CANALS
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 7-3-5; Andy Curless (Browning Central) 6-13-7; Malcolm Appleby (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 6-11-2; Andy Swift (Browning Central) 5-8-2; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 5-6-2; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 5-2-0.
Canal Masters Non-Qualifiers Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Park Heath, nr. Soudley, Shrops. Sun (14 fished). George Cooke (Team Les ‘O’) 10-5-0 (skimmers and bream); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-9-8 (skimmers); Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-4-8; Scott Doodson (Drennan NW) 5-12-8; Dave Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 4-15-8.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Basin & Boats Sections, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. Tommy Cross (Goodyear AC) 7-5-0 (two eels; largest 2lb 4oz, a 1lb hybrid plus perch and little roach); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 6-1-0 (roach and perch to 12oz); Stuart Brailsford (Goodyear AC) 5-12-5 (roach, perch and gudgeon).
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Old Strike Waters, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Andy Curless (Browning Central) 10-11-8 (tench); Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 9-9-9; Steve Worton (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 7-8-6; ‘Big’ Colin Talbot (Sparks MG) 6-4-4; Andy Swift (Browning Central) 6-0-8; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-10-13.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Barry Williams (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 19-10-0; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 7-4-2; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 6-7-10; Les Owen (Sportsman AA) 5-0-0; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 4-12-10.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 17-1-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 14-4-0; Owen Westwood (Sportsman AC) 8-8-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 7-15-0; T. Garrett (Sportsman AC) 6-11-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 2-15-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Gower Branch, Brades Arm Section, Tividale, W. Mids. Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 9-3-0; Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 8-4-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 7-0-0; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 4-12-0; Karl Haywood (Sportsman AC) 4-6-0; Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 4-1-0.
Stourbridge Canal Knock-Up, Stourbridge Canal (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Waters), Boats Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Bank Holiday Mon. Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 11-13-0; Andy Curless (Browning Central) 8-12-0; Gary Owen (Loop Match) 7-10-0.
The Nigel Harvey Memorial Match, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Worcester, Worcs. Sun (60 fished). Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 25-13-0; Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 21-2-9; Darren Fisher (Worcester) 17-13-8; Kane Woodfield 15-14-11; Gary Kirkham 15-13-14.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffs & Worcestershire Canal, The Boat PH Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed. Dave Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 10-2-2; Paul Andrews (Dave’s of Middlewich) 6-9-6; Neil Dale (Stafford) 5-1-6; Ed Warren (Garbolino) 4-14-0; Carl Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 2-6-0; Pete Chilton (Sensas Storey’s) 1-10-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. Wed Barry Astbury (Pelsall Old Boys) 4-13-0; Colin Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 4-12-8; Bob Yeomans (Team Les ‘O’) 4-9-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 4-7-14; Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-7-3; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 4-6-4.
RIVERS
Bridgnorth AS PM Open, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat PM. Joe Holloway (Milo MGM) 44-15-0 (seven barbel plus silvers); Dan Shinton (Bridgnorth AS) 43-0-0 (seven barbel plus silvers); Richard Duke (Milo MGM) 35-11-0 (three barbel plus chub); Paul Bick (Daiwa Dorking) 30-4-0 (four barbel plus a few chub); Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 25-9-0 (mainly chub).
Kidderminster & District AA Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. Phil Amos 24-12-0 (three barbel inc. a double figure specimen); Craig Harrison 21-4-0; Steve Maher 17-5-0; Norman Wilson 16-14-0; Shaun Vellender 16-13-0.
River Severn Float Championship 2022, Round 5, River Severn, KDAA Waters, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. Martin Challenger 24-10-0; Mick Wilkes 24-8-0; Billy Neath 19-0-0; Geoff Brierley 17-12-0; (Joint 5th) Andy Bruton 16-4-0; Pete Morris 16-4-0; Dave Finnis 15-10-0. League: Dave Foxall 230; Ian Hughes 216; Pete Morris 213; Steve Williams 206; Tony Moreton 197; Trevor Chalk 185.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun. Antony Colley 24-1-0 (bream); Richard Lawson 20-15-0; Rob Brennan 15-2-0; Ian Chadwick 13-10-0.
Sonubaits Two Day Festival, Patshull Park Fishery, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat 27th Aug/Sun 28th Aug. Festival overall: Rob Brennan 2 (40lb of roach, skimmers and perch); Les Thompson 3 (54lb of silvers); Richard Lawson 4; Pete Black 7 (on weight); Andy Amos 7.
Trimpley AA Association Match, Trimpley Reservoir, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun. Trevor Wyse (Trimpley AA) 35-4-0; Ron Barnfield (Trimpley AA) 34-12-0; Kevin Tipton (Trimpley AA) 29-0-0; Bob Griffiths (Trimpley AA) 28-8-0; Patrick Batham (Trimpley AA) 27-0-0; Chris Gale (Trimpley AA) 26-0-0.
COMMERCIALS
Bridgtown Social AC, Horns Pool, Slitting Mill, Rugeley, Staffs. Sun (14 fished). Hughie Blair Jnr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 93-12-0 (carp to 6lb); Charlie Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 57-8-0 (carp to 6lb); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 42-8-0 (carp to 6lb); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 39-12-0; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 26-4-0; Harry Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 20-12-0.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Lower Park Fisheries, Redditch, Worcs. Sun., Highland Pool. Kevin Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 89-12-0 (F1s, skimmers and roach); Pete Sanford (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 76-8-0; Mick Whitmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 70-8-0; Sean Waite (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 57-4-0; John Babbington (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 45-8-0; Lawrie Mulheron (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 44-8-0.
Fazeley AC, Alvechurch Fisheries, Barnt Green, B’ham. Sun. Chris Thompson 92-2-0; Colin Chapman 86-14-0; Brad Foulkes 84-8-0; Mark Rice 76-6-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. Jack Williams (Spotted Fin) 191-14-0; James Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 176-4-0; Paul Wheeler 166-2-0. Sat., Open, Lark Pool. Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW/Bait-Tech) 288-2-0 (NEW POOL RECORD); Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 228-12-0; Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 199-10-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools KH Two Day Festival, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 27th Aug., Day One. Steve Hall (Oswestry) 122-1-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 109-2-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 103-4-0; Nige Clarke (Monkhall) 101-4-0. Sun 28th Aug., Day Two. Paul Hemming (Monkhall) 164-12-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 131-3-0; Scott Doodson (Drennan NW) 103-13-0; Richie Woodhall (OAC) 103-4-0. Festival overall: Paul Hemming 3 (246-11-0): Steve Roberts 3 (240-5-0); Steve Hall 4; Steve Owen 7.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-11-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 79-4-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 66-1-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 58-6-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 167-2-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 132-9-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 124-8-0; Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 117-1-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Harry Colley 144-1-0; Ron Clarke 80-6-0; Mick Jamieson 72-11-0. Sat., KH AC, Ash Pool. Steve Hall (Oswestry) 66-15-0; Kenny Humphries (Oswestry) 55-1-0; Richard Davenport (Oswestry) 50-2-0. Sat., Tony Foster Open, Larch Pool. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 115-3-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-13-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-7-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-2-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 90-15-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Tue., Front Match Lake. John Bagley 75-7-0; Tony Wright 58-11-0; Danny Jones 47-0-0. Sat., Front Match Lake. Terry Homer 61-0-0; Kevin Williams 46-12-0; Dillon Johnson 36-10-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 7-3-5; Andy Curless (Browning Central) 6-13-7; Malcolm Appleby (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 6-11-2; Andy Swift (Browning Central) 5-8-2; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 5-6-2; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 5-2-0.
Canal Masters Non-Qualifiers Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Park Heath, nr. Soudley, Shrops. Sun (14 fished). George Cooke (Team Les ‘O’) 10-5-0 (skimmers and bream); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-9-8 (skimmers); Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-4-8; Scott Doodson (Drennan NW) 5-12-8; Dave Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 4-15-8.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Basin & Boats Sections, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. Tommy Cross (Goodyear AC) 7-5-0 (two eels; largest 2lb 4oz, a 1lb hybrid plus perch and little roach); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 6-1-0 (roach and perch to 12oz); Stuart Brailsford (Goodyear AC) 5-12-5 (roach, perch and gudgeon).
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Old Strike Waters, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Andy Curless (Browning Central) 10-11-8 (tench); Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 9-9-9; Steve Worton (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 7-8-6; ‘Big’ Colin Talbot (Sparks MG) 6-4-4; Andy Swift (Browning Central) 6-0-8; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-10-13.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Barry Williams (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 19-10-0; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 7-4-2; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 6-7-10; Les Owen (Sportsman AA) 5-0-0; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 4-12-10.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 17-1-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 14-4-0; Owen Westwood (Sportsman AC) 8-8-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 7-15-0; T. Garrett (Sportsman AC) 6-11-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 2-15-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Gower Branch, Brades Arm Section, Tividale, W. Mids. Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 9-3-0; Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 8-4-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 7-0-0; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 4-12-0; Karl Haywood (Sportsman AC) 4-6-0; Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 4-1-0.
Stourbridge Canal Knock-Up, Stourbridge Canal (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Waters), Boats Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Bank Holiday Mon. Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 11-13-0; Andy Curless (Browning Central) 8-12-0; Gary Owen (Loop Match) 7-10-0.
The Nigel Harvey Memorial Match, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Worcester, Worcs. Sun (60 fished). Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 25-13-0; Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 21-2-9; Darren Fisher (Worcester) 17-13-8; Kane Woodfield 15-14-11; Gary Kirkham 15-13-14.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffs & Worcestershire Canal, The Boat PH Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed. Dave Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 10-2-2; Paul Andrews (Dave’s of Middlewich) 6-9-6; Neil Dale (Stafford) 5-1-6; Ed Warren (Garbolino) 4-14-0; Carl Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 2-6-0; Pete Chilton (Sensas Storey’s) 1-10-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. Wed Barry Astbury (Pelsall Old Boys) 4-13-0; Colin Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 4-12-8; Bob Yeomans (Team Les ‘O’) 4-9-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 4-7-14; Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-7-3; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 4-6-4.
RIVERS
Bridgnorth AS PM Open, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat PM. Joe Holloway (Milo MGM) 44-15-0 (seven barbel plus silvers); Dan Shinton (Bridgnorth AS) 43-0-0 (seven barbel plus silvers); Richard Duke (Milo MGM) 35-11-0 (three barbel plus chub); Paul Bick (Daiwa Dorking) 30-4-0 (four barbel plus a few chub); Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 25-9-0 (mainly chub).
Kidderminster & District AA Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. Phil Amos 24-12-0 (three barbel inc. a double figure specimen); Craig Harrison 21-4-0; Steve Maher 17-5-0; Norman Wilson 16-14-0; Shaun Vellender 16-13-0.
River Severn Float Championship 2022, Round 5, River Severn, KDAA Waters, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. Martin Challenger 24-10-0; Mick Wilkes 24-8-0; Billy Neath 19-0-0; Geoff Brierley 17-12-0; (Joint 5th) Andy Bruton 16-4-0; Pete Morris 16-4-0; Dave Finnis 15-10-0. League: Dave Foxall 230; Ian Hughes 216; Pete Morris 213; Steve Williams 206; Tony Moreton 197; Trevor Chalk 185.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun. Antony Colley 24-1-0 (bream); Richard Lawson 20-15-0; Rob Brennan 15-2-0; Ian Chadwick 13-10-0.
Sonubaits Two Day Festival, Patshull Park Fishery, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat 27th Aug/Sun 28th Aug. Festival overall: Rob Brennan 2 (40lb of roach, skimmers and perch); Les Thompson 3 (54lb of silvers); Richard Lawson 4; Pete Black 7 (on weight); Andy Amos 7.
Trimpley AA Association Match, Trimpley Reservoir, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun. Trevor Wyse (Trimpley AA) 35-4-0; Ron Barnfield (Trimpley AA) 34-12-0; Kevin Tipton (Trimpley AA) 29-0-0; Bob Griffiths (Trimpley AA) 28-8-0; Patrick Batham (Trimpley AA) 27-0-0; Chris Gale (Trimpley AA) 26-0-0.
COMMERCIALS
Bridgtown Social AC, Horns Pool, Slitting Mill, Rugeley, Staffs. Sun (14 fished). Hughie Blair Jnr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 93-12-0 (carp to 6lb); Charlie Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 57-8-0 (carp to 6lb); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 42-8-0 (carp to 6lb); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 39-12-0; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 26-4-0; Harry Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 20-12-0.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Lower Park Fisheries, Redditch, Worcs. Sun., Highland Pool. Kevin Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 89-12-0 (F1s, skimmers and roach); Pete Sanford (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 76-8-0; Mick Whitmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 70-8-0; Sean Waite (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 57-4-0; John Babbington (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 45-8-0; Lawrie Mulheron (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 44-8-0.
Fazeley AC, Alvechurch Fisheries, Barnt Green, B’ham. Sun. Chris Thompson 92-2-0; Colin Chapman 86-14-0; Brad Foulkes 84-8-0; Mark Rice 76-6-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. Jack Williams (Spotted Fin) 191-14-0; James Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 176-4-0; Paul Wheeler 166-2-0. Sat., Open, Lark Pool. Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW/Bait-Tech) 288-2-0 (NEW POOL RECORD); Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 228-12-0; Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 199-10-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools KH Two Day Festival, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 27th Aug., Day One. Steve Hall (Oswestry) 122-1-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 109-2-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 103-4-0; Nige Clarke (Monkhall) 101-4-0. Sun 28th Aug., Day Two. Paul Hemming (Monkhall) 164-12-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 131-3-0; Scott Doodson (Drennan NW) 103-13-0; Richie Woodhall (OAC) 103-4-0. Festival overall: Paul Hemming 3 (246-11-0): Steve Roberts 3 (240-5-0); Steve Hall 4; Steve Owen 7.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-11-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 79-4-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 66-1-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 58-6-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 167-2-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 132-9-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 124-8-0; Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 117-1-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Harry Colley 144-1-0; Ron Clarke 80-6-0; Mick Jamieson 72-11-0. Sat., KH AC, Ash Pool. Steve Hall (Oswestry) 66-15-0; Kenny Humphries (Oswestry) 55-1-0; Richard Davenport (Oswestry) 50-2-0. Sat., Tony Foster Open, Larch Pool. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 115-3-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-13-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-7-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-2-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 90-15-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Tue., Front Match Lake. John Bagley 75-7-0; Tony Wright 58-11-0; Danny Jones 47-0-0. Sat., Front Match Lake. Terry Homer 61-0-0; Kevin Williams 46-12-0; Dillon Johnson 36-10-0.
