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.
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.
