Canals
Goodyear AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Rye Hill, Staffs. Sun 30 Dec. S. Thomson (Goodyear AC) 8-9-0; M. Boden (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 6-9-0; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-10-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. M. Wood (Goodyear AC) 6-4-0; S. Broome (Goodyear AC) 5-14-0; B. Lewis (Goodyear AC) 4-15-0; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-13-0.
Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Goldstone & Hinstock Wood, nr. Cheswardine, Shrops. Sun 30 Dec. D. McCall (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 14-2-0; B. Yeomans (Crewe Match Angling) 9-3-0; D. Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 8-6-8; G. Cooke (Team Les ‘O’) 7-7-12; G. Griffiths (Colmic NW) 6-5-0.
Lifestyle MG Open, Shropshire Union Canal, High Onn Boats, High Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed. P. Murrin (Sensas Black Country) 9-11-7; D. McCall (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 6-11-7; B. Leatherbarrow (Lifestyle MG) 6-2-0.
Sportsman AA Boxing Day Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton Boatyard, Owen St., Tipton, W. Mids. Wed 26 Dec. D. Sheaf (Sportsman AC/Canal Kings) 14-2-0; G. Atkins (Sportsman AA) 4-14-0; M. Galliers (Sportsman AC) 3-8-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Tame Valley Canal, Holloway Bank, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sun 30 Dec. M. Whiles (Sportsman AA) 6-5-0; M. Howell (Sensas Black Country) 5-7-0; (Joint 3rd) D. Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 4-13-0; A. Slade (Lifestyle MG) 4-13-0.
Sportsman AC Opens, Walsall Canal, Leabrook Road Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat 29 Dec. D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 6-3-8; D. Sheaf (Sportsman AC/Canal Kings) 4-4-14; D. Webb (Sportsman AC) 3-8-0. Sat., Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill Section, Tipton, W. Mids. D. Sheaf (Sportsman AC/Canal Kings) 1-5-0; D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 0-5-11; C. Armstrong (Sportsman AC) 0-4-0.
Staffordshire Individual Winter League, Round 1, Shropshire Union Canal, Norbury Junction, Staffs. Sat. B. Leatherbarrow (Lifestyle MG) 7-14-3; S. Cope (Four Ashes AC) 7-7-4; F. ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Team Eclipse) 6-14-4; K. Perry (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 6-10-4.
Wolverhampton AA Xmas Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Thurs 27 Dec. R. Guest (Dynamite Maver Midlands) 15-11-0; M. Boden (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 9-11-6; L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 9-10-0; B. Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 8-4-8.
Rivers
Bridgnorth AS Open, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 30 Dec. P. Amos (KDAA) 18-4-0; W. Rolston (Bridgnorth AS) 13-12-0; M. Jones (Mosella MGM) 11-10-0; M. Hamilton (Droitwich) 8-15-0; J. Burton (KDAA) 8-1-0; N. Ball (Mosella MGM) 7-14-0.
Bridgnorth Legion & Bridgnorth Comrades Memorial Match, River Severn, High Rock & Golf Course Sections, Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. B. Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 38-4-0; P. Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 19-13-0; J. Gill (Wolverhampton) 12-10-0; G. Brierley (KDAA) 9-15-0; D. George (Wolverhampton) 8-6-0; J. Williams (KDAA) 5-14-0.
Kidderminster & District AA Opens, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. J. Burton (KDAA) 22-5-0; G. Maguire (KDAA) 20-15-0; P. Coles (KDAA) 19-5-0; R. Duke (Middle Severn Angling) 4-5-0. Sat. J. Williams (KDAA) 17-8-0; P. Baker (KDAA) 16-10-0; G. Brierley (Willow Creek) 12-4-0.
Canal & River Trust Stillwaters & Stillwaters
Blackfords Progressive Bi-Monthly Open, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat. J. Burns (Blackfords) 3-8-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 2-14-0; J. Seagrave (Blackfords) 2-2-0.
Blackfords Progressive Silver Fish Two Day Winter Festival, Day One, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat 29 Dec. K. Tipton (Sensas) 31-14-0; S. Farmer (Middy) 28-0-0; G. Wyman (Blackfords) 9-15-0. Sun 30 Dec., Day Two, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. P. Bucknell (Little Dawley) 13-7-0; N. Bailey (S-O-T AS) 12-12-0; G. Wyman (Blackfords) 11-14-0. Festival overall: S. Farmer (Middy) 3 (38-10-0); K. Tipton (Sensas) 4 (33-6-0); P. Bucknell (Little Dawley) 4 (20-7-0); S. Degg (S-O-T AS) 4 (8-10-0).
Commercials
CDC Decorators Winter League, Round 6, Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Worcs. Sat., Match Lake & Brook Pool. A. Jones (Mosella/Elwell Floats) 44-12-0; A. Penn (Wassell Grove) 34-4-0; K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton) 9-4-0. League: 1st A. Jones (Mosella Elwell Floats); (Joint 2nd) 2nd M. Dudley (Wassell Grove); 2nd A. Ward (Wassell Grove); 3rd K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton). Silvers: 1st K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton); 2nd A. Jones (Mosella/Elwell Floats); 3rd A. Ward (Wassell Grove).
Cradley Heath Labour AC/Halesowen RBL Xmas Match, Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Fri 28 Dec., Swallow Pool. K. Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 59-8-0; C. Whitehouse (Old Hill Legion) 43-12-0; S. Waite (Halesowen RBL) 42-0-0.
Drennan Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Wed 26 Dec., Boxing Day Open, Island, Middle & Windmill Pools. C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 75-12-0; G. Organ (Garbolino) 74-2-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 58-10-0. Thurs 27 Dec., Affordable, Island, Windmill & Middle Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 131-10-0; S. Ford (Mosella UK/Bag’em Baits) 93-2-0; T. Shepherd (Banbury Gunsmiths) 78-10-0. Sat 29 Dec., Island, Middle & Windmill Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 96-2-0; M. Malin (MAP/Bait-Tech) 92-12-0; C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 87-2-0. Sun 30 Dec., Island, Middle & Boundary Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 113-10-0; L. Saward (MFL) 82-14-0; S. Partington (Manor Angling) 80-2-0. Mon., New Year’s Eve Open, Island & Middle Pools. C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 143-4-0; L. Dennick (MFL) 109-0-0; T. Winstone (Bonehill Mill) 85-6-0. Wed., Windmill & Boundary Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 82-4-0; I. Jennings (Sensas) 57-8-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 51-14-0. Thurs., Affordable, Island & Middle Pools. G. Watts (MFL) 95-6-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 51-8-0; D. Thompson (Broom AC) 40-0-0. Sat., Middle & Boundary Pools.T. Shepherd (Banbury Gunsmiths) 92-8-0; C. Newton (Smithy’s) 68-12-0; S. Ford (Mosella UK/Bag’em Baits) 65-12-0. Sun., Island, Middle & Windmill Pools. G. Picton (Garbolino/Spotted Fin) 53-4-0; J. Rogers (Frenzee) 47-6-0; G. Watts (MFL) 43-8-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Thurs 27 Dec., Match Lake & Meadow Pool. K. Oldham (Nathan’s Youth) 123-4-0; A. Kirk (Liverpool) 108-2-0; D. Deakin (Heronbrook) 88-3-0; M. Barwell (Maver Gold Dynamite) 80-12-0; G. Redhead (Stafford) 62-15-0; S. Williamson (Edgeley Sports) 58-7-0. Sun 30 Dec., Meadow & Island Pools. A. Davies (Maver Gold Dynamite) 229-4-0; S. Richardson (Dot’em Down/Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 174-10-0; R. Shaw (Wigan) 67-8-0; D. Lockett (Heronbrook) 53-2-0; A. Christie (B’ham) 48-12-0; D. Taylor (Lichfield) 44-12-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries Xmas Pairs Match, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat 29 Dec., All Pools except Island Pool. S. Norris (Edgeley Sports) 100-0-0; M. Colclough (Heronbrook) 92-4-0; M. Steele (Heronbrook) 86-10-0; J. Hughes (Matrix) 86-0-0; R. Parr (Stoke-on-Trent) 80-4-0; D. Terry (Rugeley) 76-14-0. Pairs: B. Parkes (Dynamite Maver Midlands) & J. Brown (Dynamite Maver Midlands) 3 (£300); Steve Williamson (Edgeley Sports) & Sean Williamson (Edgeley Sports) 4 (111-12-0) (£210); A. Hulme (Maver Gold Dynamite) & A. Davies (Maver Gold Dynamite) 4 (100-14-0) (£170); H. Rushton (Stoke-on-Trent) & R. Parr (Stoke-on-Trent) 5 (£140).
Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Nisa Feeders Open, Phase 1-Lake Four. S. Smedley (Rivendell Angling Club) 29-12-0; T. Sanderson (Leicester) 26-11-0; J. Adamson (Nisa Feeders) 24-2-0. Thurs., Phase 3-Severn Lake. A. Searle (Leicester) 61-15-0; T. Cockburn Snr. (Coalville Angling Club) 34-11-0; P. Reynolds (Nuneaton) 20-4-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Fri 28 Dec., Lark Pool. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 85-3-0; L. Haldron (Monkhall) 68-9-0; G. Willey (Monkhall) 61-4-0. Sat 29 Dec., Festive Pairs Match, Lark, Hawk, Swallow & Owl Pools. A. Rowbottom (Monkhall) 75-2-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 67-2-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations) 66-8-0. Pairs: P. Roberts (Mosella MGM) & A. Jones (Mosella MGM/Elwell Floats) 2 (127-6-0); A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) & S. ‘Shinka’ Rogers (OAC) 2 (121-10-0); K. Hayes (Monkhall Red) & A. Rowbottom (Monkhall) 3 (137-10-0); J. Hall (Middy/Bag’em) & B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 3 (116-12-0); D. Lloyd (Preston Innovations) & D. Brown (Preston Innovations) 5 ( 110-9-0). Sun 30 Dec., Winter League, Round 1, Lark, Hawk, Buzzard, Swallow & Owl Pools. M. Davidson (Monkhall/MH Floats) 113-12-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations) 95-12-0; G. Gollins (Swan Elite) 88-14-0 (new pool record). Teams: Preston Innovations 12; Neva Eva 17; Swan Elite 20. Wed., Owl Pool. M. Pincher (Mosella MGM) 41-12-0; S. Lovell (Mosella UK) 36-8-0; B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 21-4-0. Sat., Swallow Pool. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 44-0-0; A. Jones (Mosella MGM) 40-4-0; B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 35-2-0. Sun., Owl & Buzzard Pools. R. Margerison (Cat Re Man) 63-10-0; A. Rumble (Matrix Leigh Tackle) 48-14-0; K. Hayes (Monkhall Red) 46-1-0.
Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Mon 24 Dec., Xmas Eve Open, Moors & Island Pools. C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 62-4-0; I. Mills (Robin’s Timber) 62-2-0; G. Reynolds (Moorlands) 39-6-0. Wed 26 Dec., Boxing Day Blow Out, Silver & Middle Pools. C. Hill (Mosella) 42-10-0; M. Henshall (Foster’s) 34-12-0; I. Mill (Robin’s Timber) 31-8-0. Thurs 27 Dec., Costcutter, Bank, Moors & Island Pools. P. Rice (Broad Acres) 64-0-0; C. Hill (St. Francis) 48-6-0; D. Highfield (Moorlands) 41-14-0. Fri 28 Dec., Moors & Middle Pools. C. Rust (Hinder’s Baits) 80-4-0; N. Groves (Foster’s) 43-8-0; S. Julian (Moorlands) 37-12-0. Sat 29 Dec., Meadow & Bank Pools. N. Colcombe (Moorlands) 94-8-0; A. Gethen (Moorlands) 65-6-0; M. Watson (DGL) 54-8-0. Sun 30 Dec., Bank, Moors & Island Pools. C. Hill (St. Francis) 70-14-0; M. Watson (DGL) 60-11-0; I. Mills (Robin’s Timber) 55-13-0. Mon., New Year’s Eve Open, Silver & Middle Pools. P. Hadlington (Moorlands) 54-8-0; N. Groves (Foster’s) 40-0-0; D. Willetts (Moorlands) 37-12-0. Tues., New Year’s Day Hangover Open, Bank & Moors Pools. P. Ali (Moorlands) 53-11-0; A. Ward (Moorlands) 52-2-0; B. Rathbone (St. Francis) 48-4-0. Wed., Over 50’s Open, Meadow Pool. G. Reynolds (Moorlands) 94-6-0; J. Newton (Smithy’s) 55-8-0; L. Webster (PR Floats) 28-0-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Silver Pool. S. Tibbetts (Moorlands) 39-14-0; J. Newton (Smithy’s) 35-4-0; P. Bailey (Moorlands) 31-8-0. Sat., Winter Pairs Series, Round 3, Meadow & Silver Pools. P. Hodge (Moorlands) 105-6-0; M. Watson (DGL) 61-11-0; L. Webster (PR Floats) 40-14-0. Pairs: M. Watson (DGL) & C. Pace (CPA) 2; C. Jones (Old Bear) & M. Jones (Old Bear) 3; J. Hodge (Moorlands) & P. Hodge (Moorlands) 5. League: M. Watson (DGL) & C. Pace (CPA) 10; (Joint 2nd) C. Jones (Old Bear) & M. Jones (Old Bear) 13; L. Webster (PR Floats) & D. Hudson (PR Floats) 13. Sun., Bank, Island & Middle Pools. I. Mills (Robin’s Timber) 52-7-0; C. Pace (CPA) 30-0-0; A. Varden (Matrix Midlands) 24-1-0.
Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Thurs 27 Dec., Big Geary’s Pool. J. Burchell (Packington) 70-2-0; S. Bellion (Packington) 60-6-0; D. Elliott (Packington) 41-13-0. Sat 29 Dec., Open, Rover. L. Richards (Packington) 70-4-0; P. Heaven (Greyhound AC) 34-8-0; D. Western (Packington) 33-2-0. Sun30 Dec., Frenzee/Spotted Fin Winter League, Final Round (6), Molands Mere, Big Geary’s, Little Geary’s, Siblings A & B Pools. P. Canning (Frenzee) 91-12-0; K. Wooding (Solihull Angling Centre) 66-13-0; J. Evans (Packington) 62-0-0; L. Richards (Packington) 61-0-0; M. Haycock (Spotted Fin) 60-0-0; D. Lewis (Packington) 46-8-0. Final league: P. Canning (Frenzee) 12 (307-8-0); J. Burchell (Packington 13 (199-10-0); D. Lewis (Packington) 20 (226-10-0); J. Newton (Smithy’s) 20 (142-11-0); D. Tresigne (Smithy’s) 21 (188-12-0).
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon 24 Dec., Christmas Eve Open, Sycamore Pool. N. Clark (Monkhall) 35-3-0; M. Jameson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 34-11-0; D. Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 29-10-0. Wed 26 Dec., Boxing Day Open, Beech & Ash Pools. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 68-5-0; D. Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 45-15-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 37-8-0. Mon., New Year’s Eve Open, Oak & Beech Pools. C. Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 55-12-0; P. Wheeler (Preston Innovations Boldings) 47-12-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 47-7-0. Tues., New Year’s Day Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Owen (Monkhall) 49-6-0; A. Rumble (Matrix Leigh Tackle) 47-1-0; S. Hall (Oswestry) 29-6-0. Wed., Chestnut & Willows Pools. R. Hancox (MH Floats) 43-7-0; S. Davies (Shrewsbury) 42-8-0; P. Sawyer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 35-11-0. Thurs., Oak & Sycamore Pools. S. Owen (Monkhall) 46-2-0; G. Roberts (Preston Innovations Boldings) 28-11-0; K. Watson (Moorlands) 24-8-0. Sat., Oak & Larch Pools. A. Naylor (OAC) 44-1-0; G. Gollins (Swan Elite) 40-9-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 37-15-0. Sun., Sycamore & Oak Pools. S. Hall (Oswestry) 56-14-0; J. Rouse (OAC) 44-11-0; S. Doodson (Dynamite Maver Midlands) 44-7-0.
Preston Innovations Woodland View Silver Fish League, Round 4, Hadley, Worcs. Sat., Front & Back Deans & High Pools. J. Holloway (Starlets) 19-0-0; J. Dale (Peg One) 14-9-0; C. Gilroy (Mosella) 14-2-0; K. Woodfield (Sensas Black Country) 9-10-0. League: (Joint 1st) K. Woodfield (Sensas Black Country) 6; A. Powell (Lobby’s) 6; D. Jarman (Lobby’s) 8; J. Dale (Peg One) 10.
Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Sun., Hay & Barley Pools. J. Astle (Peg One) 69-4-0; M. Pritchard (Bilston) 63-10-0; W. Panting (Mosella Select) 50-12-0.
Quarry Pool New Year’s Eve Open, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Mon. S. Harris (Little Dawley AC) 99-6-0; N. Clark (Quarry Pool) 59-12-0; A. Cooper (Pool Hayes) 35-6-0.
Tunnel Barn Farm Winter League, Round 6, Shrewley, Warks. Sat. J. Arthur (Team Dynamite) 98-2-0; A. Hulme (The Yorkers) 82-6-0; B. Townsend (Matrix/Spotted Fin) 65-12-0; S. Brown (ABC) 52-8-0; T. Maj (Maver Gold Dynamite Yew) 51-12-0; P. Yates (Drennan Banbury Gunsmiths) 51-8-0. (no league placings supplied).
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Worcs. Thurs 27 Dec., Match Lake. K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton) 12-14-0; S. Sadler (Wassell Grove) 12-8-0; D. Johnson Jnr. (Stevens Tackle) 11-13-0. Sat 29 Dec., Match Lake. R. Knowles (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 29-9-0; G. Gelder (Wassell Grove) 19-10-0; K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton) 13-8-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat 29 Dec. D. Humphreys (Independent) 72-12-0; M. Dawes (Preston Innovations) 57-8-0; I. Jones (Independent) 51-8-0. Sat., Open, Rover. D. Lynch (Independent) 36-8-0; R. Gamblin (Weston Pools) 30-4-0; M. Rough (Weston Pools) 26-12-0.
Goodyear AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Rye Hill, Staffs. Sun 30 Dec. S. Thomson (Goodyear AC) 8-9-0; M. Boden (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 6-9-0; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-10-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. M. Wood (Goodyear AC) 6-4-0; S. Broome (Goodyear AC) 5-14-0; B. Lewis (Goodyear AC) 4-15-0; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-13-0.
Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Goldstone & Hinstock Wood, nr. Cheswardine, Shrops. Sun 30 Dec. D. McCall (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 14-2-0; B. Yeomans (Crewe Match Angling) 9-3-0; D. Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 8-6-8; G. Cooke (Team Les ‘O’) 7-7-12; G. Griffiths (Colmic NW) 6-5-0.
Lifestyle MG Open, Shropshire Union Canal, High Onn Boats, High Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed. P. Murrin (Sensas Black Country) 9-11-7; D. McCall (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 6-11-7; B. Leatherbarrow (Lifestyle MG) 6-2-0.
Sportsman AA Boxing Day Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton Boatyard, Owen St., Tipton, W. Mids. Wed 26 Dec. D. Sheaf (Sportsman AC/Canal Kings) 14-2-0; G. Atkins (Sportsman AA) 4-14-0; M. Galliers (Sportsman AC) 3-8-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Tame Valley Canal, Holloway Bank, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sun 30 Dec. M. Whiles (Sportsman AA) 6-5-0; M. Howell (Sensas Black Country) 5-7-0; (Joint 3rd) D. Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 4-13-0; A. Slade (Lifestyle MG) 4-13-0.
Sportsman AC Opens, Walsall Canal, Leabrook Road Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat 29 Dec. D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 6-3-8; D. Sheaf (Sportsman AC/Canal Kings) 4-4-14; D. Webb (Sportsman AC) 3-8-0. Sat., Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill Section, Tipton, W. Mids. D. Sheaf (Sportsman AC/Canal Kings) 1-5-0; D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 0-5-11; C. Armstrong (Sportsman AC) 0-4-0.
Staffordshire Individual Winter League, Round 1, Shropshire Union Canal, Norbury Junction, Staffs. Sat. B. Leatherbarrow (Lifestyle MG) 7-14-3; S. Cope (Four Ashes AC) 7-7-4; F. ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Team Eclipse) 6-14-4; K. Perry (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 6-10-4.
Wolverhampton AA Xmas Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Thurs 27 Dec. R. Guest (Dynamite Maver Midlands) 15-11-0; M. Boden (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 9-11-6; L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 9-10-0; B. Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 8-4-8.
Rivers
Bridgnorth AS Open, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 30 Dec. P. Amos (KDAA) 18-4-0; W. Rolston (Bridgnorth AS) 13-12-0; M. Jones (Mosella MGM) 11-10-0; M. Hamilton (Droitwich) 8-15-0; J. Burton (KDAA) 8-1-0; N. Ball (Mosella MGM) 7-14-0.
Bridgnorth Legion & Bridgnorth Comrades Memorial Match, River Severn, High Rock & Golf Course Sections, Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. B. Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 38-4-0; P. Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 19-13-0; J. Gill (Wolverhampton) 12-10-0; G. Brierley (KDAA) 9-15-0; D. George (Wolverhampton) 8-6-0; J. Williams (KDAA) 5-14-0.
Kidderminster & District AA Opens, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. J. Burton (KDAA) 22-5-0; G. Maguire (KDAA) 20-15-0; P. Coles (KDAA) 19-5-0; R. Duke (Middle Severn Angling) 4-5-0. Sat. J. Williams (KDAA) 17-8-0; P. Baker (KDAA) 16-10-0; G. Brierley (Willow Creek) 12-4-0.
Canal & River Trust Stillwaters & Stillwaters
Blackfords Progressive Bi-Monthly Open, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat. J. Burns (Blackfords) 3-8-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 2-14-0; J. Seagrave (Blackfords) 2-2-0.
Blackfords Progressive Silver Fish Two Day Winter Festival, Day One, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat 29 Dec. K. Tipton (Sensas) 31-14-0; S. Farmer (Middy) 28-0-0; G. Wyman (Blackfords) 9-15-0. Sun 30 Dec., Day Two, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. P. Bucknell (Little Dawley) 13-7-0; N. Bailey (S-O-T AS) 12-12-0; G. Wyman (Blackfords) 11-14-0. Festival overall: S. Farmer (Middy) 3 (38-10-0); K. Tipton (Sensas) 4 (33-6-0); P. Bucknell (Little Dawley) 4 (20-7-0); S. Degg (S-O-T AS) 4 (8-10-0).
Commercials
CDC Decorators Winter League, Round 6, Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Worcs. Sat., Match Lake & Brook Pool. A. Jones (Mosella/Elwell Floats) 44-12-0; A. Penn (Wassell Grove) 34-4-0; K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton) 9-4-0. League: 1st A. Jones (Mosella Elwell Floats); (Joint 2nd) 2nd M. Dudley (Wassell Grove); 2nd A. Ward (Wassell Grove); 3rd K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton). Silvers: 1st K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton); 2nd A. Jones (Mosella/Elwell Floats); 3rd A. Ward (Wassell Grove).
Cradley Heath Labour AC/Halesowen RBL Xmas Match, Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Fri 28 Dec., Swallow Pool. K. Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 59-8-0; C. Whitehouse (Old Hill Legion) 43-12-0; S. Waite (Halesowen RBL) 42-0-0.
Drennan Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Wed 26 Dec., Boxing Day Open, Island, Middle & Windmill Pools. C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 75-12-0; G. Organ (Garbolino) 74-2-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 58-10-0. Thurs 27 Dec., Affordable, Island, Windmill & Middle Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 131-10-0; S. Ford (Mosella UK/Bag’em Baits) 93-2-0; T. Shepherd (Banbury Gunsmiths) 78-10-0. Sat 29 Dec., Island, Middle & Windmill Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 96-2-0; M. Malin (MAP/Bait-Tech) 92-12-0; C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 87-2-0. Sun 30 Dec., Island, Middle & Boundary Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 113-10-0; L. Saward (MFL) 82-14-0; S. Partington (Manor Angling) 80-2-0. Mon., New Year’s Eve Open, Island & Middle Pools. C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 143-4-0; L. Dennick (MFL) 109-0-0; T. Winstone (Bonehill Mill) 85-6-0. Wed., Windmill & Boundary Pools. L. Dennick (MFL) 82-4-0; I. Jennings (Sensas) 57-8-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 51-14-0. Thurs., Affordable, Island & Middle Pools. G. Watts (MFL) 95-6-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 51-8-0; D. Thompson (Broom AC) 40-0-0. Sat., Middle & Boundary Pools.T. Shepherd (Banbury Gunsmiths) 92-8-0; C. Newton (Smithy’s) 68-12-0; S. Ford (Mosella UK/Bag’em Baits) 65-12-0. Sun., Island, Middle & Windmill Pools. G. Picton (Garbolino/Spotted Fin) 53-4-0; J. Rogers (Frenzee) 47-6-0; G. Watts (MFL) 43-8-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Thurs 27 Dec., Match Lake & Meadow Pool. K. Oldham (Nathan’s Youth) 123-4-0; A. Kirk (Liverpool) 108-2-0; D. Deakin (Heronbrook) 88-3-0; M. Barwell (Maver Gold Dynamite) 80-12-0; G. Redhead (Stafford) 62-15-0; S. Williamson (Edgeley Sports) 58-7-0. Sun 30 Dec., Meadow & Island Pools. A. Davies (Maver Gold Dynamite) 229-4-0; S. Richardson (Dot’em Down/Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 174-10-0; R. Shaw (Wigan) 67-8-0; D. Lockett (Heronbrook) 53-2-0; A. Christie (B’ham) 48-12-0; D. Taylor (Lichfield) 44-12-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries Xmas Pairs Match, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat 29 Dec., All Pools except Island Pool. S. Norris (Edgeley Sports) 100-0-0; M. Colclough (Heronbrook) 92-4-0; M. Steele (Heronbrook) 86-10-0; J. Hughes (Matrix) 86-0-0; R. Parr (Stoke-on-Trent) 80-4-0; D. Terry (Rugeley) 76-14-0. Pairs: B. Parkes (Dynamite Maver Midlands) & J. Brown (Dynamite Maver Midlands) 3 (£300); Steve Williamson (Edgeley Sports) & Sean Williamson (Edgeley Sports) 4 (111-12-0) (£210); A. Hulme (Maver Gold Dynamite) & A. Davies (Maver Gold Dynamite) 4 (100-14-0) (£170); H. Rushton (Stoke-on-Trent) & R. Parr (Stoke-on-Trent) 5 (£140).
Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Nisa Feeders Open, Phase 1-Lake Four. S. Smedley (Rivendell Angling Club) 29-12-0; T. Sanderson (Leicester) 26-11-0; J. Adamson (Nisa Feeders) 24-2-0. Thurs., Phase 3-Severn Lake. A. Searle (Leicester) 61-15-0; T. Cockburn Snr. (Coalville Angling Club) 34-11-0; P. Reynolds (Nuneaton) 20-4-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Fri 28 Dec., Lark Pool. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 85-3-0; L. Haldron (Monkhall) 68-9-0; G. Willey (Monkhall) 61-4-0. Sat 29 Dec., Festive Pairs Match, Lark, Hawk, Swallow & Owl Pools. A. Rowbottom (Monkhall) 75-2-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 67-2-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations) 66-8-0. Pairs: P. Roberts (Mosella MGM) & A. Jones (Mosella MGM/Elwell Floats) 2 (127-6-0); A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) & S. ‘Shinka’ Rogers (OAC) 2 (121-10-0); K. Hayes (Monkhall Red) & A. Rowbottom (Monkhall) 3 (137-10-0); J. Hall (Middy/Bag’em) & B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 3 (116-12-0); D. Lloyd (Preston Innovations) & D. Brown (Preston Innovations) 5 ( 110-9-0). Sun 30 Dec., Winter League, Round 1, Lark, Hawk, Buzzard, Swallow & Owl Pools. M. Davidson (Monkhall/MH Floats) 113-12-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations) 95-12-0; G. Gollins (Swan Elite) 88-14-0 (new pool record). Teams: Preston Innovations 12; Neva Eva 17; Swan Elite 20. Wed., Owl Pool. M. Pincher (Mosella MGM) 41-12-0; S. Lovell (Mosella UK) 36-8-0; B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 21-4-0. Sat., Swallow Pool. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 44-0-0; A. Jones (Mosella MGM) 40-4-0; B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 35-2-0. Sun., Owl & Buzzard Pools. R. Margerison (Cat Re Man) 63-10-0; A. Rumble (Matrix Leigh Tackle) 48-14-0; K. Hayes (Monkhall Red) 46-1-0.
Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Mon 24 Dec., Xmas Eve Open, Moors & Island Pools. C. Cameron (Middy/Bait-Tech) 62-4-0; I. Mills (Robin’s Timber) 62-2-0; G. Reynolds (Moorlands) 39-6-0. Wed 26 Dec., Boxing Day Blow Out, Silver & Middle Pools. C. Hill (Mosella) 42-10-0; M. Henshall (Foster’s) 34-12-0; I. Mill (Robin’s Timber) 31-8-0. Thurs 27 Dec., Costcutter, Bank, Moors & Island Pools. P. Rice (Broad Acres) 64-0-0; C. Hill (St. Francis) 48-6-0; D. Highfield (Moorlands) 41-14-0. Fri 28 Dec., Moors & Middle Pools. C. Rust (Hinder’s Baits) 80-4-0; N. Groves (Foster’s) 43-8-0; S. Julian (Moorlands) 37-12-0. Sat 29 Dec., Meadow & Bank Pools. N. Colcombe (Moorlands) 94-8-0; A. Gethen (Moorlands) 65-6-0; M. Watson (DGL) 54-8-0. Sun 30 Dec., Bank, Moors & Island Pools. C. Hill (St. Francis) 70-14-0; M. Watson (DGL) 60-11-0; I. Mills (Robin’s Timber) 55-13-0. Mon., New Year’s Eve Open, Silver & Middle Pools. P. Hadlington (Moorlands) 54-8-0; N. Groves (Foster’s) 40-0-0; D. Willetts (Moorlands) 37-12-0. Tues., New Year’s Day Hangover Open, Bank & Moors Pools. P. Ali (Moorlands) 53-11-0; A. Ward (Moorlands) 52-2-0; B. Rathbone (St. Francis) 48-4-0. Wed., Over 50’s Open, Meadow Pool. G. Reynolds (Moorlands) 94-6-0; J. Newton (Smithy’s) 55-8-0; L. Webster (PR Floats) 28-0-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Silver Pool. S. Tibbetts (Moorlands) 39-14-0; J. Newton (Smithy’s) 35-4-0; P. Bailey (Moorlands) 31-8-0. Sat., Winter Pairs Series, Round 3, Meadow & Silver Pools. P. Hodge (Moorlands) 105-6-0; M. Watson (DGL) 61-11-0; L. Webster (PR Floats) 40-14-0. Pairs: M. Watson (DGL) & C. Pace (CPA) 2; C. Jones (Old Bear) & M. Jones (Old Bear) 3; J. Hodge (Moorlands) & P. Hodge (Moorlands) 5. League: M. Watson (DGL) & C. Pace (CPA) 10; (Joint 2nd) C. Jones (Old Bear) & M. Jones (Old Bear) 13; L. Webster (PR Floats) & D. Hudson (PR Floats) 13. Sun., Bank, Island & Middle Pools. I. Mills (Robin’s Timber) 52-7-0; C. Pace (CPA) 30-0-0; A. Varden (Matrix Midlands) 24-1-0.
Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Thurs 27 Dec., Big Geary’s Pool. J. Burchell (Packington) 70-2-0; S. Bellion (Packington) 60-6-0; D. Elliott (Packington) 41-13-0. Sat 29 Dec., Open, Rover. L. Richards (Packington) 70-4-0; P. Heaven (Greyhound AC) 34-8-0; D. Western (Packington) 33-2-0. Sun30 Dec., Frenzee/Spotted Fin Winter League, Final Round (6), Molands Mere, Big Geary’s, Little Geary’s, Siblings A & B Pools. P. Canning (Frenzee) 91-12-0; K. Wooding (Solihull Angling Centre) 66-13-0; J. Evans (Packington) 62-0-0; L. Richards (Packington) 61-0-0; M. Haycock (Spotted Fin) 60-0-0; D. Lewis (Packington) 46-8-0. Final league: P. Canning (Frenzee) 12 (307-8-0); J. Burchell (Packington 13 (199-10-0); D. Lewis (Packington) 20 (226-10-0); J. Newton (Smithy’s) 20 (142-11-0); D. Tresigne (Smithy’s) 21 (188-12-0).
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon 24 Dec., Christmas Eve Open, Sycamore Pool. N. Clark (Monkhall) 35-3-0; M. Jameson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 34-11-0; D. Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 29-10-0. Wed 26 Dec., Boxing Day Open, Beech & Ash Pools. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 68-5-0; D. Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 45-15-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 37-8-0. Mon., New Year’s Eve Open, Oak & Beech Pools. C. Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 55-12-0; P. Wheeler (Preston Innovations Boldings) 47-12-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 47-7-0. Tues., New Year’s Day Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Owen (Monkhall) 49-6-0; A. Rumble (Matrix Leigh Tackle) 47-1-0; S. Hall (Oswestry) 29-6-0. Wed., Chestnut & Willows Pools. R. Hancox (MH Floats) 43-7-0; S. Davies (Shrewsbury) 42-8-0; P. Sawyer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 35-11-0. Thurs., Oak & Sycamore Pools. S. Owen (Monkhall) 46-2-0; G. Roberts (Preston Innovations Boldings) 28-11-0; K. Watson (Moorlands) 24-8-0. Sat., Oak & Larch Pools. A. Naylor (OAC) 44-1-0; G. Gollins (Swan Elite) 40-9-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 37-15-0. Sun., Sycamore & Oak Pools. S. Hall (Oswestry) 56-14-0; J. Rouse (OAC) 44-11-0; S. Doodson (Dynamite Maver Midlands) 44-7-0.
Preston Innovations Woodland View Silver Fish League, Round 4, Hadley, Worcs. Sat., Front & Back Deans & High Pools. J. Holloway (Starlets) 19-0-0; J. Dale (Peg One) 14-9-0; C. Gilroy (Mosella) 14-2-0; K. Woodfield (Sensas Black Country) 9-10-0. League: (Joint 1st) K. Woodfield (Sensas Black Country) 6; A. Powell (Lobby’s) 6; D. Jarman (Lobby’s) 8; J. Dale (Peg One) 10.
Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Sun., Hay & Barley Pools. J. Astle (Peg One) 69-4-0; M. Pritchard (Bilston) 63-10-0; W. Panting (Mosella Select) 50-12-0.
Quarry Pool New Year’s Eve Open, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Mon. S. Harris (Little Dawley AC) 99-6-0; N. Clark (Quarry Pool) 59-12-0; A. Cooper (Pool Hayes) 35-6-0.
Tunnel Barn Farm Winter League, Round 6, Shrewley, Warks. Sat. J. Arthur (Team Dynamite) 98-2-0; A. Hulme (The Yorkers) 82-6-0; B. Townsend (Matrix/Spotted Fin) 65-12-0; S. Brown (ABC) 52-8-0; T. Maj (Maver Gold Dynamite Yew) 51-12-0; P. Yates (Drennan Banbury Gunsmiths) 51-8-0. (no league placings supplied).
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Worcs. Thurs 27 Dec., Match Lake. K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton) 12-14-0; S. Sadler (Wassell Grove) 12-8-0; D. Johnson Jnr. (Stevens Tackle) 11-13-0. Sat 29 Dec., Match Lake. R. Knowles (Shakespeare Superteam/Bait-Tech) 29-9-0; G. Gelder (Wassell Grove) 19-10-0; K. Williams (CDC/Wolverhampton) 13-8-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat 29 Dec. D. Humphreys (Independent) 72-12-0; M. Dawes (Preston Innovations) 57-8-0; I. Jones (Independent) 51-8-0. Sat., Open, Rover. D. Lynch (Independent) 36-8-0; R. Gamblin (Weston Pools) 30-4-0; M. Rough (Weston Pools) 26-12-0.
