CANALS
Aldridge & District AS, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Cashmores MG Waters, Fingerpost Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. I. Parker (Aldridge & District AS) 10-10-0; M. Wright (Aldridge & District AS) 6-1-0; G. Mapp (Aldridge & District AS) 2-7-0.
Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2023 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal (Hodnet AC Waters), Soudley, Shrops. Sun (66 fished). Ben Sharratt (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 15-2-0; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-14-0; Asa Cooper (Sparks MG) 14-13-0; Dave Lloyd (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 11-8-0; Darren Lewis (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-3-0. Pairs & Qualifiers: Dave Lloyd & Richard Guest 3; Ben Sharratt & Jason Cunningham 6; Darren Lewis & Dave Hughes 10; Steve Dudley & Simon Nickless 15 (already qualified); Ben Garbett & Steve Broome 16; Simon Preece & Simon Mottram 21; Steve Brookes & Dave Mawby 23; Scott Geens & Danny Ashington 24.
Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Waters), Bridges 40-42 Section, Botterham Lock, Swindon, nr. Dudley, W. Mids. Sun. (Joint 1st) C. Hariss (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; T. Williams (Bateman Vine AC) 1-3-0; D. Lester (Bateman AC) 1-2-0.
Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Trees Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 7-3-0 (mixed bag of small fish); Mark ‘Sticky’ Wilton (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 6-15-0 (small fish on pinkie); Mick Round (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 4-10-0; Phil James (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 1-14-0; Terry Proctor (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 1-9-0.
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Waters), Shebdon, Staffs. Sat. Fred Jackson 3-0-0; Darren Williams 2-15-0; Nigel Ball 2-6-0; Terry Jervis 1-14-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (16 fished). Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 9-9-4; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 8-0-0; Mick Conlon (Canal Kings) 6-14-0; Carl Daly (Canal Kings) 6-11-6; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 6-4-6; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 6-4-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Bridge Section, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Tony Beech (Goodyear AC) 33-3-0 (35 fish – inc. skimmers from 5oz to bream to 3lb 8oz plus seven bits on caster and maggot, long) (NEW CANAL CLUB RECORD); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 7-14-0 (a couple of good bream to 3lb 8oz plus small roach on bread punch and maggot); Ray Campbell (Goodyear AC) 6-12-12 (a couple of bream to 3lb plus gudgeon and small roach); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 3-10-6 (mixed bag); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-3-0 (roach, perch and gudgeon).
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, back of Netherton Reservoir, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat (10 fished). Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 10-8-0; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 8-6-8; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-15-0.
Poundlanders AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal (Cashmores MG Waters), Wood Lane Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. J. Owen (Poundlanders AC) 14-10-0; P. Chapman (Poundlanders AC) 12-2-0; J. Tarplee (Poundlanders AC) 8-6-0.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 8, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Calf Heath, S. Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 10-4-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 10-2-0; Steve Brookes (Browning Northants.) 9-13-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 7-3-0; Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-1-13; John Taylor (Sportsman AC) 7-0-4. Qualifiers: Bernie Leatherbarrow; Steve Dudley; Steve Brookes.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 9, Shropshire Union Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Brewood, S. Staffs. Sun (22 fished). John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 7-15-0 (chub); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 6-5-0 (a chub and a bream); Richard Buxton (Bridgnorth AS) 5-6-4 (a chub and a bream); Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 5-5-10; Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 4-9-3; Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 4-7-3. Qualifiers: Joe Holloway; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood; John Garbett; Dave Holbrook; Mark Foster.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 4-6-7; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-9-0; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-13-7; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 1-9-12; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-9-5.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed (13 fished). Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 39-8-0 (bream and skimmers); Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 14-9-0; Les Wardley (Sportsman AC) 9-5-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AC) 6-7-0; Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 6-5-0. Sun (12 fished). Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 18-4-0; Tony Walters (Sportsman AC) 11-5-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 11-0-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 6-8-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 6-7-0; John Horton (Sportsman AC) 4-9-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Stourbridge Canal, Town Arm Section, Stourbridge, W. Mids. Sun. Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-6-0 (skimmers on pole and waggler with worm and pinkie); John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-3-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 11-4-0; Steve Horton (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 3-6-0; (Joint 5th) Howard Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-8; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-8.
The Steve ‘Freddie’ Ward Memorial Match, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Stoke Prior, Worcs. Sun (34 fished). Bryn Thomas (Wales) 13-14-8; Jono Leivers (Browning West Midlands) 10-14-0; Tom Boulton (Sensas Smithy’s) 7-1-8; James Wilson (Sensas Smithy’s) 5-14-0; Micky Howell (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-9-12; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 4-15-10. (over £600 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support).
gudgeon, roach, perch and bleak); Paul Hedges 1-5-8; Pete Leech 1-0-8.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 10-11-0 (three big bream and the odd skimmer on big red maggot); Stu Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 7-5-0 (odd skimmer plus roach); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-13-0 (small fish and the odd stamp-roach); Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 3-10-10; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-9 (one big bream plus bits); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-11.
STILLWATERS
Bridgtown Social AC, Broofields Fishery, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 62-8-0 (carp to 8lb on luncheon meat); Charlie Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 51-8-0 (carp to 7lb); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 42-8-0 (carp to 10lb, skimmers and mixed silvers); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 27-8-0; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 26-12-0; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 21-12-0.
Patshull Park 24 Hour Carp Contest, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat 13th May – Sun 14th May. Darren Reeve & Martin Harthill 111-6-0 (twelve carp); Steve Cotton & Andy Dunning 77-5-0; Mike Gater & John Orford 68-0-0.
The Steve Brown Memorial Three Day Contest, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Day One. Section winners – Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast) 9K 020g; Mick Tonks 9K 820g; Dave Ridgway 10K 200g. Tues., Day Two. Section winners – Rob Dickenson 5K 040g; John Sullivan 7K 180g; Paul Bucknell 9K 700g. Wed., Day Three. Section winners – Paul Bucknell 12K 360g; Dave Ridgway 10K 980g; Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast) 17K 540g. Festival overall: 1st Dave Ridgway; 2nd Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast); 3rd Paul Bucknell; 4th Pete Waters; 5th Mick Tonks.
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, The Glebe & Mallory Park Fisheries, Peckleton, Leicester, Leics. Sat 6th May (100 fished). Mark Griffiths 251-6-0; Dan Hull 219-12-0; Sam Brown 188-8-0; Jamie Hughes 182-6-0; Ben Hagg 175-0-0; Luke Bamford 174-12-0. Qualifier: Mark Griffiths.
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Sat (100 fished). John Alexander 221-10-0; Jamie Hughes 178-3-0; Paul Beesley 143-7-0; Warren Jennings 139-2-0; Les Marshall 129-1-0; Sam Williams 121-14-0. Qualifiers: John Alexander.
Carney Pools Silvers Opens, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Dragon Pool. (Joint 1st) Jay Fell 30-3-0; Andrew Morrison 30-3-0; Dave Brown 25-12-0; Mark John Capewell 18-1-0; Dave Knight 17-10-0; Ian Saiger 17-3-0. Wed., Dragon Pool. Ed Warren (Garbolino) 25-7-0; Kev Williams (Wolverhampton) 22-11-0; Mark John Capewell (Carthy’s Tackle) 18-13-0; Carl Westwood (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 18-0-0; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 17-12-0. Sat., Dragon Pool. Matt Page 28-15-0; Andrew Spearman 26-14-0; Jason Elwell 25-12-0; Andy Chapman 23-15-0; Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones 18-0-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 6th May., Open, Hawk Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 199-12-0; Jason Nichols (Monkhall) 153-4-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 143-4-0. Sun 7th May., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 167-0-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 156-14-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 142-2-0. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. James Woodfine (Maver Midlands) 213-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 154-8-0; Darren Dobson (Monkhall) 140-12-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Oswestrians, Sycamore Pool. Rob Hancox (Oswestrians) 146-6-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 134-2-0; Nige Clarke (Oswestrians) 114-8-0; A. Mark (Oswestrians) 113-9-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 107-11-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 116-0-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-8-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-13-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 94-2-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 125-8-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 99-2-0; George Reynolds 59-10-0; Clive Edwards (Preston Innovations Boldings) 57-9-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Oak Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-0-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-2-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-11-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-13-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-2-0. Sat., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 112-13-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-6-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-1-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 92-5-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Larch Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 74-14-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 49-12-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 42-3-0; Tim Probert (Oswestrians) 40-4-0. Sun., Open, Larch & Sycamore Pools. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 149-11-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 148-8-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 145-5-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 139-4-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Oak Pool. Nathan Spain (Shrewsbury AC) 71-13-0; Stu Purcell (Shrewsbury AC) 71-10-0; Alan Gittens (Shrewsbury AC) 62-15-0; Mark Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 60-10-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Button Oak AC. S. Williams (Button Oak AC) 131-13-0; J. Truman (Button Oak AC) 73-0-0; T. Williams (Button Oak AC) 67-3-0. Sun., Swan AC. C. Standing (Swan AC) 174-0-0; A. Morgan (Swan AC) 166-4-0 (inc. a 20lb 15oz carp); B. Baker (Swan AC) 148-10-0; M. Cope (Swan AC) 138-2-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Karl Webster 116-9-0; Jack Williams 87-11-0; Jason Rodgers 67-9-0. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Richie O’Connor 151-15-0; Col Mercer 139-0-0; Allan Hughes 126-14-0; Dave Coulson 117-10-0.
Aldridge & District AS, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Cashmores MG Waters, Fingerpost Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. I. Parker (Aldridge & District AS) 10-10-0; M. Wright (Aldridge & District AS) 6-1-0; G. Mapp (Aldridge & District AS) 2-7-0.
Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2023 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal (Hodnet AC Waters), Soudley, Shrops. Sun (66 fished). Ben Sharratt (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 15-2-0; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-14-0; Asa Cooper (Sparks MG) 14-13-0; Dave Lloyd (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 11-8-0; Darren Lewis (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-3-0. Pairs & Qualifiers: Dave Lloyd & Richard Guest 3; Ben Sharratt & Jason Cunningham 6; Darren Lewis & Dave Hughes 10; Steve Dudley & Simon Nickless 15 (already qualified); Ben Garbett & Steve Broome 16; Simon Preece & Simon Mottram 21; Steve Brookes & Dave Mawby 23; Scott Geens & Danny Ashington 24.
Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Waters), Bridges 40-42 Section, Botterham Lock, Swindon, nr. Dudley, W. Mids. Sun. (Joint 1st) C. Hariss (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; T. Williams (Bateman Vine AC) 1-3-0; D. Lester (Bateman AC) 1-2-0.
Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Trees Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. Kim Jones (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 7-3-0 (mixed bag of small fish); Mark ‘Sticky’ Wilton (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 6-15-0 (small fish on pinkie); Mick Round (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 4-10-0; Phil James (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 1-14-0; Terry Proctor (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 1-9-0.
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Waters), Shebdon, Staffs. Sat. Fred Jackson 3-0-0; Darren Williams 2-15-0; Nigel Ball 2-6-0; Terry Jervis 1-14-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun (16 fished). Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 9-9-4; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 8-0-0; Mick Conlon (Canal Kings) 6-14-0; Carl Daly (Canal Kings) 6-11-6; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 6-4-6; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 6-4-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Bridge Section, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Tony Beech (Goodyear AC) 33-3-0 (35 fish – inc. skimmers from 5oz to bream to 3lb 8oz plus seven bits on caster and maggot, long) (NEW CANAL CLUB RECORD); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 7-14-0 (a couple of good bream to 3lb 8oz plus small roach on bread punch and maggot); Ray Campbell (Goodyear AC) 6-12-12 (a couple of bream to 3lb plus gudgeon and small roach); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 3-10-6 (mixed bag); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-3-0 (roach, perch and gudgeon).
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, back of Netherton Reservoir, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat (10 fished). Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 10-8-0; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 8-6-8; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-15-0.
Poundlanders AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal (Cashmores MG Waters), Wood Lane Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. J. Owen (Poundlanders AC) 14-10-0; P. Chapman (Poundlanders AC) 12-2-0; J. Tarplee (Poundlanders AC) 8-6-0.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 8, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Calf Heath, S. Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Bernie Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 10-4-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 10-2-0; Steve Brookes (Browning Northants.) 9-13-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 7-3-0; Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-1-13; John Taylor (Sportsman AC) 7-0-4. Qualifiers: Bernie Leatherbarrow; Steve Dudley; Steve Brookes.
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 9, Shropshire Union Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Brewood, S. Staffs. Sun (22 fished). John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 7-15-0 (chub); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 6-5-0 (a chub and a bream); Richard Buxton (Bridgnorth AS) 5-6-4 (a chub and a bream); Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 5-5-10; Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 4-9-3; Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 4-7-3. Qualifiers: Joe Holloway; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood; John Garbett; Dave Holbrook; Mark Foster.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 4-6-7; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-9-0; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-13-7; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 1-9-12; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-9-5.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed (13 fished). Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 39-8-0 (bream and skimmers); Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 14-9-0; Les Wardley (Sportsman AC) 9-5-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AC) 6-7-0; Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 6-5-0. Sun (12 fished). Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 18-4-0; Tony Walters (Sportsman AC) 11-5-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 11-0-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 6-8-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 6-7-0; John Horton (Sportsman AC) 4-9-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Stourbridge Canal, Town Arm Section, Stourbridge, W. Mids. Sun. Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-6-0 (skimmers on pole and waggler with worm and pinkie); John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 12-3-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 11-4-0; Steve Horton (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 3-6-0; (Joint 5th) Howard Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-8; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-5-8.
The Steve ‘Freddie’ Ward Memorial Match, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Stoke Prior, Worcs. Sun (34 fished). Bryn Thomas (Wales) 13-14-8; Jono Leivers (Browning West Midlands) 10-14-0; Tom Boulton (Sensas Smithy’s) 7-1-8; James Wilson (Sensas Smithy’s) 5-14-0; Micky Howell (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-9-12; Chris Furnival (Sportsman AC) 4-15-10. (over £600 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support).
gudgeon, roach, perch and bleak); Paul Hedges 1-5-8; Pete Leech 1-0-8.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 10-11-0 (three big bream and the odd skimmer on big red maggot); Stu Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 7-5-0 (odd skimmer plus roach); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-13-0 (small fish and the odd stamp-roach); Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 3-10-10; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-9 (one big bream plus bits); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-12-11.
STILLWATERS
Bridgtown Social AC, Broofields Fishery, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 62-8-0 (carp to 8lb on luncheon meat); Charlie Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 51-8-0 (carp to 7lb); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 42-8-0 (carp to 10lb, skimmers and mixed silvers); Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 27-8-0; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 26-12-0; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 21-12-0.
Patshull Park 24 Hour Carp Contest, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat 13th May – Sun 14th May. Darren Reeve & Martin Harthill 111-6-0 (twelve carp); Steve Cotton & Andy Dunning 77-5-0; Mike Gater & John Orford 68-0-0.
The Steve Brown Memorial Three Day Contest, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Day One. Section winners – Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast) 9K 020g; Mick Tonks 9K 820g; Dave Ridgway 10K 200g. Tues., Day Two. Section winners – Rob Dickenson 5K 040g; John Sullivan 7K 180g; Paul Bucknell 9K 700g. Wed., Day Three. Section winners – Paul Bucknell 12K 360g; Dave Ridgway 10K 980g; Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast) 17K 540g. Festival overall: 1st Dave Ridgway; 2nd Bill Kelly (Tri-Cast); 3rd Paul Bucknell; 4th Pete Waters; 5th Mick Tonks.
COMMERCIALS
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, The Glebe & Mallory Park Fisheries, Peckleton, Leicester, Leics. Sat 6th May (100 fished). Mark Griffiths 251-6-0; Dan Hull 219-12-0; Sam Brown 188-8-0; Jamie Hughes 182-6-0; Ben Hagg 175-0-0; Luke Bamford 174-12-0. Qualifier: Mark Griffiths.
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2023 Qualifier, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Sat (100 fished). John Alexander 221-10-0; Jamie Hughes 178-3-0; Paul Beesley 143-7-0; Warren Jennings 139-2-0; Les Marshall 129-1-0; Sam Williams 121-14-0. Qualifiers: John Alexander.
Carney Pools Silvers Opens, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Bank Holiday Mon., Dragon Pool. (Joint 1st) Jay Fell 30-3-0; Andrew Morrison 30-3-0; Dave Brown 25-12-0; Mark John Capewell 18-1-0; Dave Knight 17-10-0; Ian Saiger 17-3-0. Wed., Dragon Pool. Ed Warren (Garbolino) 25-7-0; Kev Williams (Wolverhampton) 22-11-0; Mark John Capewell (Carthy’s Tackle) 18-13-0; Carl Westwood (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 18-0-0; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 17-12-0. Sat., Dragon Pool. Matt Page 28-15-0; Andrew Spearman 26-14-0; Jason Elwell 25-12-0; Andy Chapman 23-15-0; Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones 18-0-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 6th May., Open, Hawk Pool. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 199-12-0; Jason Nichols (Monkhall) 153-4-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 143-4-0. Sun 7th May., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 167-0-0; Tim Cadwallader (Monkhall) 156-14-0; Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 142-2-0. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. James Woodfine (Maver Midlands) 213-12-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 154-8-0; Darren Dobson (Monkhall) 140-12-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Oswestrians, Sycamore Pool. Rob Hancox (Oswestrians) 146-6-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 134-2-0; Nige Clarke (Oswestrians) 114-8-0; A. Mark (Oswestrians) 113-9-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 107-11-0. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 116-0-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-8-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-13-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 94-2-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 125-8-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 99-2-0; George Reynolds 59-10-0; Clive Edwards (Preston Innovations Boldings) 57-9-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Oak Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-0-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-2-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-11-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-13-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-2-0. Sat., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 112-13-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-6-0; Bob Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 102-1-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 92-5-0. Sat., Oswestrians, Larch Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 74-14-0; Steve Hall (Oswestrians) 49-12-0; Paul Hemming (Oswestrians) 42-3-0; Tim Probert (Oswestrians) 40-4-0. Sun., Open, Larch & Sycamore Pools. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 149-11-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 148-8-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 145-5-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 139-4-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Oak Pool. Nathan Spain (Shrewsbury AC) 71-13-0; Stu Purcell (Shrewsbury AC) 71-10-0; Alan Gittens (Shrewsbury AC) 62-15-0; Mark Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 60-10-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Button Oak AC. S. Williams (Button Oak AC) 131-13-0; J. Truman (Button Oak AC) 73-0-0; T. Williams (Button Oak AC) 67-3-0. Sun., Swan AC. C. Standing (Swan AC) 174-0-0; A. Morgan (Swan AC) 166-4-0 (inc. a 20lb 15oz carp); B. Baker (Swan AC) 148-10-0; M. Cope (Swan AC) 138-2-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Karl Webster 116-9-0; Jack Williams 87-11-0; Jason Rodgers 67-9-0. Sat., Open, Canal Pool. Richie O’Connor 151-15-0; Col Mercer 139-0-0; Allan Hughes 126-14-0; Dave Coulson 117-10-0.
