CANALS
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Carl Daly (Canal Kings) 3-8-0; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 3-4-0; Norman Wilson 2-12-6; Derek Jackson (3 Counties) 2-3-7; Ian Thompson 2-3-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane ‘A’ Section, Coven, Staffs. Bank Holiday Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 3-7-12 (small perch, roach and gudgeon); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 2-14-14 (mixed bag); Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 2-14-0 (Mixed small fish).
Old Hill AC, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Netherton, W. Mids. Wed. S. Cutler 8-14-0; M. Smith 8-9-0; M. Mosley 7-13-0.
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Two Day Bank Holiday Festival, Stourbridge Canal, The Junction to Bowen’s Bridge pegs 1-65, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Bank Holiday Thurs., Day One (65 fished). Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 16-9-3; Dave Gough 13-3-0; John Cookson 8-15-4; Paul Middleton 8-6-0; Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 6-3-10; Kev Clarke 5-0-5. Bank Holiday Fri., Day Two, Stourbridge Canal, Bowen’s Bridge to peg 1 on the Link Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 18-8-0; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-9; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 9-0-0; Norman Wilson 8-9-12; Carl Whalley 7-7-6; Steve ‘Lipsy’ Hughes 7-1-0. Festival overall: Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 2; Carl Whalley 3; Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 4 (on weight); Dave Gough 4; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 4; Gary Owen 5.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Green Bank Section, Leabrook Road, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. D. Harley 2-15-5; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-5-3; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 2-4-6; Dave Sheaf (Canal Kings) 1-4-15; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 1-4-14.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Phil Tarplee (Phil’s Tackle) 9-5-0; Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 8-6-0. Sections: Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 5-11-0; John ‘the Viking’ Browning (Sensas Mal Storey’s) 4-0-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Gower Branch, Wides & Brades Arm Sections, Tividale, W. Mids. Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 17-8-0; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 9-5-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 8-0-0. Sections: Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 9-5-0; Dave Reynolds 5-4-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 4-13-0.
Wolverhampton AA Opens, Shropshire Union Canal, Back of Dowty’s Section, Pendeford, W. Mids. Wed. Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 10-15-11; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 7-7-7; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 6-7-0; Pete Chilton (Sensas Storey’s) 6-0-0; Barry Williams (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 4-14-0; J. Taylor 4-1-6. Sun., Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Nigel Clayton (Sensas Black Country) 5-4-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-2-6; K. Heywood (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-0-9; Kevin Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-7-0; Lee Richard (Wolverhampton AA) 3-6-12; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-2-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed. Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 3-0-0; Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-11-5; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 2-10-4; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-9-9; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-8-11; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 2-4-6.
STILLWATERS
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. Dan Shinton 50-0-0; Graham Ilic 28-2-0; Pete Bate 23-0-0; Steve Slade 22-8-0.
Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Winner: Rich Lawson 33-13-0 (inc. a 21lb common carp). Sections: Mike Ellis 12-8-0; Paul Bucknell 13-4-0.
COMMERCIALS
Bridgtown Social AC, Horns Pool, Slitting Mill, Rugeley, Staffs. Sun. Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 107-4-0 (carp to 6lb); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 84-12-0 (carp to 8lb); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 38-12-0 (mainly carp to 2lb); Terry Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 35-8-0; Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 24-12-0; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 21-0-0.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Lark & Hawk Pools (17 fished). Simon West (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 175-0-0 (F1s and mirror carp); Brian Smith (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 145-8-0; Paul Skidmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 127-8-0; Jon Baker (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 125-4-0; Kevin Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 119-12-0.
Fazeley AC, Lower Broadheath Fishery (The Jam Factory), Broadheath, Worcester, Worcs. Sun., Ash Pool. Chris Thompson 126-9-0; Gary Heath 97-5-0; Brian Siviter 65-10-0; Mark Rice 61-12-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries Two Day Jubilee Festival, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Bank Holiday Thurs/Bank Holiday Fri. Festival overall: Kristian Jones 551-8-0; Chris Weeder Jnr. 480-15-0; Martyn Steele 437-8-0; Lee Thornton 407-9-0; Andy Dyson 399-8-0; Paul Brandrick 396-4-0.
Matrix Commercial Championships 2022, Round 1, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sun 29th May., House, Extension & New Pools (50 fished). Jimmy Brooks 119-7-0; Warren Jennings 117-3-0; Phil Canning 103-6-0; Jack O’Sullivan 103-1-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. Matty Dawes (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 157-12-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 152-8-0; Steve Halliwell (Burt Baits) 134-2-0. Sat., Open, Owl Pool. Mitch Davidson (Matrix Elite) 240-12-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 212-8-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 119-10-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Oak & Willows Pools. Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-10-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 96-15-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-4-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 150-12-0; Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-7-0; Jack Armstrong (OAC) 107-12-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Willows & Oak Pools. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 159-1-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-2-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 78-5-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 75-11-0. Sat., Steve Owen AC, Sycamore Pool. Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 136-4-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 122-8-0; Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 119-6-0. Sat., KH AC, Larch Pool. Steve Hall (Oswestry) 56-15-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestry) 52-9-0; Buff Pritchard (Oswestry) 52-7-0; Tim Probert (Preston Innovations Boldings) 50-8-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Willows & Chestnut Pools. Jon Rouse (OAC) 136-6-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 117-1-0; Dave Craggs (Milo Bait-Tech) 113-4-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Bank Holiday Thurs., Open. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 140-0-0; Steve Walters (Chestnut Tree AC) 125-1-0; Brian World (Woodstone Warriors) 104-2-0; Tony Price (Graham Jones AC) 97-13-0. Bank Holiday Fri., Open. Neil ‘Tyson’ Park (Little Dawley AC) 148-3-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 134-15-0; Josh Humphries (Oswestry) 134-5-0; Mark Betteridge (National Express) 132-7-0; Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 131-1-0; Martin Griffiths (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 126-8-0; Ken Humphries (Oswestry) 114-5-0. Sat., Lilco AC. A. Naylor 105-11-0; K. Emlyn 104-15-0; D. Emlyn 72-12-0. Sun., Open. Dave Butler (Quarry Pool) 154-2-0; Martin Griffiths (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 115-8-0; Ick Kull (Chestnut Tree AC) 112-15-0; Gary Steele (Monkhall) 103-5-0.
Wassell Grove Fishery, Hagley, Worcs. Thur., Evening Open, Brook Pool. Richard Knowles 59-0-0; Matt Alldritt 42-1-0; Jason Watson 35-10-0. Sun., Open, Brook Pool. Jason Watson 41-11-0; Pete McClintick 34-6-0; Trevor Newey 33-8-0.
Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Carl Daly (Canal Kings) 3-8-0; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 3-4-0; Norman Wilson 2-12-6; Derek Jackson (3 Counties) 2-3-7; Ian Thompson 2-3-0.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane ‘A’ Section, Coven, Staffs. Bank Holiday Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. Dave Smith (Goodyear AC) 3-7-12 (small perch, roach and gudgeon); Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Goodyear AC) 2-14-14 (mixed bag); Barry ‘the Wizard’ Jones (Goodyear AC) 2-14-0 (Mixed small fish).
Old Hill AC, Dudley No. 2 Canal, Netherton, W. Mids. Wed. S. Cutler 8-14-0; M. Smith 8-9-0; M. Mosley 7-13-0.
Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Two Day Bank Holiday Festival, Stourbridge Canal, The Junction to Bowen’s Bridge pegs 1-65, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Bank Holiday Thurs., Day One (65 fished). Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 16-9-3; Dave Gough 13-3-0; John Cookson 8-15-4; Paul Middleton 8-6-0; Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 6-3-10; Kev Clarke 5-0-5. Bank Holiday Fri., Day Two, Stourbridge Canal, Bowen’s Bridge to peg 1 on the Link Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 18-8-0; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 9-0-9; Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 9-0-0; Norman Wilson 8-9-12; Carl Whalley 7-7-6; Steve ‘Lipsy’ Hughes 7-1-0. Festival overall: Tony Walsh (Drennan Leics. VDE) 2; Carl Whalley 3; Tim Poole (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 4 (on weight); Dave Gough 4; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 4; Gary Owen 5.
Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Green Bank Section, Leabrook Road, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. D. Harley 2-15-5; Dave Anderson (Sportsman AA) 2-5-3; Dennis Sumner (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 2-4-6; Dave Sheaf (Canal Kings) 1-4-15; Mel Howard (Canal Kings) 1-4-14.
Sportsman AC Opens, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. Phil Tarplee (Phil’s Tackle) 9-5-0; Brian Callow (Sportsman AA) 8-6-0. Sections: Mick Hawkins (Sportsman AC) 5-11-0; John ‘the Viking’ Browning (Sensas Mal Storey’s) 4-0-0. Sun., Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Gower Branch, Wides & Brades Arm Sections, Tividale, W. Mids. Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 17-8-0; Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 9-5-0; Baz Buckley (Sportsman AC) 8-0-0. Sections: Dave Berrow (Sparks MG) 9-5-0; Dave Reynolds 5-4-0; Gary Atkins (Sportsman AC) 4-13-0.
Wolverhampton AA Opens, Shropshire Union Canal, Back of Dowty’s Section, Pendeford, W. Mids. Wed. Steve Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 10-15-11; Lee Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 7-7-7; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 6-7-0; Pete Chilton (Sensas Storey’s) 6-0-0; Barry Williams (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 4-14-0; J. Taylor 4-1-6. Sun., Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, S. Staffs. Nigel Clayton (Sensas Black Country) 5-4-0; Steve Broome (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 5-2-6; K. Heywood (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-0-9; Kevin Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-7-0; Lee Richard (Wolverhampton AA) 3-6-12; Richard Guest (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 3-2-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Mucky Lane Section, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed. Glenn Law (Sparks MG) 3-0-0; Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-11-5; Johnny Benness (Goodyear AC) 2-10-4; Tony Beech (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-9-9; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-8-11; Mel ‘Killer’ Wood (Four Ashes AC) 2-4-6.
STILLWATERS
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. Dan Shinton 50-0-0; Graham Ilic 28-2-0; Pete Bate 23-0-0; Steve Slade 22-8-0.
Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Shallows & Golf Course Sections. Winner: Rich Lawson 33-13-0 (inc. a 21lb common carp). Sections: Mike Ellis 12-8-0; Paul Bucknell 13-4-0.
COMMERCIALS
Bridgtown Social AC, Horns Pool, Slitting Mill, Rugeley, Staffs. Sun. Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 107-4-0 (carp to 6lb); Hughie Blair Snr. (Bridgtown Social AC) 84-12-0 (carp to 8lb); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 38-12-0 (mainly carp to 2lb); Terry Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 35-8-0; Paul Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 24-12-0; Paul Deehan (Bridgtown Social AC) 21-0-0.
Cradley Heath Labour AC, Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Lark & Hawk Pools (17 fished). Simon West (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 175-0-0 (F1s and mirror carp); Brian Smith (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 145-8-0; Paul Skidmore (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 127-8-0; Jon Baker (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 125-4-0; Kevin Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 119-12-0.
Fazeley AC, Lower Broadheath Fishery (The Jam Factory), Broadheath, Worcester, Worcs. Sun., Ash Pool. Chris Thompson 126-9-0; Gary Heath 97-5-0; Brian Siviter 65-10-0; Mark Rice 61-12-0.
Heronbrook Fisheries Two Day Jubilee Festival, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Bank Holiday Thurs/Bank Holiday Fri. Festival overall: Kristian Jones 551-8-0; Chris Weeder Jnr. 480-15-0; Martyn Steele 437-8-0; Lee Thornton 407-9-0; Andy Dyson 399-8-0; Paul Brandrick 396-4-0.
Matrix Commercial Championships 2022, Round 1, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sun 29th May., House, Extension & New Pools (50 fished). Jimmy Brooks 119-7-0; Warren Jennings 117-3-0; Phil Canning 103-6-0; Jack O’Sullivan 103-1-0.
Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Open, Swallow Pool. Matty Dawes (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 157-12-0; Bob Tandy (Monkhall) 152-8-0; Steve Halliwell (Burt Baits) 134-2-0. Sat., Open, Owl Pool. Mitch Davidson (Matrix Elite) 240-12-0; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 212-8-0; Jim Bates (Monkhall) 119-10-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60’s Open, Oak & Willows Pools. Dave Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 97-10-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 96-15-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-4-0. Wed., Brett Billingham Open, Chestnut Pool. Steve Lovell (Maver) 150-12-0; Graham Palmer (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-7-0; Jack Armstrong (OAC) 107-12-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50’s Open, Willows & Oak Pools. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 159-1-0; Bill Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 104-2-0; Eric Bancroft (Preston Innovations Boldings) 78-5-0; Ron Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 75-11-0. Sat., Steve Owen AC, Sycamore Pool. Mick Jamieson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 136-4-0; Steve Owen (Monkhall) 122-8-0; Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 119-6-0. Sat., KH AC, Larch Pool. Steve Hall (Oswestry) 56-15-0; Kenny Humphreys (Oswestry) 52-9-0; Buff Pritchard (Oswestry) 52-7-0; Tim Probert (Preston Innovations Boldings) 50-8-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Willows & Chestnut Pools. Jon Rouse (OAC) 136-6-0; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 117-1-0; Dave Craggs (Milo Bait-Tech) 113-4-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Bank Holiday Thurs., Open. Simon Harris (Little Dawley AC) 140-0-0; Steve Walters (Chestnut Tree AC) 125-1-0; Brian World (Woodstone Warriors) 104-2-0; Tony Price (Graham Jones AC) 97-13-0. Bank Holiday Fri., Open. Neil ‘Tyson’ Park (Little Dawley AC) 148-3-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 134-15-0; Josh Humphries (Oswestry) 134-5-0; Mark Betteridge (National Express) 132-7-0; Andy Cooper (Pool Hayes) 131-1-0; Martin Griffiths (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 126-8-0; Ken Humphries (Oswestry) 114-5-0. Sat., Lilco AC. A. Naylor 105-11-0; K. Emlyn 104-15-0; D. Emlyn 72-12-0. Sun., Open. Dave Butler (Quarry Pool) 154-2-0; Martin Griffiths (Fatty’s Bait & Tackle) 115-8-0; Ick Kull (Chestnut Tree AC) 112-15-0; Gary Steele (Monkhall) 103-5-0.
Wassell Grove Fishery, Hagley, Worcs. Thur., Evening Open, Brook Pool. Richard Knowles 59-0-0; Matt Alldritt 42-1-0; Jason Watson 35-10-0. Sun., Open, Brook Pool. Jason Watson 41-11-0; Pete McClintick 34-6-0; Trevor Newey 33-8-0.
