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LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 29 APRIL 2024

29/4/2024

 
CANALS

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.
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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.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 22 APRIL 2024

22/4/2024

 
CANALS

Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Sun. Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-0-12 (a few stamp-roach plus lots of silvers); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-6-4 (stamp-roach and perch); Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-11-12 (one decent skimmer plus silvers); John Blunn (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-11-2 (stamp-perch plus silvers); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-15-3 (silvers); Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-0-12 (silvers).

C.T. Paper Sales/Wolverhampton AA 2024 Series Qualifier No.1, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun (44 fished). Richard ‘Bucko’ Buxton (Bridgtown AS) 10-9-0; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 6-13-0; Martin Owen (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-9-13; Dave Hughes (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-9-8; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 5-6-0; Malcolm Appleby (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 4-9-8. (all qualifiers to be announced at a later date as all anglers have to fish two matches of the four match series).

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Moor Street Fryer to Station Drive Section, Pegs 26-64, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat (28 fished). Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country/HanKat Superteam AS) 20-15-0 (bream and skimmers); Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 10-12-2; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 6-2-0; ‘Big’ Colin Talbot 4-10-1; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 4-10-0; Dave Berrow 2-5-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, Staffs. Wed (12 fished). Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 6-14-4; Chris Furnival (Unattached) 6-14-0; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 5-2-11; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 5-2-0; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 4-12-0; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 4-0-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC), 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (10 fished). Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-1-8 (a 4lb bream, skimmers and a big roach on poled caster); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 3-4-10 (mixed bag); Mark Wyton (Goodyear AC) 2-9-7; Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-3-5; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-14-8; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 1-9-0.

Worcester & Birmingham Canal Open, Viaduct & Flag Meadows Sections, Worcester, Worcs. Sun. Sean Reidy (Sensas M5) 4-6-10 (perch and eels on poled maggot); Dave Anderson (ZLT) 3-8-11 (perch and rudd); Miss Jenny Walters (Maver Central MVDE) 3-0-2; Gaz Kirkham (Maver Central MVDE) 2-15-2.

CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Fishery Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Simon Fry (England International) 73-13-0; Geoff Brierley (KDAA) 71-1-0; Pete Black (Garbolino) 34-2-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 28-10-0 (all bream to feeder weights).
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COMMERCIALS

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 166-11-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 120-2-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 117-6-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 111-9-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-8-0. Wed., Open, Chestnut Pool. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 85-9-0; Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 80-12-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 69-15-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 123-3-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 85-11-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 78-6-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 71-5-0. Sun., Open, Oak Pool. Rich Emlyn (OAC) 111-2-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 98-10-0; Gary Smith (Maver Elite) 92-1-0; Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 77-4-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 14 APRIL 2024

15/4/2024

 
CANALS

Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Gailey Lea Lane Section, Otherton, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun. Billy ‘the worm’ Oakley 9-12-0 (two bream); P. Doyle 4-8-0 (one bream); M. Ashmore 4-1-0 (one chub); D. Whiley 1-15-0 (one perch).

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Water), Slade Heath Basin & Boats Sections, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-3; Mark Foster (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-2; Colin Tillet (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-13-7; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-4-0; Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-3-8; Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-9-12. (all small mixed silvers nets).

Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2024 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal, Soudley, Shrops. Sat (96 anglers [48 pairs]). Dave Trafford 11-12-0; Steve Watson 11-10-8; Richard Guest 9-11-2; Pete Moore 8-9-0; Fred Lakin 7-4-4; Mark Roberson 7-0-0. Qualifiers: Jason Evans & Mark Roberson 7; Ben Garbett & Steve Broome 20; David Lloyd & Richard Guest 22; Stuart Cutler & Paul Waddington 22; Asa Cooper & Simon Walton 22; Adrian Paddock & Steve Watson 24; Lewis Kenyon & Paul Dobing 26; Steve Brookes & Dave Mawby 27; Simon Nickless & Steve Dudley 30; Craig Naylor & Dale Lynch 33; Dave Coulburn & Fred Lakin 34; Ian Fewtrell & Craig Dickinson 34; Glyn Bagley & Phil Cox 34; David Trafford & Stuart Bird 35; James Dennison & Peter Moore 35; Tony Cassidy & John Weedon 35; Neil Latham & Anthony Swindells 36; Dave Clawley & David Rose 37; Steve Fogel & Chris Harvey 39; Lauren Stevens & Phil Spry 39.

Colmic-Prostate Screening Fund Championship 2024 Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestshire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Wombourne, S. Staffs (44 fished). Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 19-7-3 (bream and skimmers); Owen Westwood (Wolverhampton AA) 8-2-6; Rob Lloyd (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 6-9-6; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 5-10-4; John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 5-8-0; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 5-1-0. Qualifiers: Tony (Drennan Leics. MVDE); John Garbett (Team Eclipse); Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS); Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country); Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS); Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC); Darren Bolton (Sensas Black Country); Rob Lloyd (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle); Owen Westwood (Wolverhampton AA).

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Old Strike Water/Moor Street Fryer Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat (17 fished). Wayne Sharpe (Sensas Black Country) 10-10-2 (two roach-rudd hybrids for 3lb plus roach); Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 10-3-11 (roach plus one skimmer); Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-9-5 (mixed bag inc. one tench); Steve Worton (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-6-0 (two tench); Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 4-12-4; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 3-7-0.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 3-0-6; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 2-12-11; Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 2-0-8; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 1-6-0.

Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Hinksford & Swindon, Dudley, W. Mids. Sun. Lawrie Mulheron 3-1-0 (skimmers and perch on poled maggot); Kevin Clark 1-11-0; Brian Smith 1-7-8; Sean Waite 1-6-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Acton Trussell, nr. Penkridge, Staffs. Wed (9 fished). Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 5-1-0; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 2-14-13; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-6-8; Barry Williams (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 2-6-0; Kev Jones 2-3-0; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-2-10.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stafford Boat Club Section, Stafford, Staffs. Wed (11 fished). Colin Tillett (CT Paper Cannock) 1-11-13 (a 1lb 8oz perch plus a few roach on poled worm); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 1-8-5 (a few roach plus a 10oz perch); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-4-5 (50 mainly little roach on poled bread punch); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 0-15-0 (a few roach); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-8-11; Bob Boothby (Bridgnorth Social AC) 0-5-12.

STILLWATERS

Hodnet AC, Ryley’s Pools, Goldstone, Shrops. Sun. Josh Williams 21-8-0; Kevan Podmore 11-6-0; Colin Roberts 5-5-0; Bob Parrish 4-6-8; Brian Pugh 4-5-8; Steve Neale 4-5-0.

Patshull Park Fishery Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Shallows Section (20 fished). Geoff Brierley (KDAA) 62-13-0; Rob Brennan (Garbolino) 48-5-0; Rich Lawson (Vespe) 28-3-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 27-3-0. (all bream to feeder weights).

COMMERCIALS

MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Open, Elm, Oak & Willow Pools (11 fished). Simon Richardson 112-12-0; Ryan Burgin 100-13-0; Andrew Jackson 85-7-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 132-8-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 115-7-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-7-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 97-13-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 101-13-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 71-8-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 65-10-0; Steve Woodhall (Preston Innovations Boldings) 63-1-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Clive Wynn (Weston Pools) 111-1-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 107-8-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 90-2-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Chestnut Pool. Gary Gollins 102-5-0; Richie Woodhall 81-5-0; Gary Hick 78-4-0; Terry Edwards 63-2-0; Steve Woodhall 60-3-0; Paul Hemming 56-3-0. Sun., Open, Willows & Larch Pools. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 220-3-0; Simon Christian (Preston Innovations Boldings) 186-6-0; Mark Rathbone (St. Francis) 135-7-0; Steve Woodhall (Preston Innovations Boldings) 120-4-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Chestnut Pool. Nathan Spain 162-0-0; Jamie Rhoden 82-10-0; Johnny Harris 75-14-0; Lloyd Smith 61-12-0; Mark Harris 61-5-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Stretton Pool. Allan Hughes 155-0-0; Richie O’Connor 132-14-0; Giles Cochrane 123-4-0; Steve Halliwell 107-4-0. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Andy Amos 134-5-0; Lee Griffiths 125-6-0; Kevin Roderick 108-1-0; Alan Green 103-2-0. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Shaun Yale 104-5-0; Damon Massey 85-15-0; Paul Reynolds 84-9-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 07 APRIL 2024

7/4/2024

 
CANALS

Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake, Shropshire Union Canal, The Factory Section, Knighton, Shrops. Wed. Paul Walkden 6-0-0 (quality roach plus a few skimmers on pole-fished hemp and bread punch); Gordon Moss 5-12-0 (skimmers, roach and perch on poled worm and maggot); Terry Proctor 5-0-0 (perch on poled maggot and worm); Ian Roberts 3-10-0; Albert Lawton 2-6-0; Phil James 2-0-0; Kim Jones 1-12-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Deepmore Lane Section, nr. Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun (8 fished). Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-13-0 (stamp-roach on poled worm and pinkie); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-14-6 (small silvers); Colin Tillet (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-0-10; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-10-1; Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-7-3; Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-6-7.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Blackbrook Bridge Section, Dudley, W. Mids. Sat (14 fished). Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 4-7-8; Wayne Sharpe (Sensas Black Country) 3-0-13; John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 0-14-15; Norman Wilson (Stourport) 0-14-8; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 0-12-2; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 0-8-7.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Eyston Avenue Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, Sat. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 3-7-10; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 2-11-7; Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 2-7-11.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Calf Heath, Staffs. Wed (16 fished). Darren Barrett (B’ham) 8-6-11 (bream and roach); Alan Gough (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 5-11-6; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 4-2-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 2-12-9; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 2-9-1; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-15-0.

Wolverhampton AA Two Day Spring 2024 Festival, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. Sat/Sun (48 fished). Day One: Kevin Clarke (Wigan MG) 8-5-4; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8-5-0; Graham Smith (England International/Daiwa Dorking) 7-10-0; (Joint 4th) Glyn Bagley (Goodyear AC) 7-6-4; Tommy Cross (Darlaston Baggers) 7-6-4; Michael Gorry (Scunthorpe) 6-15-0. Day Two., Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Derek Owen (Rough Hay AC) 22-15-0; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 14-0-0; Michael Gorry (Scunthorpe) 13-15-0; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 10-14-6; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 10-0-0; Owen Westwood (Wolverhampton AA) 9-4-8. Festival overall: Tommy Cross (Darlaston Baggers) 5; Michael Gorry (Scunthorpe) 7 (on weight); Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC) 7; Derek Owen (Rough Hay AC) 8; Graham Smith (England International/Daiwa Dorking) 9; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 11 (on weight); Steve Fogel (Drennan NW) 11.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal (Goodyear AC Water), Rye Hill, Staffs. Wed (9 fished). Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-14-0 (punch-little roach plus the odd very small skimmer); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-2 (one good 1lb hybrid plus small roach on poled bread punch); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 2-7-0 (the odd small perch plus roach on poled pinkie and worm); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-4-11 (little skimmers and roach on poled pinkie); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 1-15-14 (little perch and the odd roach); Bob Yeomans (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-11-0 (a good perch and a few roach).

Worcester & Birmingham Canal Open, Blackpole & Perdiswell Top Section, Worcester, Worcs. Sun (23 fished). Colin Pettifer (Maver Central MVDE) 11-11-8 (skimmers on poled caster); Chris Turner (Alan’s Tackle) 9-9-12 (skimmers on poled maggot); Chris Ballard (Milo West Midlands) 4-7-11 (one skimmer plus bits); Gaz Kirkham (Maver Central MVDE) 4-4-11.

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Fishery Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Shallows Section. Kallum Oliver (Crewe) 47-12-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 39-6-0; Steve Roy Taylor (Spud) 24-14-0; Ben Stanford (Monkhall) 17-14-0 (all bream weights on feeder tactics).

COMMERCIALS

Angling Trust Fish O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Chestnut, Sycamore, Acorn, Hawthorn & Willows Pools (100 fished). Chris Reilly 172-9-0; Scott Buddy 155-8-0; Josh Humphreys (Oswestry) 155-6-0; Tom Scholey 151-5-0; Wayne Kearney 143-6-0. Qualifier: Chris Reilly.

Carney Pools Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. Tom Cunningham 122-10-0; Steve Pearce 95-15-0; Jamie Nicol 85-11-0; Pete Vernon 81-3-0; Martyn Jones 75-5-0; Mark Davis 61-14-0.

Carney Pools Silver Fish League, Round 4, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. Andy Morris 24-3-0; A. Stormer 20-15-0; Mick Granger 10-2-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover. Ian Conway 212-2-0; James Woodfine 185-9-0; Andy Dyson 170-11-0; Antony Adams 150-8-0; Matty Barwell 146-3-0; Jake Robinson 144-7-0.

MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Elm & Willow Pools. Jenson Ludgate 66-8-0; Simon Richardson 61-6-0; Kerry Bradford 59-5-0. Sun., Open, Willow & Elm Pools. Taylor Weir 74-8-0; Dale Jackson 73-13-0; Stephen Bailey 71-8-0; Sam Gayden 67-8-0; Simon Richardson 61-5-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 30th Mar., Open, Owl Pool. Dillon Johnson (Monkhall) 91-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 90-8-0; Jason Attwell (Monkhall) 87-10-0. Sun 31st Mar., Open, Buzzard Pool. Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW) 196-2-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 157-8-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 124-4-0. Wed., Open, Hawk Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 144-10-0; Rob Jeaps (Monkhall) 141-4-0; John Price (Monkhall) 115-0-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Open, Larch Pool. Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-1-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 76-11-0; Andy Smith (Newton Tackle & Bait) 74-2-0; Joe East (Stourport) 68-10-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Oswestrians AC, Willows Pool. Kenny Humphreys 108-14-0; Dave Duppa 87-12-0; Nige Clarke 81-12-0; Josh Humphreys 74-6-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 108-8-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-2-0; Gary Gollins (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-6-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 84-11-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 77-2-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Larch Pool. Colin Reynolds 67-6-0; Steve Hall 64-8-0; (Joint 3rd) Kenny Humphreys 55-10-0; Richie Woodhall 55-10-0. Sun., Open, Willows Pool. Gary Smith (Maver Elite) 163-7-0; Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW) 149-14-0; Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 130-0-0.
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Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Allan Hughes 158-11-0; Lee Lamb 113-10-0; Fred Moore 112-7-0. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Richie O’Connor 127-13-0; Robbie Griffiths 98-11-0; Simon Knibbs 94-13-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 02 APRIL 2024

2/4/2024

 
CANALS

Colmic Prostate Screening Fund 2024 Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Pretty Bridge Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed (21 fished). Perry Follows (Team Eclipse) 13-6-0; Steve Brookes (Wellingborough AC) 7-1-0; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-8-10; Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC) 3-9-8; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 3-8-0; Terry Nutt (Hodnet AC) 3-3-8. Qualifiers: Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands); Terry Nutt (Hodnet AC); Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC); Steve Brookes (Wellingborough AC).

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun (10 fished). Michael Thomson (Goodyear AC) 4-0-0 (a 2lb bream plus a 6oz roach and bits on poled bread punch); Martin Spruce (Goodyear AC) 2-13-0 (all bits); (Joint 3rd) Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 2-4-2 (stamp-fish down the track); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-4-2 (mainly gudgeon); Steve Cope (Goodyear AC) 2-1-2 (mostly roach on poled bread punch); Glenn Law (Goodyear AC) 2-0-8 (mostly roach on poled bread punch).

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Tank, Tackle Shop, Boats & Brythill Drive Sections of the Old Strike Waters, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat (29 fished). Ian Thompson (Canal Kings) 7-14-0; Norman Wilson (Stourport) 6-2-0; Mickey Howell (HanKat Superteam AS) 4-3-0; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 4-0-0; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-7-4; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-6-8.

HanKat Superteam AS Winter Pairs League, Final Round (7), Dudley No. 2 Canal, Zone A – Link 51 Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. & Dudley No. 1 Canal, Zone B – Waterfront & Pub Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sun. Tim Poole (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-14-7; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-9-10; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 5-7-2; Gary Owen (Canal Kings/Storey’s) 3-1-0; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 2-74; Andy Swift (Team Central) 1-15-0. Pairs: Tim Poole (HanKat Superteam AS) & Mark Douglas (HanKat Superteam AS) 3; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) & Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 4; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) & Owen Westwood (Wolverhampton AA) 5; Jenny Walters (Maver Central MVDE) & Gary Owen (Canal Kings/Storey’s) 6; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) & John Cartwright (HanKat Superteam AS) 7; James Wilson (Smithy’s) & Andy Swift (Team Central) (guesting for Steve Worton [HanKat Superteam AS] & Louis Worton [HanKat Superteam AS]) 8. Final league: (Joint 1st) Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) & Owen Westwood (Wolverhampton AA) 50; Tim Poole (HanKat Superteam AS) & Mark Douglas (HanKat Superteam AS) 50; Jamie Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) & Kev Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 56; (Joint 4th) Pete Halton (ZLT) & Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 60; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) & Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 60.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 3-9-9 (roach and skimmers); Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-15-6; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-15-2; John Whitehouse (Canal Kings) 1-4-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun (18 fished). Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-6-0; Martin Owen (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8-2-0; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-12-0; Dave Dale (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 5-5-0; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 5-4-8; Darren Bolton (Sensas Black Country) 4-13-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Trent & Mersey Canal, The Fruit Farm Section, Gt. Haywood, Staffs. Wed (8 fished). Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 11-2-0 (a 1lb 8oz bream, smaller skimmers plus a few decent perch on poled caster and worm); Bob Boothby (Ian’s Tackle) 8-7-7 (skimmers plus a few decent perch on poled worm and red maggot); John Hanna (Milo/Bait-Tech West Midlands) 6-3-0 (some big perch and the odd stamp roach on poled caster and worm); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-15-0 (roach and skimmers on poled bread punch and caster); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-0 (stamp-roach) 2-15-0; Mark Wyton (Goodyear AC) 2-9-4 (roach on poled bread punch).
Canal & River Trust Stillwaters

Earlswood Lakes Easter Monday Open, Solihull, W. Mids. Bank Holiday Mon., Windmill ‘Yachter’ Lake (17 fished). Mike Spragg (Gloucester) 18-14-0 (four bream on the feeder with maggot); Martin Cox (Earlswood) 18-6-0 (four bream on the feeder with worm); Ryan Hemming (Earlswood) 17-6-0 (two bream on the feeder with worm); Dave Amos (Gloucester) 15-0-0 (four bream on feeder tactics).

Wythall RBL, Earlswood Lakes, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun 24th Mar., Engine Pool (14 fished). Phil Southgate 76-13-0; Scott Rhodes 68-9-0; Eddie Swan 63-13-0.

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Fishery Two Day Easter Pairs Festival 2024, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun/Bank Holiday Mon (18 fished). Day One: Rich Lawson 24-8-0; Ben Stanford 11-4-0; Cagsy Parry 9-0-0. Day Two: Phil Davies 24-2-0; Paul Bucknell 12-10-0; Andy Earl 12-9-0. Festival overall: Rich Lawson & Brian Clark 47-8-0; Phil Davies & Darren Frost 46-14-0; Paul Bucknell & Steve Preece 35-9-0.

COMMERCIALS

Hilton Park Fishery Open, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sat. Icky Kull (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 68-12-0 (F1s on poled maggot); Danny Plummer (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 57-12-0 (F1s on poled pellet); Des Parr (Bloxwich) 51-11-0 (F1s on poled maggot).

Nisa Feeders Open, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Phase One-Lakes Three & Four. Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 104-4-0 (carp on Method feeder); Steve ‘Foggy’ Foster (Mallory) 91-3-0 (carp on pellet waggler); Gaz Kitch (Wykin Fishing Club) 87-14-0 (carp on Method feeder); Andy Edgington (Elephant & Castle AC) 44-5-0 (carp on bomb and pellet, then the short pole late on); Baz Smithson (Makins) 42-11-0; Tom Newton (Ashfield) 41-14-0; Peter Stockwell (Northampton) 37-9-0; Paul Smith (Jaguar AC) 36-10-0; John Adamson (NISA Feeders) 35-11-0; John England 29-2-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Little Geary’s Pool (15 fished). Andy Christie 125-1-0 (carp and F1s on the pellet waggler and poled meat); Jon Newton 85-3-0 (F1s on poled maggot); Dave Roberts 84-7-0 (carp and F1s on the bomb and pellet waggler); Mark Sumners 84-5-0 (carp and F1s on the pellet waggler). Fri., Good Friday Open, Molands Mere Pool (20 fished). Dave Roberts 133-11-0 (carp and F1s on the pellet waggler and poled meat); Jon Newton 104-0-0 (carp and F1s on poled maggot); Gary Donaldson 84-10-0 (carp and F1s on bomb and pellet); Mark Sumners 75-1-0 (carp and F1s on the pellet waggler). Fri., Solihull Angling Centre Good Friday Silvers Open, Big Geary’s Pool. Ian Keywood 25-14-0; Dave Elliott 16-11-0; Paul Mortimer 15-7-0. Sat., Open, Big Geary’s Pool (19 fished). Ian Keywood 110-3-0 (carp on bomb and pellet); Steve Brindley 66-0-0 (carp on the Method feeder); Andy Jones 65-13-0 (carp on bomb and pellet); Trevor Hodges 64-10-0 (carp on the Method feeder).

Packington Somers Easter Pairs Festival 2024, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun/Bank Holiday Mon., Big Geary’s & Little Geary’s Pools. Day One: Stephen Bellion 270-4-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat); Steve Daley 107-9-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat); Ian Keywood 104-4-0 (carp on bomb and pellet); Nick Jukes 89-15-0 (F1s on poled pellet and maggot). Day Two: Paul Truman 101-2-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat); Nike Jukes 99-3-0 (carp and F1s on the pellet waggler and poled meat); Barry Byrd 94-5-0 (carp on Method feeder and wafter); John Brown 93-10-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat). Festival overall: Barry Byrd & Steve Daley 8 (312-10-0); Nick Jukes & Jon Newton 8 (300-7-0); Dave Childs & Paul Truman 8 (263-3-0).

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over’s 60 Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 183-5-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 132-7-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 115-11-0. Wed., Open, Chestnut Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 159-5-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 123-8-0; A. James 104-7-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 87-2-0; Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 82-10-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 80-14-0; Steve Woodhall (Preston Innovations Boldings) 68-9-0; Rob Hancox (MH Floats) 67-10-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 60-1-0. Good Fri., Oswestrians AC, Chestnut Pool. Josh Humphreys 87-4-0; Gary Gollins 72-3-0; Steve Hall 71-0-0; Colin Reynolds 61-4-0; Kenny Humphreys 61-0-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Oak Pool. Josh Humphreys 80-8-0; Tony Price 77-7-0; Kenny Humphreys 77-3-0; Gaz Lockley 72-4-0; Rob Hancox 72-3-0. Sun., Open, Oak & Willows Pools. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 166-2-0; Simon Christian (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 133-15-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 94-1-0; Mark Rathbone (St. Francis) 81-7-0.
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Weston Pools Opens, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Stretton Pool. Jack O’Sullivan 130-2-0; Richie O’Connor 125-2-0; Allan Hughes 119-10-0. Sat., Belvedere Pool. Shaun Yale 119-6-0; Mick Keane 106-6-0; Steve Halliwell 101-15-0. Sat., Claypit Pool. Stew Purcell 115-1-0; Ellick Peters 82-8-0; Kevin Roderick 72-3-0.

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