CANALS
Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Bridges 40 to 42, Botterham Lock, Wombourne, Staffs. Sun. P. Doyle (Bateman Vine AC) 3-9-0 (inc. a 2lb 8oz eel); J. Sheldon (Bateman Vine AC) 2-0-0 (inc. a 1lb 8oz eel); M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 1-10-0; T. Williams (Bateman Vine AC) 1-8-0.
Bibby’s Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Knighton, Shrops. Wed. Steve Askey 19-4-0 (bream & skimmers to 2lb); Ian Roberts 6-1-0 (inc. a 3lb 1oz perch); Dave Mason 5-8-0 (mixed bag); Phil James 4-0-0; John Keeling 3-14-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Cannock Extension Canal, (Cashmores MG Waters), Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-0 (roach and perch); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-5 (roach); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-15-15; Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-14-9; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-7-11.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Martin Owen (Sensas Black Country) 9-6-0; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-0; Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 5-9-12; Kevin Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 5-0-0; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-3-0; Dave Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 3-9-0.
Old Hill Open, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Weavers Rise, Rowley Regis, W. Mids. Wed. M. Smith (MCM) 15-14-0; D. Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-15-0; D. Evitts (ZLT) 8-4-0.
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Old Strike Waters, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 5-15-0; Merv Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 5-6-3; J. Taylor 4-15-11; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 4-8-10; Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 4-7-3; D. Lloyd 4-1-6.
Wolverhampton AA Three Day Summer Festival 2022, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, The Round Oak PH to Botterham Lock Length, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed., Day One (64 fished). Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-0-0; Wayne Kearney (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 4-7-10; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-3-9; Simon Mottram (Crewe MG) 4-1-2; Tom Grainey (Browning) 4-0-0; Ant Marsden (Wigan MG) 3-14-2. Thurs., Day Two, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge, nr. Wombourne, S. Staffs. Rob Lloyd (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 6-1-10; Dave Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 5-11-11; Dave Trafford (Matrix LTB NW) 5-9-2; Ant Marsden (Wigan MG) 5-0-12; Lee Woodhouse (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 4-9-5 Dave Whittington (Drennan Leics. VDE) 4-0-0. Fri., Day Three, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Lewis Kenyon (Crewe MG) 18-12-15 (bream to 3lb plus skimmers); Dave Mawby (Wellingborough Nene AC) 7-12-8; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Maver Midlands) 7-12-3; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 7-8-13; Mark Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 6-15-5; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-11-12. Festival overall: Ant Marsden (Wigan MG) 5; Alan Donnelly (Daiwa Dorking) 9; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11; Lewis Kenyon (Crewe MG) 11; Dave Whittington (Drennan Leics. VDE) 12; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 13; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 13; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 13.
RIVERS
Angling Trust Riverfest 2022 Qualifier, River Severn (Bridgnorth AS Waters), Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat. Jordan Holloway 40-4-0 (chub); Scott Geens 28-12-0 (four barbel); Darren Frost 28-2-0; Brian Preece 19-14-0; (Joint 5th) Ian Winter 17-12-0; P. Morris 17-12-0. Qualifiers: A Zone – Jordan Holloway. B Zone – Scott Geens. C Zone – Brian Preece.
Droitwich Spa Members Only, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs. Alan Baldwin 5-2-0; Martin Hunt 4-13-4; Mike Shellard 4-5-12; Gary Seadon 4-4-12; Howard Kitchen 4-1-12; (Joint 6th) Norman Wilson 3-12-0; Colin Jew 3-12-0.
Kidderminster & District Angling Association Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. D. Foxall 15-4-0; P. Baker 13-2-0; B. Poole 10-11-0; N. Wilson 10-5-0; J. Naylor 8-4-0; B. McCauley 8-3-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Warwickshire Avon (BAA Waters), Bidford & Merlcliff, Warks. Sun. Gary Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 38-7-0 (all chub); Brian Smith (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 7-10-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 7-2-0; Geoff Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 6-3-0; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 6-0-0.
STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Club Members Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat. Franek Staniuszko (Preston Innovations NW) 51-3-0; Ashley Poxon (Blackfords) 18-14-0; Dave Ridgeway (Shifnal) 14-12-0; Dennis Seymore (Blackfords) 12-13-0.
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 3rd July. Richard Duke 43-12-0; Pete Bate 29-12-0; Terry Jervis 27-4-0; Jim Burton 26-0-0.
Patshull Park Fishery Three Day Festival, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed/Thurs/Fri. Festival overall: 1st Brian Clark; 2nd Phil Davies; 3rd Darren Frost; 4th Ben Stanford; 5th Cagsy Parry.
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Anglers with Disabilities National Championship 2022, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat. Steve Lovell (Maver) 35K 750g (F1s); Ethan Etherington 26K 050g (F1s); Paul Logan 22K 100g.
Angling Trust Ladies Championship 2022, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat. Individuals: Sarah Taylor 65K 600g; Samantha Sim 54K 950g; Shannon Swallow 41K 000g. Ladies Champion 2022 & Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2022 Qualifier: Sarah Taylor. Teams: Aquaholics 121K 350g; Starlets AS 109K 650g; Lilly’s Ladies 106K 900g.
Carney Pools, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Dragon Pool. Paul Truman 113-15-0; Tom Cunningham 113-11-0; Dave Childs 113-7-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Meadow, Canal & Island Pools & Match Lake. Ant King 272-6-0; Ken Oldham 257-12-0; Jason Brown 210-10-0; Steve Williamson 202-14-0; Paul Brandrick 191-13-0. Ben Handley 188-5-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Lark Pool. Andy Dyson (Middy) 165-4-0; Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 160-9-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 141-2-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 128-6-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 113-1-0; Dave Doughty (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-11-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-4-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Sycamore Pool. John Stone 110-9-0; Trevor Gee 58-1-0; Bob Cooke 51-15-0; Ray Biddle 47-9-0; John Watkins 44-15-0; Peter Whitehouse 44-8-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 182-11-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 145-15-0; Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-12-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-15-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Oak & Willows Pools. Tony Foster (Preston Innovations Boldings) 138-6-0; Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 130-2-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-8-0; Rob Hancox (MH Floats) 71-11-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 67-2-0. Sat., Tony Foster Open, Larch Pool. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 159-7-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 123-13-0; Tony Foster (Preston Innovations Boldings) 87-5-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 84-15-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Larch & Sycamore Pools. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 150-7-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 107-7-0; Richard Emlyn (OAC) 94-10-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-4-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 108-4-0; Tony Wollaston (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-14-0; Tony Price (Graham Jones AC) 79-0-0; Jef Harston (Wrexham) 66-2-0. Sat., Lilco AC. G. Brown (Lilco AC) 136-10-0; M. Stobbs (Lilco AC) 132-14-0; R. Emlyn (Lilco AC) 121-14-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 119-15-0. Sun., Vine AC. D. Hobbis (Vine AC) 114-11-0; M. Lowbridge (Vine AC) 85-13-0; A. Hickman (Vine AC) 79-7-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Ian Simpson 145-3-0; Mal Dawes 130-5-0; John Hulston 78-6-0. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Jeff Grantham 89-12-0; Lee Saville 86-0-0; Derek Smith 77-8-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Tue., Brook Pool. Carl Daly 36-1-0; Danny Jones 30-13-0; Pete McClintick 25-8-0. Thur., Brook Pool. Matt Rosevear 66-10-0; Andy Bishop 54-9-0; Richard Knowles 41-8-0; Richard Knowles 41-8-0. Sat., Brook Pool. Adam Jones 49-12-0; Dave Johnson 47-13-0.
Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Bridges 40 to 42, Botterham Lock, Wombourne, Staffs. Sun. P. Doyle (Bateman Vine AC) 3-9-0 (inc. a 2lb 8oz eel); J. Sheldon (Bateman Vine AC) 2-0-0 (inc. a 1lb 8oz eel); M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 1-10-0; T. Williams (Bateman Vine AC) 1-8-0.
Bibby’s Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Knighton, Shrops. Wed. Steve Askey 19-4-0 (bream & skimmers to 2lb); Ian Roberts 6-1-0 (inc. a 3lb 1oz perch); Dave Mason 5-8-0 (mixed bag); Phil James 4-0-0; John Keeling 3-14-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Cannock Extension Canal, (Cashmores MG Waters), Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-0 (roach and perch); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-5 (roach); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-15-15; Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-14-9; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 0-7-11.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Martin Owen (Sensas Black Country) 9-6-0; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-0; Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 5-9-12; Kevin Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 5-0-0; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 4-3-0; Dave Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 3-9-0.
Old Hill Open, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Weavers Rise, Rowley Regis, W. Mids. Wed. M. Smith (MCM) 15-14-0; D. Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-15-0; D. Evitts (ZLT) 8-4-0.
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Old Strike Waters, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 5-15-0; Merv Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 5-6-3; J. Taylor 4-15-11; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 4-8-10; Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 4-7-3; D. Lloyd 4-1-6.
Wolverhampton AA Three Day Summer Festival 2022, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, The Round Oak PH to Botterham Lock Length, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed., Day One (64 fished). Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-0-0; Wayne Kearney (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 4-7-10; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-3-9; Simon Mottram (Crewe MG) 4-1-2; Tom Grainey (Browning) 4-0-0; Ant Marsden (Wigan MG) 3-14-2. Thurs., Day Two, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge, nr. Wombourne, S. Staffs. Rob Lloyd (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 6-1-10; Dave Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 5-11-11; Dave Trafford (Matrix LTB NW) 5-9-2; Ant Marsden (Wigan MG) 5-0-12; Lee Woodhouse (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 4-9-5 Dave Whittington (Drennan Leics. VDE) 4-0-0. Fri., Day Three, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Lewis Kenyon (Crewe MG) 18-12-15 (bream to 3lb plus skimmers); Dave Mawby (Wellingborough Nene AC) 7-12-8; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Maver Midlands) 7-12-3; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 7-8-13; Mark Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 6-15-5; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-11-12. Festival overall: Ant Marsden (Wigan MG) 5; Alan Donnelly (Daiwa Dorking) 9; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11; Lewis Kenyon (Crewe MG) 11; Dave Whittington (Drennan Leics. VDE) 12; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 13; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 13; Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 13.
RIVERS
Angling Trust Riverfest 2022 Qualifier, River Severn (Bridgnorth AS Waters), Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat. Jordan Holloway 40-4-0 (chub); Scott Geens 28-12-0 (four barbel); Darren Frost 28-2-0; Brian Preece 19-14-0; (Joint 5th) Ian Winter 17-12-0; P. Morris 17-12-0. Qualifiers: A Zone – Jordan Holloway. B Zone – Scott Geens. C Zone – Brian Preece.
Droitwich Spa Members Only, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs. Alan Baldwin 5-2-0; Martin Hunt 4-13-4; Mike Shellard 4-5-12; Gary Seadon 4-4-12; Howard Kitchen 4-1-12; (Joint 6th) Norman Wilson 3-12-0; Colin Jew 3-12-0.
Kidderminster & District Angling Association Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. D. Foxall 15-4-0; P. Baker 13-2-0; B. Poole 10-11-0; N. Wilson 10-5-0; J. Naylor 8-4-0; B. McCauley 8-3-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Warwickshire Avon (BAA Waters), Bidford & Merlcliff, Warks. Sun. Gary Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 38-7-0 (all chub); Brian Smith (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 7-10-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 7-2-0; Geoff Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 6-3-0; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 6-0-0.
STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Club Members Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat. Franek Staniuszko (Preston Innovations NW) 51-3-0; Ashley Poxon (Blackfords) 18-14-0; Dave Ridgeway (Shifnal) 14-12-0; Dennis Seymore (Blackfords) 12-13-0.
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 3rd July. Richard Duke 43-12-0; Pete Bate 29-12-0; Terry Jervis 27-4-0; Jim Burton 26-0-0.
Patshull Park Fishery Three Day Festival, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed/Thurs/Fri. Festival overall: 1st Brian Clark; 2nd Phil Davies; 3rd Darren Frost; 4th Ben Stanford; 5th Cagsy Parry.
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Anglers with Disabilities National Championship 2022, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat. Steve Lovell (Maver) 35K 750g (F1s); Ethan Etherington 26K 050g (F1s); Paul Logan 22K 100g.
Angling Trust Ladies Championship 2022, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat. Individuals: Sarah Taylor 65K 600g; Samantha Sim 54K 950g; Shannon Swallow 41K 000g. Ladies Champion 2022 & Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2022 Qualifier: Sarah Taylor. Teams: Aquaholics 121K 350g; Starlets AS 109K 650g; Lilly’s Ladies 106K 900g.
Carney Pools, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Dragon Pool. Paul Truman 113-15-0; Tom Cunningham 113-11-0; Dave Childs 113-7-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Meadow, Canal & Island Pools & Match Lake. Ant King 272-6-0; Ken Oldham 257-12-0; Jason Brown 210-10-0; Steve Williamson 202-14-0; Paul Brandrick 191-13-0. Ben Handley 188-5-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Lark Pool. Andy Dyson (Middy) 165-4-0; Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 160-9-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 141-2-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 128-6-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 113-1-0; Dave Doughty (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-11-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-4-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Sycamore Pool. John Stone 110-9-0; Trevor Gee 58-1-0; Bob Cooke 51-15-0; Ray Biddle 47-9-0; John Watkins 44-15-0; Peter Whitehouse 44-8-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 182-11-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 145-15-0; Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-12-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-15-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Oak & Willows Pools. Tony Foster (Preston Innovations Boldings) 138-6-0; Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 130-2-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-8-0; Rob Hancox (MH Floats) 71-11-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 67-2-0. Sat., Tony Foster Open, Larch Pool. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 159-7-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 123-13-0; Tony Foster (Preston Innovations Boldings) 87-5-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 84-15-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Larch & Sycamore Pools. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 150-7-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 107-7-0; Richard Emlyn (OAC) 94-10-0; Ziggy Lees (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-4-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 108-4-0; Tony Wollaston (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-14-0; Tony Price (Graham Jones AC) 79-0-0; Jef Harston (Wrexham) 66-2-0. Sat., Lilco AC. G. Brown (Lilco AC) 136-10-0; M. Stobbs (Lilco AC) 132-14-0; R. Emlyn (Lilco AC) 121-14-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 119-15-0. Sun., Vine AC. D. Hobbis (Vine AC) 114-11-0; M. Lowbridge (Vine AC) 85-13-0; A. Hickman (Vine AC) 79-7-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Ian Simpson 145-3-0; Mal Dawes 130-5-0; John Hulston 78-6-0. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Jeff Grantham 89-12-0; Lee Saville 86-0-0; Derek Smith 77-8-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Tue., Brook Pool. Carl Daly 36-1-0; Danny Jones 30-13-0; Pete McClintick 25-8-0. Thur., Brook Pool. Matt Rosevear 66-10-0; Andy Bishop 54-9-0; Richard Knowles 41-8-0; Richard Knowles 41-8-0. Sat., Brook Pool. Adam Jones 49-12-0; Dave Johnson 47-13-0.
