CANALS
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Four Ashes Section, nr. Penkridge, Staffs. Sun. Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-9-1 (perch and a late chub); Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-0 (a few perch and a one bream); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-2 (perch, roach, gudgeon and daddy ruffe); Dennis Jackson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-14; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-12; Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-11-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 7-0-15; Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 6-7-4; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 5-8-2; Derek Jackson (3 Counties) 4-12-2. Sections: Carl Daly (Canal Kings); Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country); Derek Jackson (3 Counties).
Cashmores MG, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Pelsall Common Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sat. P. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 13-9-3; P. Vernon (Cashmores MG) 6-11-13; D. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 6-9-8; D. Wassell (Cashmores MG) 5-9-13; P. Wassell (Cashmores MG) 5-7-1; T. Kulik (Cashmores MG) 5-1-0 (the top five weights included a bonus bream or tench).
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Section, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-13-13 (a 2lb eel in the last two minutes plus small perch and gudgeon); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 3-11-11 (skimmers, roach and gudgeon); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-5-13 (small gudgeon and blade roach).
Old Hill AC, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Boats Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Wed Eve. Andy Welding (Matrix) 23-15-0; M. Mosley (Makro) 13-0-0; Richard Knowles (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-4-0; I. Giles (Makro) 7-0-0.
Sensas HanKat Supeream AS Open, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside Low Numbers, Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat. Tony Bowen 5-7-0; Gary Owen 4-13-0; Micky Howell (Snesas HanKat Superteam AS) 4-6-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Eyston Avenue Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. mids. Sat. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 13-7-0 (bream and roach); Owen Westwood (Sportsman AC) 5-7-0 (bream and roach); Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 4-10-13. Sections: Owen Westwood 5-7-0; Gary Atkins 4-10-13; Dave Anderson 3-0-9.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN),Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 19-10-0; R. Tarplee 18-12-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 13-5-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 12-9-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 9-14-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 9-13-0. Sun. Gary Clarke 12-3-0; Dave Anderson 11-7-0; Tony Walters 8-15-0; (Joint 4th) Dennis Hamilton 6-12-0; Alan Price 6-12-0; Chris Furnival 6-4-0.
Wolverhampton AA CT Paper Sales Second Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun (67 fished). ‘Big’ Colin Talbot (Sensas Black Country) 22-3-0 (all chub); Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 12-7-0; Steve ‘Minty’ Jones (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 10-6-8; Mark Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 8-5-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 7-10-0; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 6-0-0. (the top 20 anglers [not already qualified] qualify).
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed. Joe Brennan (Wolverhampton AA) 4-12-0; Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 3-15-0; R. Millward 3-10-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-7-8; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-1-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-9-8.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, High Onn, Staffs. Wed. Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-6-6 (perch to 6oz, the odd skimmer to 6oz and several stamp-roach – 70 fish in total); Dave Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 5-0-0 (mixed bag inc. hand-sized skimmers); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 4-15-12 (small stuff); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-11-15; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 3-5-5; Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-10.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Open, Shallows Section. Mick Tonks 26-3-0; Ben Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 16-9-0; Brian Clarke (Vespe) 12-0-0; Steve Jackson 10-1-0. Sun., Open, Shallows Section. Scott Poynton (Rive UK) 23-6-0 (nine bream); Selwyn Owens (Patshull) 14-1-0 (bream); Kevin Williams (Wolverhampton) 12-10-0.
Reel Elite Masters 2022 Qualifier, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat (48 fished). Cagsy Parry & Richie Parry 4 (30-12-0); Steve Thorpe & Mick Tonks 7 (27-6-0); Dave ‘Oddy’ Hodson & Mark Goodwin 7 (22-4-0).
The Paul ‘Budgie’ Burgess Open, Kingsbury Water Park, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Wed., Bodymoor Heath Water. Phil Milnerthorpe (Earlswood) 48-3-0 (nine bream); Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 47-0-0 (eight bream and one hybrid); Maurice Williams (Bishops Bowl) 37-0-0 (seven bream).
COMMERCIALS
Guru/Mainline/Lane’s Bait & Tackle Five Day Festival, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks., Barston Lakes, Solihull, W. Mids. & Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Mon to Fri. Festival overall: Lee ‘Mushy’ Farmer 4 points (Dropping 2) 445-0-0 (£3000); Adam Richards 7 points (Dropping 3) 471-0-0; Richie Hall 7 points (Dropping 4) 482-0-0; Kieron Rich 7 points (Dropping 4) 402-0-0; Jack Shirley 7 points (Dropping 4) 322-0-0; Phil Canning 7 points (Dropping 5) 481-0-0; Brandon George 7 points (Dropping 6) 392-0-0; Paul Cook 7 484-0-0; Mick Bull 8 (Dropping 4) 485-0-0; John Nicholls 8 points (Dropping 4) 457-0-0. (Guru goodies handed out to the top ten anglers).
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Match Lake & Island Pool. Alix Feeney 180-13-0; Will Crowder 146-9-0; Melvyn Kearns 144-2-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. Jack Williams (Independent) 153-12-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 142-6-0; Gary Steele (Chestnut AC) 130-2-0. Sat., Open, Buzzard Pool. Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW) 188-6-0; Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW) 179-6-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 151-2-0.
Port Sunlight AC, Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sun., Canal Pool. Sarah Taylor (Port Sunlight AC) 57-0-0; Pete Redmond (Port Sunlight AC) 43-7-0; Paul Taylor (Port Sunlight AC) 41-15-0; John ‘Fred’ Davies 40-6-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed 11th May., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-6-0; Steve Woodhall (OAC) 73-5-0; Steve Lovell (Maver) 70-13-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 70-6-0. Sun 15th May., Larch & Willows Pools. Jon Rouse (OAC) 180-4-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 109-8-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 102-12-0; Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 102-9-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 133-1-0; Dave Doughty (Preston Innovations Boldings) 117-12-0; Terry Edwards (Swan Elite) 99-2-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-5-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 146-13-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 106-4-0; Steve Lovell (Maver) 104-13-0. Sat., Open, Larch Pool. Richie Woodhall (OAC) 63-9-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestry) 62-0-0; Steve Hall (Oswestry) 58-11-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open (17 fished). Tony Price (Graham Jones AC) 153-10-0; Terry Edwards (Swan Elite) 100-0-0; Steve Lawrence (WM Travel) 99-2-0; Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 98-11-0. Fri., Wayne Molland Birthday Match. D. Rye 109-2-0; W. Molland 78-1-0; D. Molland 61-5-0. Sat., Little Dawley AC. R. Lamb 159-0-0; S. Harris 103-6-0; N. ‘Tyson’ Park 87-1-0. Sun., Vine AC. C. Jones 136-7-0; M. Lowbridge 123-11-0; P. Howell 105-9-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Hawk & Buzzard Pools (21 fished). Brian Smith (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 147-0-0 (F1s and ide); Jon Baker (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 124-0-0; Phil Middlemast (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 112-0-0; Gary Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 110-8-0; Geoff Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 108-0-0.
Wassell Grove Fishery, Hagley, Worcs. Tues., Affordable Open, Brook Pool. John Bagley 48-8-0 (carp to 8lb); Rick Rogers 21-13-0 (inc. 11lb of bream); Ken Sherriff 18-3-0 (inc. 9lb of bream). Thurs Eve., Open, Brook Pool. Richard Knowles (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 51-12-0 (inc. 15lb of bream); Andy Penn (Wassell Grove) 37-10-0; Josh Millard 36-8-0. Sun., Brook Pool & FML. Andy Bishop 43-3-0; Andy Morrison 41-12- 0; Tim Wilson 32-8-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Clay Pit Pool. Mike Rough (Royal Marines) 77-3-0; Mike Philbin (Maver/Weston Pools) 70-15-0; Mal Dawes (MDA) 60-11-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Four Ashes Section, nr. Penkridge, Staffs. Sun. Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-9-1 (perch and a late chub); Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-15-0 (a few perch and a one bream); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-1-2 (perch, roach, gudgeon and daddy ruffe); Dennis Jackson (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-14; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-12; Roger Corbett (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-11-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. John Cartwright (Red Lantern AC) 7-0-15; Ryan Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 6-7-4; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 5-8-2; Derek Jackson (3 Counties) 4-12-2. Sections: Carl Daly (Canal Kings); Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country); Derek Jackson (3 Counties).
Cashmores MG, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Pelsall Common Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sat. P. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 13-9-3; P. Vernon (Cashmores MG) 6-11-13; D. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 6-9-8; D. Wassell (Cashmores MG) 5-9-13; P. Wassell (Cashmores MG) 5-7-1; T. Kulik (Cashmores MG) 5-1-0 (the top five weights included a bonus bream or tench).
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Section, Slade Heath, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 3-13-13 (a 2lb eel in the last two minutes plus small perch and gudgeon); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 3-11-11 (skimmers, roach and gudgeon); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-5-13 (small gudgeon and blade roach).
Old Hill AC, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Boats Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Wed Eve. Andy Welding (Matrix) 23-15-0; M. Mosley (Makro) 13-0-0; Richard Knowles (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-4-0; I. Giles (Makro) 7-0-0.
Sensas HanKat Supeream AS Open, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Woodside Low Numbers, Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat. Tony Bowen 5-7-0; Gary Owen 4-13-0; Micky Howell (Snesas HanKat Superteam AS) 4-6-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Eyston Avenue Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. mids. Sat. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 13-7-0 (bream and roach); Owen Westwood (Sportsman AC) 5-7-0 (bream and roach); Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 4-10-13. Sections: Owen Westwood 5-7-0; Gary Atkins 4-10-13; Dave Anderson 3-0-9.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN),Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 19-10-0; R. Tarplee 18-12-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 13-5-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 12-9-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 9-14-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 9-13-0. Sun. Gary Clarke 12-3-0; Dave Anderson 11-7-0; Tony Walters 8-15-0; (Joint 4th) Dennis Hamilton 6-12-0; Alan Price 6-12-0; Chris Furnival 6-4-0.
Wolverhampton AA CT Paper Sales Second Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun (67 fished). ‘Big’ Colin Talbot (Sensas Black Country) 22-3-0 (all chub); Paul Turner (Colmic UK) 12-7-0; Steve ‘Minty’ Jones (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 10-6-8; Mark Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 8-5-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 7-10-0; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 6-0-0. (the top 20 anglers [not already qualified] qualify).
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Wed. Joe Brennan (Wolverhampton AA) 4-12-0; Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 3-15-0; R. Millward 3-10-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-7-8; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-1-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-9-8.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, High Onn, Staffs. Wed. Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-6-6 (perch to 6oz, the odd skimmer to 6oz and several stamp-roach – 70 fish in total); Dave Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 5-0-0 (mixed bag inc. hand-sized skimmers); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 4-15-12 (small stuff); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 3-11-15; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 3-5-5; Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-13-10.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Open, Shallows Section. Mick Tonks 26-3-0; Ben Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 16-9-0; Brian Clarke (Vespe) 12-0-0; Steve Jackson 10-1-0. Sun., Open, Shallows Section. Scott Poynton (Rive UK) 23-6-0 (nine bream); Selwyn Owens (Patshull) 14-1-0 (bream); Kevin Williams (Wolverhampton) 12-10-0.
Reel Elite Masters 2022 Qualifier, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat (48 fished). Cagsy Parry & Richie Parry 4 (30-12-0); Steve Thorpe & Mick Tonks 7 (27-6-0); Dave ‘Oddy’ Hodson & Mark Goodwin 7 (22-4-0).
The Paul ‘Budgie’ Burgess Open, Kingsbury Water Park, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Wed., Bodymoor Heath Water. Phil Milnerthorpe (Earlswood) 48-3-0 (nine bream); Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 47-0-0 (eight bream and one hybrid); Maurice Williams (Bishops Bowl) 37-0-0 (seven bream).
COMMERCIALS
Guru/Mainline/Lane’s Bait & Tackle Five Day Festival, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks., Barston Lakes, Solihull, W. Mids. & Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Mon to Fri. Festival overall: Lee ‘Mushy’ Farmer 4 points (Dropping 2) 445-0-0 (£3000); Adam Richards 7 points (Dropping 3) 471-0-0; Richie Hall 7 points (Dropping 4) 482-0-0; Kieron Rich 7 points (Dropping 4) 402-0-0; Jack Shirley 7 points (Dropping 4) 322-0-0; Phil Canning 7 points (Dropping 5) 481-0-0; Brandon George 7 points (Dropping 6) 392-0-0; Paul Cook 7 484-0-0; Mick Bull 8 (Dropping 4) 485-0-0; John Nicholls 8 points (Dropping 4) 457-0-0. (Guru goodies handed out to the top ten anglers).
Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Match Lake & Island Pool. Alix Feeney 180-13-0; Will Crowder 146-9-0; Melvyn Kearns 144-2-0.
Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. Jack Williams (Independent) 153-12-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 142-6-0; Gary Steele (Chestnut AC) 130-2-0. Sat., Open, Buzzard Pool. Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW) 188-6-0; Mitch Davidson (Drennan NW) 179-6-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 151-2-0.
Port Sunlight AC, Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sun., Canal Pool. Sarah Taylor (Port Sunlight AC) 57-0-0; Pete Redmond (Port Sunlight AC) 43-7-0; Paul Taylor (Port Sunlight AC) 41-15-0; John ‘Fred’ Davies 40-6-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed 11th May., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-6-0; Steve Woodhall (OAC) 73-5-0; Steve Lovell (Maver) 70-13-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 70-6-0. Sun 15th May., Larch & Willows Pools. Jon Rouse (OAC) 180-4-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 109-8-0; Rich Emlyn (OAC) 102-12-0; Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 102-9-0. Mon., Over 60’s Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 133-1-0; Dave Doughty (Preston Innovations Boldings) 117-12-0; Terry Edwards (Swan Elite) 99-2-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 95-5-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 146-13-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 106-4-0; Steve Lovell (Maver) 104-13-0. Sat., Open, Larch Pool. Richie Woodhall (OAC) 63-9-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestry) 62-0-0; Steve Hall (Oswestry) 58-11-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open (17 fished). Tony Price (Graham Jones AC) 153-10-0; Terry Edwards (Swan Elite) 100-0-0; Steve Lawrence (WM Travel) 99-2-0; Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 98-11-0. Fri., Wayne Molland Birthday Match. D. Rye 109-2-0; W. Molland 78-1-0; D. Molland 61-5-0. Sat., Little Dawley AC. R. Lamb 159-0-0; S. Harris 103-6-0; N. ‘Tyson’ Park 87-1-0. Sun., Vine AC. C. Jones 136-7-0; M. Lowbridge 123-11-0; P. Howell 105-9-0.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Hawk & Buzzard Pools (21 fished). Brian Smith (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 147-0-0 (F1s and ide); Jon Baker (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 124-0-0; Phil Middlemast (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 112-0-0; Gary Weaver (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 110-8-0; Geoff Garrish (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 108-0-0.
Wassell Grove Fishery, Hagley, Worcs. Tues., Affordable Open, Brook Pool. John Bagley 48-8-0 (carp to 8lb); Rick Rogers 21-13-0 (inc. 11lb of bream); Ken Sherriff 18-3-0 (inc. 9lb of bream). Thurs Eve., Open, Brook Pool. Richard Knowles (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 51-12-0 (inc. 15lb of bream); Andy Penn (Wassell Grove) 37-10-0; Josh Millard 36-8-0. Sun., Brook Pool & FML. Andy Bishop 43-3-0; Andy Morrison 41-12- 0; Tim Wilson 32-8-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Clay Pit Pool. Mike Rough (Royal Marines) 77-3-0; Mike Philbin (Maver/Weston Pools) 70-15-0; Mal Dawes (MDA) 60-11-0.
