Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun. Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-1-4 (mixed silvers); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-10-2 (small silvers); Mark Foster (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-11-8 (small silvers); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-6-3 (small silvers); (Joint 5th) John Blunn (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-0-0; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-0-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (17 fished). Kevin Clark (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-0-4; Mag Kennedy (B’ham) 5-6-2; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 2-2-2; Mick Conlon (Smithy’s) 1-9-2; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 1-6-8.
Colmic-Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2024 Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Penkridge, Staffs. Wed (17 fished). Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 21-6-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 12-1-12; Gary Owen (Canal Kings/Storey’s) 9-14-0; Chris Godding (Rugby) 9-5-0; Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 9-2-0; John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-6-3. Qualifiers: Gary Owen (Canal Kings/Storey’s); Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC); Chris Godding (Rugby).
Colmic-Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2024 Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Calf Heath, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sun (23 fished). ‘Bib’ Colin Talbot 5-12-4; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 4-13-0; Karl Haywood (Sportsman AA) 3-14-0; Steve Brookes (Wellingborough AC) 3-11-5; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 3-11-4; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-11-0. Qualifiers: ‘Big’ Colin Talbot; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads); Dave Berrow; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands); Karl Haywood (Sportsman AA).
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No. 1 Canal, Waterfront Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat (16 fished). John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-11-3; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 3-5-0; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 1-11-8; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-9-9; Martin Owen (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-8-12; (Joint 6th) Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country/HanKat Superteam AS) 1-4-11; Ian Thompson (Canal Kings) 1-4-11.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, The Navigation PH Section, Gnosall, Stafford, Staffs. Wed (10 stalwarts). Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 8-0-0 (skimmers, hybrids and perch); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 7-13-9 (skimmers and perch); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-10-2 (skimmers and perch); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 4-5-5 (inc. some big perch); John Hanna (Milo/Bait-Tech West Midlands) 4-2-0 (skimmers and roach); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-4-15.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery Opens, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Tony Miessnar 50-3-0; Geoff Brierley (KDAA) 49-14-0; Bernie Swift 32-7-0. Sun., Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 38-12-0; Joe Holloway (Milo) 29-4-0; Rich Lawson (Vespe) 28-0-0; Mick Tonks (Coven) 19-0-0. (all bream to feeder weights).
COMMERCIALS
Carney Pools Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 119-3-0; Craig Morris 111-12-0; Lyndon Parks 83-2-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover (14 fished). Alex Mistautas 138-1-0; Steve Williamson 129-2-0; Matt Barwell 128-14-0.
High Heyes Farm Fishery (The Catteries) Open, Chorley, Lancs. Sat (19 fished). Adie Twist 71-12-0; Kieran Hodgson 61-8-0; Danny Lynch 56-0-0.
Izaak Walton Fishery, Chebsey, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Middle Pool. R. Dale 108-13-0 (bonus peg win); D. Parr 90-7-0; J. Jones 73-3-0.
MAP Marston Fields Fishery Open, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat. Neil Jackson 96-14-0; Taylor Weir 72-8-0; Andrew Jackson 72-3-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 20th Apr., Open, Owl Pool. Matty Dawes (Matty Dawes Angling) 159-14-0; Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW) 158-4-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 104-4-0. Sun 21st Apr., Open, Lark Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 169-2-0; Jonny Rouse (Monkhall) 141-10-0; Ian Simon (Pellet Guys) 134-14-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 140-10-0; John B (Preston Innovations Boldings) 99-11-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-6-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-12-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 87-2-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 85-0-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Rob Hancox (MH Floats) 79-6-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 68-3-0; Gary Gollins (Preston Innovations Boldings) 61-11-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 59-12-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Larch & Willows Pools. Rob Hancox 105-14-0; Gary Hick 99-3-0; Gary Gollins 95-2-0; Colin Reynolds 91-7-0; Paul Hemming 90-5-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Chestnut Pool. Mark Harris 78-3-0; Gary Margerison 78-2-0; Ade Margerison 77-15-0; Nathan Spain 73-7-0. Sun., Open, Sycamore Pool. Gareth Unwin (Big C) 90-7-0; Mark Rathbone (St. Francis) 89-0-0; Gary Morris (Preston Innovations Boldings) 82-13-0; Bill Rathbone (St. Francis) 79-0-0.