CANALS
Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2021 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun. A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-4-8; S. Brookes (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-15-0; S. Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-12-8; D. Richards (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-11-0; D. Turner 4-9-4; S. Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 4-8-8. Qualifiers: S. Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) & B. Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6; P. Madeley (Long Eaton Fed.) & A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8; D. Turner & I. Leeds 10.
Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. D. Eeitts 5-9-0; I. Giles 5-1-0; B. Thomas; 4-6-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Cannock Extension Canal, Yates’ Boat Yard Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. R. Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 8-1-0 (couple of tench); T. Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-11-1; J. Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-7.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop pegs 23-42, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. M. Appleby (Drennan Leics.) 11-5-10 (roach); D. Jackson (3 Counties) 6-0-0; M. Howard (Canal Kings) 5-7-10; S. Rushton (Drennan NW) 4-8-1.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Coven Heath Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Capt. B. Birch (Goodyear AC) 5-1-8 (2 small chub, roach and perch); M. Spruce (Goodyear AC) 4-1-11; M. Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-10-10.
HanKat AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Link 51 Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. & Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. M. Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 19-7-0 (bream and skimmers); B. Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 13-4-0; S. Beswick (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 11-5-6; S. Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 9-10-0; D. McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 8-0-13; S. Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 8-0-0.
Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Goldstone/Hinstock Wood Sections, Soudley, Shrops. Sun. S. Preece (Cresta Gamakatsu) 18-8-0 (skimmers, roach and a few perch); R. Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 18-4-0; A. Marsden (Wigan MG) 12-3-10; L. Olszewski (Team Les ‘O’) 10-13-0; T. Fairhurst (Wigan MG) 8-14-0; D. Edgeley (Wigan MG) 8-13-12.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. C. Taylor (Sportsman AA) 5-2-7 (bream); D. Anderson (Sportsman AA) 4-2-0; M. Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-13-5; D. Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 2-7-5; L. Frazier (Sportsman AA) 2-1-14.
Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), John’s Lane & Jay’s Avenue Sections, Tipton, W. Mids. Sun. A. Price (Sportsman AC) 14-7-0; D. Anderson (Sportsman AA) 12-10-0; M. Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 11-7-0; S. Worton (Sportsman AC) 11-4-0; M. Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 10-8-8; D. Nicholls (Sportsman AC) 10-5-0.
Wolverhampton AA Three Day Summer Festival, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed., Day One. R. Lloyd (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 12-4-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 10-12-12; M. Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 10-9-8; A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 10-8-0; K. Clarke (Wigan MG) 10-2-3; A. Donnelly (Daiwa Dorking) 7-15-5. Thurs., Day Two, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge, Wombourne, S. Staffs. E. Warren (Garbolino) 7-14-4; A. Curless (Browning Central) 6-2-4; S, Beswick (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 5-13-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 4-15-0; K. Johansen (Team Eclipse) 4-13-1; D. Whittington (Drennan Leics.) 4-12-0. Fri., Day Three, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 36-13-0 (bream and skimmers); D. Martin (Wigan MG) 20-12-13; D. Lloyd (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 18-13-5; R. Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 16-0-0; C. Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 12-4-0; K. Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 12-2-0. Festival overall: R. Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8; K. Clarke (Wigan MG) 10; S. Beswick (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 11; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 13; T. Fairhurst (Wigan MG) 13; A. Marsden (Wigan MG) 13; D. Mawby (Wellingborough Nene AC) 13; A. Curless (Browning Central) 13; A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 14; D. Edgeley (Wigan MG) 14.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed. G. Law (Walsall) 4-7-12 (roach and skimmers); C. Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 3-11-7; K. Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-8-9; M. Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-8-4; B. ‘the Legend’ Simmill (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 3-1-12; R. Jackson (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-4-0.
RIVERS
Angling Trust Riverfest Qualifier 2021, River Severn, Linley Bank Section, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat. J. Holloway 33-2-0; P. Davies 28-12-0; S. Rowan 27-2-0; D. Harrell 25-9-0; A. Holloway 23-12-0. Qualifiers: Zone A – Joe Holloway (Milo MGM). Zone B – Phill Davies (Wales). Zone C – Dave Harrell (DH Angling).
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Open, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Lower Shallows Section. B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 27-2-0; P. Boothby (Penkridge) 27-1-0; S. Preece (M&S Joinery) 13-10-0.
Reel Elite Masters 2021, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Fri., Deeps & Shallows Sections. L. Thompson & P. Boothby 4 (41-13-0); H. Whittle & L. Edwards 6 (33-12-0); R. Brennan & P. Black 6 (26-8-0).
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2021 Qualifier, Makins Fishery, Nuneaton, Warks. Sat. H. Bignell 172-9-0; S. Weed 142-12-0; D. Squire 140-12-0; C. Edmunds 130-4-0. Qualifier: Harry Bignell.
Bateman Vine AC, Wellfield Pools, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Jack's Pool. N. Gater (Bateman Vine AC) 29-12-0; R. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 23-6-0; F. Reed (Bateman Vine AC) 10-11-0; R. Partridge (Bateman Vine AC) 10-3-0.
Cookley AS, Wellfield Pools, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Meaton Pool. W. Price (Cookley AS) 22-12-0; N. Price (Cookley AS) 15-8-0; (Joint 3rd) I. Dury (Cookley AS) 12-10-0; B. Partridge (Cookley AS) 12-10-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Tues., Vets Open, Match Lake. M. Birchall 179-12-0; G. Baker 157-9-0; R. Prince 147-11-0; S. Daniels 111-11-0; D. Boden 95-1-0; C. Dale 90-12-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Canal & Bridge Pools. D. Lockett 175-7-0; P. Goodwin 134-13-0; S. Edwards 133-4-0; G. Baker 124-8-0; R. Pedlar 112-14-0; J. Birchall 88-2-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Hawk & Lark Pools. A. Rumble (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 206-8-0; J. Bates (Monkhall) 189-10-0; S. Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 171-14-0. Sat., Buzzard Pool. S. Harris (Little Dawley AC) 238-4-0; J. Hall (Middy) 207-6-0; M. Dawes (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 204-8-0. Sun., Owl Pool. D. Taylor (Drennan NW) 202-10-0; A. Rumble (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 187-14-0; J. O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 174-0-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 121-13-0; C. Wright 120-4-0; E. Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-15-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Lovell (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 147-2-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 129-15-0; M. Keene (Shrewsbury) 94-2-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s, Chestnut & Oak Pools. G. Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 121-0-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 112-4-0; D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-10-0.
Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. M. Naylor (OAC) 161-14-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite) 151-0-0; T. Edwards (Swan Elite) 144-10-0; M. Griffiths (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 144-6-0; C. Stringer (OAC) 143-12-0; V. Heath (Newport) 127-8-0 (inc. an 18lb common carp). Sat., Lilco AC. R. Sands (Lilco AC) 120-0-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 110-6-0; A. Naylor (Lilco AC) 105-11-0. Sun., Vine AC. M. Walters (Vine AC) 162-0-0; M. Lowbridge (Vine AC) 106-2-0; P. Howell (Vine AC) 99-10-0.
Sensas Evesham Youth AC, Manor Farm, Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Ash Pool. Juniors: C. Drinkwater 42-0-0; O. Robinson 32-0-0; A. Ross 31-12-0. Intermediates winner: D. Chalk 41-8-0. Adults winner: G. Robinson 30-0-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Wellfield Pools, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun. G. Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 58-8-0; H. Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 42-8-0; G. Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 33-0-0; B. Smith (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 22-1-0.
Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2021 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun. A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-4-8; S. Brookes (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-15-0; S. Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-12-8; D. Richards (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-11-0; D. Turner 4-9-4; S. Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 4-8-8. Qualifiers: S. Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) & B. Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6; P. Madeley (Long Eaton Fed.) & A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8; D. Turner & I. Leeds 10.
Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. D. Eeitts 5-9-0; I. Giles 5-1-0; B. Thomas; 4-6-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Cannock Extension Canal, Yates’ Boat Yard Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. R. Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 8-1-0 (couple of tench); T. Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-11-1; J. Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-7.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop pegs 23-42, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. M. Appleby (Drennan Leics.) 11-5-10 (roach); D. Jackson (3 Counties) 6-0-0; M. Howard (Canal Kings) 5-7-10; S. Rushton (Drennan NW) 4-8-1.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Coven Heath Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Capt. B. Birch (Goodyear AC) 5-1-8 (2 small chub, roach and perch); M. Spruce (Goodyear AC) 4-1-11; M. Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-10-10.
HanKat AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Link 51 Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. & Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. M. Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 19-7-0 (bream and skimmers); B. Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 13-4-0; S. Beswick (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 11-5-6; S. Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 9-10-0; D. McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 8-0-13; S. Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 8-0-0.
Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Goldstone/Hinstock Wood Sections, Soudley, Shrops. Sun. S. Preece (Cresta Gamakatsu) 18-8-0 (skimmers, roach and a few perch); R. Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 18-4-0; A. Marsden (Wigan MG) 12-3-10; L. Olszewski (Team Les ‘O’) 10-13-0; T. Fairhurst (Wigan MG) 8-14-0; D. Edgeley (Wigan MG) 8-13-12.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. C. Taylor (Sportsman AA) 5-2-7 (bream); D. Anderson (Sportsman AA) 4-2-0; M. Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-13-5; D. Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 2-7-5; L. Frazier (Sportsman AA) 2-1-14.
Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), John’s Lane & Jay’s Avenue Sections, Tipton, W. Mids. Sun. A. Price (Sportsman AC) 14-7-0; D. Anderson (Sportsman AA) 12-10-0; M. Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 11-7-0; S. Worton (Sportsman AC) 11-4-0; M. Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 10-8-8; D. Nicholls (Sportsman AC) 10-5-0.
Wolverhampton AA Three Day Summer Festival, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed., Day One. R. Lloyd (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 12-4-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 10-12-12; M. Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 10-9-8; A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 10-8-0; K. Clarke (Wigan MG) 10-2-3; A. Donnelly (Daiwa Dorking) 7-15-5. Thurs., Day Two, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge, Wombourne, S. Staffs. E. Warren (Garbolino) 7-14-4; A. Curless (Browning Central) 6-2-4; S, Beswick (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 5-13-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 4-15-0; K. Johansen (Team Eclipse) 4-13-1; D. Whittington (Drennan Leics.) 4-12-0. Fri., Day Three, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 36-13-0 (bream and skimmers); D. Martin (Wigan MG) 20-12-13; D. Lloyd (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 18-13-5; R. Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 16-0-0; C. Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 12-4-0; K. Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 12-2-0. Festival overall: R. Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 8; K. Clarke (Wigan MG) 10; S. Beswick (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 11; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 13; T. Fairhurst (Wigan MG) 13; A. Marsden (Wigan MG) 13; D. Mawby (Wellingborough Nene AC) 13; A. Curless (Browning Central) 13; A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 14; D. Edgeley (Wigan MG) 14.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed. G. Law (Walsall) 4-7-12 (roach and skimmers); C. Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 3-11-7; K. Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-8-9; M. Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-8-4; B. ‘the Legend’ Simmill (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 3-1-12; R. Jackson (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-4-0.
RIVERS
Angling Trust Riverfest Qualifier 2021, River Severn, Linley Bank Section, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat. J. Holloway 33-2-0; P. Davies 28-12-0; S. Rowan 27-2-0; D. Harrell 25-9-0; A. Holloway 23-12-0. Qualifiers: Zone A – Joe Holloway (Milo MGM). Zone B – Phill Davies (Wales). Zone C – Dave Harrell (DH Angling).
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Open, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Lower Shallows Section. B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 27-2-0; P. Boothby (Penkridge) 27-1-0; S. Preece (M&S Joinery) 13-10-0.
Reel Elite Masters 2021, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Fri., Deeps & Shallows Sections. L. Thompson & P. Boothby 4 (41-13-0); H. Whittle & L. Edwards 6 (33-12-0); R. Brennan & P. Black 6 (26-8-0).
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2021 Qualifier, Makins Fishery, Nuneaton, Warks. Sat. H. Bignell 172-9-0; S. Weed 142-12-0; D. Squire 140-12-0; C. Edmunds 130-4-0. Qualifier: Harry Bignell.
Bateman Vine AC, Wellfield Pools, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Jack's Pool. N. Gater (Bateman Vine AC) 29-12-0; R. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 23-6-0; F. Reed (Bateman Vine AC) 10-11-0; R. Partridge (Bateman Vine AC) 10-3-0.
Cookley AS, Wellfield Pools, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Meaton Pool. W. Price (Cookley AS) 22-12-0; N. Price (Cookley AS) 15-8-0; (Joint 3rd) I. Dury (Cookley AS) 12-10-0; B. Partridge (Cookley AS) 12-10-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Tues., Vets Open, Match Lake. M. Birchall 179-12-0; G. Baker 157-9-0; R. Prince 147-11-0; S. Daniels 111-11-0; D. Boden 95-1-0; C. Dale 90-12-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Canal & Bridge Pools. D. Lockett 175-7-0; P. Goodwin 134-13-0; S. Edwards 133-4-0; G. Baker 124-8-0; R. Pedlar 112-14-0; J. Birchall 88-2-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Hawk & Lark Pools. A. Rumble (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 206-8-0; J. Bates (Monkhall) 189-10-0; S. Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 171-14-0. Sat., Buzzard Pool. S. Harris (Little Dawley AC) 238-4-0; J. Hall (Middy) 207-6-0; M. Dawes (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 204-8-0. Sun., Owl Pool. D. Taylor (Drennan NW) 202-10-0; A. Rumble (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 187-14-0; J. O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 174-0-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 121-13-0; C. Wright 120-4-0; E. Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-15-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Lovell (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 147-2-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 129-15-0; M. Keene (Shrewsbury) 94-2-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s, Chestnut & Oak Pools. G. Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 121-0-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 112-4-0; D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-10-0.
Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. M. Naylor (OAC) 161-14-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite) 151-0-0; T. Edwards (Swan Elite) 144-10-0; M. Griffiths (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 144-6-0; C. Stringer (OAC) 143-12-0; V. Heath (Newport) 127-8-0 (inc. an 18lb common carp). Sat., Lilco AC. R. Sands (Lilco AC) 120-0-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 110-6-0; A. Naylor (Lilco AC) 105-11-0. Sun., Vine AC. M. Walters (Vine AC) 162-0-0; M. Lowbridge (Vine AC) 106-2-0; P. Howell (Vine AC) 99-10-0.
Sensas Evesham Youth AC, Manor Farm, Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Ash Pool. Juniors: C. Drinkwater 42-0-0; O. Robinson 32-0-0; A. Ross 31-12-0. Intermediates winner: D. Chalk 41-8-0. Adults winner: G. Robinson 30-0-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Wellfield Pools, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun. G. Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 58-8-0; H. Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 42-8-0; G. Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 33-0-0; B. Smith (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 22-1-0.
