NORMAN Gannon, who next week will celebrate his 80th birthday, shared first place at this week’s Mersey Series event.

He achieved joint success with match organiser Ray Boden when they both weighed in catches of 0lb 9ozs 8drs.

They fished feeder tactics and Norman caught a brace of skimmers whereas Ray had six small roach.

Another disastrous result materialised for our disabled and over 60s matchmen when George Barber, aka ‘The Breadman’, needed only 0-4-2 on Monday for the win.

His catch was made up of a few tiny roach that were taken on punch bread.

Another octogenarian, Stan Charnock, who is as keen as ever, was in second place with 0-1-8.

It was only the pair of anglers at either end of the pegs who had fish to weigh-in!

Come on guys with those catch reports – good, bad, or unusual they are always more than welcome. Please send to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or give me a ring on 01928 716238.

Warrington Anglers’ Association has had a stand at the Northern Angling Show since its inception and this year’s event in Manchester was without doubt the busiest ever.

It is always nice to meet both new and existing members, chat about our sport, and swap fishy tales. It was great stuff.

Many thanks to our ‘display’ team at EventCity and especially to Paul and Andrew who served delicious hot chicken, bacon, and cheese rolls each day for our lunch.

Our members were able to use the advertising leaflet included in the envelope with their 2018 membership card for a £2 discount on the door.

WAA Headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open as usual every Friday between 7pm and 9pm for 2018 night permits, membership renewals, new memberships, subscriptions, and any queries.

Match results:

Sunday Mersey Series: 1=, Norman Gannon/Ray Boden 0-9-8; 3, Stan Charnock 0-3-0; 4, Martin Kettle 0-1-0.

Monday Disabled and Over 60s: 1, George Barber 0-4-2; 2, Stan Charnock 0-1-8; 3, Roy Rogers 0-1-6; 4, Bernie Lee 0-1-0.

Fixtures:

Sunday: River Mersey Series, draw 10am, Mersey Walk.

Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw 10am, Bridgewater Canal, Houghs Bridge.