CANALS
Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Water), Bridges 40-42 Section, Botterham, Swindon, S. Staffs. Sun. N. Gater 3-6-0 (two bream plus bits); P. Jones 2-0-0 (one eel); Roger Ashmore 1-1-0 (perch); M. Holmes 0-13-0 (bits).
Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. Mark Mosley 4-15-3; Mark Douglas 4-15-0; Dave Allen 2-6-8.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (21 fished). Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-5-0; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 2-14-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 2-12-0; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 2-4-0; Roger Evans (Sensas Black Country) 2-0-0.
Corks AC Steve Deeley Challenge Contest, Droitwich Canal, Porters Mill Lane to Ladywood Lock, Wychavon, Worcs. Sun 5th May. Graham Spoonier 4-12-0 (two bream plus small fish on poled pinkies); Peter Walker 3-10-0 (a bream plus mixed bag); Pete Grant 3-0-0; Martin Stevens 2-4-0.
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Zone A – Dudley No. 2 Canal, Link 51 Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. & Dudley No. 1 Canal, in front of the Waterfront Pub Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country/HanKat Superteam AS) 11-14-3; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-13-11; John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-3-8. Zone B – Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside Low Numbers Section, Netherton, W. Mids. & Dudley No. 1 Canal, Vent-Axia Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 4-10-0; Mick Sztybel (Good Intent) 3-7-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 2-0-0. Top six overall: Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country/HanKat Superteam AS) 11-14-3; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-13-11; John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-3-8; Dave Berrow 6-2-0; Karl Haywood (Sportsman AA) 4-11-0; Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 4-10-0.
Wolverhampton AA Opens, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge Section, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed (13 fished). Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 10-2-3 (bream to 3lb plus bits); Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 8-10-4; ‘Big’ Colin Talbot 5-5-14; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 4-15-2; Dave Berrow 2-10-0; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-5-0. Sun., Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. (22 fished). Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 9-9-0; Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 7-2-0; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 7-1-0; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-5-8; Chris Furnival (Unattached) 5-2-0; Dave Berrow 4-13-3.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (9 fished). Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 5-9-0 (one 3lb bream plus small silvers); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-1-2 (a 1lb+ perch on poled caster, an 8oz perch plus roach); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 1-14-3 (a 1lb skimmer on poled maggot plus small roach); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-11-7 (small silvers); Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-4-12 (small silvers); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 0-13-8 (small silvers).
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat. Martin Cullip 23-15-0 (all roach); Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 11-10-0; Brian Ashley (Telford) 11-9-0; Gary Oliver (Crewe) 11-1-0; Chris Brown (JCB) 10-4-0; John Burns (Blackfords) 9-6-0. (mainly roach weights with the odd skimmer to pole tactics).
Hodnet AC, Common Pool, Goldstone, Shrops. Sun (13 fished). Kevan Podmore 25-4-0; Terry Nutt 19-13-8; Brian Pugh 18-5-0; Pete Ligus 11-4-0; Tony Morris 8-14-0; Tom Gollins 4-11-0; Scott Podmore 4-2-8.
Patshull Park Fishery Carp Contest, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Fri Eve to Sun Eve., The Deeps, Bottom Shallows & Top Shallows Sections. Winners: Andy Dunning & Steve Cotton 119-12-0 (thirteen carp).
The Steve Brown Memorial Three Day Festival, Patshull Park Fishery, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Day One, Shallows Section. Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 9K 600g; Elliot Johnson (Little Dawley AC) 7K 700g; Billy Kelly 6K 760g. Tues., Day Two, Shallows Section. John Turton 23K 800g; Mick Tonks (Coven) 15K 640g; John Gill (Wolverhampton) 14K 030g. Wed., Day Three, Shallows Section. Mick Tonks (Coven) 44K 760g; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 28K 700g; John Gill (Wolverhampton) 19K 260g. Festival overall: Mick Tonks (Coven) 5 (63K 540g); Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 5 (27K 740g); Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 5 (22K 900g).
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Wed (100 pegs). Winner/Qualifier: James Woodfine (Chester) 203-15-0. (no other weights supplied).
Carney Pools Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat (19 fished). Robin Dale 140-9-0; Richard Guest 121-14-0; Chris Newton 118-8-0.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Lark & Hawk Pools. Simon West 174-0-0 (mainly F1s on the pole with various baits); Brian Smith 161-12-0; Jon Baker 161-02-0; Pete Sanford 117-0-0; Kevin Clark 101-0-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover (19 fished). Andy Dyson 112-15-0; Martyn Steele 108-14-0; John Glover 102-3-0.
MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Open, Elm, Oak & Willow Pools. Rich Chapman 142-8-0; Dale Jackson 142-4-0; Lee Richards 134-5-0; Matt Linforth 133-14-0; John Hodson 125-9-0; Taylor Weir 119-10-0.
Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Open, Windmill Pool. Jon Davies 129-4-0; Ben Sutor 89-8-0; Pete Lowery 73-6-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 4th May., Open, Buzzard Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 147-8-0; Paul Ward (Smithy’s) 137-2-0; Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 131-14-0. Sun 5th May., Open, Owl Pool. Jonny Rouse (Monkhall) 164-12-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 132-8-0; Kean Barber (Monkhall) 92-6-0. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 189-0-0; Steve Lovell (Maver Midlands) 178-4-0; Jack Malhack (Vard’s) 162-0-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Open. Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 218-2-0; Gary Page (Quarry Pool) 177-11-0; Adam Rumble (Preston Innovations) 173-3-0; Chris Jones (Matric AC) 168-1-0; Nigel Clark (Quarry Pool) 156-1-0. Thurs., Open. Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 475-2-0 (NEW FIVE HOUR MATCH RECORD): Neil Jones (Wrexham) 151-4-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 148-8-0; Richard Lamb (Little Dawley AC) 122-12-0. Sat., Button Oak AC. A. Thompson 98-15-0; J. Abbott 97-4-0; J. Morris 89-12-0. Sun., Black County AC. C. Standing 220-0-0; B. Baker 211-1-0; J. Arblaster 202-5-0; R. Hodgson 117-10-0.
Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Water), Bridges 40-42 Section, Botterham, Swindon, S. Staffs. Sun. N. Gater 3-6-0 (two bream plus bits); P. Jones 2-0-0 (one eel); Roger Ashmore 1-1-0 (perch); M. Holmes 0-13-0 (bits).
Bull Fisheries AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Chancel Way, Halesowen, W. Mids. Sun. Mark Mosley 4-15-3; Mark Douglas 4-15-0; Dave Allen 2-6-8.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (21 fished). Ben Garbett (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-5-0; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 2-14-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 2-12-0; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 2-4-0; Roger Evans (Sensas Black Country) 2-0-0.
Corks AC Steve Deeley Challenge Contest, Droitwich Canal, Porters Mill Lane to Ladywood Lock, Wychavon, Worcs. Sun 5th May. Graham Spoonier 4-12-0 (two bream plus small fish on poled pinkies); Peter Walker 3-10-0 (a bream plus mixed bag); Pete Grant 3-0-0; Martin Stevens 2-4-0.
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Zone A – Dudley No. 2 Canal, Link 51 Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. & Dudley No. 1 Canal, in front of the Waterfront Pub Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country/HanKat Superteam AS) 11-14-3; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-13-11; John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-3-8. Zone B – Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside Low Numbers Section, Netherton, W. Mids. & Dudley No. 1 Canal, Vent-Axia Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 4-10-0; Mick Sztybel (Good Intent) 3-7-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 2-0-0. Top six overall: Simon Nickless (Sensas Black Country/HanKat Superteam AS) 11-14-3; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-13-11; John Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-3-8; Dave Berrow 6-2-0; Karl Haywood (Sportsman AA) 4-11-0; Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 4-10-0.
Wolverhampton AA Opens, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge Section, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed (13 fished). Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 10-2-3 (bream to 3lb plus bits); Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 8-10-4; ‘Big’ Colin Talbot 5-5-14; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 4-15-2; Dave Berrow 2-10-0; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-5-0. Sun., Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, S. Staffs. (22 fished). Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 9-9-0; Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 7-2-0; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 7-1-0; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-5-8; Chris Furnival (Unattached) 5-2-0; Dave Berrow 4-13-3.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (9 fished). Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 5-9-0 (one 3lb bream plus small silvers); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-1-2 (a 1lb+ perch on poled caster, an 8oz perch plus roach); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 1-14-3 (a 1lb skimmer on poled maggot plus small roach); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-11-7 (small silvers); Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-4-12 (small silvers); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 0-13-8 (small silvers).
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat. Martin Cullip 23-15-0 (all roach); Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 11-10-0; Brian Ashley (Telford) 11-9-0; Gary Oliver (Crewe) 11-1-0; Chris Brown (JCB) 10-4-0; John Burns (Blackfords) 9-6-0. (mainly roach weights with the odd skimmer to pole tactics).
Hodnet AC, Common Pool, Goldstone, Shrops. Sun (13 fished). Kevan Podmore 25-4-0; Terry Nutt 19-13-8; Brian Pugh 18-5-0; Pete Ligus 11-4-0; Tony Morris 8-14-0; Tom Gollins 4-11-0; Scott Podmore 4-2-8.
Patshull Park Fishery Carp Contest, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Fri Eve to Sun Eve., The Deeps, Bottom Shallows & Top Shallows Sections. Winners: Andy Dunning & Steve Cotton 119-12-0 (thirteen carp).
The Steve Brown Memorial Three Day Festival, Patshull Park Fishery, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Day One, Shallows Section. Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 9K 600g; Elliot Johnson (Little Dawley AC) 7K 700g; Billy Kelly 6K 760g. Tues., Day Two, Shallows Section. John Turton 23K 800g; Mick Tonks (Coven) 15K 640g; John Gill (Wolverhampton) 14K 030g. Wed., Day Three, Shallows Section. Mick Tonks (Coven) 44K 760g; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 28K 700g; John Gill (Wolverhampton) 19K 260g. Festival overall: Mick Tonks (Coven) 5 (63K 540g); Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 5 (27K 740g); Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 5 (22K 900g).
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2024 Qualifier, Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Wed (100 pegs). Winner/Qualifier: James Woodfine (Chester) 203-15-0. (no other weights supplied).
Carney Pools Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat (19 fished). Robin Dale 140-9-0; Richard Guest 121-14-0; Chris Newton 118-8-0.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Lark & Hawk Pools. Simon West 174-0-0 (mainly F1s on the pole with various baits); Brian Smith 161-12-0; Jon Baker 161-02-0; Pete Sanford 117-0-0; Kevin Clark 101-0-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover (19 fished). Andy Dyson 112-15-0; Martyn Steele 108-14-0; John Glover 102-3-0.
MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Open, Elm, Oak & Willow Pools. Rich Chapman 142-8-0; Dale Jackson 142-4-0; Lee Richards 134-5-0; Matt Linforth 133-14-0; John Hodson 125-9-0; Taylor Weir 119-10-0.
Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Open, Windmill Pool. Jon Davies 129-4-0; Ben Sutor 89-8-0; Pete Lowery 73-6-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 4th May., Open, Buzzard Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 147-8-0; Paul Ward (Smithy’s) 137-2-0; Dylan Taylor (Drennan NW) 131-14-0. Sun 5th May., Open, Owl Pool. Jonny Rouse (Monkhall) 164-12-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 132-8-0; Kean Barber (Monkhall) 92-6-0. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 189-0-0; Steve Lovell (Maver Midlands) 178-4-0; Jack Malhack (Vard’s) 162-0-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Open. Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 218-2-0; Gary Page (Quarry Pool) 177-11-0; Adam Rumble (Preston Innovations) 173-3-0; Chris Jones (Matric AC) 168-1-0; Nigel Clark (Quarry Pool) 156-1-0. Thurs., Open. Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 475-2-0 (NEW FIVE HOUR MATCH RECORD): Neil Jones (Wrexham) 151-4-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 148-8-0; Richard Lamb (Little Dawley AC) 122-12-0. Sat., Button Oak AC. A. Thompson 98-15-0; J. Abbott 97-4-0; J. Morris 89-12-0. Sun., Black County AC. C. Standing 220-0-0; B. Baker 211-1-0; J. Arblaster 202-5-0; R. Hodgson 117-10-0.
