GARY Myerscough enjoyed a short afternoon session on the Association-owned stretch of the River Ribble at Hurst Green, and reckons that the walk is definitely worthwhile.

Faced with a low and clear river he set his stall out for chub and ended up with half a dozen fish 2½ to 3½lbs.

He fully expected that his first rod set up with a feeder packed with mashed bread and flake on the hook would do the business, but all the fish fell to his second rod on which he used a simple maggot feeder rig.

He intended to set up both on the bread, so it just shows that it often pays to ring the changes.

The less said about our winter league event on Saturday at Agden the better, with the individual winner Ross Wightman needing only two small perch weighing just over 2ozs!

Only two weeks ago Ross won this series with more than 14lbs. Team scores on the day saw Cheshire Gold record 16 points, followed by Black Claggers on 11. Bob’s Lot, who have been having some cracking results, were left propping up all the teams.

Cheshire Gold are still leading the field on 130 points with Saints trailing by 10.

Our Disabled and Over 60s match was an entirely different affair, which saw veteran Ron Durr take the winners purse with a fine net of roach and skimmers for 7lbs 15ozs 12drs.

I have no idea what medication Geoff Brooks is on, but following last week’s return from his sick bed to a spectacular win he has been at it again this week to take the runner-up spot with 6-7-0 taken on the pole at 12 metres and alternating between bread punch and caster.

Rumour has it that organiser John Dagnall scrounged a few of his magic pills, because he was in the money again in third position with 3-13-10.

I am asking for member’s pictures of carp caught from WAA fisheries to use on the WAA stand at the Northern Angling Show.

It takes place on the March 23-24 and I really need to get our display sorted soon. Any format, photograph, disc, memory stick, or email will be fine and all will be returned safely.

Keep sending your catch reports to 01928 716238 or frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7pm and 9pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits or any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

Results: Disabled and Over 60s: 1, Ron Durr 7-15-12; 2, Geoff Brooks 6-7-0; 3, John Dagnall 3-13-10; 4, Lenny Dutton 3-7-2.

Forthcoming events: Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw at 10am at Star Inn. Call John Dagnall on 635486.