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Angling match results for week ending 25 April 2021

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Canals

Barford AA Open, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Sat. M. Denton (Drennan Oxford) 6-3-8; P. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 5-9-0; A. Curless (Browning) 5-14-0; D. Bolton (Sensas Black Country) 4-13-4; S. Broome (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 4-3-0; D. Harris (Barford AA) 3-10-8.

Bob Warden Charity Match, Kennet & Avon Canal, Bathampton, Claverton & Ferry Lane, Somerset. Sun 18th Spr. A. Britt (Mosella Bathampton) 11-13-0; P. Purchase (M&N Electrical) 9-15-0; L. Gregory (Mosella Bathampton) 7-6-0; D. Jefferies 7-5-0; K. Dicks (Mosella Bathampton) 7-2-0; D. Lewis 6-10-0. (£720 raised for Multiple Sclerosis Charity).

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop Section, Winson Green, B'ham. Sat. S. Bassett (Canal Kings) 9-8-8; D. Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 8-1-12; S. Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 6-14-4; I. Thompson (Canal Kings) 6-11-8; M. Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 6-8-0; R. Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 6-6-10.

Cashmores MG, Trent & Mersey Canal, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. M. ‘the Pike' Elcock (Cashmores MG) 2-7-4; I. Kent (Cashmores MG) 1-13-5; P. Wassell (Cashmores MG) 1-9-7.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. S. West (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 7-8-0 (a 3lb chub plus perch and roach); B. Smith (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-6-8; M. Yarsley (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-5-4; S. Mulheron (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-4-0.

Erewash Valley Individual League, Round 4, Erewash Canal, Cotmanhay, Derbys. Sat. S. Shelton (Matchman Supplies) 15-10-8 (inc. 9lb 6oz carp); D. Cade (Mill Tackle) 6-6-8; P. Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 5-9-0; S. Woodliffe (Nathan's of Derby) 5-6-0; J. South (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-8-0. League: J. Brockway (Long Eaton Fed.) 26-6-8; S. Shelton (Matchman Supplies) 22-2-8; D. Jackson (3 Counties) 16-1-13; P. Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 14-13-8; I. Sharratt (Drennan Leics. VDE) 13-8-8.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Basin, Boats & Railway Sections, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 3½ hour match. R. Campbell (Goodyear AC) 6-13-0 (bream, skimmers and perch); B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Goodyear AC) 4-12-0; N. Turner (Goodyear AC) 3-6-0; W. Kneller (Goodyear AC) 3-2-8.

HanKat AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Netherton, W. Mids. Sat. T. Bowen (Canal Kings) 3-9-3; M. Foster (HanKat AS) 3-1-8; D. Webb (Milo MGM) 3-0-9; D. Sheaf (Canal Kings) 2-13-8; G. Owen (Good Intent) 2-13-3.

Hodnet AC Opens, Shropshire Union Canal, Market Drayton, Shrops. Wed. B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 10-0-0; G. Benson (Wybunbury Anglers) 6-5-0; P. Andrews (Hodnet AC) 5-8-6. Sun., Shropshire Union Canal, Oak Tree Double S Bends & Park Heath Sections, Soudley, Shrops. B. Garbett (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 25-0-0 (bream and a 5lb chub); L. Kenyon (Crewe MG) 13-15-0 (bream and skimmers); T. ‘Big Dog' Swindells (Colmic NW) 13-5-0; D. Hicklin (Team Rive Fishermania) 10-0-0; B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 9-10-0; P. Murrin (Sensas Black Country) 9-3-0.

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Open, Leigh, Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Sun.D. Shaw 18-3-8; D. Nichols 9-5-0; M. Webb 8-4-12; Q. Lowe 7-9-0.

Luton Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Wed. D. Hunt 15-6-0 (bream, skimmers, roach & perch); C. Holmes 7-2-0; D. Frankland 6-11-0; B. Roper 4-11-0.

Northampton Nene AC Teams of Four League, Round 2, Grand Union Canal, Dodford to Weedon, Northants. Sun. M. Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 25-9-0 (bream and skimmers); S. Cordingley (Maver Milton Keynes) 21-15-0; A. Stokes (Preston Innovations Black Horse) 19-3-0; K. Brown (Browning Central Sphere) 15-6-0; I. Wing (Colmic A4 Orange) 11-4-0; D. Varney (Drennan Oxford Blue) 9-3-0. Teams: Maver Milton Keynes 33-8-0; Tri-Cast Rochdale 28-11-0; Preston Innovations Black horse 27-13-0. League: (Joint 1st) Browning Central Sphere 5; Tri-Cast Rochdale 5; Matrix Dynamite Image 14; Preston Innovations Black Horse 17.

Sensas Lifestyle MG Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Little Onn, (pegged two pegs before the wood going towards Bridge 23) nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Sat. M. ‘Killer' Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-2-10; G. Low (Walsall) 2-7-10; B. Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-9-12; F. ‘the Bread' Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-8-4; D. Richards (Four Ashes AC) 1-6-15; K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-6-4.

Sportsman AC Open, Walsall Canal, Metro Bridge Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. D. Evitts (Sportsman AC) 3-3-0; L. Frazier (Sportsman AC) 0-15-9; T. Lowe (Sportsman AC) 0-9-12; D. Arnold (Sportsman AC) 0-8-8.

Thornhill AC Open, Calder & Hebble Canal, Dewsbury, Kirklees, W. Yorks. Sat. G. Makin (Thornhill AC) 1-11-0; P. McMillan (Matrix Halifax) 1-9-0; B. Kellett (Thornhill AC) 1-7-0; C. Smith (Matrix Halifax) 1-4-0; J. Plows (Tri-Cast Calder) 1-1-0.

Tring Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Bank Mill Lane, Berkhamsted, Herts. Tues. A. Allday 6-12-8 (good skimmers and perch); M. Rodwell 4-10-8; S. Purdy 4-4-0; C. Howard 2-5-8; J. Sears 2-3-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Cross Keys PH Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed. D. Owen (Rough Hay AC) 4-0-0; B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-10-5; N. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 2-3-8; L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-3-0; D. Holbrook (Four Ashes AC) 2-0-8; S. Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 1-13-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60's Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Goodyear AC Waters, Shawhall Lane Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed. M. Westwood (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-0-14; T. Blyde (Lazy Hill) 3-2-5; A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-6-2; B. ‘the Legend' Simmill (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 2-3-9; R. Campbell (Sankey's) 2-0-5; M. ‘Killer' Wood (Four Ashes AC) 2-0-0.

Stillwaters

Hodnet AC, Preeswood Pool, Hodnet, Shrops. Sun 18th Apr. A. Williams (Hodnet AC) 15-2-0 (2 carp); M. Roberts (Hodnet AC) 8-3-8; (Joint 3rd) D. Davies (Hodnet AC) 5-0-0; P. Edwards (Hodnet AC) 5-0-0. Thurs., Ryley's Pool, Goldstone, Shrops. B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 17-8-0 (carp, roach and one chub) (Golden Peg win); C. Roberts (Hodnet AC) 7-11-8; T. Nutt (Hodnet AC) 4-12-8.

Patshull Park Opens, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sat., Shallows Section. B. Clarke (Vespe) 68-13-0; B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 65-13-0; P. Bucknall (Little Dawley) 63-0-6; K. Tipton (Sensas) 20-10-0; S. Bowen (Maver) 19-10-0; R. Teale (Daiwa) 9-0-0. Sun. S. Clews (Manchester) 34-1-0; T. Hope (Telford) 16-7-0; P. Williams (Wellington) 13-0-0; P. Davies (DH Angling) 12-2-0.

Loch Ken Sweep, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. Sun 18th Apr., Birch & Boulders Sections. (Joint 1st) D. Joseph 4-12-0; S. McGowan 4-12-0; M. Gordon 4-8-0; S. Wood 4-6-0.

Swinsty MG Open, Swinsty Reservoir, Washburn Valley, Yorks. Thurs. N. Jose (Toms Pond) 40-8-0 (skimmers and roach); T. Thackwray (Toms Pond) 36-2-0; E. Green (Mirfield AC) 27-10-0; R. Jackson (Tri-Cast Calder) 26-8-0.

Commercials

A.J. Jewson Tuesday Series., Sykehouse Fishery, Goole, S. Yorks. Tues., Match & Stock Lakes. J. Holdsworth (Tri-Cast Calder) 134-11-0 (carp to 9lb); W. Mcleavy (Tri-Cast Calder) 114-11-0; T. Darson (Elland) 91-6-0; K. Garner (Lowhills AC) 87-6-0; S. Mitchell (Brighouse AA) 85-11-0; A. Lumb (Lowhills AC) 84-8-0.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O' Mania Qualifier 2021, Westwood Lakes, Wyberton, nr. Boston, Lincs. Wed., Falcon, Swallow & Skylark Pools. J. Danby 137-10-0; M. Wiles 112-10-0; A. Reynolds 105-8-0; A. Mansfield 105-2-0; T. Edwards 104-4-0; J. Davis 102-4-0. Qualifier: J. Danby.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O' Mania 2021 Qualifier, Tri-Cast Old Hough Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., All Pools. A. Bridge 148-2-0; D. Keenan 116-1-0; A. Martin 114-3-0; J. Gorman 113-3-0; N. Cox 108-7-0; K. Oliver 87-10-0. Qualifier: A. Bridge.

Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., East, West, Trio, Pine & Ash Lakes. L. Clancy (St. Helens Tackle & Bait) 155-11-0; T. Bowler (Leigh Tackle & Bait) 118-6-0; E. Bibby (Broom Fisheries) 96-6-0.

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Lakes 8 & 9. G. Whalley 112-8-0; L. Addy 71-8-0; B. Jones 66-15-0.

Cookley AS, Wellfield Pools Fishery, Kinlet, Shrops. Sun., Jack's Pool. N. Price (Cookley AS) 40-0-0; C. Dredge (Cookley AS) 37-6-0; T. Peckham (Cookley AS) 34-0-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Match Pool. I. Shirley (Hawkesbury Hall Farm) 64-1-0; R. E. Grant (Hawkesbury Hall Farm) 57-10-0; J. Galloway (Hawkesbury Hall Farm) 40-8-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Tues., Vets, Island, Bridge & Canal Pools. P. Shone (The Wheatsheaf) 106-15-0; D. Boden (Telford) 99-6-0; J. Myatt (Heronbrook) 94-6-0; T. Woolaston (Heronbrook) 86-9-0; J. Burchall (Fitton Hill) 77-5-0; S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 75-7-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Canal, Bridge & Island Pools. D. Bracken (Nathan's Youth) 206-1-0; S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 135-2-0; A. Dyson (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 129-12-0; G. Unwin (Heronbrook) 104-2-0; C. Sanderson (Heronbrook) 86-8-0; C. Ellitt (Manchester) 77-15-0. Sun., Match Lake & Meadow & Canal Pools. A. Dyson (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 133-7-0; A. Davies (Maver Gold Dynamite) 126-4-0; J. Hughes (Matrix) 121-9-0; D. Bracken (Nathan's Youth) 110-5-0; D. Lloyd (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 97-8-0; J. Robinson (Maver Midlands) 81-14-0.

Heronbrook Random Pairs., Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Island, Canal & Meadow Pools & Match Lake. B. Handley (Maver Gold Dynamite) 211-12-0; A. Moors (Maver Midlands) 134-10-0; J. Robinson (Maver Midlands) 121-14-0; J. Howson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 121-5-0; A. Davies (Maver Gold Dynamite) 119-6-0; A. Dewhurst (Maver Gold Dynamite) 118-1-0. Pairs: B. Handley (Maver Gold Dynamite) & R. Griffiths (Drennan/Spotted Fin) 304-12-0; A. Dewhurst (Maver Gold Dynamite) & J. Robinson (Maver Midlands) 239-15-0; S. Williamson (Maver Gold Dynamite) & J. Howson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 228-13-0.

Lingmere Fishery, Birkenhead, The Wirral. Sat. G. White 100-0-0; J. Lyth 81-4-0; C. Fletcher 74-3-0.

Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Hawk & Lark Pools. A. Morgan (ProGen) 186-0-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite) 162-14-0; R. Small (Monkhall) 126-4-0. Sat., Buzzard Pool. A. Welding (Matrix Phil's Tackle) 220-8-0; C. Jones (Monkhall) 202-14-0; S. Harris (Little Dawley) 167-8-0. Sun., Buzzard Pool. Morgan Davidson (Maver Midlands) 225-6-0; K. Hayes (Monkhall) 174-4-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 163-6-0.

NISA Feeders Open, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Wed., Lambsdown Pool. S. Sayers (Bennett's Tackle) 146-2-0; T. Winstone (Meadowlands) 83-12-0; M. Bull (Frenzee) 55-12-0; A. Marshall (Corby) 45-0-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open. D. Wooding 80-8-0; J. Nicholls 80-3-0; J. Burchell 78-10-0. Sat., Open, Big Geary's Pool. D. Lewis 91-5-0; J. Burchell 78-2-0; S. Bellion 74-12-0. Sun., Open, Molands Mere Pool. D. Weston 50-8-0; P. Newell 41-9-0; N. Grant 38-6-0.

Partridge Lakes Fishery, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Covey Lakes 1-4 & 6. B. Slater 120-11-0; A. Caine 87-15-0; N. Stretch 82-13-0; M. Lucas 80-9-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60's Open, Chestnut Pool. B. Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 116-14-0; H. Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-11-0; C. Wright 88-4-0. Tues., Drops Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. R. Wolverson 73-9-0; J. Watkins 73-2-0; B. Ginister 59-2-0; R. Biddolph 54-14-0; B. Fletcher 51-2-0; M. Tew 47-6-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50's Open. C. Wright 80-11-0; D. Roberts 77-6-0; R. Clarke 76-6-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Oak & Larch Pools. S. Lovell 144-14-0; N. Spain 121-1-0; G. Willey 114-6-0.

Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open, Rover. G. Gollins (Swan Elite) 127-9-0; S. Walters (Chestnut Tree AC) 124-15-0; A. Morgan (ProGen) 106-12-0. Sat., Dudley Sport AC. C. Parry (Dudley Sport AC) 98-8-0; S. West (Dudley Sport AC) 66-0-0; A. Beese (Dudley Sport AC) 65-0-0. Sun., Baggeridge AC. K. Brandrick (Baggeridge AC) 135-12-0; M. Richards (Baggeridge AC) 129-6-0; B. Richards (Baggeridge AC) 103-0-0.

Sherwood Forest Fishery Open, Edwinstowe, Notts. Wed., Holmedale Lake. P. Unwin (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 77-3-0; W. Chapman (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 69-8-0; R. Bass (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 63-0-0.

Stoppo's Fishery Open, Coton-the-the Elms, Derbys. Sat. T. Taylor 11-8-0 (one bream and eight skimmers); K. Causer 5-12-0; S. Tivey 3-14-0.

Sykehouse Fishery Open, Goole, S. Yorks. Sun 18th Apr., Match & Stock Lakes. R. Jossy Willey (TN Floats) 306-4-0 (carp to 14lb); D. Shires (Sykehouse) 276-6-0; N. ‘Robbo' Robinson (Sykehouse) 259-8-0; S. Rankin (Sykehouse) 218-15-0; S. Blackham (Sykehouse) 197-12-0; W. Mcleavy (Tri-Cast Calder) 160-10-0. Sat., Twin Isles, Match & Stock Lakes. N. ‘Robbo' Robinson 199-5-0; P. Marshall 146-9-0; H. Bignell 142-9-0.

The Cunneries Fishery, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. P. Richmond 133-15-0; D. Cheetham 82-4-0; M. J. Holmes 62-6-0.

The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, Thirsk, N. Yorks. Sat., Cedar Lake. I. Shuttleworth 75-10-0; A. Mitchell 71-14-0; B. Sinclair 65-7-0.

The Old Codgers, Arden Lakes, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sat., Oak Lake. S. Stokes 45-3-0; P. Rowberry 43-15-0; M. Bannister 35-3-0.

Todber Manor, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sat., Hill View & Homeground Lakes. P. Hardwick 240-10-0; M. Skyme 233-9-0; D. Willmott 221-4-0; R. Yeo 205-2-0; M. Banks 196-2-0. Silvers: A. Rocky 25-0-0; S. White 13-14-0; C. Hudson 10-0-0.

Viaduct Fishery, Somerton, Somerset. Sat., Campbell Lake. R. Lucas 184-1-0; G. Welsby 127-3-0; L. Williams 106-14-0. Silvers: P. Ziemniak 51-0-0; B. Curry 33-7-0; J. Fuidge 33-2-0.

Young Anglers Hot Fishin' Junior Open League, Aldercar Lane Fishery, Langley Mill, Notts. Sat. A. Spencer 22-4-0; J. Brandrick 22-3-0; H. Wilsher 22-1-0; L. Parsons 13-13-0; T. Blanchard 12-8-0; B. Wilson 10-8-0.

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Last Edited: 26 April 2021

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