THE new season on the rivers hasn’t started with much of a bang, more a gentle whimper.

The Mersey series saw 15 stalwarts back on the bank with no massive catches. Next Sunday’s match is a fundraiser for the Ladies England team, see forthcoming events for details.

The reports from the Dee are of good mixed bags and a member reported that sadly the track at Worthenbury is still very rough, so unless in a 4x4 it is best approached with great care.

I would like to remind members that they must park sensibly when visiting all our fisheries, leaving a note in your windscreen saying `WAA gone fishing’ before blocking someone’s access gate is not acceptable.

Matthew Noonan has enjoyed some good sport at Rixton last week with a nice catch of bream up to 6½lb and tench to 5lb, all on method feeder.

On Thursday he visited Grey Mist and set his stall out for carp, however the carp had other things on their minds and he had to settle for a new PB tench of 7½lb.

Frank Davis also had a nice 22lb 5oz mirror carp and a couple of missed runs during his session.

The tench were obliging for Phil Hancock when he enjoyed an early session on Monday and he finished his session at 11.30am having had 12 tench averaging around 5lb, with the best 6.9lbs.

Please note Ackers pit will be closed on Saturday until 5pm for the juniors Howleston Cup match.

Junior members should book on with Helen Dagnall at Cheshire Angling or on 635486.

Keep sending in your catch reports to 01928 716238 or frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is open between 7pm and 9pm on Friday.
Frank Lythgoe
 

Results: Mersey Series: 1, Paul Harding 6-5-6; 2, Martin Lenihan 5-0-12; 3, Ray Boden 4-8-4. Woodshaw Junior Summer Series: 1, James Brown 11.11.0; 2, Alex Ainscough 8.13.0; 3, Lewis Turner 5.7.0; 4, Lewis Crompton 4.11.0. Junior Summer Series: 1, Callum Brown 3-10-13; 2, Jack Eaton 3-8-0; 3, Jack Wightman 2-12-0. Intermediates: 1, Ryan Brown 4-4-0; 2, Adam Harman 4-0-0; 3, Daniel Burton 3-2-0. Minnows Summer Series: 1, Andrew Carmen 3-10-0; 2, David Smith 3-8-3; 3, Josh Kirkby 11-5; 4, Ethan Owen 7-5. Disabled and Over 60s: 1, Alf Seddon 10-7-0; 2, M. Daniels 6-10-8; 3, George Hollis 5-8-8; 4, Bud Lea 4-4-4.

Forthcoming events: Saturday: Howleston Cup junior match at Ackers Pit, draw at 12 noon, book in with Helen Dagnall on 635486. Sunday: Mersey Series England Ladies Fundraising Open, draw at 10am at Mersey Walk. Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw at 10am at Star Inn. Call John Dagnall at on 635486. Woodshaw Reservoir Series: This match runs for 9 consecutive weeks ending with a prize presentation and barbeque, draw at 5pm onwards on our car park. Draw at 6pm on Brookside. Tuesday: Minnows Summer Series, draw at 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. Call Helen or Dave on 635486. Wednesday: Mystery Pairs Open to Adults/Juniors/ Inters. Call Helen or Dave on 635486.