Bateman Vine AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Wolverhampton AA Waters (The Bridge Inn Section), Brewood, S. Staffs. Sun. S. Checketts (Bateman Vine AC) 6-0-0; M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 3-5-0; N. Gater (Bateman Vine AC) 2-15-0; M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 2-4-0.
Cashmores MG, Walsall Canal, Sportsman AA Waters, Eyston Avenue Section, Tipton, W. Mids. Sun. P. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 7-3-3; R. Ashley (Cashmores MG) 4-10-0; I. Kent (Cashmores MG) 3-5-5.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 3 ½ hour match. Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 6-7-0 (skimmers, roach and perch); Ray Campbell (Goodyear AC) 5-2-0 (a 2lb bream, skimmers and roach); Capt. Bruce Birch (Goodyear AC) 4-12-15 (roach and skimmers); Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 3-1-0 (roach and skimmers).
Sensas HanKat AS Superteam Opens, Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat 16th Apr. Steve Worton (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 11-0-0; Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 7-7-8; John Furness (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 5-5-5; Lee Woodhouse (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 5-2-0. Sat., Stourbridge Canal, Old Strike Waters, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Lee Woodhouse (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 4-14-3; Steve Worton (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 3-6-0; Steve ‘Minty’ Jones (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 3-5-13; Alex Watts (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 2-2-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 0-15-15; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 0-12-6; Doug Whitehouse (Sportsman AA) 0-10-7.
Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Mike Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 18-14-0; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 8-4-0; Pete Fellows (Sportsman AA) 6-9-0; Mark Whiles (Sportsman AC) 6-2-0; (Joint 5th) Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 5-7-0; John Babbington (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 5-7-0.
Wolverhampton AA CT Paper Sales First Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun (66 fished). Lee Woodhouse (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 23-8-0 (bream, skimmers and hybrids); Tony Walsh (Sensas) 17-3-5; Derek Owen (Rough Hay AC) 13-9-1; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 12-13-0; Bob Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 12-10-0; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 11-7-0. (Top 20 anglers qualify for the final).
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Awbridge, Staffs. Wed. Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 3-15-5; Ray Campbell (Sankey’s) 2-11-6; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-10-2; Martin Owen (Sensas Black Country) 1-11-8; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 1-9-0; Glyn Bagley (Goodyear AC) 1-8-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Chubbs Water & Goodyear AC Waters, Shawhall Lane Section, Coven Heath, Staffs. Wed. T. Beech 3-6-3; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 2-10-8; Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 1-14-9; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 1-13-13; Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 1-12-12; Dave Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 1-11-13.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Dedicated Perch Pairs Contest, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat. Trevor Gunning & Matthew Gayle – 9 metres (inc. a perch of over 40cm); Steve Williams & Stefan Williams – almost 4 metres; Chris Hunter & Alex Crow – 1 metre 63cm.
Patshull Park Open, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., The Shallows. Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 42-0-0 (twelve bream and two skimmers); Kevin Tipton (Sensas) 24-14-0 (seven bream and a 3lb carp); Eliot Johnson (Devon) 14-2-0 (five bream); Gary Johnson (Sensas) 9-12-0 (three bream).
Sensas Lifestyle MG Invitation Only Match, Izaak Walton (Stafford AA Water)/The ‘Uni’ Pool, nr. Weston, Staffs. Sat. Nigel Clayton (Sensas Black Country) 1-10-4 (one tench on dead maggot); Keith Lewis (Pelsall Old Boys) 0-15-7 (one tench); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 0-12-8; Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 0-12-0; Barry Astbury (Pelsall Old Boys) 0-9-9; Dave Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 0-7-0.
COMMERCIALS
Carney Pools, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Dragon Pool. Jason Elwell 161-13-0; Mark ‘Sticky’ Wilton 96-8-0; Warren Russon 80-12-0; Rich Pedlar 74-7-0; Tom Cunningham 71-6-0. Silvers: Jason Elwell 31-11-0; Kev Gear 22-10-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. Paul Gregory (Swan Elite) 119-10-0; Nathan Spain (Monkhall) 117-0-0; Brian Clarke (Vespe) 110-4-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Bank Holiday Monday Open, Willows Pool. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 152-2-0; Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 123-6-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 122-11-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Sycamore Pool. Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s Stone & District AC) 120-14-0; Matt Stobbs (OAC) 79-5-0; Steve Lovell (Maver) 69-0-0; Adam Jones (Maver) 65-12-0; Brett Billingham (Preston Innovations Boldings) 53-13-0. Thurs., Ron Clarkes Over 50’s Open, Larch & Chestnut Pools. Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 139-6-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 112-1-0; Rob Hancox (MH Floats) 105-11-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-6-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-0-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Beech Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 130-0-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 107-10-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 107-3-0.
Wassell Grove Fisheries, Hagley, Stourbridge. Sat., Brook Pool. Dillon Johnson 66-12-0; Norman Carpenter 61-4-0; Andy Hickman 34-12-0; Kevin Williams 27-9-0. Sun. Silvers Open, Top Pool. Rob Street 27-13-0; Conrad Davies 22-13-0; Matt Woodford 21-7-0; Shaun Street 17-8-0; Dean Boswell 16-13-0. Sun. Silvers Open, Brook Pool. Terry Homer 16-8-0; Kevin Williams 12-9-0; Phil Watts 9-5-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Dave Wrench 96-4-0; Paul Reynolds 74-4-0; Paul Casson 70-9-0.