CANALS
Bateman Vine AC, Birmingham & Worcester Canal (BAA Waters), Stoke Works Bridges 41/43 Section, Stoke Prior, Worcs. Sun 26th Mar (8 fished). S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 0-11-0; D. Jester (Bateman Vine AC) 0-3-0; M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 0-2-0; R. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 0-1-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Below Otherton Lock Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun (9 fished). Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-10-5 (mainly roach); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-10-2 (an 8oz perch plus a few roach); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-9-6 (a 1lb+ perch plus a couple of smaller perch).
Cashmores MG, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Anchor PH Section, Coven, Staffs. Sat. R. Astley (Cashmores MG) 3-15-3; I. Kent (Cashmores MG) 2-13-9; P. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 2-11-7.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Kinver Freeliner Waters), Stewponey, Stourton, Staffs. Sun. Mick Whitmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 9-6-0 (bream and perch on poled pinkie); Andy Sloan (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 5-3-0; Gary Weaver (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-11-8; Sean Waite (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-3-0; Garry Mason (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-1-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Goodyear AC) 5-8-12 (decent skimmers and roach); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 4-10-0 (roach, perch and a late bonus 12oz chub); Johnny Berness (Goodyear AC) 3-6-12 (perch, roach and a gudgeon plus a bonus 1lb 8oz perch); Martin Spruce (Goodyear AC) 2-15-0 (small mixed silvers); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-12-0; Keith Hulland (Goodyear AC) 2-10-8.
HanKat Superteam AS Teams of Eight Championship 2023, Dudley No. 1 Canal, Dudley No. 2 Canal & Stourbridge Canal, around the Dudley Area, W. Mids. Sun (104 fished). Stu Cutler (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 9-5-2; Karl Haywood (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-7-6; Andy Welding (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 5-3-13; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 4-11-6; Roger Evans (Sensas Black Country) 4-9-13; Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-7-11. Teams: Drennan NW 34; Sensas Black Country 37; Matrix Phil’s Tackle 38; Daiwa Dorking 45; Red Lantern AC 56; HanKat Superteam AS 56; Bag’em/Maver Midlands 59; Colmic Dynamite Trentmen 62; Maver Central 65; HanKat Black 65.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 2, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Above Otherton Lock Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed (15 fished). Dave Richards (Four Ashes AC) 6-1-0; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 4-11-0; K. Jones (Wolverhampton AA) 3-3-8; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-3-4; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 2-4-0; Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 1-9-8. Qualifiers: Dave Richards; Lee Richards; K. Jones.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 3, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Wombourne, S. Staffs. Sat (16 fished). Pete Norledge (Sensas Alan’s) 7-8-12; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-4-0; Tommy Cross (Goodyear AC) 2-14-5; Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC) 2-13-8; Paul Murrin (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 2-12-10; Carl Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 2-7-4. Qualifiers: Tommy Cross; Dave Mawby; Pete Norledge.
Sensas Lifestyle MG/Izaak Walton (Stafford) AA Open, Trent & Mersey Canal, Hoo Mill, Stafford, Staffs. Sat (7 fished). Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 9-5-12 (skimmers and good roach on pinkie); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-0-8 (one skimmer plus stamp-roach on bread); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-8-7 (caster and bread-roach); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-1-10 (inc. a 2lb 8oz+ perch); Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-8-13; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-7-3.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 9-2-13 (quality bream); Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 5-1-8 (bream and roach); Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 3-13-0 (roach); Tony Lowe (Sportsman AA) 3-11-8; Derek Hicklin (Maver Central) 3-10-11.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Netherton Tunnel End Section, Tividale, W. Mids. Wed. Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 8-0-0; Phil Tarplee (Phil’s Tackle) 7-6-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 5-9-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 4-5-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 3-5-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-0. Sun., (10 fished), Birmingham Main Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 9-1-0; Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 7-8-0; John Horton (Sportsman AC) 4-3-8; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 3-9-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 2-4-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 1-8-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Waters), High Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed (18 fished). D. Jefferies 4-6-13; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-6-7; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-10-7; Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-12; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-9-12; Roger Hunter (Goodyear AC) 2-0-0.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat. Brian Ashley (Telford) 42-9-0; Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 19-6-0; Pete Jones (Angling Direct) 16-1-0; Dave Nicholls (Walsall) 15-2-0.
COMMERCIALS
Carney Pools, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Damsel Pool. Paul Truman 160-0-0 (F1s); Lyndon Parkes 107-15-0 (F1s); Elliott Knight 84-4-0 (F1s).
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Canal, Meadow & Bridge Pools (40 fished). Simon Kearns 149-9-0; Gary Keay 116-11-0; Simon Woodfine 107-15-0; Ronan Farnell 107-6-0; Steve Williamson 98-13-0; Jack Armstrong 97-10-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 25th Mar., Open, Lark & Kingfisher Pools. Simon Healey (Little Dawley AC) 91-0-0; Tony Frawen (Charlemont AC) 88-8-0; Dave Atterbury (Charlemont AC) 86-10-0. Sun 26th Mar., Open, Owl & Kingfisher Pools. Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 106-2-0; Glen Hawkins (Monkhall) 105-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 105-2-0. Wed., Open, Lark Pool. Wayne Harding (Little Dawley AC) 128-6-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 94-2-0; Andy Welding (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 89-2-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 25th Mar., Over 50’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 141-8-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-10-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-4-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 77-0-0. Sun 26th Mar., Gaz Willey Open, Ash & Oak Pools. Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 93-3-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 90-2-0; Jon Rouse (OAC) 88-3-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 66-13-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-2-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 107-13-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-7-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 95-15-0. Wed., Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 119-3-0; Bob Baker (Maverick Elite) 116-0-0; Chris Standing 109-6-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 107-11-0. Thurs., Over 50’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 113-0-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 108-5-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-8-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 87-11-0. Sat., Oak Pool. Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 212-1-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 191-7-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-15-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 98-6-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Ash & Beech Pools. Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 124-1-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 115-15-0; Nathan Spain (B2) 111-4-0; Richie Woodhall (Oswestrians) 103-4-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 94-13-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Chestnut Pool. Bob Baker (Maver Elite) 110-10-0; Chris Standing 82-3-0; Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 77-10-0; Les Thompson (Matrix) 67-12-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Robbie Griffiths 168-12-0; Allan Hughes 149-13-0; Lee Griffiths 123-15-0.
Wilden Pool Fishery Open, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sun. Nigel Davis (Trimpley Anglers) 29-9-0 (skimmers on Method feeder with pellet and wafters); Gaz Brown (Chuckery AC) 20-3-0 (skimmers on Method feeder with pellet and wafters); Kevin Tipton (Wednesfield) 19-15-0 (skimmers on Method feeder with pellet and wafters).
Bateman Vine AC, Birmingham & Worcester Canal (BAA Waters), Stoke Works Bridges 41/43 Section, Stoke Prior, Worcs. Sun 26th Mar (8 fished). S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 0-11-0; D. Jester (Bateman Vine AC) 0-3-0; M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 0-2-0; R. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 0-1-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Below Otherton Lock Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun (9 fished). Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-10-5 (mainly roach); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-10-2 (an 8oz perch plus a few roach); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-9-6 (a 1lb+ perch plus a couple of smaller perch).
Cashmores MG, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Anchor PH Section, Coven, Staffs. Sat. R. Astley (Cashmores MG) 3-15-3; I. Kent (Cashmores MG) 2-13-9; P. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 2-11-7.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Kinver Freeliner Waters), Stewponey, Stourton, Staffs. Sun. Mick Whitmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 9-6-0 (bream and perch on poled pinkie); Andy Sloan (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 5-3-0; Gary Weaver (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-11-8; Sean Waite (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-3-0; Garry Mason (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-1-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Goodyear AC) 5-8-12 (decent skimmers and roach); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 4-10-0 (roach, perch and a late bonus 12oz chub); Johnny Berness (Goodyear AC) 3-6-12 (perch, roach and a gudgeon plus a bonus 1lb 8oz perch); Martin Spruce (Goodyear AC) 2-15-0 (small mixed silvers); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-12-0; Keith Hulland (Goodyear AC) 2-10-8.
HanKat Superteam AS Teams of Eight Championship 2023, Dudley No. 1 Canal, Dudley No. 2 Canal & Stourbridge Canal, around the Dudley Area, W. Mids. Sun (104 fished). Stu Cutler (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 9-5-2; Karl Haywood (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-7-6; Andy Welding (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 5-3-13; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 4-11-6; Roger Evans (Sensas Black Country) 4-9-13; Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-7-11. Teams: Drennan NW 34; Sensas Black Country 37; Matrix Phil’s Tackle 38; Daiwa Dorking 45; Red Lantern AC 56; HanKat Superteam AS 56; Bag’em/Maver Midlands 59; Colmic Dynamite Trentmen 62; Maver Central 65; HanKat Black 65.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 2, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Above Otherton Lock Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed (15 fished). Dave Richards (Four Ashes AC) 6-1-0; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 4-11-0; K. Jones (Wolverhampton AA) 3-3-8; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-3-4; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 2-4-0; Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 1-9-8. Qualifiers: Dave Richards; Lee Richards; K. Jones.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 3, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Wombourne, S. Staffs. Sat (16 fished). Pete Norledge (Sensas Alan’s) 7-8-12; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-4-0; Tommy Cross (Goodyear AC) 2-14-5; Dave Mawby (Wellingborough AC) 2-13-8; Paul Murrin (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 2-12-10; Carl Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 2-7-4. Qualifiers: Tommy Cross; Dave Mawby; Pete Norledge.
Sensas Lifestyle MG/Izaak Walton (Stafford) AA Open, Trent & Mersey Canal, Hoo Mill, Stafford, Staffs. Sat (7 fished). Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 9-5-12 (skimmers and good roach on pinkie); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-0-8 (one skimmer plus stamp-roach on bread); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-8-7 (caster and bread-roach); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-1-10 (inc. a 2lb 8oz+ perch); Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-8-13; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-7-3.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 9-2-13 (quality bream); Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 5-1-8 (bream and roach); Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 3-13-0 (roach); Tony Lowe (Sportsman AA) 3-11-8; Derek Hicklin (Maver Central) 3-10-11.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Netherton Tunnel End Section, Tividale, W. Mids. Wed. Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 8-0-0; Phil Tarplee (Phil’s Tackle) 7-6-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 5-9-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 4-5-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 3-5-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-0. Sun., (10 fished), Birmingham Main Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 9-1-0; Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 7-8-0; John Horton (Sportsman AC) 4-3-8; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 3-9-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 2-4-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 1-8-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Waters), High Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed (18 fished). D. Jefferies 4-6-13; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-6-7; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-10-7; Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-12; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-9-12; Roger Hunter (Goodyear AC) 2-0-0.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat. Brian Ashley (Telford) 42-9-0; Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 19-6-0; Pete Jones (Angling Direct) 16-1-0; Dave Nicholls (Walsall) 15-2-0.
COMMERCIALS
Carney Pools, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Damsel Pool. Paul Truman 160-0-0 (F1s); Lyndon Parkes 107-15-0 (F1s); Elliott Knight 84-4-0 (F1s).
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Canal, Meadow & Bridge Pools (40 fished). Simon Kearns 149-9-0; Gary Keay 116-11-0; Simon Woodfine 107-15-0; Ronan Farnell 107-6-0; Steve Williamson 98-13-0; Jack Armstrong 97-10-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 25th Mar., Open, Lark & Kingfisher Pools. Simon Healey (Little Dawley AC) 91-0-0; Tony Frawen (Charlemont AC) 88-8-0; Dave Atterbury (Charlemont AC) 86-10-0. Sun 26th Mar., Open, Owl & Kingfisher Pools. Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 106-2-0; Glen Hawkins (Monkhall) 105-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 105-2-0. Wed., Open, Lark Pool. Wayne Harding (Little Dawley AC) 128-6-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 94-2-0; Andy Welding (Matrix Phil’s Tackle) 89-2-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 25th Mar., Over 50’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 141-8-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-10-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-4-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 77-0-0. Sun 26th Mar., Gaz Willey Open, Ash & Oak Pools. Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 93-3-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 90-2-0; Jon Rouse (OAC) 88-3-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 66-13-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-2-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 107-13-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-7-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 95-15-0. Wed., Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 119-3-0; Bob Baker (Maverick Elite) 116-0-0; Chris Standing 109-6-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 107-11-0. Thurs., Over 50’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 113-0-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 108-5-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-8-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 87-11-0. Sat., Oak Pool. Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 212-1-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 191-7-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-15-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 98-6-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Ash & Beech Pools. Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 124-1-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 115-15-0; Nathan Spain (B2) 111-4-0; Richie Woodhall (Oswestrians) 103-4-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 94-13-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Chestnut Pool. Bob Baker (Maver Elite) 110-10-0; Chris Standing 82-3-0; Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 77-10-0; Les Thompson (Matrix) 67-12-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Robbie Griffiths 168-12-0; Allan Hughes 149-13-0; Lee Griffiths 123-15-0.
Wilden Pool Fishery Open, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sun. Nigel Davis (Trimpley Anglers) 29-9-0 (skimmers on Method feeder with pellet and wafters); Gaz Brown (Chuckery AC) 20-3-0 (skimmers on Method feeder with pellet and wafters); Kevin Tipton (Wednesfield) 19-15-0 (skimmers on Method feeder with pellet and wafters).
