THE Challenge Shield on the Mersey produced low weights, but good news, the river is full of fry.

And it gets even better, as Bernard Anderson, who set his sights on carp had a koi of 17lbs and a mirror about 10lbs but was also pestered by bream.

Lighter tackle and a change from boilie to maggot on the hook and a swimfeeder saw him catch 25 averaging between 4lbs and 5lbs, plus perch to 1½lbs and a nice dace.

The working party on Sunday at Offa’s Dyke Coarse Fishery saw eight members turn up and make a good start on the oldest pool.

The weather wasn’t ideal on what I think was the hottest day of the year, but we all got stuck in removed lots of self-seeded saplings with help from the farmer and his trusty Grey Fergie, pruned overgrown trees, strimmed pathways and removed weed and obstructions.

There is still plenty to do before the pool is opened up, so another working party is on again on Sunday, meet 9am on car park.

Bring gloves and whatever tools you can lay your hands on.

Cold drinks (non-alcoholic) and sandwiches will be provided.

Post code CH7 4LQ takes you just short, but the entrance is by the permanent road narrows traffic lights, our blue WAA sign is on the entrance and the car park is 100yds on your left.

Ask for Brian Jones on arrival.

There has been a report on an opportunist tackle theft from Sandiway small lake where a rod bag containing spare rods, and a general ‘bits’ bag including membership cards was stolen.

Keep sending in 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.

Results: Mersey Series (Challenge Shield): 1, Jimmy Byrne 2-2-12; 2, Paul Harding 2-1-0; 3, Ray Bowden 1-11-8. Woodshaw Junior Summer Series: 1, Matthew Dawber 9-5-0; 2, Lewis Turner 9-3-0; 3, Ady McGuire 9-0-0; 4, Megan Hornby 5-15-0. Minnows Summer Series: 1, Owen Stoll 1-8-10; 2, David Smith 1-7-10; 3, Harrison Dillon 1-2-6. Junior Summer Series: 1, Lewis James 14-0-0; 2, James Conroy 13-0-0; 3, Jack Wightman 12-14-0. Intermediates: 1, Lewis Wightman 19-2-0; 2, Adam Harman 17-4-0; 3, Jon Andrews 16-1-0. Disabled and Over 60s: 1, Bud Lee 3-9-4; 2, George Barber 2-11-6; 3, George Hollis 2-8-0; 4, Keith Wernham 1-14-0.

Forthcoming Events: Sunday: Mersey Series (Second Association Rod Only Match), draw at 9am on Mersey Walk. Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw at 10am at Star Inn. Call John Dagnall on 635486. Woodshaw Reservoir Junior Series, draw at 5pm onwards on our car park. Intermediate/Junior Summer Series, draw at 6pm on Pickerings Bridge Car Park. Tuesday: Minnows Summer Series, draw at 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. Call Helen or Dave on 635486.