Local Angling Results West Midlands

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 29 JULY 2024

29/7/2024

CANALS

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Water), Slade Heath Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Charlie Smith 3-8-8 (squatt-fish); Tony Beech 2-6-13 (silvers); Roy Grosvenor 2-3-0 (silvers and one small skimmer); Dave Rayson 2-2-8 (silvers); Paul Deehan 2-1-12 (silvers); Bob Boothby 2-0-6 (silvers).

Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. C. Smith 3-9-2; Matt 3-7-8; G. Bathe 2-14-7.

C.T. Paper Sales/Wolverhampton AA 2024 Series Final Qualifier No.4, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Wombourne, S. Staffs. Sun (40 fished). Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 9-4-0; Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 7-12-6; Dave Brown (Preston Innovations) 7-7-0; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 5-13-2; Barry Broadhurst (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-3-6; Bob Yeomans (Sensas (Lifestyle MG) 4-10-0. (all qualifiers to be announced at a later date as all anglers had to fish two matches of the four match series).

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 6-1-0; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 5-2-0; Maggs Kennedy (B’ham) 3-3-2.

The Mel Wood Memorial Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Norbury Junction, Staffs. Sat (66 fished). Dave Arnold (Canal Kings) 11-15-3 (roach and skimmers); Adam Firth (Matrix UK) 10-10-0; Jason Cunningham (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-2-2; Kevin Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 8-8-12; Danny Carter (Preston Innovations) 7-1-8; Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-0-0. (£760 raised for Mesothelioma UK).

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton, Aston, Staffs. Wed (11 fished). Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 17-0-1 (chub to 5lb and skimmers on poled worm and caster); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 11-2-2 (skimmers, little hybrids and roach on poled caster and maggot); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 9-2-3 (mainly three bream on poled caster); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 4-10-7 (a 2lb+ perch on poled worm plus bits); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 4-0-1 (perch and roach on poled caster and pinkie); Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-11-7 (mainly one big eel on poled worm).

RIVERS

Angling Trust Riverfest 2024 Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sun (60 pegs). Colin Beech 18-11-0 (chub and dace on waggler and maggot); Rob Blackburn 17-6-0 (chub on waggler and maggot); Kelvin Tallett 15-10-0 (quality plus dace and chublets on stick float and maggot); (Joint 4th) Paul Glenfield 12-7-0; Mike Bedding 12-7-0; Rob Brennan 10-0-0. Qualifiers: Zone A – Rob Blackburn; Zone B – Rob Brennan; Zone C – Colin Beech.

Cadence/Edge Tackle Prostate Screening Fund River Championship 2024 Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, Twyford, Evesham, Worcs. Wed (14 fished). Simon ‘Coppo’ Copson 28-15-0 (bream to 6lb); Chris Furnival 26-12-0 (bream); Andy Grimes 6-13-0 (mainly perch); John Harwood 5-10-0. Qualifiers: Andy Grimes; Simon ‘Coppo’ Copson.

Cadence/Edge Tackle Prostate Screening Fund River Championship 2024 Qualifier, River Severn (Bridgnorth AS Water), Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat (43 fished). Dean Young 26-9-0; Dan Shinton 19-4-0; Dave Foxall 18-0-0; Geoff Brierley 17-3-0; Rob Brennan 14-0-0; (Joint 6th) Wayne Rolston 12-8-0; Ken Hunter 12-8-0. Qualifiers: Dean Young; Dan Shinton; Dave Foxall; Wayne Rolston; Chris Hyde 6-14-0.

Droitwich Spa Members Only, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs. Steve Cox 38-5-8; Martin Hunt 28-12-12; Nick Vaughan 11-15-4; Alan Gardner 11-11-0; Mike Higginbothom 10-8-0; Kevin Downton 8-12-0.

Evesham Angling Festival 2024, Wychavon Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, Evesham, Worcs. Sun. Andrew Murphy 9-0-0; Sean Reidy 6-1-0; Tony Davis 5-11-0; Alex Clements 5-7-0; (Joint 5th) Alan Stephens 5-0-0; Liam Page-Smith 5-0-0. Qualifiers: Andrew Murphy; Liam Page-Smith; James Poolton 2-11-0.

Kidderminster & District Angling Association Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. Phil Amos 27-12-0 (chub and barbel on feeder and float tactics); Dave Hollands 23-12-0; Barry Cooper 18-11-0; Mark Woolams 14-2-0; Leigh Richards 11-14-0.

STILLWATERS

Kingsbury Water Park Open, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sun (17 fished). Steve Bridges (Kingsbury) 11-12-0; Colin ‘Budgie’ Burgess (Tamworth) 11-0-0; Barry Jackson (Kingsbury) 10-12-0; Dave Boyle (B’ham) 7-4-0; Kevin Tipton (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle/Sensas) 5-12-0 (all bream weights).

Patshull Park Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Shallows Section. Tony Randall (Shifnal) 32-2-0; Danny Chetwood (Dawley AS) 28-5-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 23-15-0; Antony Colley (Patshull) 18-9-0.

COMMERCIALS

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Final, Westwood Lakes, Wyberton, Boston, Lincs. Sat (25 fished). Dave Shires 45K 150g (carp and F1s); Kieran Marsden 43K 275g; Jimmy Brooks 39K 750g.

Corks AC Midweek Series Match 6, Lower Broadheath Fishery (The Jam Factory), Worcester, Worcs. Thurs., Old Pool. Robert Latham 100-0-0 (carp on Method feeder using pellets in the margins); Peter Walker 77-0-0; David Spooner 71-5-0; Graham Spooner 67-0-8; Nigel Grayland 62-3-0.

MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Open, Elm & Laurels Pools. Ryan Burgwin 90-9-0; Paul Fletcher 71-0-0; Mark Westly 57-6-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Rob Palmer 105-14-0; Shaun Yale 103-1-0; Allan Hughes 97-5-0. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Steve Dean 82-9-0; Jack Williams 78-0-0; Richie O’Connor 76-15-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 22 JULY 2024

22/7/2024

CANALS

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, W. Mids. Sun (21 fished). Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-2-0 (skimmers and roach); Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 7-0-0; Dave Arnold (Canal Kings) 6-10-0.

Darlaston AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Ball Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Malcolm Davies 18-2-0; Stu Armstrong 13-4-0; Daz Joiner 2-2-0.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Houses to Netherton Reservoir Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat (17 fished). Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 7-0-0; John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 5-1-12; Michael Conlon (Sensas Black Country) 3-2-1; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-0-4; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 2-15-2; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 2-7-8.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Water), High Onn Boats Section, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed (12 fished). Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 6-14-13 (mixed bag with some bonus skimmers on poled maggot and caster); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-12-12 (perch and roach on poled worm and caster); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 5-4-4 (mainly roach on poled bread punch and caster); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-13-8 (caster-fish); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-6-10 (mainly roach on poled bread punch); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-5-3 (roach on poled squatt and pinkie); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 4-4-3 (skimmers and roach). (52lb of fish caught between 12 anglers).

Worcester Canal Open, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Blackpole & Perdiswell, Worcester, Worcs. Sun (22 fished). Gary Clarke (Smithy’s) 15-6-0; Derek Hicklin (Maver Central MVDE) 13-0-8; Dan Smith 10-8-15; Mark Pincher (Maver Central MVDE) 9-4-9; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 7-13-5; Jamie Smith 7-3-0.

RIVERS

Bewdley Two Day Float Only Festival 2024, River Severn (KDAA Water), Bewdley, Worcs. Tues/Wed (28 fished). Day One (Tues): Craig Harrison 38-8-0; Dean Young 29-2-0; Barry Cooper 27-4-0; Mark Woolams 24-14-0; Norman Wilson 23-8-0; (Joint 6th) Mark Blackburn 20-0-0; Tony Moreton 20-0-0. Day Two (Wed): Dave Roberts 26-0-0; Gary Farmer 22-0-0; Dave Foxall 20-9-0; Ian Hughes 20-8-0; Pete Morris 16-12-0; Jim Burton 16-6-0. Festival overall: Pete Morris 3 (33-8-0); Mark Blackburn 3 (32-4-0); David Wilkes 3 (22-8-0); Craig Harrison 4 (46-6-0); Dean Young 4 (38-2-0); Norman Wilson 4 (37-4-0).

Bridgnorth AS Association Match, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun (41 fished). Phil Amos 28-12-0; Tony Moreton 28-8-0; Barry Cooper 24-12-0; Steve Colwell 22-4-0; Lee Richards 21-14-0.

Cadence/Edge Tackle Prostate Screening Fund River Championship 2024 Qualifier, River Severn (Lyttleton AA Water), Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Thurs (26 anglers). Rich ‘Stretch’ Evans 44-14-0 (bream); Dave Foxall 18-6-0; Rob Brennan 17-2-0 (bream); Craig Wilesmith 15-6-0; Mark Jones 14-12-0 (bream and skimmers); Derek Harwood 12-3-0. Qualifiers: Zone 1 – Mark Jones; Zone 2 – Rob Brennan; Zone 3 – Rich ‘Stretch’ Evans.

River Severn ‘All Method’ League, Round 3, River Severn (KDAA Water), Bewdley, Worcs. Sat 13th July (28 fished). Dean Young 28-12-0; Geoff Brierley 18-8-0; Craig Harrison 17-14-0; Gary Farmer 16-8-0; Steve Jackson 15-12-0; Trevor Chalk 15-8-0. League: Gary Farmer 20; Joe Holloway 19; Steve Jackson 18; Dave Foxall 16 (34-9-0); Brian Jones 16 (24-12-0); Sean Vellender 15 (31-3-0).

Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Warwickshire Avon (BAA Water), Pershore, Worcs. Sun. Lawrie Mulheron 18-14-0 (three bream and three chub on the groundbait feeder); Stewart Mulheron 7-11-8; Sean Waite 4-13-0.

The Jason Ford Memorial Match, River Severn (KDAA Water), Bewdley, Worcs. Sat (35 fished). Dean Rutter 26-4-0; Leigh Lloyd 24-10-0; Dave Hollands 17-14-0; Phil Amos 17-10-0; (Joint 5th) Paul Turner 17-8-0; Steve Jackson 17-8-0; Jim Wilson 17-6-0.

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Pairs Carp Match, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Fri Eve to Sun Midday., Shallows Section. Mark Radcliffe & Luke Price 143-0-0 (fifteen carp); Carl Quinn & Steve Ward 74-0-0; Lindsey Smitherman & Clive Reynolds 68-0-0.

Patshull Park Opens, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Shallows Section. Mick Tonks (Coven) 24-1-0; Danny Chetwood (Dawley AS) 23-4-0; Pete Waters (Patshull) 16-5-0. Sun., Deeps Section. Pete Waters (Patshull) 17-10-0; Len Waters (Patshull) 13-4-0. (only top two supplied).

COMMERCIALS

Bateman Vine AC, Greenhills Fishery, Hallow, Worcester, Worcs. Sun., Old Pool. Roger Ashmroe 18-8-0; C. Hariss 14-0-0; P. Doyle 12-0-0; S. Checkitts 11-12-0.

Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Open, Trio, Pine & West Lakes. Paul Jones (Mack’s Angling Centre) 134-4-0 (carp to 10lb on poled pellet down the edge and on the bar); Alan Sharman 132-14-0 (carp to 14lb on poled pellet long); Mark Tregear 130-3-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover (19 fished). Morgan Davidson 220-0-0; Damian Bracken 156-13-0; Ash Davies 124-5-0.

MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Open, Oaks & Laurels Pools. Ryan Burgwin 78-8-0; Neil Jackson 64-15-0; Taylor Weir 60-6-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 13th July., Oswestians AC, Chestnut Pool. Steve Hall 82-4-0; Jonny Harris 70-2-0; Steve Owen 68-1-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 162-11-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 143-2-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 139-7-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 139-7-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 127-4-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-12-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 119-10-0; Pete Edwards (Jessar AC) 103-9-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 87-6-0; Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 63-12-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Gary Morgan (Preston Innovations Boldings) 99-4-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 83-6-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 78-11-0; Clive Wynn (Weston Pools) 62-5-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 58-11-0. Sat., Oswestians AC, Willows Pool. A. Doopa 100-6-0; Clive Wynn 92-15-0; Rob Hancox 86-6-0; Gary Gollins 81-1-0. Sun., Open, Willows Pool. Martin Griffiths (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 147-6-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 130-2-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-7-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 83-14-0.

Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 192-3-0; Keith Turner (Woodstone Warriors AC) 121-2-0; Steve Owen (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 115-8-0; Jack Williams (Matty Dawes Academy) 107-1-0. Fri., Cudworth AC. G. Wall 108-14-0; K. Smith 93-7-0; G. Reeson 66-1-0. Sat., Button Oak AC. J. Trueman 93-5-0; J. Abbott 90-11-0; G. Pountney 76-6-0. Sun., Goodrich Fordhouses AC. P. Edwards 165-7-0; S. Whittle 92-0-0; I. Thomas 60-4-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Stretton Pool. Rob Palmer 144-4-0; Andy Amos 109-6-0; Shaun Vale 104-12-0; Dan Dougherty 103-4-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 15 JULY 2024

15/7/2024

CANALS

Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Water), Little Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Sun. Charlie Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-0-4 (three decent perch and a 1lb 8oz hybrid); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-10-2 (silvers); Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-6-8 (silvers); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-3-3 (a couple of bonus perch plus silvers); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-0-7 (silvers); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-10 (mainly silvers).

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (22 fished). Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 4-12-14; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-5-6; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-4-10.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Blower’s Green to Cattle Bridge, Dudley, W. Mids. Sat (17 fished). Gary Owen (Canal Kings) 10-10-0; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-6-10; Ian Thompson (HanKat Superteam AS/Canal Kings) 6-8-6; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-13-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 5-11-0; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 5-1-14.

Powke Lane Fishery, Dave ‘the Bowl’ Scott 65th Birthday Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, W. Mids. Sun 7th July (17 fished). Zone A winner: Neil Chapman (Maver Central MVDE) 1-15-5 (small skimmers and perch on poled caster and squatt over groundbait laced with a few casters and squatt). Zone A Section Winners: Mark Pincher (Maver Central MVDE) 0-15-15; Tony Trout (Powke Lane) 1-10-6. Zone B winner: Matt Smith (Powke Lane) 3-10-10. Zone B Section Winners: Dave ‘65th Birthday Boy’ Scott (Powke Lane) 1-2-7; Ian Thompson (Red Lantern) 2-4-2.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Trent & Mersey Canal, The Fruit Farm Section, Great Haywood, Staffs. Wed (15 fished). Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 10-3-0 (skimmers and a few decent perch on poled worm and maggot); Mike Westwood (Norton Canes) 5-15-6 (roach and skimmers); Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-12-4 (mixed small silvers on poled pinkie); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 4-4-8 (roach and the odd skimmer); Steve Askey (Stafford) 3-5-4; John Hanna (Milo/Bait-Tech West Midlands) 3-6-8 (the odd decent perch plus skimmers).

Worcester Canal Open, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Perdiswell, Worcester, Worcs. Sun (20 fished). Dennis Yeomans (Maver Central MVDE) 33-11-5 (fourteen chub, one eel and one roach on poled caster); Nick Vaughne (Worcester) 11-11-12 (skimmers on poled caster); Harry Harrison (Droitwich Spa AC) 8-4-11 (chub on poled caster); Gaz Kirkham (Maver Central MVDE) 7-0-8 (three chub plus bits on poled caster); Dave Anderson (ZLT) 7-0-0 (chub and bits on poled caster); Pete Hatton (ZLT) 6-6-14 (chub and bits on poled pinkie).

RIVERS

Angling Trust Riverfest 2024 Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, around Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sun 7th July (60 pegs). Chris Jones 48-7-0 (23 chub to 4lb on Speci waggler with maggots and casters); Darrell Taylor 20-4-0 (roach, perch, dace and small chub); Clive Branson 14-0-0; Pete Morris 13-15-0; Liam Smith 13-8-0; J. Wilson 13-2-0. Qualifiers: Zone A – Chris Jones; Zone B – Paul Passmore 7-9-0 (small silvers); Zone C – Darrell Taylor.

Angling Trust Riverfest 2024 Qualifier, River Severn (Bridgnorth AS Water), Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat (60 pegs). Brian Rigby 34-12-0 (chub and barbel on bomb and meat); Richard Buxton 24-8-0; Rob Brennan 23-6-0; Dave Harrell 21-0-0; Trevor Brake 17-10-0. Qualifiers: Zone A – Brian Rigby; Zone B – Dave Finis; Zone C – Dave Williams.

Prostate Screening Fund Teams of Three Match, Warwickshire Avon (Droitwich Spa Water), Twyning, Glos. Sat 22nd June (45 fished). Tim Biddle 62-8-12; Mike Salcumbe 61-3-4; Jan V. Mazyk 54-2-0; M. Shreeves 49-13-8; K. Hunt 43-6-0; T. Boulton 28-9-0. Teams: The Bridge Taverners 12 (40-5-0); Sensas Smithy’s White 14 (76-6-8); Worcester Phoenix 15 (51-1-0); Lenny’s Lot 17 (67-15-0); Alf’s Anglers 21 (40-10-4); Sensas Smithy’s Blue 21 (36-13-8). (£685 raised for the fund).

River Severn Float Championship 2024, Round 2, River Severn (KDAA Water), Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. Steve Williams 42-7-0; Dean Young 25-8-0; Joe Holloway 19-8-0; Colin Nicholson 18-12-0; Tim Biddle 18-10-0; Alex Graham 17-2-0. Leader Board: Tim Biddle 94; Dean Young 92; Colin Nicholson 91; Joe Holloway 90; Mark Blackburn 85; Geoff Brierley 77 (44-10-0); Barry Cooper 77 (30-14-0); Geoff Maguire 77 (30-2-0).
STILLWATERS

Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat (22 fished). Mark Greening (Streetly) 59-8-0; Gaz Oliver (Crewe) 30-3-0; Bob Allatt (Cannock) 30-2-0; Martin Cartridge (Angling Direct) 28-9-0; Brian Ashley (Telford) 26-0-0; Barry Wilcox (Blackfords) 25-14-0. (all bream to feeder weights).

Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 7th July. Graham Ilic 39-3-0 (small carp on poled meat); John Roth 38-14-0; Shaun Blackhouse 28-6-0; Rik Rogers 27-8-0.

Patshull Park Fishery, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat 6th July., Open, Bay Section. Brian Clark (Telford) 56-10-0; Jason Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 30-5-0; Richard Pennington 23-13-0. Wed., Open, Deeps Section. Selwyn Owens 16-0-0; ‘Big’ Colin Talbot 13-13-0; Pete Waters (Patshull) 12-11-0. Sun., Deeps Section. Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 24-5-0; Kevin Williams (Wolverhampton) 19-12-0; Ben Stanford (Monkhall) 15-11-0; Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 15-10-0. (mainly bream weights).

COMMERCIALS

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Wed (120 pegs). Jimmy Brooks 219-1-0; Tom Edwards 190-7-0; Craig Meadows 179-0-0; Lee Giles 176-13-0; Sam Collett 174-7-0; Billy Marlow 170-13-0. Qualifier: Jimmy Brooks.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat (100 pegs). Dale ‘Bert’ Shepherd 86-2-0 (carp and F1s); Lloyd Hayes 70-15-0; Samantha Sim 61-13-0; James Howarth 59-11-0; Kurtis Tranter 59-2-0; Anthony Bland 54-13-0. Qualifier: Dale ‘Bert’ Shepherd.

Cashmores MG, Brookfields Fishery, Shareshill, S. Staffs. Pete Wassell 40-3-0; John Dunkley 28-13-0; Paul Jeffery 21-15-0; Ron Ashley 19-14-0; Barry Fell 17-8-0.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, Arden Lakes, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sun., Alistair’s Bridge Pool. Simon West 298-12-0 (carp to 10lb on pole-fished meat, corn and pellet); Jon Baker 187-8-0; Gary Weaver 176-8-0; Phil Cooper 137-0-0; Andy Sloan 126-6-0.

Darlaston AC, Bells Mill Fishery, Stourbridge, W. Mids. Sun., Match Pool. Malcolm Davies 145-3-0; Andy Sherwood 140-3-0; Daz Joiner 123-9-0; Reg Blundell 120-3-0.

Dave Mortlock Festival, Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Day One, Chestnut Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 133-0-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 105-10-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-4-0. Tues., Day Two, Sycamore Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 183-6-0; Jamie Jukes 119-2-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 119-1-0. Wed., Day Three, Chestnut Pool. Andy Costin 113-13-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 104-11-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-2-0. Thurs., Day Three, Sycamore Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 103-5-0; Jamie Jukes 79-5-0; Gary Gollins (Preston Innovations Boldings) 76-2-0. Festival overall: 1st Adam Jones (winner); 2nd Andy Costin (Vard’s); 3rd Clive Wright; 4th Jamie Jukes; 5th Dave Mortlock.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 6th July., Shrewsbury AC Open, Oak Pool. Gary Margerison 105-10-0; Mark Harris 92-9-0; Jonny Harris 90-11-0; Jamie Rhoden 73-3-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Willows Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 157-11-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 147-9-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 121-5-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 119-5-0. Sun., Open, Oak Pool. Bob Baker (Maver) 119-12-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 99-1-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 82-0-0; Cakey Felton (Vard’s) 80-1-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 7 JULY 2024

7/7/2024

CANALS

Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Awbridge, nr. Wombourne, S. Staffs. Sun. M. Holmes 4-1-0; P. Doyle 3-12-0; M. Ashmore 2-12-0; T. Williams 1-14-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Deepmore Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Mark Foster (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-7-0; Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-10-0; Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-8-0; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-15-12; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-15-6; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-15-0.

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (28 fished). Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 5-1-6; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-0-13; Dave Arnold (Canal Kings) 5-0-8.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Waterfront PH Bay Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 7-14-0; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-13-0; Kev Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-1-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-8-0.

Wolverhampton AA Three Day Summer Festival 2024, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed., Day One (64 fished). Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 16-12-4 (bream to 3lb plus 65 squatt-fish on poled worm and caster); Owen Westwood (Wolverhampton AA) 16-6-0 (bream to 2lb on poled worm and caster); Dave Brown (Preston Innovations) 8-2-0; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 7-2-15; Marc Ellement (Matrix LTB) 6-13-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-5-0. Thurs., Day Two, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Steve Worton (HanKat Superteam AS) 29-8-0; Martin Owen (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12-0-0; Ant Marsden (Drennan NW) 10-4-0; Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC) 9-10-0; John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 9-2-0; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8-13-4. Fri., Day Three, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 24-14-0; John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 22-3-0; Barry Broadhurst (HanKat Superteam AS) 16-10-0; Michael Gorry (Scunthorpe) 8-10-0; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 6-10-4; Ant Marsden (Drennan NW) 5-12-0. Festival overall: Ant Marsden (Drennan NW) 5; Dave Trafford (Matrix LTB) 8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 9; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 10; Steve Brookes (Wellingborough AC) 10; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12; Mick Sztybel (Good Intent) 14; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 14.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal (Albrighton Anglers Water), Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed (9 fished). (Joint 1st) Mark Wyton (Goodyear AC) 6-0-0 (the odd skimmer plus roach on poled pinkie, bread punch and squatt); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 6-0-0 (a couple of decent skimmers, a large perch plus a few stamp-roach on poled caster and worm); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-10-0 (a 1lb hybrid plus small roach and stamp-roach on poled bread punch and pinkie); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 4-9-5 (a mixed bag on poled caster, bread punch and pinkie); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-3-8 (mainly perch on poled worm); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-2-2 (mixed small silvers).

RIVERS

Bridgnorth AS Open, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat (28 fished). Jim Wilson (London) 28-0-0 (barbel and chub on stick and waggler float fishing with meat); Barry Cooper (Whitchurch) 25-4-0 (chub); Kevin Dicks (Bristol) 20-8-0; Martin Challenger (Cwmbran) 18-4-0; Dan Shinton (Bridgnorth AS) 17-10-0.

River Severn ‘All Method’ League 2024, Round 2, River Severn (KDAA Water), Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. Joe Holloway 44-10-0 (chub on waggler and feeder tactics); Dave Foxall 21-12-0; Dean Young 20-14-0; Ian Hingley 20-4-0; Steve Jackson 19-4-0; Gary Farmer 17-10-0. League: Steve Jackson 14; Joe Holloway 13 (48-0-0); Gary Farmer 13 (29-5-0); Billy Neath 12; Brian Jones 11; Dave Foxall 10 (21-15-0); Sean Vellender 10 (19-3-0).

STILLWATERS

Bait-Tech Feeder Masters 2024 Qualifier, Patshull Park, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Shallows, Middle, Hotel Bank & Bay Sections (60 fished). Steve Ringer 20-2-0; Martin Cartridge 18-9-0; Rob Scotting 16-6-0; Anthony Colley 16-5-0. Qualifiers: Steve Ringer; Pete Black 14-1-0; Rob Scotting.

COMMERCIALS

Anglers Trust Anglers with Disabilities National Championship 2024, MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Sycamore Lake. Elliott Fay (Devon) 19K 175g (carp and F1s on the Method feeder with pellets) (THIRD WIN); Keith Watson (Yorkshire) 13K 675g; Tom Ward 10K 875g.

Angling Trust Women’s National 2024 Practise Match, MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Fri., Elm & Oak Pools. Emily Mather 84-9-0; Dave Elliott 68-2-0; Sam Sim 65-9-0; Chris Jones 56-11-0; Sophie Hill 54-2-0; Jordan Bladen 51-0-0.

Angling Trust Women’s National Championship 2024, MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Elm & Willow Lakes. Leanne Knott (Newark) 31K 975g (fourteen carp on Method feeder and wafter tactics to the island); Brooke Hodgkiss 26K 275g (carp on the tip); Sarah Taylor 25K 575g (late carp on the short pole). Teams of Four Event winners: Aquaholics 84K 450g (Sarah Taylor; Leanne Knott; Kayleigh Dowd and Charlotte Gore).

Corks AC-Midweek Series Match 5, Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Wed., Moors Pool (all pegs). Simon Hall 47-14-0 (pole into corner margin using sweetcorn over wet 2mm pellets); Roberts Latham 37-0-8; Peter Walker 31-7-0; Mike Basford 31-5-0.

Darlaston AC, Alvechurch Fisheries, Alvechurch, B’ham. Sun., Horseshoe Lake. Reg Blundell 150-13-0; Daz Joiner 126-7-0; Tommy Cross 119-0-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover (10 fished). Antony Adams 177-13-0; Gary Keay 142-12-0; Chris Newton 140-0-0.

Izaak Walton Fishery, Chebsey, Stafford, Staffs. Wed., Open, Bottom & Middle Pools. Andy Dyson 257-7-0; Robin Dale 179-14-0; G. Taylor 166-10-0; P. Norton 112-0-0. Fri., Open, Bottom & Middle Pools. A. Adams 214-0-0; D. Deakin 205-8-0; C. Sanderson 174-8-0; I. Conway 174-1-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 30th June., Open, Owl Pool. Jonny Rouse (Monkhall) 160-12-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 155-10-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 153-12-0. Wed., Open, Owl Pool. Jack Williams (Spotted Fin) 156-6-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 149-8-0; Paul Gregory (Pool Hayes) 146-4-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Clive Wynn (Weston Pools) 132-5-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 124-11-0; Norman Carpenter (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-2-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 83-12-0. Wed., Open, Chestnut Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 95-14-0; Dave Palmer (Walsall) 89-7-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 70-11-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 101-3-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 82-11-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 73-6-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Larch Pool. Nige Clarke 96-11-0; Clive Wynn 81-6-0; Colin Reynolds 63-2-0.

LOCAL MATCH FISHING RESULTS WEEK ENDING 30 JUNE 2024

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CANALS

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Water), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Johnny Benness (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-7-12 (mainly four bream); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-1-0; John Blunn (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-12; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-10-0; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-8; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-3-4. (small silvers weights).

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section Pegs 31-53, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (22 fished). Roger Evans (Sensas Black Country) 4-5-10; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-3-0; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-2-8; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 3-1-0; Dave Hughes (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-10-2.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Waterfront PH Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat (12 fished). Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 7-6-8; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 5-6-0; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-2-10; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 4-14-0; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 4-4-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 4-2-4.

The Black Country Duck Race (in support of the Mary Stevens Hospice), Dudley No.1 Canal, Waterfront PH Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sun. 1st Mary Stevens Hospice - £2,300 from HanKat Superteam AS; 2nd Bailey’s Tackle (one of the founders of the Duck Race); 3rd HanKat Supporters (who helped raise the above money via peg fee donations, raffles, angler auctions and tackle donations from local anglers also Mal Storey’s); 4th The Hop House, Brierley Hill, W. Mids.; 5th Ian Giles and friends (who made a significant donation). (total raised from the event so far for the Mary Stevens Hospice is £2,355.50)

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Water); Stafford Boat Club, Stafford, Staffs. Wed (15 fished). Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 6-9-8 (one 4lb+ bream and small roach); John Hanna (Milo/Bait-Tech West Midlands) 4-8-11 (a 2lb hybrid plus small silvers on poled caster and maggot); Carl Westwood (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-13-11 (small fish); Steve Askey (Stafford) 2-13-10 (mixed small silvers and a decent perch); Dave Richards (Sensas Lifestylee MG) 2-11-0 (a 1lb perch and small fish); Colin Tillet (C.T. Paper Cannock) 2-10-4 (mainly perch).

Worcester Canal Open, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Blackpole, Worcs. Sun (14 fished). Micky Sampson 6-13-0; Colin Jew 6-1-7; Nigel Field 5-2-15; John Moloney 5-2-14; Steve Crossley 2-13-6; Daz Fisher 2-6-13.

RIVERS

Angling Trust Riverfest 2024 Qualifier, River Severn (KDAA Waters), Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. Andrew Holloway 28-4-0; Phil Davies 27-12-0; Dale Lynch 21-12-0; Chris Jones 19-8-0; Andrew Murphy 17-3-0; (Joint 6th) Dave Finnis 16-0-0; Joe Holloway 16-6-0. Qualifiers: Zone A – Andrew Holloway 28-4-0; Zone B – Phil Davies 27-12-0; Zone C – Andrew Murphy 17-3-0.

Bridgnorth AS Open, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. Rob Brennan (Garbolino) 36-2-0; Matt Hamilton 30-15-0; Geoff Brierley (KDAA) 24-6-0; Andy Price 23-8-0; Steve Maher 22-0-0.

Cadence/Edge Tackle Prostate Screening Fund River Championship 2024 Qualifier No.1, River Severn, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Thurs. Simon Ryan 12-3-0; Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 11-15-0; M. Jones 10-12-0; Kelvin Tallett 8-12-0; R. Millward 7-11-0; M. Blackburn 7-2-0. Qualifiers: Brian Preece; Kelvin Tallett; Simon Ryan.

Cadence Prostate Screening Fund River Championship 2023 Final, River Severn (KDAA Water), Bewdley, Worcs. Sat (46 fished). Barry Cooper 34-1-0 (barbel and chub on feeder tactics); Trevor Chalk 27-12-0; Russell Millward 26-4-0; Kevin Jones 17-10-0; Sam Lloyd 15-0-0; Richard Evans 14-6-0.

Evesham Festival 2024 Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, Evesham, Worcs. Sat. Mark Brush 24-5-0; Leigh Gardner 15-14-0; Colin Tearne 10-1-0; Brian Pollard 9-0-0; Dave Kirk 7-11-0; Wayne Hughes 6-12-0. Qualifiers: Wayne Hughes; Dave Kirk; Colin Tearne.

STILLWATERS

Patshull Park Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Shallows Section (12 fished). Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 32-14-0; Pete Waters (Patshull) 20-14-0; Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 20-13-0; Rich Lawson (Telford) 20-8-0. (mixed bag catches).

COMMERCIALS

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot, Hampshire. Sat (100 pegs). Pemb Wrighting 130-8-0 (carp to 14lb); Robbie Taylor 102-4-0; Mark Malin 99-14-0; Kurtis Tranter 99-0-0; Jeb Attwood 82-8-0; Billy Egglesden 71-8-0. Qualifier: Pemb Wrighting.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, Lindholme Lakes, Doncaster, Yorks. Wed (100 pegs). Kristian Jones 236-0-0 (carp to 14lb poled hard pellet, then caster shallow long); Jamie Snedker 217-9-0; Brad Lucas 212-5-0; Adam Richards 196-14-0; Tom Scholey 192-7-0; Danny Nicklas 183-4-0. Qualifier: Kristian Jones.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover (20 fished). David Moore (Nathan’s of Burslem) 220-8-0; John Glover 174-8-0; Ian Conway 161-10-0; Jake Robinson 160-2-0; Craig Marson 151-7-0; Steve Williamson 148-12-0.

Mill Pool AC, Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Sun 23rd June., Bank & High Meadow Pools. Pete Caton 179-0-0 (inc. 97lb of skimmers); Grant Merrett 146-0-0; Cliff Skyrme 128-12-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 127-7-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 113-6-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-11-0; Gary Morgan (Preston Innovations Boldings) 101-6-0. Wed., Open, Larch Pool. Steve Woodhall (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-11-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 100-12-0; Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-12-0. Sat., Pool Hayes AC, Chestnut Pool. Nige Clarke 135-9-0; Glen Hawkins 124-10-0; Paul Gregory 100-10-0; Rob Hancox 100-7-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Oak Pool. Colin Reynolds 73-2-0; Danny Turner 60-4-0; Kenny Humphreys 56-8-0. Sun., Open, Willows Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 200-5-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 140-9-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 125-2-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 102-13-0.

Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Larford Lakes, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sun., Specimen Lake. Simon West 94-8-0 (carp to double figures on the pellet waggler); Jon Baker 57-8-0; Brian Smith 56-14-0; Gary Weaver 52-10-0; Andy Sloan 50-2-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Stretton Pool. Allan Hughes 119-9-0; Rob Palmer 113-8-0; Darren Kent 110-5-0. Sun., Open, Canal Pool. Matthew Edgerton 88-1-0; Lee Griffiths 85-11-0; Phil Hardman 72-14-0.

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