CANALS
1st Bye Contest, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Green Sheds Sections 3 & 4, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun. Sean Brabin (Corks AC) 1-8-8 (mixed bag plus quality roach to 1lb); David Spooner (Corks AC) 1-4-0 (mixed bag); Nigel Grayland (Corks AC) 1-3-0; David Price (Corks AC/Tuckers) 1-2-8.
Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Waters), Little Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Sun (9 fished). Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-2-2 (mainly roach plus a few skimmers); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-15-13 (mainly roach); Dennis Jackson (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-12-4; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-8-6; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-11; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-0-3.
Canal Masters 2023 Qualifier No.1, Shropshire Union Canal (Hodnet AC Waters), Goldstone & Soudley, Shrops. Sun (60 fished). Steve Fogel (Drennan NW) 7-6-8 (skimmers on caster and maggot); Paul Waddington (DGL) 7-5-0 (roach and skimmers on pinkie over groundbait); Colin Mayor (Drennan NW) 6-2-0 (roach and skimmers); Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-11-14 (roach and skimmers). Qualifiers: Richard Guest; Paul Waddington; Steve Ashworth (Preston Innovations NW); Steve Fogel; Ian Fewtrell (Wigan MG); Jan Verbruggen (Saints MG). (Simon Mottram would like to say a big thank you to Terry Nutt and Paul Edwards at Hodnet AC).
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 4, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun. Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 6-11-0; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 6-2-0; Malcolm Appleby (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 5-11-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-13-8; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 2-4-12; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-4-4. Qualifiers: Tony Walsh; Dave Berrow; Norman Wilson; Malcolm Appleby.
Sensas Lifestyle MG/Izaak Walton (Stafford) AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stafford Boat Club Section, Stafford, Staffs. Sat (9 fished). Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11-8-12 (two bream, perch and roach, all on caster); Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-7-8 (small skimmers and roach); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 6-0-0 (good perch plus roach); Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-6-8 (two big bream and the odd perch); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-6-15 (a 1lb+ perch plus smaller samples); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 1-6-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 1-0-12; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 0-13-8; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 0-8-6.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 13-1-0 (skimmers); Mark ‘Jed’ Whiles (Sportsman AC) 6-15-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 6-1-0. Sun. Winner: Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 21-1-0. Sections: John Horton (Sportsman AC) 14-0-0; Mark ‘Jed’ Whiles (Sportsman AC) 13-5-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 13-2-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Waters), Hinksford Boats Section, Hinksford, Swindon, W. Mids. Sun. Phil Cooper (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 5-8-0 (bream and perch on worm); Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 4-6-8; Howard Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 4-1-0; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-9-0; Andy Sloan (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-1-0.
Tring Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Winkwell Lane Section, Bourne End, Herts. Tues (10 fished). Tony Gray 9-4-0 (three bream); Pete Leech 1-8-0; Andy Allday 0-4-0; Paul Hedges 0-3-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed. Colin Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 3-6-2; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-5-10; Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-5-7; (Joint 4th) Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 2-13-10; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-10; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 2-11-12.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat (24 fished). Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 24-0-0 (roach and the odd skimmer); Jordan Hall (Middy/Adrenaline) 22-1-0; Dave Nicholls (Walsall) 21-13-0; Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 17-8-0; John Rafferty (Blackfords) 17-0-0; Brian Ashley (Telford) 16-3-0.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Shallows Section. Alan Evans (Kidderminster) 17-10-0 (quality bream); Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 17-7-0 (quality bream). Sections: Section 1 – John Seagrave (Gt. Wyrley) 16-7-0; Section 2 – Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 14-14-0.
COMMERCIALS
Bateman Vine AC, Haye Farm Fishery, Ribbesford, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Curtis Pool. D. Lester (Bateman Vine AC) 27-0-0 (carp); Roger Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 26-0-0 (inc. a 16lb carp); C. Hariss (Bateman Vine AC) 16-0-0 (carp); M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 14-0-0 (carp).
Carney Pools Silvers Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Dragon Pool. Kevin Williams 57-4-0; Steve Askey 47-8-0; Kev Stalley 46-6-0; Mark Capewell 41-1-0; Jay Fell 31-6-0; Ian Stangroom 29-7-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Oswestrians, Willows Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 123-1-0; Tim Probert (Oswestrians) 99-4-0; Richard Davenport (Oswestrians) 82-4-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 79-15-0. Mon., Harris AC, Oak Pool. Gary Margerison (Harris AC) 154-12-0; Kevin Melville (Harris AC) 106-13-0; Nathan Spain (Harris AC) 95-3-0. Wed., Open, Oak Pool. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 99-1-0; Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 83-14-0; Steve Woodhall (OAC) 72-13-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 58-1-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Oak Pool. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 110-1-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-12-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-3-0; Steve Woodhall (OAC) 81-8-0. Sat., Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 177-14-0; Paul Hemming (Monkhall) 138-12-0; Dave Hailey (Preston Innovations Boldings) 121-6-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-8-0. Sun., Open, Willows Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 113-14-0; Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 112-7-0; Dave ‘Tank’ Palmer (Walsall) 106-8-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 99-9-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Poets AC. T. Kibble (Poets AC) 185-8-0; D. Walters (Poets AC) 87-15-0; N. Cotterill (Poets AC) 86-4-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Claypit Pool. Allan Hughes 72-11-0; Lee Griffiths 62-4-0; Mal Dawes 57-9-0. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Graham Tait 70-9-0; Lee Saville 63-12-0; Glen Bowler 41-8-0.
1st Bye Contest, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Green Sheds Sections 3 & 4, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun. Sean Brabin (Corks AC) 1-8-8 (mixed bag plus quality roach to 1lb); David Spooner (Corks AC) 1-4-0 (mixed bag); Nigel Grayland (Corks AC) 1-3-0; David Price (Corks AC/Tuckers) 1-2-8.
Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Waters), Little Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Sun (9 fished). Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-2-2 (mainly roach plus a few skimmers); Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-15-13 (mainly roach); Dennis Jackson (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-12-4; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-8-6; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-11; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-0-3.
Canal Masters 2023 Qualifier No.1, Shropshire Union Canal (Hodnet AC Waters), Goldstone & Soudley, Shrops. Sun (60 fished). Steve Fogel (Drennan NW) 7-6-8 (skimmers on caster and maggot); Paul Waddington (DGL) 7-5-0 (roach and skimmers on pinkie over groundbait); Colin Mayor (Drennan NW) 6-2-0 (roach and skimmers); Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-11-14 (roach and skimmers). Qualifiers: Richard Guest; Paul Waddington; Steve Ashworth (Preston Innovations NW); Steve Fogel; Ian Fewtrell (Wigan MG); Jan Verbruggen (Saints MG). (Simon Mottram would like to say a big thank you to Terry Nutt and Paul Edwards at Hodnet AC).
Prostate Screening Fund Canal Championship 2023 Qualifier No. 4, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Waters), Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun. Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 6-11-0; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 6-2-0; Malcolm Appleby (Drennan Leics. MVDE) 5-11-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-13-8; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 2-4-12; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-4-4. Qualifiers: Tony Walsh; Dave Berrow; Norman Wilson; Malcolm Appleby.
Sensas Lifestyle MG/Izaak Walton (Stafford) AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stafford Boat Club Section, Stafford, Staffs. Sat (9 fished). Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11-8-12 (two bream, perch and roach, all on caster); Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-7-8 (small skimmers and roach); Dave Holbrook (Team Eclipse) 6-0-0 (good perch plus roach); Phil ‘Jonty’ Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-6-8 (two big bream and the odd perch); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-6-15 (a 1lb+ perch plus smaller samples); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 1-6-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 1-0-12; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 0-13-8; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 0-8-6.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Watery Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 13-1-0 (skimmers); Mark ‘Jed’ Whiles (Sportsman AC) 6-15-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AC) 6-1-0. Sun. Winner: Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 21-1-0. Sections: John Horton (Sportsman AC) 14-0-0; Mark ‘Jed’ Whiles (Sportsman AC) 13-5-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 13-2-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (BAA Waters), Hinksford Boats Section, Hinksford, Swindon, W. Mids. Sun. Phil Cooper (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 5-8-0 (bream and perch on worm); Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 4-6-8; Howard Dodd (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 4-1-0; Garry Mason (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-9-0; Andy Sloan (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-1-0.
Tring Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Winkwell Lane Section, Bourne End, Herts. Tues (10 fished). Tony Gray 9-4-0 (three bream); Pete Leech 1-8-0; Andy Allday 0-4-0; Paul Hedges 0-3-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed. Colin Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 3-6-2; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-5-10; Mark Wyton (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-5-7; (Joint 4th) Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 2-13-10; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-10; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 2-11-12.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat (24 fished). Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 24-0-0 (roach and the odd skimmer); Jordan Hall (Middy/Adrenaline) 22-1-0; Dave Nicholls (Walsall) 21-13-0; Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 17-8-0; John Rafferty (Blackfords) 17-0-0; Brian Ashley (Telford) 16-3-0.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Shallows Section. Alan Evans (Kidderminster) 17-10-0 (quality bream); Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 17-7-0 (quality bream). Sections: Section 1 – John Seagrave (Gt. Wyrley) 16-7-0; Section 2 – Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 14-14-0.
COMMERCIALS
Bateman Vine AC, Haye Farm Fishery, Ribbesford, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Curtis Pool. D. Lester (Bateman Vine AC) 27-0-0 (carp); Roger Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 26-0-0 (inc. a 16lb carp); C. Hariss (Bateman Vine AC) 16-0-0 (carp); M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 14-0-0 (carp).
Carney Pools Silvers Open, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Dragon Pool. Kevin Williams 57-4-0; Steve Askey 47-8-0; Kev Stalley 46-6-0; Mark Capewell 41-1-0; Jay Fell 31-6-0; Ian Stangroom 29-7-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Oswestrians, Willows Pool. Josh Humphreys (Oswestrians) 123-1-0; Tim Probert (Oswestrians) 99-4-0; Richard Davenport (Oswestrians) 82-4-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestrians) 79-15-0. Mon., Harris AC, Oak Pool. Gary Margerison (Harris AC) 154-12-0; Kevin Melville (Harris AC) 106-13-0; Nathan Spain (Harris AC) 95-3-0. Wed., Open, Oak Pool. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 99-1-0; Steve Lovell (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 83-14-0; Steve Woodhall (OAC) 72-13-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 58-1-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Oak Pool. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 110-1-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-12-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-3-0; Steve Woodhall (OAC) 81-8-0. Sat., Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Owen (Monkhall) 177-14-0; Paul Hemming (Monkhall) 138-12-0; Dave Hailey (Preston Innovations Boldings) 121-6-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-8-0. Sun., Open, Willows Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 113-14-0; Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 112-7-0; Dave ‘Tank’ Palmer (Walsall) 106-8-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 99-9-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Poets AC. T. Kibble (Poets AC) 185-8-0; D. Walters (Poets AC) 87-15-0; N. Cotterill (Poets AC) 86-4-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Claypit Pool. Allan Hughes 72-11-0; Lee Griffiths 62-4-0; Mal Dawes 57-9-0. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Graham Tait 70-9-0; Lee Saville 63-12-0; Glen Bowler 41-8-0.
