CANALS
Bibby’s Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Boats Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. Kim Jones 13-4-0 (caster-caught skimmers, hybrids and one 3lb bream); John Keeling 8-15-0 (skimmers and roach); Phil James 8-10-0 (skimmers and perch); Terry Proctor 8-0-0 (mixed bag); Mark ‘Sticky’ Wilton 7-2-0 (small roach, perch and skimmers); Ian Roberts 5-14-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Goodyear AC Waters, Ball Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 7-2-1 (a 4lb+ bream [first fish], perch and mixed silvers); Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-12-3 (two decent chub plus bits); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-12-2 (a couple of chub and a few perch); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-6-8 (a couple of chub and a few perch); Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-6; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-7-4.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Gary Owen (Loop Match) 1-8-2; Dave Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 1-1-2; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 1-0-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Boats & Basin Sections, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM, 3½ hour match. Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 5-2-0 (one 3lb bream, small perch and gudgeon); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 3-9-5 (perch, roach and skimmers); Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 3-6-0 (small perch and roach).
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Woodside AA Waters, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Kev Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-13-8; Merv Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 2-12-3; Tony Bowen (Storey's) 2-12-0; Micky Howell (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 2-9-7; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 2-8-5; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 2-5-8.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Moors Mill Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. M. Robinson (Sportsman AA) 1-12-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-1-6; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 0-14-6; John ‘the Viking’ Browning (Sensas Mal Storey’s) 0-14-4; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 0-11-14.
Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Owen Street Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sun. Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 6-15-0; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 6-8-0. Sections: 'Big' Colin Talbot (Sensas Black Country) 5-0-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 3-15-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 3-14-0.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed. Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 13-7-0; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 5-9-8; Pete Chilton (Sensas Storey’s) 5-1-0; Dick Tranter (WMP Maver Spotted Fin) 3-7-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-6-0; Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 2-1-4.
Wolverhampton AA CT Paper Sales Third Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Four Ashes & Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun (60 fished). Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11-4-8 (skimmers); Scott Geens (Garbolino) 7-15-8; Dave Trafford (Matrix LTB NW) 7-9-0; Martin Owen (Sensas Black Country) 7-0-0; Dave McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 5-12-12; Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-7-4. (The top twenty anglers [who have not already qualified] qualify for the final on 14th August).
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Wolverhampton AA Waters, Pendeford, Staffs. Wed. Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 13-14-0; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 10-8-0; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 8-7-11; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 7-0-0; Dave Richards (Four Ashes AC) 6-0-13; K. Lewis 5-2-14.
RIVERS
Bridgnorth AS Members Match, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun (70 fished). Phil Cole (Bridgnorth AS) 73-6-0 (sixteen barbel); (Joint 2nd) Paul Newell (Redditch) 27-6-0 (four barbel plus a few chub and silvers); Martin Taylor (Droitwich) 27-6-0 (mainly chub to 3lb); Wayne Rolston (Milo MGM) 26-8-0; Keith Russell (Bell) 25-10-0.
Droitwich Spa Members Only Match, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs. Les Sanders 29-10-12; L. Merrell 14-0-4; J. Halfpenny 7-7-8; T. Hamilton 4-9-8; (Joint 5th) P. Skidmore 3-8-12; M. Shellard 3-8-12.
Kidderminster & District AA Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. L. Richard 24-6-0 (five barbel); T. Morton 19-2-0; J. Wilson 18-3-0; S. Maher 14-2-0; P. Edwards 14-1-0; J. Edwards 12-6-0; B. Cooper 11-2-0.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Blythe Waters, Knowle, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun., Bridge & Willow Pools (19 fished). Martyn Knight (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 48-10-0 (bream and carp); Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 47-12-0; Phil Cooper (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 45-4-0; Jon Baker (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 43-8-0.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Opens, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Boats Section. Tim Cadwallader 16-4-0; Dan Carter 16-3-0; Pete Waters 15-4-0. Sun., Shallows Section. Winner: Rich Lawson 22-2-0 (three Sunday wins in a row). Sections: Selwyn Owens 17-4-0; Pete Waters 16-6-0.
COMMERCIALS
Fazeley AC, Willow Marsh Fishery, Shenstone, Kidderminster, Worcs. Sun., Sandpipers Pool. Mark Rice (Fazeley AC) 83-4-0; Brian Siviter (Fazeley AC) 61-0-0; Mark Stevens (Fazeley AC) 57-0-0; Dean Stevens (Fazeley AC) 54-12-0.
Matric AC, Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat., Sycamore Pool. S. Atkins 60-8-0; A. Parks 59-8-0; R. Warton 42-5-0; M. Tew 36-14-0; M. Brookes 35-2-0; J. Watkins 33-9-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Lark Pool. Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 142-2-0; Mel Davis (Anglers Peg) 135-2-0; Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 119-0-0. Sat., Open, Owl Pool. Matty Dawes (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 203-6-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 141-10-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 120-12-0. Sun., Open, Hawk Pool. Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW/Bait-Tech) 194-10-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 194-8-0; Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 170-12-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 180-14-0; Gary Gollins (Swan AC) 147-11-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 144-1-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 128-0-0; Dave Cole (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-6-0. Tues., Dropouts AC, Sycamore Pool. Bill Ansell (Dropouts AC) 115-10-0; Peter Whitehouse (Dropouts AC) 82-10-0; Bob Cooke (Dropouts AC) 69-0-0; John Stone (Dropouts AC) 67-4-0; Phil Whitehouse (Dropouts AC) 66-3-0; John Watkins (Dropouts AC) 62-13-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 225-13-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 196-1-0; Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 171-11-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 156-15-0; Arron St. Romaine (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-5-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Oak & Willow Pools. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 137-11-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 97-6-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 80-4-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 79-6-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Chestnut Pool. Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 120-1-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 116-11-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 108-6-0; Bob Baker (Swan AC) 102-5-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Kev Arrowsmith (Quarry Pool) 201-8-0; Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 133-14-0; Fred Cook (Woodstone Warriors) 110-7-0; Neil Jones (Wrexham) 97-1-0. Sat., Hyde Park AC, Sheffield. M. Ambler 86-14-0; N. Cocking 83-1-0; C. Legdon 77-1-0. Sun., Fiery Holes AC. G. Prestage 132-5-0; M. Tew 123-5-0; N. Cooke 123-2-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Tue., Brook Pool. John Brown 84-8-0; Danny Griffin 32-4-0; John Bagley 27-1-0. Sat., Brook Pool. Richard Knowles 58-1-0; Dave Johnson 38-8-0; John Bagley 31-8-0. Sun., Brook Pool. Kevin Williams 16-9-0; Terry Homer 15-0-0; Joint 3rd Matt Alldrittt 10-12-0; Dillon Johnson 10-12-0.
Bibby’s Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake Match, Shropshire Union Canal, Boats Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. Kim Jones 13-4-0 (caster-caught skimmers, hybrids and one 3lb bream); John Keeling 8-15-0 (skimmers and roach); Phil James 8-10-0 (skimmers and perch); Terry Proctor 8-0-0 (mixed bag); Mark ‘Sticky’ Wilton 7-2-0 (small roach, perch and skimmers); Ian Roberts 5-14-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Goodyear AC Waters, Ball Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 7-2-1 (a 4lb+ bream [first fish], perch and mixed silvers); Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-12-3 (two decent chub plus bits); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-12-2 (a couple of chub and a few perch); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-6-8 (a couple of chub and a few perch); Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-6; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-7-4.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Gary Owen (Loop Match) 1-8-2; Dave Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 1-1-2; John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 1-0-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Boats & Basin Sections, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM, 3½ hour match. Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 5-2-0 (one 3lb bream, small perch and gudgeon); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 3-9-5 (perch, roach and skimmers); Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 3-6-0 (small perch and roach).
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Woodside AA Waters, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Kev Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-13-8; Merv Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 2-12-3; Tony Bowen (Storey's) 2-12-0; Micky Howell (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 2-9-7; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 2-8-5; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 2-5-8.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Moors Mill Lane Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. M. Robinson (Sportsman AA) 1-12-0; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-1-6; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 0-14-6; John ‘the Viking’ Browning (Sensas Mal Storey’s) 0-14-4; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 0-11-14.
Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Owen Street Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sun. Alan Price (Sportsman AC) 6-15-0; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 6-8-0. Sections: 'Big' Colin Talbot (Sensas Black Country) 5-0-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 3-15-0; Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 3-14-0.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed. Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 13-7-0; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 5-9-8; Pete Chilton (Sensas Storey’s) 5-1-0; Dick Tranter (WMP Maver Spotted Fin) 3-7-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-6-0; Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 2-1-4.
Wolverhampton AA CT Paper Sales Third Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Four Ashes & Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun (60 fished). Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11-4-8 (skimmers); Scott Geens (Garbolino) 7-15-8; Dave Trafford (Matrix LTB NW) 7-9-0; Martin Owen (Sensas Black Country) 7-0-0; Dave McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 5-12-12; Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-7-4. (The top twenty anglers [who have not already qualified] qualify for the final on 14th August).
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Wolverhampton AA Waters, Pendeford, Staffs. Wed. Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 13-14-0; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 10-8-0; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 8-7-11; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 7-0-0; Dave Richards (Four Ashes AC) 6-0-13; K. Lewis 5-2-14.
RIVERS
Bridgnorth AS Members Match, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun (70 fished). Phil Cole (Bridgnorth AS) 73-6-0 (sixteen barbel); (Joint 2nd) Paul Newell (Redditch) 27-6-0 (four barbel plus a few chub and silvers); Martin Taylor (Droitwich) 27-6-0 (mainly chub to 3lb); Wayne Rolston (Milo MGM) 26-8-0; Keith Russell (Bell) 25-10-0.
Droitwich Spa Members Only Match, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs. Les Sanders 29-10-12; L. Merrell 14-0-4; J. Halfpenny 7-7-8; T. Hamilton 4-9-8; (Joint 5th) P. Skidmore 3-8-12; M. Shellard 3-8-12.
Kidderminster & District AA Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. L. Richard 24-6-0 (five barbel); T. Morton 19-2-0; J. Wilson 18-3-0; S. Maher 14-2-0; P. Edwards 14-1-0; J. Edwards 12-6-0; B. Cooper 11-2-0.
CANAL & RIVER TRUST STILLWATERS
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Blythe Waters, Knowle, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun., Bridge & Willow Pools (19 fished). Martyn Knight (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 48-10-0 (bream and carp); Sean Waite (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 47-12-0; Phil Cooper (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 45-4-0; Jon Baker (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 43-8-0.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Opens, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Boats Section. Tim Cadwallader 16-4-0; Dan Carter 16-3-0; Pete Waters 15-4-0. Sun., Shallows Section. Winner: Rich Lawson 22-2-0 (three Sunday wins in a row). Sections: Selwyn Owens 17-4-0; Pete Waters 16-6-0.
COMMERCIALS
Fazeley AC, Willow Marsh Fishery, Shenstone, Kidderminster, Worcs. Sun., Sandpipers Pool. Mark Rice (Fazeley AC) 83-4-0; Brian Siviter (Fazeley AC) 61-0-0; Mark Stevens (Fazeley AC) 57-0-0; Dean Stevens (Fazeley AC) 54-12-0.
Matric AC, Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat., Sycamore Pool. S. Atkins 60-8-0; A. Parks 59-8-0; R. Warton 42-5-0; M. Tew 36-14-0; M. Brookes 35-2-0; J. Watkins 33-9-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Lark Pool. Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 142-2-0; Mel Davis (Anglers Peg) 135-2-0; Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 119-0-0. Sat., Open, Owl Pool. Matty Dawes (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 203-6-0; Steve Penwright (Goodyear AC) 141-10-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 120-12-0. Sun., Open, Hawk Pool. Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW/Bait-Tech) 194-10-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 194-8-0; Jack O’Sullivan (Sonubaits) 170-12-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 180-14-0; Gary Gollins (Swan AC) 147-11-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 144-1-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 128-0-0; Dave Cole (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-6-0. Tues., Dropouts AC, Sycamore Pool. Bill Ansell (Dropouts AC) 115-10-0; Peter Whitehouse (Dropouts AC) 82-10-0; Bob Cooke (Dropouts AC) 69-0-0; John Stone (Dropouts AC) 67-4-0; Phil Whitehouse (Dropouts AC) 66-3-0; John Watkins (Dropouts AC) 62-13-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 225-13-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 196-1-0; Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 171-11-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 156-15-0; Arron St. Romaine (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-5-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Oak & Willow Pools. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 137-11-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 97-6-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 80-4-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 79-6-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Chestnut Pool. Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 120-1-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 116-11-0; Dave Emlyn (OAC) 108-6-0; Bob Baker (Swan AC) 102-5-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Kev Arrowsmith (Quarry Pool) 201-8-0; Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 133-14-0; Fred Cook (Woodstone Warriors) 110-7-0; Neil Jones (Wrexham) 97-1-0. Sat., Hyde Park AC, Sheffield. M. Ambler 86-14-0; N. Cocking 83-1-0; C. Legdon 77-1-0. Sun., Fiery Holes AC. G. Prestage 132-5-0; M. Tew 123-5-0; N. Cooke 123-2-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Tue., Brook Pool. John Brown 84-8-0; Danny Griffin 32-4-0; John Bagley 27-1-0. Sat., Brook Pool. Richard Knowles 58-1-0; Dave Johnson 38-8-0; John Bagley 31-8-0. Sun., Brook Pool. Kevin Williams 16-9-0; Terry Homer 15-0-0; Joint 3rd Matt Alldrittt 10-12-0; Dillon Johnson 10-12-0.
