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Ackers Pit first-timer catches big carp on second cast
Lukasz Procek with all the latest club and fishing news in his 14th Warrington Anglers' Association column for Warrington Guardian…
It certainly was a bit wet and windy this week, but not as bad as the weather forecast had predicted at least.
We definitely needed a bit of rain to top up some of the lakes and reservoirs, and avoid the dreaded hosepipe ban, so there's a silver lining at least!
Before we go fishing, I have some important updates.
As some of you might have already heard, there was a KHV outbreak at one of the north west venues.
WAA waters are not affected as of yet so let's continue doing our bit to help protect your fish stock.
'Check, clean, dry' is the best method in preventing disease spread.
If you are visiting a venue that provides dip nets, please use them; along with 'check, clean, dry.' This applies to anything that came into contact with water, so don't forget your wellies and net bags too!
If we all do our bit, and practise good hygiene, hopefully we can avoid an outbreak at one of our waters.
Onto this Saturday now, Helen Dagnall is organising a fundraising open match and raffle on the River Mersey.
Funds and fees raised on the day will help the England Ladies squad compete in the 2025 World Championships - taking place in Mantova, Italy.
There are some amazing prizes to be won in the raffle from GURU, DRENNAN, BAIT TECH and many more.
For more information, or to book your place in the match, contact 07749 237947 or visit Newton Tackle and Bait.
Let's have a look at what has been happening on our local waters.
New member Anthony Sheldon went for an outing to Ackers Pit.
It was Anthony's first visit since getting his license.
He picked his spot with some marginal plants and started fishing.
Using double sweetcorn on the hook Anthony didn't have to wait long for his reward, because on his second cast he caught a cracking carp - possibly one of the biggest residents of the pool. Well done Anthony.
Anthony Sheldon with the carp he landed at Ackers Pit (Image: Contributed) Malcolm Turner picked the Bridgewater Canal at Moore for a short day adventure.
Fishing float and double red maggot he was bagging up on quality perch.
After about a dozen or so perch, he thought it might be a good time to switch bait and try for something bigger.
Malcolm replaced maggot with worm and cast out. It definitely worked, he caught a chunky perch, comfortably over a pound.
After a couple of hours he ended his haul with a total of 37 perch and a solitary roach. A lovely little session.
Paul Brimelow accompanied young Elle Hauser at Appleton Reservoir on her first fishing trip since becoming a junior member.
Elle only just got her membership, so Paul was offering some guidance with fishing gear and tactics.
He is clearly a very good teacher, and Elle a good pupil, because she caught an amazing 6.5lb tench. What an amazing result.
Looking at the ear-to-ear smile, she will definitely remember this day for a very long time. Well done to both of you.
Elle Hauser with the 6.5lb tench she caught in her first fishing session (Image: Contributed)
Ken Hewitt was flying solo again this week. The other half of the 'Dynamic Duo' was on very important grandad duties which always take priority.
Ken planned his adventure and decided he would visit some of the stretches on the Bridgewater Canal that he had fished as a young boy.
With a new challenge, he first ventured to Lymm-Camsley Lane, just by the marina.
In the first half an hour he caught three roach. Ken kept it simple fishing a six metre whip, float and double maggot.
Another day and another adventure, with some maggots left over from the previous day, he went to Thomason's Bridge at Walton.
Ken was rewarded with five quality perch and a record-breaking roach (or should I say micro-roach). Ken told me that it was by far the smallest fish he had caught this year. Still a record breaker in its own right though!
Worthington Lake was Stephen Nicholson's choice of venue for his fishing adventure.
As a groundbait he mixed up two pints of hemp, casters, mashed sweetcorn and mixed pellets.
He prepared his swim by casting a cage feeder filled with his chosen blend about 20 yards out, and fished method feeder with 8mm wafter.
Stephen was rewarded with three bream, each one progressively better. First was 7lbs 10ozs followed by 8lbs 6ozs and finally a belting 9lbs 10ozs. Fantastic weights, well done.
Stephen Nicholson with his biggest bream of the day (Image: Contributed)
Anthony Higham's report from the River Mersey match 20/07/2025:
River level at the start was 3.6 metres.
Lewis Whiteman won the match with weight 16-15-0.
He drew peg 64 and was mainly catching skimmers on the pole.
Lewis Whiteman with his matchwinning net of fish (Image: Contributed)
Second place Martin Lenihan on peg 59 fished pole and tip for the weight 13-5-0.
Third place, same as last week, Harry Billing on peg 55 and weight 12-13-0.
Well done everyone.
Sunday's draw is at 8.45 am, Victoria Park. Make sure to have your valid WAA license with you. To book on text 07961 855790 or through the dedicated Facebook page.
Jimmy Byrne's report from the Disabled and Over 60s match at Preston Brook:
Lots of roach and perch caught during the match with occasional bream.
Alan Faulkner aka ''Big Al'' took the top spot with weight 7-8-8.
Alan Faulkner with his basket of fish (Image: Contributed)
Runner-up Tony Carr managed to catch a bonus bream weighing 4-15-0 on bread. His total weight was 6-11-0.
Tony Carr with the bream he landed (Image: Contributed)
Pinkie and casters worked really well. Well done to everyone.
Results:
1. A. Faulkner 7-8-8
2. T. Carr 6-11-0
3. R. Rogers 5-14-8
Next match at Delph Lane.
Just a reminder that WAA headquarters will be open again tomorrow, Friday, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Come along for a chat or to have your questions answered.
Send your catch reports to quartermaster@ or message 07395 185026.
Include a brief description and method used with a picture or two where possible.
