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.