Local Angling Results West Midlands

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 29 MAY 2023

29/5/2023

CANALS

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-7-4 (chub and skimmers); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-5-8 (skimmers and small silvers): Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-7-1 (two decent skimmers plus bits); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-6-2 (mixed bag); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-8-2 (mixed bag); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-5 (mixed bag).

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 5-12-0; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 4-0-8; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-9-0; Gary Owen (Good Intent) 2-14-3; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 2-14-0; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 2-11-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4-hour match. Ray Campbell (Goodyear AC) 5-9-0 (mixed bag on maggot, worm and caster); Tony Beech (Goodyear AC) 4-13-6 (mixed fish); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 3-10-10 (skimmers, perch and roach); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 2-14-8. Sun., Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Basin & Boats Sections, Coven, Staffs. Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-14-9 (a couple of decent skimmers, a 1lb 4oz perch and baby gudgeon mainly on worm and caster); Steve Cope (Goodyear AC) 3-10-4 (one rudd, a couple of hybrids, a few roach and perch plus pommies and a load of gudgeon); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 2-12-7 (mainly gudgeon and a couple of small perch on pinkie and squatt over groundbait); Tommy Cross (Goodyear AC) 2-5-13 (mixed fish).

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Link 51 Section, Pegs 95-118, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 14-7-8; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 9-1-0; Barry Broadhurst (HanKat Superteam AS) 8-13-13; Martin Wilkinson (Sensas Smithy’s) 7-0-0; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-11-2; Micky Howell (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-7-13. Bank Holiday Mon., Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside Pegs 130-154 Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 5-7-0; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 5-6-11; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 5-3-9; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-12-2; Gary Clarke (Barford AA) 4-6-4; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-14-12.

Let’s Fish Coaches Challenge, Shropshire Union Canal, Honesty Box Section, New Brighton Bridge No. 51, Soudley, Shrops. Sun. Michael Thompson 41; Sam Kiff 20; Michael Heylin OBE 19; Sue Galloway 18. Pairs: Michael Thompson & Tony Taylor 57; Ben Kiff & Morgan Dowman 37; Michael Heylin OBE & Charlie Drinkwater 29.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 2-11-12 (one bream plus perch); Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 2-2-13 (roach); Ash Cooper (Sportsman AA) 1-14-7; John Whitehouse (Sportsman AA) 1-13-3; Dennis Sumner (Sportsman AA) 1-1-0.
Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Brades Arm Wides, Tividale, W. Mids. Wed. Winner: Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 8-3-0. Sections: Owen Westwood (Sportsman AC) 7-5-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 4-7-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Three Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed. Bob Yeomans (Team Les ‘O’) 8-2-0 (mainly three bream on worm); Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-7-10 (mainly small roach and gudgeon); Ron Jackson (Bloxwich) 3-0-0 (a couple of good perch, one skimmer plus bits); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-3-12 (small fish); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-13-8; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 1-13-6.

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Fishery Spring Bank Holiday Two Day Festival, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Day One, Shallows & Deeps Sections (30 fished). Ben Stanford (Monkhall) 27-0-0; Pete Black (Garbolino) 19-9-0; Paul Keeley (Drennan NW) 17-0-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Day Two. Tony Randall (Cosford) 32-14-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 18-8-0; Chris Jones (Frenzee) 18-0-0. Festival overall: Tony Randall (Cosford) 40-13-0; Pete Black (Garbolino) 35-4-0; Chris Jones (Frenzee) 34-15-0; Matt Derry (Maver) 33-10-0.

COMMERCIALS

Bateman Vine AC, Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Swallow Pool. M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 106-5-0; N. Gater (Bateman Vine AC) 96-0-0; M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 86-10-0; S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 77-11-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Canal, Bridge, Meadow & Island Pools (33 fished). Daniel Ballan 188-10-0; Andy Dyson 159-11-0; Jack Armstrong 153-15-0; Mitch Davidson 142-5-0; Simon Kearns 137-8-0; Damian Bracken 130-10-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 20th May., Open, Lark Pool. Paul Ward (Smithy’s AC) 220-10-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 215-10-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 176-12-0. Sun 21st May., Open, Lark Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 179-14-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 162-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 162-6-0. Sat., Open, Lark Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 168-12-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 138-14-0; Rob Jeapes (Monkhall) 130-0-0. Sun., Open, Buzzard Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 220-4-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 168-8-0; Neil ‘Tyson’ Park (Little Dawley AC) 154-0-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Sycamore Pool. Peter Whitehouse (Drop Outs AC) 56-7-0; Mark Warner (Drop Outs AC) 56-1-0; Ian Thomas (Drop Outs AC) 52-6-0; John Watkins (Drop Outs AC) 39-11-0; (Joint 5th) Pete Sandford (Drop Outs AC) 38-13-0; Alf Slater (Drop Outs AC) 38-13-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Rich Pedlar (Bibbys/Stone & District AC) 72-6-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 64-4-0; Mal Boden (Goodyear AC) 62-0-0. Thurs., Open, Chestnut Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 109-0-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-0-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-0-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 82-0-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 71-0-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Willows Pool. Jason Elwell (Oswestrians) 100-5-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 83-9-0; Ian Stangroom (Oswestrians) 76-8-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Willows Pool. Mark Bennett (Shrewsbury AC) 84-11-0; Rich Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 81-2-0; Romeo Wang (Shrewsbury AC) 63-14-0; Kev Pilsbury (Shrewsbury AC) 57-6-0. Sun., Open, Larch Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 163-3-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 155-9-0; Stu Tibbets (Walsall) 117-13-0; Ziggy Lees (Walsall) 103-10-0; Dave ‘Tank’ Palmer (Walsall) 100-14-0.

Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 192-4-0 (net penalty); Neil Jones (Wrexham) 181-7-0 (net penalty); Adam Morgan (Swan AC) 144-6-0; G. Roberts (Quarry Pool) 122-7-0. Sat., Matric AC. S. Atkins (Matric AC) 294-15-0; D. Oliver (Matric AC) 165-11-0; J. Watkins (Matric AC) 129-14-0. Sun., Fiery Holes AC. M. Griffiths (Fiery Holes AC) 151-5-0; G. Prestage (Fiery Holes AC) 123-0-0; N. Kimberly (Fiery Holes AC) 111-10-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Open. N. Clark (Quarry Pool) 185-7-0; Scott Doodson (OAC) 139-6-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 137-4-0; Gary Steele (Tankies) 117-7-0; G. Hick (Quarry Pool) 100-14-0.

The Old Codgers, Lower Broadheath Fishery (The Jam Factory), Worcester, Worcs. Sat., Ash Pool. Paul Rowberry 79-9-0; Alan Corbet 62-10-0; Jim Hill 54-10-0; Neil Edwards 38-8-0; Derek Woakes 28-10-0. Pairs winners: Alan Corbett & Jim Hill. Silvers winner: Alan Corbet 5-9-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Andy Amos 128-3-0; Phil Hardman 83-5-0; John McGarrell 70-7-0. Sat., Open, Stretton Pool. Mark Calvert 112-0-0; Dan Yale 101-14-0; Alan Green 98-4-0 (inc. an 18lb 1oz carp).

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 22 MAY 2023

22/5/2023

CANALS

Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Broom Hall Farm Section, Brewood, S. Staffs. Sun. Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-6-10 (a 1lb 8oz chub plus loads of bits); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-6 (a decent skimmer plus bits); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-8-7 (mixed bag); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-3-7; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-7-8; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-1-9.

Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2023 Qualifier, Dudley No. 1 Canal, Blowers Green to Cattle Bridge Section, Dudley, W. Mids. Sun (22 fished). Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 8-15-3; Dick Weaver 8-5-0; Steve Randle 6-3-11; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 4-11-13; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 4-8-4. Qualifiers: Ben Clarke & Dick Weaver 5; Stephen Worton (HanKat Superteam AS) & Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 8; Steve Randle & Ian Giles 10.

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (12 fished). Paul Middleton (Sparks MG) 8-9-0; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 7-8-0; Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 6-4-6; Martin Owen (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-3-6; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 4-7-0; Gary Owen (Good Intent) 4-4-0.

Cashmores MG, Wyrley & Essington Canal (Cashmores MG Waters), Fishley Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sat. Ian Kent (Cashmores MG) 28-8-10; Paul Vernon (Cashmores MG) 11-12-8; Dennis Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 11-8-6; Chris Dean (Cashmores MG) 8-2-8; Paul Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 6-11-5.

Cashmores MG Tuesday Open, Wyrley & Essington Canal (Cashmores MG Waters), Fingerpost & Pelsall Common Sections, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Tues (17 fished). Ashley Cooper (Willenhall) 24-12-5 (tench and bream plus a few silvers); Tony Taylor 18-8-12 (tench, bream and silvers); Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 15-7-0 (tench bream and silvers); Gaz Chalk (Cashmores MG) 15-2-2; Margaret Attwood (Tackle Tarts AC) 7-14-0; Pete Wassell (Cashmores MG) 7-13-3; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 7-9-5. Sections: Section 1 – Margaret Attwood 7-14-0 (plus a bottle of wine); Section 2 – Gaz Chalk 15-2-2 (plus a bottle of wine).

Darlaston AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun. Andy Sherwood (Darlaston AC) 3-9-8; Mark Foster (Darlaston AC) 2-10-0; Dennis Baker (Darlaston AC) 2-8-0; Daz Joiner (Darlaston AC) 2-6-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, The Anchor PH Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-0-15 (skimmers, gudgeon and roach at 2 metres); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 3-14-3 (one small tench, roach, skimmers and gudgeon on pinkie over groundbait); James Dennison (Goodyear AC) 2-14-14 (mixed bag); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-13-15 (mixed bag). Sun., Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 6-5-2 (a big hybrid, skimmers, gudgeon and roach on pinkie over groundbait); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Goodyear AC) 4-9-8 (skimmers and mixed small silvers); Keith Hulland (Goodyear AC) 4-5-5 (a 2lb 4oz bream plus roach and gudgeon); Nigel Clayton (Goodyear AC) 3-8-1 (mixed bag).

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Eyston Avenue Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat (12 fished). Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-1-10 (roach and skimmers); Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 1-13-14 (roach); Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-13-7 (roach and perch); Mal ‘Rusty’ Robinson (Sportsman AA) 1-11-5 (roach and skimmers); Steve Cope (Four Ashes AC) 1-9-0 (mainly roach); Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-4-0 (skimmers and roach).

Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Gower Branch, Brades Arm Section, Tividale, W. Mids. Wed (11 fished). Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 5-8-0; John Taylor (Sportsman AC) 5-5-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 5-0-0; Jamie Clarke (HanKat Superteam AS) 4-7-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 3-1-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford AA] Waters), High Onn Section, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed (19 fished). Steve Askey (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 4-11-0 (some big perch and bits); Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestlye MG) 4-5-6 (all small fish); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-15-6 (the odd skimmer plus roach); (Joint 4th) Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-13-8 (skimmers and roach); Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 3-13-8 (skimmers and roach); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 3-9-9 (the odd good perch plus bits).

Worcester Spring League, Round 5, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Worcester, Worcs. Sun. Jenny Walters (Maver Central) 11-3-11 (skimmers on bread punch); Will Beasley (Sensas Smithy’s) 9-11-0 (skimmers); Gary Kirkham (Maver Central) 7-4-6 (skimmers on caster). (no league placings supplied).

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Shallows & Golf Course Sections (29 fished). Darren Frost (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 29-3-0 (all bream on Method feeder long); Rich Lawson (Vespe) 24-10-0 (bream and skimmers on pole and feeder); Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 23-5-0 (bream and skimmers); Adam Rumble (Preston Innovations) 22-4-0 (bream and skimmers).

COMMERCIALS

Corks AC -- Mark Stead Challenge Round 1 & The Ron Henderson Shield, Broadacres Fishery, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcs. Sun., Bill’s Pool (21 fished). Andy Walker 29-0-0; Pete Grant 24-8-0; Peter Walker 8-8-0; Sean Brabin 7-8-0; Gordon Spooner 6-10-0; Graham Spooner 6-5-0; Barry Abbots 6-2-0; David Spooner 5-4-0; Martin Stevens 4-15-0; Simon Hall 3-10-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 13th May., Open, Buzzard Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 200-6-0; Simon Healey (Little Dawley AC) 200-4-0; Wayne Harding (Little Dawley AC) 185-4-0. Sun 14th May., Open, Owl Pool. Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 164-6-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 161-4-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 133-14-0. Wed., Open, Owl Pool. Mel Davies (Anglers Peg) 126-14-0; James Woodfine (Maver Midlands) 125-12-0; Carl Cook (Monkhall) 103-10-0.

Oak Tree AC, Solhampton Fishery, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sun. John Cox (Oak Tree AC) 113-12-0; Dave Shiner (Oak Tree AC) 61-6-0; Josh Westwood (Oak Tree AC) 52-12-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 110-0-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-13-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-5-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 90-8-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. Bill Ansell (Drop Outs AC) 82-10-0; Paul Edwards (Drop Outs AC) 61-4-0; Alwyn Morton (Drop Outs AC) 46-11-0; Pete Sandford (Drop Outs AC) 45-5-0; John Stone (Drop Outs AC) 44-4-0; Trevor Gee (Drop Outs AC) 43-3-0. Thurs., Open, Sycamore Pool. William Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-0-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-0-0; Andrew Varden (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 87-0-0; Rob Hancox (Oswestrians) 68-0-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 14 MAY 2023

15/5/2023

CANALS

Aldridge & District AS, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Cashmores MG Waters, Fingerpost Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. I. Parker (Aldridge & District AS) 10-10-0; M. Wright (Aldridge & District AS) 6-1-0; G. Mapp (Aldridge & District AS) 2-7-0.

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2023 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal (Hodnet AC Waters), Soudley, Shrops. Sun (66 fished). Ben Sharratt (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 15-2-0; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-14-0; Asa Cooper (Sparks MG) 14-13-0; Dave Lloyd (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 11-8-0; Darren Lewis (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-3-0. Pairs & Qualifiers: Dave Lloyd & Richard Guest 3; Ben Sharratt & Jason Cunningham 6; Darren Lewis & Dave Hughes 10; Steve Dudley & Simon Nickless 15 (already qualified); Ben Garbett & Steve Broome 16; Simon Preece & Simon Mottram 21; Steve Brookes & Dave Mawby 23; Scott Geens & Danny Ashington 24.

Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Waters), Bridges 40-42 Section, Botterham Lock, Swindon, nr. Dudley, W. Mids. Sun. (Joint 1st) C. Hariss (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; T. Williams (Bateman Vine AC) 1-3-0; D. Lester (Bateman AC) 1-2-0.

Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Trees Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 7-3-0 (mixed bag of small fish); Mark ‘Sticky’ Wilton (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 6-15-0 (small fish on pinkie); Mick Round (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 4-10-0; Phil James (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 1-14-0; Terry Proctor (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 1-9-0.

Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Waters), Shebdon, Staffs. Sat. Fred Jackson 3-0-0; Darren Williams 2-15-0; Nigel Ball 2-6-0; Terry Jervis 1-14-0.

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (16 fished). Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 9-9-4; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 8-0-0; Mick Conlon (Canal Kings) 6-14-0; Carl Daly (Canal Kings) 6-11-6; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 6-4-6; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 6-4-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Bridge Section, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Tony Beech (Goodyear AC) 33-3-0 (35 fish – inc. skimmers from 5oz to bream to 3lb 8oz plus seven bits on caster and maggot, long) (NEW CANAL CLUB RECORD); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 7-14-0 (a couple of good bream to 3lb 8oz plus small roach on bread punch and maggot); Ray Campbell (Goodyear AC) 6-12-12 (a couple of bream to 3lb plus gudgeon and small roach); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 3-10-6 (mixed bag); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-3-0 (roach, perch and gudgeon).

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, back of Netherton Reservoir, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat (10 fished). Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 10-8-0; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 8-6-8; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-15-0.

Poundlanders AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal (Cashmores MG Waters), Wood Lane Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. J. Owen (Poundlanders AC) 14-10-0; P. Chapman (Poundlanders AC) 12-2-0; J. Tarplee (Poundlanders AC) 8-6-0.

Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 8, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Calf Heath, S. Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 10-4-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 10-2-0; Steve Brookes (Browning Northants.) 9-13-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 7-3-0; Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-1-13; John Taylor (Sportsman AC) 7-0-4. Qualifiers: Bernie Leatherbarrow; Steve Dudley; Steve Brookes.

Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 9, Shropshire Union Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Brewood, S. Staffs. Sun (22 fished). John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 7-15-0 (chub); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 6-5-0 (a chub and a bream); Richard Buxton (Bridgnorth AS) 5-6-4 (a chub and a bream); Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 5-5-10; Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 4-9-3; Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 4-7-3. Qualifiers: Joe Holloway; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood; John Garbett; Dave Holbrook; Mark Foster.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 4-6-7; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-9-0; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-13-7; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 1-9-12; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-9-5.

Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed (13 fished). Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 39-8-0 (bream and skimmers); Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 14-9-0; Les Wardley (Sportsman AC) 9-5-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AC) 6-7-0; Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 6-5-0. Sun (12 fished). Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 18-4-0; Tony Walters (Sportsman AC) 11-5-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 11-0-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 6-8-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 6-7-0; John Horton (Sportsman AC) 4-9-0.

Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Stourbridge Canal, Town Arm Section, Stourbridge, W. Mids. Sun. Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-6-0 (skimmers on pole and waggler with worm and pinkie); John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-3-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 11-4-0; Steve Horton (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 3-6-0; (Joint 5th) Howard Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-8; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-8.

The Steve ‘Freddie’ Ward Memorial Match, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Stoke Prior, Worcs. Sun (34 fished). Bryn Thomas (Wales) 13-14-8; Jono Leivers (Browning West Midlands) 10-14-0; Tom Boulton (Sensas Smithy’s) 7-1-8; James Wilson (Sensas Smithy’s) 5-14-0; Micky Howell (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-9-12; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 4-15-10. (over £600 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support).
gudgeon, roach, perch and bleak); Paul Hedges 1-5-8; Pete Leech 1-0-8.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 10-11-0 (three big bream and the odd skimmer on big red maggot); Stu Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 7-5-0 (odd skimmer plus roach); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-13-0 (small fish and the odd stamp-roach); Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 3-10-10; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-9 (one big bream plus bits); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-11.

STILLWATERS

Bridgtown Social AC, Broofields Fishery, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 62-8-0 (carp to 8lb on luncheon meat); Charlie Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 51-8-0 (carp to 7lb); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 42-8-0 (carp to 10lb, skimmers and mixed silvers); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 27-8-0; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 26-12-0; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 21-12-0.

Patshull Park 24 Hour Carp Contest, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat 13th May – Sun 14th May. Darren Reeve & Martin Harthill 111-6-0 (twelve carp); Steve Cotton & Andy Dunning 77-5-0; Mike Gater & John Orford 68-0-0.

The Steve Brown Memorial Three Day Contest, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Day One. Section winners – Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast) 9K 020g; Mick Tonks 9K 820g; Dave Ridgway 10K 200g. Tues., Day Two. Section winners – Rob Dickenson 5K 040g; John Sullivan 7K 180g; Paul Bucknell 9K 700g. Wed., Day Three. Section winners – Paul Bucknell 12K 360g; Dave Ridgway 10K 980g; Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast) 17K 540g. Festival overall: 1st Dave Ridgway; 2nd Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast); 3rd Paul Bucknell; 4th Pete Waters; 5th Mick Tonks.

COMMERCIALS

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, The Glebe & Mallory Park Fisheries, Peckleton, Leicester, Leics. Sat 6th May (100 fished). Mark Griffiths 251-6-0; Dan Hull 219-12-0; Sam Brown 188-8-0; Jamie Hughes 182-6-0; Ben Hagg 175-0-0; Luke Bamford 174-12-0. Qualifier: Mark Griffiths.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Sat (100 fished). John Alexander 221-10-0; Jamie Hughes 178-3-0; Paul Beesley 143-7-0; Warren Jennings 139-2-0; Les Marshall 129-1-0; Sam Williams 121-14-0. Qualifiers: John Alexander.

Carney Pools Silvers Opens, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Dragon Pool. (Joint 1st) Jay Fell 30-3-0; Andrew Morrison 30-3-0; Dave Brown 25-12-0; Mark John Capewell 18-1-0; Dave Knight 17-10-0; Ian Saiger 17-3-0. Wed., Dragon Pool. Ed Warren (Garbolino) 25-7-0; Kev Williams (Wolverhampton) 22-11-0; Mark John Capewell (Carthy’s Tackle) 18-13-0; Carl Westwood (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 18-0-0; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 17-12-0. Sat., Dragon Pool. Matt Page 28-15-0; Andrew Spearman 26-14-0; Jason Elwell 25-12-0; Andy Chapman 23-15-0; Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones 18-0-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 6th May., Open, Hawk Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 199-12-0; Jason Nichols (Monkhall) 153-4-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 143-4-0. Sun 7th May., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 167-0-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 156-14-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 142-2-0. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. James Woodfine (Maver Midlands) 213-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 154-8-0; Darren Dobson (Monkhall) 140-12-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Oswestrians, Sycamore Pool. Rob Hancox (Oswestrians) 146-6-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 134-2-0; Nige Clarke (Oswestrians) 114-8-0; A. Mark (Oswestrians) 113-9-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 107-11-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 116-0-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-8-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-13-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 94-2-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 125-8-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 99-2-0; George Reynolds 59-10-0; Clive Edwards (Preston Innovations Boldings) 57-9-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Oak Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-0-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-2-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-11-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-13-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-2-0. Sat., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 112-13-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-6-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-1-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 92-5-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Larch Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 74-14-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 49-12-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 42-3-0; Tim Probert (Oswestrians) 40-4-0. Sun., Open, Larch & Sycamore Pools. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 149-11-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 148-8-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 145-5-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 139-4-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Oak Pool. Nathan Spain (Shrewsbury AC) 71-13-0; Stu Purcell (Shrewsbury AC) 71-10-0; Alan Gittens (Shrewsbury AC) 62-15-0; Mark Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 60-10-0.

Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Button Oak AC. S. Williams (Button Oak AC) 131-13-0; J. Truman (Button Oak AC) 73-0-0; T. Williams (Button Oak AC) 67-3-0. Sun., Swan AC. C. Standing (Swan AC) 174-0-0; A. Morgan (Swan AC) 166-4-0 (inc. a 20lb 15oz carp); B. Baker (Swan AC) 148-10-0; M. Cope (Swan AC) 138-2-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Karl Webster 116-9-0; Jack Williams 87-11-0; Jason Rodgers 67-9-0. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Richie O’Connor 151-15-0; Col Mercer 139-0-0; Allan Hughes 126-14-0; Dave Coulson 117-10-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 08 MAY 2023

8/5/2023

CANALS

Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Eve Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed Eve. Steve Askey (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 12-1-0 (mainly skimmers to 1lb); Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 11-10-0 (skimmers & roach); Mick Round (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 5-9-0; Phil James (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 4-6-0; Terry Proctor (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 3-12-0; Colin Barnes (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 3-8-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Green Sheds Sections 3 & 4, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun (10 fished). Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-0-10 (a 2lb 8oz bream plus bits); Colin Tillet (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-9 (mixed bag); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-6 (a 1lb 8oz skimmer plus bits); Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-4; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-2-7; Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-9-7.

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 10-4-0 (skimmers and roach); Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 6-12-0 (skimmers, hybrids and roach); Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 3-6-6; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-3-4; Martin Owen (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-8-7; Sam Rushton (Drennan NW) 2-7-3.

Corks AC Canal Championship 2023, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Fishley Lane Section (Cashmores MG Waters), Bloxwich, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. Nigel Grayland (Corks AC) 11-2-0 (mixed bag inc. a 5lb bream); Peter Walker (Corks AC) 6-12-0 (mixed bag); Andy Walker (Corks AC) 4-13-0; Martin Stevens (Corks AC/Tuckers) 1-14-0.

Coronation ‘King of the Cut’ Match 2023, Grand Union Canal (Dolphin AC Waters), Knowle, Solihull, W. Mids. Sat. John ‘King’ Hanna (Browning West Midlands) 26-1-0 (bream); Henry Clarke (Kidlington AS Oxford) 22-7-0; David Harris (Living Legend AC) 14-6-0; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 13-9-0. Sections: Section 1 – ‘Big’ Colin Talbot (Sparks MG) 11-15-14; Section 2 – Pete Millard (Bailey’s of Warwick) 12-13-0.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Netherton, Dudley, W. Mids. Sun. Andy Sloan (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-0-0 (small skimmers and perch on pinkie); Garry Mason (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-3-8; Steve Horton (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-0-8; Paul Skidmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 0-12-8.
Fleetman AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Fingerpost PH Section (Cashmores MG Waters), Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. Pete Herbert (Fleetman AC) 9-14-0; (Joint 2nd) Paul Nickson (Fleetman AC) 4-7-0; Ray Dudley (Fleetman AC) 4-7-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Ball Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 Hour Match. Ray Campbell (Goodyear AC) 3-13-0 (mixed small silvers on pinkie over groundbait); Vic Kelly (Goodyear AC) 3-10-0 (skimmers and gudgeon on maggot); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 2-13-6 (small gudgeon, roach and perch on pinkie over groundbait); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-5-0 (two perch to 15oz and 20+ small silvers on worm).

HanKat Superteam AS Three Day Festival 2023, Dudley No. 1 Canal, Blowers Green, Dudley, W. Mids. Sat., Day One (23 fished). Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 11-4-13; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 11-4-0; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 10-2-1; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 8-1-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 6-13-9; Andy Swift (Browning Central) 6-10-0. Sun., Day Two, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside High Numbers Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Stu Cutler (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 5-6-10; Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 4-2-2; Owen Westwood (Sportsman AC) 4-0-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 3-6-6; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 3-5-5; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 3-4-12. Bank Holiday Mon., Day Three, Dudley No. 1 Canal, Link 51 Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 8-0-8; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 7-6-8; Kev Jones (Tipton) 7-4-0; (Joint 4th) Kev Clark (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 7-0-0; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-0-0; Stu Cutler (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 5-1-0. Festival overall: Stu Cutler (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 8; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 9 (on weight); Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 12; Kev Jones (Tipton) 13 (on weight); Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 13.

Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Pendeford, W. Mids. Wed (10 fished). Alan Gough (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 26-6-0; Kev Jones (Tipton) 12-13-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 9-9-0; Jim Burton (Birmingham) 9-5-0; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 8-1-0; Stu Cutler (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 6-4-0. Qualifiers: Alan Gough, Jim Burton.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 2-14-5; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-15-5; Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 1-14-7; Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 1-9-8; Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 1-7-0.

Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed (11 fished). Phil Tarplee (Phil’s Tackle) 22-3-0; Les Wardley (Sportsman AC) 19-4-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 18-2-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AC) 14-0-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 13-2-0; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 13-0-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Richard Buxton (Bridgnorth AS) 27-7-0 (bream and skimmers); Ian Giles (Red Lantern AC) 14-2-0. Sections: Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 8-2-0; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 5-9-0; Dennis Hamilton (Sportsman AC) 5-5-0.

Tackle Tarts AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Wood Lane Common Section (Cashmores MG Waters), Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. Margaret Attwood (Tackle Tarts AC) 5-6-0; John Butler (Tackle Tarts AC) 5-2-0; Martyn Anderson (Tackle Tarts AC) 1-6-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Waters), Stafford Boat Club Section, Stafford, Staffs. Wed (17 fished). Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 23-12-0; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 17-7-9; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 7-14-0; Roger Hunter (Goodyear AC) 4-13-14; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 4-13-7; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 2-4-14.

STILLWATERS

Bibby’s/Stone & District AC, The Willows Pools (Club Water), Rough Close, Stafford, Staffs. Sun. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 30-6-0 (three carp); Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 25-8-0 (mixed bag); Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 22-12-0 (mixed bag); Dave Mason (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 20-6-0; Alan Plant (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 9-10-0.

Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. Graham Ilic 32-10-0 (small carp); Pete Bate 24-0-0; Chris Holmes 23-6-0; Mick Calvert 21-8-0.

Cashmores MG, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat., Shallows Section. Paul Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 22-4-0; Mike ‘the Pike’ Elcock (Cashmores MG) 20-10-0; Ian ‘OBI’ Kent (Cashmores MG) 19-7-0.

COMMERCIALS

Carney Pools Silvers Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Wed., Dragon Pool. Mark John Capewell 32-7-0; Dan Sealey 28-2-0; Iain Chadwick 27-5-0; Andy Chapman 22-15-0; Mick Granger 21-1-0; Mark Besant 18-8-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Canal & Island Pools (20 fished). David Moore 169-5-0; Jake Robinson 167-11-0; Paul Brandrick 144-13-0.

Izaak Walton Fishery, Chebsey, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Middle Pool. J. Roberts 113-3-0; C. Williams 109-6-0; R. Dale 106-5-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. James Woodfine (Maver Midlands) 249-0-0; Simon Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 227-0-0; Gary Steele (Tankies) 156-8-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 29th Apr., Oswestrians, Oak Pool. Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 101-0-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 87-14-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 82-7-0; Richie Woodhall (Oswestrians) 79-0-0. Bank Holiday Mon 1st May., Oswestrians, Chestnut Pool. Nige Clarke (Oswestrians) 155-0-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 136-14-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 102-8-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 97-14-0. Bank Holiday Mon 1st May., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 158-10-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 88-11-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 81-5-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 80-1-0. Wed., Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 126-6-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 107-1-0; Marshall Sherwood (Darlo Baggers) 102-11-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 98-2-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 133-1-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 109-11-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 106-4-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-6-0. Sat., Over 60’s Open, Oak Pool. Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-9-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 113-0-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 99-0-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-14-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-3-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Willows Pool. Rob Hancox (Oswestrians) 93-2-0; Nige Clarke (Oswestrians) 76-1-0; Gary Gollins (Oswestrians) 63-14-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 61-11-0. Sun., Open, Chestnut & Willows Pools. Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 194-3-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 186-10-0; Stu Tibbetts (Golden Maggots) 183-11-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 168-6-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Richie O’Connor 95-5-0; Andy Amos 90-9-0; Martin Thomas 90-8-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 01 MAY 2023

1/5/2023

CANALS

Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Waters), Bridges 33-34 Section, nr. Stewponey, Kinver, S. Staffs. Sun. M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 6-11-0; N. Gater (Bateman Vine AC) 5-14-0; M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 5-13-0; Roger Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 2-14-0.

Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Evening Sweepstake, Shropshire Union Canal, Knighton Social Club Section, Stafford, Staffs. Wed. James Dennison (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 15-2-0 (skimmers); Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 12-0-0 (mainly skimmers and roach); Ian Roberts (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 5-9-0 (mixed bag); Phil James (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 4-12-0 (small skimmers); Paul Walkden (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 3-14-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Sun. Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-0-0 (a 1lb perch, gudgeon, roach and skimmers); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-12-2 (mixed bag); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-9-10 (mixed bag); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-9-0 (mixed bag); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-4-8 (mixed bag); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-1-4 (mixed bag).

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (20 fished). Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 15-2-2 (skimmers); Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 13-14-4 (skimmers); Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 9-0-0 (skimmers); Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8-14-0; Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 8-4-2; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 7-4-2.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside High Numbers Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat. Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-6-5; Barry Broadhurst (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-8-0; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 4-12-0; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 2-11-3; Steve Worton (HanKat Superteam AS) 2-10-8; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 2-3-4.

Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), The Bratch Section, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Sat (15 fished). Martin Owen (Sensas Black Country) 7-11-8; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 5-14-8; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-3-4; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-14-0; Richard Buxton (Bridgnorth AS) 2-5-12; Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC) 2-0-8. Qualifiers: Richard Buxton; Dennis Sumner; Martin Owen.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Eyston Avenue Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Nigel Ball (MPW) 4-12-14 (roach, perch and skimmers); Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-13-12; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 2-13-10; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-9-6; T. Garrett (Sportsman AC) 0-11-8.

Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12-5-0; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 8-2-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 7-6-5; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 5-7-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 1-0-0; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 0-8-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Ian Giles (Red Lantern AC) 19-6-0 (mainly skimmers); Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-7-0; John Horton (Sportsman AC) 13-3-0; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 9-8-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 8-9-0; Pete Norledge (Sensas Alan’s) 7-7-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Trent & Mersey Canal, Fruit Farm Section, Gt. Haywood, Staffs. Wed. Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-9-0; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 6-5-13; R. Jackson 4-6-0; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-12-5; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-10-14; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 3-8-15.

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Open, Shallows Section. Ben Stanford (Monkhall) 57-0-0 (bream); Mick Tonks (Patshull) 22-0-0 (bream). (only top two supplied).

Patshull Park Mini Two Day Festival 2023, Great Lake Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Day One, Shallows Section (20 fished). Anthony Colley 49-14-0; Kevin Williams (Wolverhampton) 41-6-0; Dan Carter 31-1-0; Richard Lawson (Monkhall) 30-7-0; Gary Johnson (Sensas) 30-5-0 (all bream nets). Bank Holiday Mon., Day Two, Shallows Section. Scott Poynton (RIVE) 48-4-0 (booked in for one day); Steve Preece (Patshull) 38-0-0; Mick Tonks (Patshull) 34-5-0; Chris Hallows (Sensas Manor Angling) 27-13-0; Geoff Brierley (KDAA) 20-13-0. (all bream nets). Festival overall: Anthony Colley 52-13-0; Geoff Brierley (KDAA) 47-7-0; Steve Preece (Patshull) 38-0-0.

COMMERCIALS

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat., All Lakes (100 fished). Harry Bignell 128-12-0 (carp and F1s); Andy Power 128-10-0; Marc Jones 126-10-0; Artur Hilmi 121-11-0; Steve Openshaw 119-14-0. Qualifier: Harry Bignell.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 22nd Apr., Open, Lark Pool. Darren Stiles (Caldy Anglers) 113-8-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 106-12-0; Jack Armstrong (OAC) 106-0-0. Sun 23rd Apr., Open, Lark Pool. Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 241-4-0; Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW) 220-6-0; Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW) 161-6-0. Wed., Open, Lark & Owl Pools. Jack Williams (Spotted Fin) 179-8-0; Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 172-2-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 155-7-0. Sat., Open, Owl & Lark Pools. Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW) 174-12-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 162-4-0; Paul Ward (Monkhall) 127-4-0. Sun., Open, Lark Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 140-10-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 132-4-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 127-0-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 146-7-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-13-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 86-0-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 80-7-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 80-1-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 156-10-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stoke & District AC) 85-2-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 83-4-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 82-11-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 78-5-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 63-9-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 48-6-0; Dave Cole (Preston Innovations Boldings) 47-1-0. Sat., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 172-6-0; (Joint 2nd) Pete Burns (Preston Innovations Boldings) 133-11-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 133-11-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 128-4-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Willows Pool. Gary Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 116-9-0; Johnny Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 96-10-0; Mark Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 94-3-0. Sun., Open, Larch & Sycamore Pools. Jon Rouse (OAC) 224-2-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 208-0-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 194-2-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 194-0-0.

Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston, Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Summerhill AC. R. Ward (Summerhill AC) 150-4-0; T. Tuffin (Summerhill AC) 113-1-0; J. Ward (Summerhill AC) 111-3-0.

The Old Codgers, Cob House Fishery, Worcester, Worcs. Sat., Laurel Lake. Paul Rowberry 159-8-0; John Eales 119-6-0; Tom Farrell 100-8-0. Silvers winner: John Eales 15-15-0. Pairs winners: Michael Farrell & Tom Farrell.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 29 MAY 2023

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 22 MAY 2023

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 14 MAY 2023

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 08 MAY 2023

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 01 MAY 2023

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