CANALS
Angling Trust & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship Qualifier 2021, Droitwich Canal, Mildenham, Worcs. Sun. M. Appleby (Drennan Leics. VDE) 27-0-7; D. Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 25-1-2; A. Iliff (Sensas Droitwich) 17-3-1; R. Francis (Sensas Droitwich) 15-8-6; S. Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-10-4; J. Grant (Sensas Smithy’s MG) 7-9-12. Qualifiers: T. Walsh (Sensas) & M. Appleby (Drennan Leics. VDE) 6; E. Warren (Garbolino) & S. Geens (Garbolino) 10; T. Biddle (Swan AC) & A. Iliff (Sensas Droitwich) 12; L. Sanders & K. Hunt 13.
Barford AA Open, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Wed. J. Bean (Kidlington) 6-7-0; S. Hemming (Sensas Manor Angling) 4-4-2; L. Blundell (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 4-3-5; D. Golding (Likely Lads) 4-2-0.
Barford Teams of Three Canal League, Round 1, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Sat. C. Talbot (Tipton) 19-11-8; M. Rogers (Sensas Black Country Green) 13-0-0; J. Hanna (Browning West Midlands) 12-0-8; R. Evans (Sensas Black Country Green) 11-3-12; C. Rice (Sensas Black Country Green) 11-1-0; R. Steel (Statford) 10-5-0. Teams: Sensas Black Country Green 4; Canal Trio 6; Tipton 9; Browning West Midlands 10.
Bibby’s Stone & District AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Shebdon, Staffs. Sun. M. ‘Sticky’ Wilton (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 9-12-0 (mostly skimmers); K. Jones (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 5-2-0; (Joint 3rd) D. Robinson (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 3-0-0; I. Roberts (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 3-0-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-1-11 (2lb 4oz common carp, perch and roach); D. Smith (Goodyear AC) 2-9-5 (inc. 1lb 2oz perch); G. Law (Goodyear AC) 1-12-0; B. ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 1-6-9.
HanKat AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. R. Quinn (Daiwa Dorking) 19-5-0 (tench); D. Webb (Evolved Baits) 7-11-0; J. Jeenes (Trentmen) 6-8-0.
Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Short Length Section, Market Drayton, Shrops. Sun. B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 7-2-0 (skimmers); T. Swindells (Colmic NW) 3-14-0; P. Armstrong (Chester MG) 3-3-0.
Sportsman AC Open, Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Winner: D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 2-5-0. Section winners: T. Lowe (Sportsman AC) 2-0-11; D. Arnold; 1-3-8; K. Jones (Sportsman AC) 1-15-6.
The Joe Brennan Birthday Extravaganza Match, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun. R. Brennan 9-10-10; S. Beswick 7-13-12; F. ‘the Bread’ Cheetham 6-12-13; G. Hawkins 6-4-4; J. Irvine 4-8-1; D. Hughes 4-0-0; R. Guest 3-14-0; N. Wilkes 3-12-4.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, Staffs. Wed. T. Walsh (Sensas) 6-2-0; N. Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-3-0; C. Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 3-1-8; L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-15-0; A. Chandler (Stevens’ Tackle) 2-11-4; P. Chilton (Evolved Baits) 2-6-12.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Goodyear AC Waters, Slade Heath Basin & Railway Sections, Coven, Staffs. Wed. P. Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 9-14-0; D. Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-6-6; M. ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-3-13; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 3-1-12 (inc. mirror carp 2½lb) B. ‘the Legend’ Simmill (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-15-8; W. Kneller (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-14-14.
STILLWATERS
Bridgtown Social AC, Brookfields Pool, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. J. Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 32-12-0; T. Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 16-0-0; D. Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 12-8-0.
Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Shallows Section. P. Bucknall (Little Dawley) 49-8-0 (bream); S. Preece (M&S Joinery) 47-8-0; B. Kaye (Salford) 47-5-0. Sat., Shallows & Deeps Sections. W. Brookes (Crewe Match Angling) 40-7-0 (bream); L. Harries (Cadence) 18-5-0; A. Colley (Patshull) 17-0-0. Sun., Open, Shallows & Deeps Sections. D. Lang (Runcorn) 59-5-0 (bream); S. Owens (Patshull) 34-1-0; M. Leonard (Salford) 29-15-0; S. Thorpe (Oswestry) 22-6-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 21-15-0; S. Harris (Little Dawley) 19-4-0.
COMMERCIALS
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Thurs., Costcutter, Meadow & Island Pools & Match Lake. A. Dawson (Heronbrook) 206-12-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 151-13-0; P. Goodwin (Heronbrook) 144-0-0; B. Myatt (Heronbrook) 140-6-0; I. McManus (Heronbrook) 121-2-0; M. Taylor (Heronbrook) 103-11-0. Sat., Pairs Series, Round 1, Bridge Pool & Match Lake. D. Hallam (Maver Midlands) 150-14-0; B. Burgwin (Spotted Fin) 142-14-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 141-7-0; C. Sanderson (Heronbrook) 137-6-0; J. Howson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 131-7-0; R. Griffiths (Preston Innovations) 128-10-0. Winning pair: D. Hallam (Maver Midlands & A. Moors (Maver Midlands) 257-14-0. Sun., Open, Canal Pool & Match Lake. D. Bracken (Nathan’s Youth) 160-11-0; J. Hughes (Matrix) 148-14-0; C. O’Brien (South Manchester) 126-8-0; C. Wainwright (Heronbrook) 124-10-0; P. Eckersall (Manchester) 118-5-0; S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 117-4-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat., Buzzard & Owl Pools. A. Woods (Monkhall) 158-14-0; J. Bates (Monkhall) 151-0-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite/MH Floats) 149-4-0. Sun., Owl Pool. D. Taylor (Drennan NW) 136-12-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 118-0-0; T. Cadwallader (Monkhall) 96-4-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Tony Foster Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-10-0; H. Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 106-0-0; B. Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-1-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. R. Wolverson (Drop Outs AC) 121-5-0; L. Robins (Drop Outs AC) 74-8-0; J. Watkins (Drop Outs AC) 41-2-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Lovell (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 124-7-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-11-0; B. Travis (Shrewsbury) 89-1-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s. R. Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-10-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 105-14-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 100-11-0. Sun., Willows & Sycamore Pools. G. Willey (Walsall) 144-8-0; G. Emlyn (OAC) 139-13-0; A. Varden (Wednesbury) 114-7-0.
Preston Innovations Feeder Masters Qualifier 2021, Barston Lake, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun 9th May. Qualifiers: J. Morris 107-0-0; A. Leathers 80-0-0; M. Wright 39-0-0.
Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Lilco AC. D. Emlyn (Lilco AC) 112-0-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 99-15-0; G. Brown (Lilco AC) 92-8-0.
Sensas Evesham Youth AC, Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Island Pool. Juniors: J. Martin 86-8-0; J. Lees 59-8-0; J. Lambert 51-8-0. Intermediates: Winner: D. Chalk 45-4-0. Adults: I. Jennings 65-2-0; G. Robinson 24-0-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Woodside Fishery, Cleobury Mortimer, Shrops. Sun., Woodside & Island Pools. G. Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 43-0-0 (mainly carp and about 8lb of silvers); G. Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 39-8-0; M. Yarsley (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 38-6-0; K. Clark (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 34-7-0; S. Mulheron (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 34-4-0.
The Old Codgers, Thorpe Fisheries, Tamworth, Staffs. Sat. D. Woakes 43-12-0; P. Ellis 39-2-0; J. Eales 23-6-0.
Angling Trust & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship Qualifier 2021, Droitwich Canal, Mildenham, Worcs. Sun. M. Appleby (Drennan Leics. VDE) 27-0-7; D. Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 25-1-2; A. Iliff (Sensas Droitwich) 17-3-1; R. Francis (Sensas Droitwich) 15-8-6; S. Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 14-10-4; J. Grant (Sensas Smithy’s MG) 7-9-12. Qualifiers: T. Walsh (Sensas) & M. Appleby (Drennan Leics. VDE) 6; E. Warren (Garbolino) & S. Geens (Garbolino) 10; T. Biddle (Swan AC) & A. Iliff (Sensas Droitwich) 12; L. Sanders & K. Hunt 13.
Barford AA Open, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Wed. J. Bean (Kidlington) 6-7-0; S. Hemming (Sensas Manor Angling) 4-4-2; L. Blundell (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 4-3-5; D. Golding (Likely Lads) 4-2-0.
Barford Teams of Three Canal League, Round 1, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Sat. C. Talbot (Tipton) 19-11-8; M. Rogers (Sensas Black Country Green) 13-0-0; J. Hanna (Browning West Midlands) 12-0-8; R. Evans (Sensas Black Country Green) 11-3-12; C. Rice (Sensas Black Country Green) 11-1-0; R. Steel (Statford) 10-5-0. Teams: Sensas Black Country Green 4; Canal Trio 6; Tipton 9; Browning West Midlands 10.
Bibby’s Stone & District AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Shebdon, Staffs. Sun. M. ‘Sticky’ Wilton (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 9-12-0 (mostly skimmers); K. Jones (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 5-2-0; (Joint 3rd) D. Robinson (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 3-0-0; I. Roberts (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 3-0-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-1-11 (2lb 4oz common carp, perch and roach); D. Smith (Goodyear AC) 2-9-5 (inc. 1lb 2oz perch); G. Law (Goodyear AC) 1-12-0; B. ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 1-6-9.
HanKat AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. R. Quinn (Daiwa Dorking) 19-5-0 (tench); D. Webb (Evolved Baits) 7-11-0; J. Jeenes (Trentmen) 6-8-0.
Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Short Length Section, Market Drayton, Shrops. Sun. B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 7-2-0 (skimmers); T. Swindells (Colmic NW) 3-14-0; P. Armstrong (Chester MG) 3-3-0.
Sportsman AC Open, Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Winner: D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 2-5-0. Section winners: T. Lowe (Sportsman AC) 2-0-11; D. Arnold; 1-3-8; K. Jones (Sportsman AC) 1-15-6.
The Joe Brennan Birthday Extravaganza Match, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun. R. Brennan 9-10-10; S. Beswick 7-13-12; F. ‘the Bread’ Cheetham 6-12-13; G. Hawkins 6-4-4; J. Irvine 4-8-1; D. Hughes 4-0-0; R. Guest 3-14-0; N. Wilkes 3-12-4.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, Staffs. Wed. T. Walsh (Sensas) 6-2-0; N. Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-3-0; C. Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 3-1-8; L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-15-0; A. Chandler (Stevens’ Tackle) 2-11-4; P. Chilton (Evolved Baits) 2-6-12.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Goodyear AC Waters, Slade Heath Basin & Railway Sections, Coven, Staffs. Wed. P. Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 9-14-0; D. Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-6-6; M. ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-3-13; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 3-1-12 (inc. mirror carp 2½lb) B. ‘the Legend’ Simmill (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-15-8; W. Kneller (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 1-14-14.
STILLWATERS
Bridgtown Social AC, Brookfields Pool, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. J. Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 32-12-0; T. Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 16-0-0; D. Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 12-8-0.
Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Shallows Section. P. Bucknall (Little Dawley) 49-8-0 (bream); S. Preece (M&S Joinery) 47-8-0; B. Kaye (Salford) 47-5-0. Sat., Shallows & Deeps Sections. W. Brookes (Crewe Match Angling) 40-7-0 (bream); L. Harries (Cadence) 18-5-0; A. Colley (Patshull) 17-0-0. Sun., Open, Shallows & Deeps Sections. D. Lang (Runcorn) 59-5-0 (bream); S. Owens (Patshull) 34-1-0; M. Leonard (Salford) 29-15-0; S. Thorpe (Oswestry) 22-6-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 21-15-0; S. Harris (Little Dawley) 19-4-0.
COMMERCIALS
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Thurs., Costcutter, Meadow & Island Pools & Match Lake. A. Dawson (Heronbrook) 206-12-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 151-13-0; P. Goodwin (Heronbrook) 144-0-0; B. Myatt (Heronbrook) 140-6-0; I. McManus (Heronbrook) 121-2-0; M. Taylor (Heronbrook) 103-11-0. Sat., Pairs Series, Round 1, Bridge Pool & Match Lake. D. Hallam (Maver Midlands) 150-14-0; B. Burgwin (Spotted Fin) 142-14-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 141-7-0; C. Sanderson (Heronbrook) 137-6-0; J. Howson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 131-7-0; R. Griffiths (Preston Innovations) 128-10-0. Winning pair: D. Hallam (Maver Midlands & A. Moors (Maver Midlands) 257-14-0. Sun., Open, Canal Pool & Match Lake. D. Bracken (Nathan’s Youth) 160-11-0; J. Hughes (Matrix) 148-14-0; C. O’Brien (South Manchester) 126-8-0; C. Wainwright (Heronbrook) 124-10-0; P. Eckersall (Manchester) 118-5-0; S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 117-4-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat., Buzzard & Owl Pools. A. Woods (Monkhall) 158-14-0; J. Bates (Monkhall) 151-0-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite/MH Floats) 149-4-0. Sun., Owl Pool. D. Taylor (Drennan NW) 136-12-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 118-0-0; T. Cadwallader (Monkhall) 96-4-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Tony Foster Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-10-0; H. Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 106-0-0; B. Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-1-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. R. Wolverson (Drop Outs AC) 121-5-0; L. Robins (Drop Outs AC) 74-8-0; J. Watkins (Drop Outs AC) 41-2-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Lovell (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 124-7-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-11-0; B. Travis (Shrewsbury) 89-1-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s. R. Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-10-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 105-14-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 100-11-0. Sun., Willows & Sycamore Pools. G. Willey (Walsall) 144-8-0; G. Emlyn (OAC) 139-13-0; A. Varden (Wednesbury) 114-7-0.
Preston Innovations Feeder Masters Qualifier 2021, Barston Lake, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun 9th May. Qualifiers: J. Morris 107-0-0; A. Leathers 80-0-0; M. Wright 39-0-0.
Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Lilco AC. D. Emlyn (Lilco AC) 112-0-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 99-15-0; G. Brown (Lilco AC) 92-8-0.
Sensas Evesham Youth AC, Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Island Pool. Juniors: J. Martin 86-8-0; J. Lees 59-8-0; J. Lambert 51-8-0. Intermediates: Winner: D. Chalk 45-4-0. Adults: I. Jennings 65-2-0; G. Robinson 24-0-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Woodside Fishery, Cleobury Mortimer, Shrops. Sun., Woodside & Island Pools. G. Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 43-0-0 (mainly carp and about 8lb of silvers); G. Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 39-8-0; M. Yarsley (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 38-6-0; K. Clark (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 34-7-0; S. Mulheron (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 34-4-0.
The Old Codgers, Thorpe Fisheries, Tamworth, Staffs. Sat. D. Woakes 43-12-0; P. Ellis 39-2-0; J. Eales 23-6-0.
