LYMM ANGLING CLUB
Neil Jupp
Secretary
P.O. Box 350, Warrington
WA2-9PL
Telephone (01925) 411774
Fax (01925) 411774
14th January 2002
The thaw took a little longer than expected, a situation which continued to hinder anglers for most of last week. As usual during freeze-ups you get the usual shower of idiots who litter the surface of the ice with all sorts of objects ranging from branches to litter bins. There is also a tendency, amongst the intellectually challenged to break away pieces of fences, pegs and anything else that comes to hand in order to attempt to break the ice, causing criminal damage. This stupidity is only matched by those who wander onto the ice, not possibly knowing whether or not it can bear their weight, engaging in what can be compared with Russian Roulette.
On the fishing scene its Statham, Village and Grimsditch Pools that have provided the most productive catch returns.
It was on Grimsditch Pool that our Junior Section fished one of their Winter Series matches last Sunday, sport was steady with no blanks recorded. The chosen bait, for all in the frame, was caster fished over a light bed of trout pellets. Danny Holligan won out on the day with 2lb-9-10, closely followed by second place Karl Green with 2lb-6-6, with Chris Edwards in third place with 1lb-6-6 and James Brown and Eddie Mckenna coming joint fourth with 1lb-2-6.
Conditions, at the moment, are almost perfect for the pike angler. Waters are generally very clear, and pike strikes can readily be seen on waters where they exist. Head bailiff, Kevin Peers, reports specimens caught on Lymm Dam, although the average weights are still on the low side, around 8lb or so.Similarly on the Sankey Canal, pike action is reported as being significant all along its length with, plenty of ‘Jacks’ caught, but not many bigger ones.Whilst on the subject of the Sankey Canal, a member was kind enough to report the presence of mink. These are a threat to fish populations, and it is hoped that the authorities will deal with them as the pest they are. If you spot a mink on any of our waters, please let us know as soon as possible.
The only river report I have received this week was in relation to our stretch of River Dee at Farndon. No dace or chub were reported, but catches of grayling, pike and trout were significant. Grayling are one of the dominant species on the Upper Dee, maybe some have found the conditions right for them lower down, now that there is more room and less competition for them?
I can be contacted on 01925 411774.
NEIL JUPP
