LYMM ANGLING CLUB
Neil Jupp
Secretary
P.O. Box 350, Warrington
WA2-9PL
Telephone (01925) 411774
Fax (01925) 411774
13th May 2002
Shakerley Mere is producing some unexpected specimen fish. Bailiff Dave Shard reports that bream up to 10lb 8oz and perch to 2lb 8oz have been caught over the last week. It has been the night anglers that have scored best for the big bream, which readily take boilies of any size. Double figure bream are quite rare, and these fish certainly make Shakerley Mere a very worthy venue for specimen hunters targeting these fish.
Carp anglers are receiving the sort of action they have come to expect from this big water. Fish to mid twenties are very common, with fish approaching and exceeding 30 pounds making regular appearances each year.
Shakerley Mere will be receiving the intensive attentions of bailiffs, including night patrols. For some reason this water has been a centre of rule breakers, a situation that will not be tolerated. Fortunately for the Club, we have the benefit of some local eyes and ears, and many thanks to them for making the Club aware of the situation.
Mark Clowes, along with his dad Tony and Dave Hughes turned their attentions to Statham Pool last week, where they landed a mixed bag of roach, crucians, perch, bream, tench and rudd. Action was best in the deeper water away from the road, where Mark and Dave got seen off by big fish a couple of times, thought to be carp.
Whitley and Lymmvale continue to provide excellent sport, mainly from the tench although their full range of fish are being banked daily. Village Pool is providing tremendous action, with night anglers accounting for up to fifteen carp a session as reported by brothers Alan and Karl Neal.
Members wishing to book night sessions on waters that require it, should now book via myself.
In view of the current excellent form of Lymm Dam, specimen hunter Steve Daly has declared his intention to specialise on this water for a month or two. Steve is a specimen hunter who does not limit himself to a particular species. He is happy to target any species, whether its grayling in Wincham Brook or carp and bream from Lymm Dam, barbel from the Severn or gudgeon from Village Pool, it does not matter to him.
Members will notice that work continues throughout the year, with grass cutting and weed treatment prevalent at the moment. Members are asked to accommodate this work, as it is being done on their behalf by volunteers who freely give their time and efforts for the benefit of all members. This is also the case for bailiffs, and co-operation with these officials is expected by all.
I have not had any reports from the rivers, whilst they are closed for coarse fishing they are open for certain game fish and well worth a visit. However, anglers must ensure that they comply with the Environment Agencies by-laws. The Environment Agency will supply copies of such by-laws free of charge. If you do venture onto the rivers, please send in your reports.
I can be contacted on 01925 411774.
NEIL JUPP
