CANALS
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Slade Heath Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-2-8 (a decent perch plus skimmers); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-9 (mainly roach); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-7 (mainly gudgeon with a few roach); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-8-4; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-4-3; Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-13-8.
Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. Sean Birch 7-5-0; Craig Cartridge 5-8-12; Ian Giles 2-0-14.
Droitwich Canal Open, Droitwich Canal, Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre Section, Droitwich, Worcs. Sun (18 fished). Paul Bick (Daiwa Dorking) 4-2-15; Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-15-1; Leon Blundell (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-14-12; Paul Newell (Redditch) 3-4-15.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge & Portacabins Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 13-0-0 (bream and roach); Nigel Ball (MPW) 5-3-11 (bream, roach and skimmers); Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 5-3-9 (bream, roach and skimmers); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 5-2-11 (bream and roach); Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 4-6-11 (skimmers, perch and roach); Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 4-5-13.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed (8 fished). Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 15-5-0 (bream, skimmers and tench); John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 8-2-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 5-4-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 1-5-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 6-8-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 5-6-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 4-4-0; Trevor Dangerfield (Sportsman AC) 2-5-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 1-4-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 1-2-0.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Calf Heath, Staffs. Wed (22 fished). Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12-14-8 (skimmers); Ed Warren (Garbolino) 3-0-4; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-1-12; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 1-13-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-7-6; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 1-4-11.
Wolverhampton AA Two Day Easter Festival 2023, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. Sat (84 fished)., Day One, Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 16-3-0 (skimmers); John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 9-7-7; John Easton (Liverpool AS) 6-13-12; Kevin Clarke (Wigan MG) 6-3-0; Ant Lloyd (Liverpool AS) 5-13-12; Simon Preece (Drennan NW) 5-10-8. Sun (84 fished)., Day Two, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. David Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 22-3-7 (bream and skimmers); Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12-0-0 (bream); Bob Yeomans (Team Les ‘O’) 10-14-0; Ant Lloyd (Liverpool AS) 10-0-8; Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-1-12; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8-0-0. Festival overall: Ant Lloyd (Liverpool AS) 3; John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 6 (on weight); Tony Cassidy (Sensas Oakwood) 6; Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8 (on weight); Dave Edgerley (Wigan MG) 8.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane to Ball Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-14-13; Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-0 (inc. a big bonus chub); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 2-8-4; Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-9; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-6; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 2-0-0.
STILLWATERS
Bibby’s/Stone District AC, Willow Pools, Rough Close, Stafford, Staffs. Sun. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 55-15-0 (carp to 10lb plus F1s); Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 52-2-0 (mainly F1s); Dave Chetwyn (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 34-3-0; Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 26-1-0; John Tomkinson (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 15-8-0.
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat (22 fished). Brian Ashley (Telford) 76-14-0; Mark Griffin (Crewe) 29-6-0; Steve McQueen (Cannock) 26-15-0; Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 25-11-0 (skimmers and roach); Chris Brown (Blackfords) 24-8-0; Steve Davies (Blackfords) 22-15-0.
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 2nd Apr. Chris Holmes 28-12-0 (carp); Dan Shinton 28-0-0; Rick Rogers 24-0-0; Phil Hancox 19-14-0.
Patshull Park Easter Two Day Event, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat., Day One. Danny Chetwood 19-1-0; Mick Tonks 16-2-0; Paul Bucknell 15-6-0. Sun., Day Two. Phil Davies 30-0-0; Mick Tonks 26-14-0; Selwyn Owens 24-1-0. Overall winner: Mick Tonks 43-0-0.
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat Mar 25th., All Pools (120 fished). Andrew Crocker (South Wales) 144-0-0; Ash Davies (Preston Innovations) 120-4-0; Martin Stickley 113-3-0. Qualifier: Andrew Crocker.
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., All Pools (100 fished). John Jones (Middy/Burt Baits) 157-13-0 (carp and F1s); Peter Goodwin (Bucknal Bikes) 145-6-0; Mark Sidwell (Tamworth) 141-0-0; Des Shipp (Preston Innovations) 131-1-0; Andy Power (Preston Innovations) 127-6-0; Kieran Marsden (Matrix/RW Floats) 124-14-0. Qualifier: John Jones.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 1st Apr., Open, Owl Pool. Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 144-12-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 137-12-0; Adam Jennings (Monkhall) 133-6-0. Sun 2nd Apr., Open, Buzzard Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 162-12-0; Neil ‘Tyson’ Park (Little Dawley AC) 137-2-0; Gary Hollyoak (Baggeridge AC) 94-4-0. Wed., Open, Hawk Pool. James Woodfine (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 133-14-0; Brian Dickinson (Monkhall) 127-12-0; Simon Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 120-6-0. Sat., Open, Lark Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 137-8-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 131-0-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 95-4-0. Sun., Open, Hawk Pool. Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 150-10-0; Wayne Harding (Little Dawley AC) 144-12-0; Mike Careless (Monkhall) 142-10-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 2nd Apr., Chonges AC, Oak Pool. Mark Bowen (Chonges AC) 116-3-0; Johnny Harris (Chonges AC) 70-15-0; Nathan Spain (Chonges AC) 70-9-0; Romeo Wang (Chonges AC) 67-3-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 171-0-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-12-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-15-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 80-6-0. Thurs., Over 50’s Open, Willows Pool. Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 153-3-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-11-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 92-6-0; Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 85-1-0. Good Fri., Oswestrians, Chestnut Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 127-0-0; Bob Hancox (MH Floats) 109-7-0; Mark Bennett (Oswestrians) 107-10-0; Nige Clarke (Monkhall) 99-7-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 96-2-0. Sat., Clive Wright AC, Chestnut Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 102-14-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-4-0; Pete Burns (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-11-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-1-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 87-11-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Sycamore Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 127-5-0; Nige Clarke (Monkhall) 80-0-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 78-9-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 71-10-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Larch Pool. Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 112-11-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 109-2-0; Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-6-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 103-11-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Chris Lane Open, Chestnut Pool. Jon Rouse (OAC) 135-11-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 103-11-0; Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-2-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 85-13-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 68-10-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 65-10-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 65-5-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 64-7-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 63-14-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Canal & Weir Pools. Canal Pool: Richie O’Connor 115-3-0; James Woodfine 98-3-0; Harvey Evans 96-12-0. Weir Pool: Lee Saville 122-0-0; Carl Webster 118-14-0; Dan Dougherty 98-13-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Slade Heath Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-2-8 (a decent perch plus skimmers); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-9 (mainly roach); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-7 (mainly gudgeon with a few roach); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-8-4; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-4-3; Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-13-8.
Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. Sean Birch 7-5-0; Craig Cartridge 5-8-12; Ian Giles 2-0-14.
Droitwich Canal Open, Droitwich Canal, Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre Section, Droitwich, Worcs. Sun (18 fished). Paul Bick (Daiwa Dorking) 4-2-15; Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-15-1; Leon Blundell (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-14-12; Paul Newell (Redditch) 3-4-15.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge & Portacabins Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 13-0-0 (bream and roach); Nigel Ball (MPW) 5-3-11 (bream, roach and skimmers); Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 5-3-9 (bream, roach and skimmers); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 5-2-11 (bream and roach); Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 4-6-11 (skimmers, perch and roach); Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 4-5-13.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed (8 fished). Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 15-5-0 (bream, skimmers and tench); John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 8-2-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 5-4-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 1-5-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 6-8-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 5-6-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 4-4-0; Trevor Dangerfield (Sportsman AC) 2-5-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 1-4-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 1-2-0.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Calf Heath, Staffs. Wed (22 fished). Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12-14-8 (skimmers); Ed Warren (Garbolino) 3-0-4; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-1-12; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 1-13-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-7-6; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 1-4-11.
Wolverhampton AA Two Day Easter Festival 2023, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. Sat (84 fished)., Day One, Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 16-3-0 (skimmers); John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 9-7-7; John Easton (Liverpool AS) 6-13-12; Kevin Clarke (Wigan MG) 6-3-0; Ant Lloyd (Liverpool AS) 5-13-12; Simon Preece (Drennan NW) 5-10-8. Sun (84 fished)., Day Two, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. David Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 22-3-7 (bream and skimmers); Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 12-0-0 (bream); Bob Yeomans (Team Les ‘O’) 10-14-0; Ant Lloyd (Liverpool AS) 10-0-8; Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-1-12; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8-0-0. Festival overall: Ant Lloyd (Liverpool AS) 3; John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 6 (on weight); Tony Cassidy (Sensas Oakwood) 6; Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8 (on weight); Dave Edgerley (Wigan MG) 8.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane to Ball Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-14-13; Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-0 (inc. a big bonus chub); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 2-8-4; Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-9; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-6; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 2-0-0.
STILLWATERS
Bibby’s/Stone District AC, Willow Pools, Rough Close, Stafford, Staffs. Sun. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 55-15-0 (carp to 10lb plus F1s); Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 52-2-0 (mainly F1s); Dave Chetwyn (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 34-3-0; Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 26-1-0; John Tomkinson (Bibby’s/Stone District AC) 15-8-0.
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat (22 fished). Brian Ashley (Telford) 76-14-0; Mark Griffin (Crewe) 29-6-0; Steve McQueen (Cannock) 26-15-0; Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 25-11-0 (skimmers and roach); Chris Brown (Blackfords) 24-8-0; Steve Davies (Blackfords) 22-15-0.
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 2nd Apr. Chris Holmes 28-12-0 (carp); Dan Shinton 28-0-0; Rick Rogers 24-0-0; Phil Hancox 19-14-0.
Patshull Park Easter Two Day Event, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat., Day One. Danny Chetwood 19-1-0; Mick Tonks 16-2-0; Paul Bucknell 15-6-0. Sun., Day Two. Phil Davies 30-0-0; Mick Tonks 26-14-0; Selwyn Owens 24-1-0. Overall winner: Mick Tonks 43-0-0.
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat Mar 25th., All Pools (120 fished). Andrew Crocker (South Wales) 144-0-0; Ash Davies (Preston Innovations) 120-4-0; Martin Stickley 113-3-0. Qualifier: Andrew Crocker.
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., All Pools (100 fished). John Jones (Middy/Burt Baits) 157-13-0 (carp and F1s); Peter Goodwin (Bucknal Bikes) 145-6-0; Mark Sidwell (Tamworth) 141-0-0; Des Shipp (Preston Innovations) 131-1-0; Andy Power (Preston Innovations) 127-6-0; Kieran Marsden (Matrix/RW Floats) 124-14-0. Qualifier: John Jones.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 1st Apr., Open, Owl Pool. Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 144-12-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 137-12-0; Adam Jennings (Monkhall) 133-6-0. Sun 2nd Apr., Open, Buzzard Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 162-12-0; Neil ‘Tyson’ Park (Little Dawley AC) 137-2-0; Gary Hollyoak (Baggeridge AC) 94-4-0. Wed., Open, Hawk Pool. James Woodfine (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 133-14-0; Brian Dickinson (Monkhall) 127-12-0; Simon Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 120-6-0. Sat., Open, Lark Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 137-8-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 131-0-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 95-4-0. Sun., Open, Hawk Pool. Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 150-10-0; Wayne Harding (Little Dawley AC) 144-12-0; Mike Careless (Monkhall) 142-10-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 2nd Apr., Chonges AC, Oak Pool. Mark Bowen (Chonges AC) 116-3-0; Johnny Harris (Chonges AC) 70-15-0; Nathan Spain (Chonges AC) 70-9-0; Romeo Wang (Chonges AC) 67-3-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 171-0-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-12-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-15-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 80-6-0. Thurs., Over 50’s Open, Willows Pool. Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 153-3-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-11-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 92-6-0; Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 85-1-0. Good Fri., Oswestrians, Chestnut Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 127-0-0; Bob Hancox (MH Floats) 109-7-0; Mark Bennett (Oswestrians) 107-10-0; Nige Clarke (Monkhall) 99-7-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 96-2-0. Sat., Clive Wright AC, Chestnut Pool. Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 102-14-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-4-0; Pete Burns (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-11-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-1-0; Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 87-11-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Sycamore Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 127-5-0; Nige Clarke (Monkhall) 80-0-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 78-9-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 71-10-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Larch Pool. Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 112-11-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 109-2-0; Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-6-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 103-11-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Chris Lane Open, Chestnut Pool. Jon Rouse (OAC) 135-11-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 103-11-0; Chris Lane (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-2-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 85-13-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 68-10-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 65-10-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 65-5-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 64-7-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 63-14-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Canal & Weir Pools. Canal Pool: Richie O’Connor 115-3-0; James Woodfine 98-3-0; Harvey Evans 96-12-0. Weir Pool: Lee Saville 122-0-0; Carl Webster 118-14-0; Dan Dougherty 98-13-0.
