LYMM ANGLING CLUB
Neil Jupp
Secretary
P.O. Box 350, Warrington
WA2-9PL
Telephone (01925) 411774
Fax (01925) 411774
12th November 2001
Fish of the week fell to member Gary Jones on Lymmvale, his fishwas a superbly conditioned mirror carp of 23lb 2oz. Gary’s fish wasthe best of three fish landed overnight, although his mirror made itsappearance at five in the morning. Using a straight leger rig, fishedon the sand bar at the far end of the water, Gary received regularruns which he put down to the fact fish were feeding hard, and hisown mix of boilie.
Its that time of year when falling leaves present a problem, bothon still waters and rivers alike, making presentation difficultespecially whilst legering on rivers. River reports continue totrickle in, all indicating that the rivers remain fishable althoughlevels are up. Currently chub is the most obliging species.
I must apologise to my friends in the Environment Agency, over theyears I have been very sceptical of salmon in the River Mersey.Despite amazing improvements in the water quality, I seriouslydoubted the presence of these most oxygen hungry and pollutionsensitive fish. However, the proof has been produced for all to see,and I hold my hands up.
The fact that they are now present as far inland as Warrington, istestament to the hard work and perseverance of the EnvironmentAgency, The Mersey Basin Trust and the angling clubs involved.
Unfortunately there are few fishery reports this week, most likelydue to the first real frosts of the year and the damp conditions outon the waters.
On a positive note Village Pool reopened last Monday, following ashort period of closure due to low oxygen levels.
Whitley Pool is still producing carp, roach and skimmers, althoughthese are now to be found in the slightly deeper water. At this timeof year loose feeding must remain frequent, but the amounts going inmust be greatly reduced, in cold weather it does not take a lot ofbait to ‘feed off’ fish.
Fishing is fairly steady on New Pool and Grimsditch, action onFarm Pool remains lively whilst Woodside Pool and Oak Pool continueto produce plenty of small roach and rudd. Pinkie or squatts are themost productive baits, although bread punch and casters account forthe occasional bigger fish.
Preparations are being made for the next round of work parties,most will meet at Whitley Pool and they are scheduled to commence onthe 19th January 2002.
Unfortunately the long wait over the Summer, for water levels todrop on Whitley, Village and Lymmvale was in vain. Although therewas a little drop in levels, it did not even nearly match the rise inlevels over last Winter, therefore it is likely that extensive pegrebuilds on these waters will be required.
I can be contacted on 01925 411774.
NEIL JUPP
