CANALS
Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake, Shropshire Union Canal, Tree Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. John Hanna 4-13-0 (small roach on pole-fished squatt and pinkie); Paul Walkden 4-5-0 (hemp-roach to 8oz); Kim Jones 3-14-0 (small roach on pole-fished squatt and pinkie); Gordon Moss 3-11-0; Maurice Pass 3-8-0; Steve Askey 3-7-0; Phil James 2-13-0; Jeff Warrilow 2-12-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-13-0 (one decent skimmer plus silvers); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-14-10 (mixed silvers); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-7-14 (mixed silvers); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-3-0 (mixed silvers); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-1-2 (mixed silvers); Vic Kelly (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-10-12 (mixed silvers).
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Bridge Street North Section, Smethwick, W. Mids. Sun (18 fished). Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-5-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-6-0; Mick Conlon (Smithy’s) 4-3-0; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 4-0-0; Gary Owen (Canal Kings/Storey’s) 3-12-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Tony Beech (Goodyear AC) 4-11-0 (mixed silvers on poled pinkie and squatt over groundbait); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 3-14-14 (mixed silvers on poled pinkie and squatt over groundbait); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-10-1 (mainly small perch on pole-fished maggot and worm); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-2-2 (small mixed silvers on poled pinkie).
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Link 51 Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat (29 fished). Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 13-3-0; Mick Sztybel (Good Intent) 10-9-10; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-10-8; John Cartwright (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-6-1; Dave Goulding (Likely Lads) 7-5-11; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 7-3-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Mal ‘Rusty’ Robinson (Sportsman AA) 1-13-6; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-9-4; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-8-0; (Joint 4th) Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 1-7-0; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 1-7-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed (18 fished). Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-3-4; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-4-0; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 6-1-0; Barry Williams (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 5-13-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-0-10; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 4-1-8.
RIVERS
Angling Trust Riverfest 2023 Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sun (43 fished). Dave Roberts 27-4-0 (chub on waggler); Chris Hallows 13-6-0 (mixed bag); Jordan Holloway 11-3-8; Ian ‘Speedy’ Ward 10-14-0; Rob Brennan 10-6-0; Paul Passmore 10-4-0. Qualifiers: A Zone – Chris Hallows; B Zone – Andrew ‘Spud’ Murphy; C Zone – Dave Roberts.
Bridgnorth AS Members Match, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun (60 fished). Martin Challenger (Sensas Nomads) 38-12-0 (six barbel on meat); Ian Moss (Moss Valley/DH Angling) 34-3-0 (five barbel on meat and pellet); Justin Checketts (Middle Severn Angling) 30-0-0 (four barbel on meat and pellet); Andy Price (KDAA) 26-4-0; Phil Amos (KDAA) 26-0-0.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery Opens, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Lower Shallows Section. Steve Preece (Walsall) 26-8-0; Kevin Williams (Wolverhampton) 22-1-0; Tom Roberts (Patshull) 16-5-0. Sun., Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Jordan Hall (Middy/Adrenaline) 31-13-0 (bream and skimmers on feeder with corn over groundbait); Tony Randall (Shifnal) 20-13-0 (whip for perch, then feeder for good skimmers); (Joint 3rd) Gary Johnson (Sensas) 18-0-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 18-0-0; Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 17-9-0; Kevin Tipton (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle/Sensas) 13-3-0.
COMMERCIALS
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 22nd July., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 168-5-0; Jason Attwell (Monkhall) 118-14-0; Lee Mario (Monkhall) 107-4-0. Sun 23rd July., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 172-8-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 161-2-0; Glen Hawkins (Monkhall) 136-2-0. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 175-14-0; Jack Williams (Spotted Fin) 172-6-0; Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 152-14-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 23rd July., Open, Sycamore Pool. Stu Tibbetts 144-2-0; Dan Turner 143-15-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 118-5-0; Gary Morris (Preston Innovations Boldings) 112-14-0. Sun 23rd July., Shrewsbury AC, Larch Pool. Johnny Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 82-14-0; Gary Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 75-1-0; Nathan Spain (Shrewsbury AC) 63-3-0; Ade Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 62-15-0; Romeo Wang (Shrewsbury AC) 61-2-0. Mon., Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 136-11-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 111-14-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 108-2-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Steve Woodhall (Telford) 201-5-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 157-9-0; Steve Lovell (Maver Midlands) 150-10-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 139-6-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 138-11-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-2-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 125-13-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 113-5-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Chestnut Pool. Rob Williams (Shrewsbury AC) 157-5-0; Johnny Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 117-12-0; Kenny Humphreys (Shrewsbury AC) 116-7-0; Ade Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 112-0-0; Jamie Rhodes (Shrewsbury AC) 102-7-0. Sun., Open, Sycamore Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 196-13-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 138-7-0; Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 105-3-0.
The Old Codgers, Lower Park Fisheries, Redditch, Worcs. Sat., Park Pool. Michael Farrell 65-8-0; John Eales 51-8-0; Ron Notley 46-2-0. Silvers: Graham Attwood 12-13-0; John Eales 9-13-0. Pairs winners: Michael Farrell & Jim Hill.
Weston Pools Fishery, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Andy Amos 170-13-0; Col Mercer 170-2-0; Rob Palmer 151-2-0; Richie O’Connor 143-5-0.
Bibby’s/Stone & District AC Wednesday Sweepstake, Shropshire Union Canal, Tree Section, Shebdon, Staffs. Wed. John Hanna 4-13-0 (small roach on pole-fished squatt and pinkie); Paul Walkden 4-5-0 (hemp-roach to 8oz); Kim Jones 3-14-0 (small roach on pole-fished squatt and pinkie); Gordon Moss 3-11-0; Maurice Pass 3-8-0; Steve Askey 3-7-0; Phil James 2-13-0; Jeff Warrilow 2-12-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC Waters), Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun. Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-13-0 (one decent skimmer plus silvers); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-14-10 (mixed silvers); Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-7-14 (mixed silvers); Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-3-0 (mixed silvers); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-1-2 (mixed silvers); Vic Kelly (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-10-12 (mixed silvers).
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Bridge Street North Section, Smethwick, W. Mids. Sun (18 fished). Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-5-0; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-6-0; Mick Conlon (Smithy’s) 4-3-0; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 4-0-0; Gary Owen (Canal Kings/Storey’s) 3-12-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. Tony Beech (Goodyear AC) 4-11-0 (mixed silvers on poled pinkie and squatt over groundbait); Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 3-14-14 (mixed silvers on poled pinkie and squatt over groundbait); Mark Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-10-1 (mainly small perch on pole-fished maggot and worm); Malcolm Bethell (Goodyear AC) 2-2-2 (small mixed silvers on poled pinkie).
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Link 51 Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat (29 fished). Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 13-3-0; Mick Sztybel (Good Intent) 10-9-10; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 9-10-8; John Cartwright (HanKat Superteam AS) 7-6-1; Dave Goulding (Likely Lads) 7-5-11; Paul Norledge (Likely Lads) 7-3-0.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal (BCN), Moors Mill Lane Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Mal ‘Rusty’ Robinson (Sportsman AA) 1-13-6; Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 1-9-4; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 1-8-0; (Joint 4th) Tony Garrett (Sportsman AA) 1-7-0; Chris Taylor (Sportsman AA) 1-7-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed (18 fished). Mick Hatchard (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 9-3-4; Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-4-0; Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 6-1-0; Barry Williams (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 5-13-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-0-10; Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 4-1-8.
RIVERS
Angling Trust Riverfest 2023 Qualifier, Warwickshire Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sun (43 fished). Dave Roberts 27-4-0 (chub on waggler); Chris Hallows 13-6-0 (mixed bag); Jordan Holloway 11-3-8; Ian ‘Speedy’ Ward 10-14-0; Rob Brennan 10-6-0; Paul Passmore 10-4-0. Qualifiers: A Zone – Chris Hallows; B Zone – Andrew ‘Spud’ Murphy; C Zone – Dave Roberts.
Bridgnorth AS Members Match, River Severn, Linley Bank Stretch, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun (60 fished). Martin Challenger (Sensas Nomads) 38-12-0 (six barbel on meat); Ian Moss (Moss Valley/DH Angling) 34-3-0 (five barbel on meat and pellet); Justin Checketts (Middle Severn Angling) 30-0-0 (four barbel on meat and pellet); Andy Price (KDAA) 26-4-0; Phil Amos (KDAA) 26-0-0.
STILLWATERS
Patshull Park Fishery Opens, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Lower Shallows Section. Steve Preece (Walsall) 26-8-0; Kevin Williams (Wolverhampton) 22-1-0; Tom Roberts (Patshull) 16-5-0. Sun., Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Jordan Hall (Middy/Adrenaline) 31-13-0 (bream and skimmers on feeder with corn over groundbait); Tony Randall (Shifnal) 20-13-0 (whip for perch, then feeder for good skimmers); (Joint 3rd) Gary Johnson (Sensas) 18-0-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 18-0-0; Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 17-9-0; Kevin Tipton (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle/Sensas) 13-3-0.
COMMERCIALS
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat 22nd July., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 168-5-0; Jason Attwell (Monkhall) 118-14-0; Lee Mario (Monkhall) 107-4-0. Sun 23rd July., Open, Owl Pool. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 172-8-0; Paul Gregory (Monkhall) 161-2-0; Glen Hawkins (Monkhall) 136-2-0. Wed., Open, Buzzard Pool. Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 175-14-0; Jack Williams (Spotted Fin) 172-6-0; Andy Griffiths (Monkhall) 152-14-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 23rd July., Open, Sycamore Pool. Stu Tibbetts 144-2-0; Dan Turner 143-15-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 118-5-0; Gary Morris (Preston Innovations Boldings) 112-14-0. Sun 23rd July., Shrewsbury AC, Larch Pool. Johnny Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 82-14-0; Gary Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 75-1-0; Nathan Spain (Shrewsbury AC) 63-3-0; Ade Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 62-15-0; Romeo Wang (Shrewsbury AC) 61-2-0. Mon., Open, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 136-11-0; Colin Reynolds (Preston Innovations Boldings) 111-14-0; Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 108-2-0. Wed., Open, Willows Pool. Steve Woodhall (Telford) 201-5-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 157-9-0; Steve Lovell (Maver Midlands) 150-10-0. Thurs., Over 60’s Open, Chestnut Pool. Clive Wright (Preston Innovations Boldings) 139-6-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 138-11-0; Tony Price (Preston Innovations Boldings) 126-2-0; Ralph Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 125-13-0; Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 113-5-0. Sun., Shrewsbury AC, Chestnut Pool. Rob Williams (Shrewsbury AC) 157-5-0; Johnny Harris (Shrewsbury AC) 117-12-0; Kenny Humphreys (Shrewsbury AC) 116-7-0; Ade Margerison (Shrewsbury AC) 112-0-0; Jamie Rhodes (Shrewsbury AC) 102-7-0. Sun., Open, Sycamore Pool. Gaz Willey (Walsall) 196-13-0; Adam Jones (Maver Elite) 138-7-0; Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 105-3-0.
The Old Codgers, Lower Park Fisheries, Redditch, Worcs. Sat., Park Pool. Michael Farrell 65-8-0; John Eales 51-8-0; Ron Notley 46-2-0. Silvers: Graham Attwood 12-13-0; John Eales 9-13-0. Pairs winners: Michael Farrell & Jim Hill.
Weston Pools Fishery, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Andy Amos 170-13-0; Col Mercer 170-2-0; Rob Palmer 151-2-0; Richie O’Connor 143-5-0.
