for tea.

Following last weekend's debacle at Sandiway Lakes members are reminded that it is a condition of membership (rule 8) that all anglers must be in possession of a current Environment Agency license. There is no excuse.

Also members seem to forget that every card holder is authorised (see rear cover of license) to challenge any person fishing in any water rented or owned by the Association, or committing any act not in accordance with the rules. The bottom line is it is your club, do not simply leave it to the bailiffs if you see anything untoward, they after all cannot be everywhere at once and are volunteers who care for the wellbeing of our club.

Our headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between 7 & 9pm for new members, subscription and night permit renewals, and any queries. Your catch reports are always welcome, email me details to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or ring me on 01928 716238.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Woodshaw Reservoir Junior Summer Series:

1)      Scott Roberts            8-10-0

2)      James Brown            4-2-0

3)      Matthew Bateson    4-1-0

4)      Thomas Mawdsley      10-0

Disabled & Over 60's (Trent & Mersey Canal ) Davenham

1)      Jimmy Byrne           1-12-8

2)      Dickie Wernham    1-4-0

3)      Phil Cross                 1-3-8            

4)      Stan Charnock        1-0-0

      

 

Coming Events:

MONDAY:

Woodshaw  Reservoir Junior Summer League (Incorporating Cup Matches) this week Harold Parker Shield Rolling draw 5pm to 5-30pm.

TUESDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Bridgewater Canal, Keckwick Bridge, Delph Lane.

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

24th May 2016 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Column

24th May, 2016 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

He was out of the frame last week but in our regular Monday Disabled & Over 60's match Dickies back!  Fishing on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Davenham this week saw Dickie Wernham take his second win of the year with a pole caught skimmer and roach catch taken on caster for 4-12-6. Runner up was new boy on the block Roy Rogers (we've done all the jokes) with a similar catch mix for 3-0-4. These matches are friendly and the mickey taking never stops but they are brilliant. PLEASE NOTE due to the bank holiday the match has been re-scheduled for Tuesday.

Sandiway Large (53 acre) lake has had a lot of attention of late due to rumours of a big forty coming out, however while it would show our diligent annual stocking policy is working I have yet to see proof (even if correct probably never will). For those after the bream it has been a non-event as they have been spawning but a few tench around 7 or 8lbs have been reported taken on maggot. Simon Elliott fishing boilie over pellet in the margin has had a few mid-double carp from the small (17-5acre) lake. Just a pointer to members booking on the lakes the mobile signal is rubbish so if you are leaving messages there is a chance that we won't get them or if we do they will sound like gibberish and you may not be as a result booked on. Far better to book before you arrive when you have a good signal.

Phil Hancock with his mate Phil Stokes decided on a change of venue this week and as is their norm at this time of the year were ready to fish at Grey Mist Mere by 5am. Both fished a maggot feeder set-up using maggot or worm on the hook. Phil H landed seven tench ranging from exactly 6lbs to just over 7lbs and Phil S four fish all just over 6lbs. They were in the car on their way home at 11am very happy.

Members have been complaining about the horrible pollution entering Rixton Claypits from the adjacent ditch. It has been reported both by myself and I understand another member and laboratory results from samples are currently being analysed locally. As soon as the Environment Agency come back to me I will let you know the result as it is no use speculating at this time. However this is a re-occurring problem and needs sorting.

Our headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between 7 & 9pm for new members, subscription and night permit renewals, and any queries. Your catch reports are always welcome, email me details to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or ring me on 01928 716238.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Disabled & Over 60's (Trent & Mersey Canal ) Davenham

1)      Dickie Wernham       4-12-6

2)      Roy Rogers                 3-0-4

3)      George Hollis             

George Barber          2-15-8

      

 

Coming Events:

TUESDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Bridgewater Canal Acton Grange Bridge