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Angling match results for week ending 25 July 2021

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Canals

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2021 Qualifier, Grand Union Canal, Nether Heyford & Banbury Lane Sections, Northants. Sun. D. McManus (Matrix LTB NW) 38-10-0 (bream to 3lb and skimmers); S. Ashworth 14-7-0; D. Theakstone 11-1-0. Qualifiers: Dave McManus & Dave Trafford 4; Paul Robinson & Michael Davies 8; Aidy Stokes & Paul Foster 9; Ben Clarke & Richard Weaver 15; Steven Fogel & Chris Harvey 17; Roger Gardom & Michael Hargreaves 19; Adam Jagger & Tony Price 24; Rob Dzialak & Daniel Webb 25; Joe Roberts & Dan Ashington 27.

Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Oldington Lane Section, Kidderminster, Worcs. Sun. M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 1-11-0; P. Doyle (Bateman Vine AC) 1-8-0; R. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 1-7-0; C. Hariss (Bateman Vine AC) 0-14-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Broom Hall Farm Section, Brewood, Staffs. Sun. R. Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-9-3 (chub and perch); J. Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-14-4; P. Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-5-5.

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End, Winson Green, B'ham. Sun. E. Warren (Starlets) 6-13-8; R. Guest (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 6-2-8; M. Owen (Sensas Black Country) 5-3-8; S. Hurst (Drennan Leics.) 4-2-4; S. Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 4-1-8.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM, 4 hour match. B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Goodyear AC) 5-7-0 (skimmers, perch and roach); M. ‘Killer' Wood (Goodyear AC) 4-9-0; Capt. B. Birch (Goodyear AC) 1-8-10.

Happy League, Round 7, New Junction Canal, W. Yorks. Sun 18th July. I. Melton (Hull) 14K 150g; M. Wilson (Sensas North) 11K 600g; P. Duffy (Preston NW) 11K 250g; M. Lodge (Browning Ossett) 11K 000g; R. Wells (Walton) 10K 300g; M. Blagbrough (Tri-Cast Calder) 9K 160g.

Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Long Length, Honesty Box Section, Soudley, Shrops. Sun. D. Richards (Four Ashes AC) 10-11-0 (bream, skimmers and roach); B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 8-11-10 (perch and roach); F. ‘the Bread' Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-4-4.

Kennet & Avon Canal Open, Kennet & Avon Canal, Crabapple Section, Pewsey, Wilts. Sun 18th July. J. Hewison 8-0-0; M. Russ 6-0-0; N. Pegrum 5-15-0.

Let's Fish South East Regional Celebration, Grand Union Canal, Ivinghoe, Bucks. Sat. M. Calvert (Northampton Nene AC) 1K 660g; S. Chamberlain (Luton AC) 1K 520g; A. Lamont (Wellingborough AC) 1K 190g; H. Ryan (Luton AC) 0K 720g.

Listerhills AA Evening Series, Round 9, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Standard Wire Section, Bradford, W. Yorks. Thurs Eve. O. Jackson 3-7-0; R. Thorne 2-10-8; R. Jackson 2-4-8; D. Chadwick 2-4-0; M. Blagbrough 2-2-0; G. Charles 1-15-0. League: R. Thorne 18; D. Chadwick 32; M. Blagbrough 33; A. Jagger 36; S. Walton 39; G. Charles 41.

Liverpool DAA, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Scout Hut Section, Maghull, Merseyside. Sun 18th July. J. Stirratt 5-12-0; J. Easton 5-1-0; M. Dickson 4-8-0.

Luton AC, Grand Union Canal, Cooks Wharf, Cheddington, Bucks. Wed. T. Watts 8-13-0; D. Frankland 7-15-8; I. Orbell 7-8-0; B. Roper 7-4-0; S. Lathwell 6-13-0; R. Gibbs 4-1-8.

Northampton Nene AC Open, Grand Union Canal, Grafton Regis & Yardley Gobion, Northants. Sun 18th July. D. Trafford (Matrix LTB NW) 26-8-0 (bream, skimmers and roach); H. Keyes (Drennan Bordon) 25-14-0; R. Yates (Matrix LTB NW) 14-8-0; M. Barnett (Drennan Bordon) 12-15-0; R. Woodward (Preston Innovations Black Horse) 12-8-0; P. Kay (Drennan Bordon) 11-3-0; M. Herbert (Drennan Bordon) 10-13-0.

Northampton Nene AC National Practice Open, Grand Union Canal, Dodford to Nether Heyford, Northants. Sat. G. Barclay (Drennan Oxford) 32-2-0 (bream, skimmers and hybrids); N. Hurst (Tri-Cast Calder) 30-12-0; M. Grimshaw (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 24-6-0; S. Mottram (Crewe MG) 16-6-0; D. Mawby (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 14-14-0; D. Trafford (Matrix LTB NW) 12-15-0; R. Head 12-13-0.

Sensas HanKat AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. S. Sadler (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 10-3-0; M. Howell (Sensas HanKat Superteam) 9-13-6; M. ‘the Swerve' Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 8-10-10; S. Worton (Sensas HanKat Superteam) 7-8-11; L. Woodhouse (Sensas HanKat Superteam) 6-5-5; J. Cartwright (Sensas Black Country) 5-13-11.

Sportsman AA Open, Walsall Canal, Ball Lane Section, Wednesbury, W. Mids. Sat. T. Lowe (Sportsman AA) 10-8-0 (bream and roach); D. Arnold (Sportsman AA) 10-7-9 (bream and roach); T. Bowen (Storey's) 8-15-0; M. Galliers (Sportsman AA) 8-5-14; K. Haywood (Sportsman AA) 6-3-5.

Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Maine Canal (BCN), John's Lane Tunnel End, Tipton, W. Mids. Sun. A. Price (Sportsman AC) 4-5-0; G. Law (Walsall) 3-14-0; T. Bowen (Storey's) 3-1-0; D. Sheaf (Canal Kings) 2-8-0.

Stoke City DAA Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Gnosall, Staffs. Sat. D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 11-2-0; M. Owen (Sensas Black Country) 6-2-5; J. Brockway (Long Eaton Fed.) 5-8-0; B. Leatherbarrow (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-6-0; S. Johansen (Team Eclipse) 5-5-8; K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-2-4.

The Bobby Reynolds Memorial Match, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Maghull, Merseyside. Sun. R. Yates 9-0-0; R. Holt 8-14-0; M. Webb 7-4-0.

The Steve Jackson Memorial Match, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Gas Works Strech, Kirklees, W. Yorks. Sun. A. Smith (Rockhdale) 10-8-0; M. Blagbrough (Tri-Cast Calder) 8-2-0; S. Haigh (Anglers World) 6-15-0; A. Turner (Tri-Cast Calder) 6-12-0; A. Bradley (Mirfield AC) 5-12-0; S. Newns (KL Tackle) 5-9-0.

Tring AC, Grand Union Canal, Aylesbury Arm, Aylesbury, Bucks. Sun 18th July. D. Harris 2-11-0; S. Stinchcum 2-7-8; (Joint 3rd) D. Lawson 2-6-8; A. Allday 2-6-8; P. Hedges 2-5-4.

Tring AC, Oxford Canal, Rock of Gilbralter PH Section, Kidlington, Oxon. Sun. S. Foulkes 8-12-0; P. Smith 4-11-0; D. Moore 4-2-0.

Tring Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Bullbeggers Lane, Berkhamsted, Herts. Wed. M. Rodwell 6-6-0; M. Ginnings 5-4-0; J. Haseler 4-13-0; R. Darbon 4-6-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Wed. D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 4-15-0; C. Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 4-10-8; E. Warren (Starlets) 3-8-0; S. Broome (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 2-11-4; N. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 1-15-12; B. Williams (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 1-11-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60's Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, High Onn Section, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed. G. Law (Walsall) 11-5-0 (skimmers, perch and roach); P. ‘Jonty' Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-9-12; M. Westwood (Norton Canes) 4-4-11; P. Caley (Stafford) 4-1-0; D. Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-2-2; S. Askey (Stafford Nomads) 2-12-12.

Worcester DUAA Invitation Open, Birmingham & Worcester Canal, Blackpole & Perdiswell, Worcs. Sat. W. Price (Cookley AC) 35-13-10 (included a 27lb carp caught on canal tackle - smashes all previous 5 hour match records); P. Wilson (Droitwich SPA AS) 15-8-2; M. Cook (York AA) 11-12-4; P. Lightfoot (York AA) 10-4-0; C. Ballard (Droitwich SPA AS) 9-11-4; L. Sanders 9-7-8.

Rivers

Annual Angling Team Challenge between Worcester DUAA and York AA, Droitwich Spa AC Waters, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Sun. N. Wilson (YAA) 20-4-12; M. Lightfoot (YAA) 14-14-12; J. Swain (WDUAA) 14-3-12; P. Lightfoot (YAA) 12-3-0; G. Owen (YAA) 11-6-8; P. Handley (YAA) 08-11-12. Teams: York AA 160; Worcester DUAA 141.

Bridgnorth AS Members Match, River Severn, Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. P. Cole (Stottesdon) 50-1-0 (three barbel plus chub); P. Williams (Deeside) 30-5-0 (seven barbel plus chub); D. Rutter (KDAA) 27-3-0; J. Conway (Wolverhampton) 17-3-0; T. Moreton (Preston Innovations) 15-5-0.

Droitwich Spa Members Only, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs. D. English 41-3-4; J. Curtis 36-6-0; G. Owen 26-6-0; P. Simnett 20-15-0; M. Hunt 19-9-0; G. Seadon 17-5-0.

Jim Burton's Bridgnorth Lions Prostate Cancer Screening Fund Charity Match, River Severn, Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat. I. Hughes (Wales) 86-10-0 (17 barbel); R. Brennan (Garbolino) 28-2-0; D. Ashington 25-0-0; D. Foxall (KDAA) 24-2-0; B. Cooper (KDAA) 23-6-0; B. Poole 14-12-0.

Northwich AA Opens, River Weaver, Red Lion PH Section, Northwich. Sat 17th July. I. Belfield 11-9-0; P. Taylor 11-6-0; I. Henry 8-10-0. Sat., River Weaver, Dredger Section, Northwich, Ches. Sat. W. Locker 13-14-0; M. Taylor 6-13-0; S. Price 6-0-0.

Olney & Clifton FA, The Fiesta Cup Open, River Gt. Ouse, Mill Fields, Olney, Bucks. Sat. G. Underwood 13-7-0 (a 5lb tench plus silvers); M. Phillips 12-2-0; J. Roberts 11-1-0.

Rotherham UAF Open, River Don, Sprotbrough, S. Yorks. Sun. K. Hartley (Dynamite Scunthorpe) 12-6-0; J. Cameron (Team Normanton) 7-11-0; A. Gregory (Dynamite Scunthorpe) 6-5-0; K. Palmer (Dunham) 5-11-0.

Sensas Evesham Youth Monday Evening Series (sponsored by Cadence), Round 5, Warwickshire Avon, Crown Meadow, Evesham, Worcs. Mon Eve. Novices: S. Lilley 2-1-12; B. Whatmore 1-14-4. Under 12's: Z. Brotherton 3-3-4; C. Drinkwater 3-0-12. Intermediates winner: J. Cook 0-9-8.

Canal & River Trust Stillwaters

Doncaster DAA, Southfield Reservoir, Doncaster, Yorks. Wed. K. Hartley 25-10-0 (roach); L. Clarke 6-6-0; B. Owen 6-2-0.

Stillwaters

County Vets, Canons, Northants. Wed 14th July. B. Spencer 18-13-0; J. Balhatchett 17-12-0; J. Lewis 13-14-0.

M.O.D. Invitation Match Three Day Event, Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Fri., Day One. F. Staniuszko 22-6-0; L. Harries 21-0-0; R. O'Sulllivan 19-7-0. Sat., Day Two. F. Staniuszko 23-4-0; D. Ridgeway 23-3-0; H. Szmalec 18-4-0. Sun., Day Three. J. Grant 27-6-0; B. Stanford 20-8-0; F. Staniuszko 19-5-0. Overall: 1st placed L. Harries 3; 2nd placed F. Staniuszko; 3rd placed A. Blay.

MK Vets, Lodge Lake, Milton Keynes, Bucks. Wed 14th July. R. Latimer 17-14-0 (roach); K. Osborne 15-2-0; S. Dzialak 12-8-0.

Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Open, Deeps Section. D. Chetwood 21-2-0; D. Carter 18-6-0; B. ‘the Wizard' Jones 11-14-0.

Commercials

A.J. Jewson Tuesday Series, Tollerton Ponds, York, Yorks. Tues. A. Lumb (Lowhills AC) 210-9-0 (carp to 5lb); N. Holroyd (Lowhills AC) 178-3-0; R. Goldwater (West Yorks. Fire) 143-7-0; K. Garner (Lowhills AC) 114-2-0; P. Mitchell (Brighouse AA) 113-10-0; W. Mcleavy (Tri-Cast Calder) 106-3-0.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O' Mania 2021 NXTGEN Final, Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster. Sat. O. Newman 9K 000g; J. Paling 8K 975g; S. Taylor 7K 475g; J. Peet 4K 950g; C. Hutchins 2K 975g; S. Robinson 1K 050g; J. Derry 0K 325g; K. Crooks 0K 000g.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O' Mania 2021 Final, Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster, Yorks. Sat. H. Bignell 85K 225g; S. Brown 22K 225g; Z. Brown 21K 550g; R. Taylor 21K 150g; B. Lockwood 20K 550g; K. Marsden 18K 645g; H. Rushton 16K 775g; A. May 16K 450g.

Blundell Fisheries, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Trio, Pine & West Lakes. A. Sharman 141-8-0 (carp to 6lb); A. Caunce (Leigh Tackle & Bait) 120-13-0; R. Salmon (Burt Baits) 103-2-0.

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Lake 9. C. Harvey 87-14-0; P.A. Jones 82-4-0; A. Battersby 72-12-0.

Brookside Fisheries, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Snake Lake 1. Stu Conroy 167-12-0; Ste Conroy 113-13-0; N. Butterworth 103-13-0.

Castle Ashby, Grendon, Northants. Wed 14th July., Brickyard Pool. A. Antonacci 18-12-0; J. Rice 17-14-0; T. Dunk 16-4-0. Sun 18th July., Grendon Pool. S. Davies 22-6-0; N. Diamond 21-12-0; A. West 18-8-0.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, Lower Park Fishery, Alvechurch, Redditch, Worcs. Sun., Park Pool. S. West (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 81-6-0 (mainly carp); B. Smith (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 77-0-0; P. Sanford (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 68-8-0; S. Sadler (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 50-14-0; A. Sloan (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 41-0-0.

Glebe AC, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parva, Lutterworth, Leics. Sun 18th July. D. Haddon 141-7-0; V. Battams 117-3-0; P. Scrivener 101-8-0.

Golden Reel 2021 Qualifier, Lindholme Leisure Lakes, Doncaster, Yorks. Sat., Willows, Laurels & Bonsai Lakes. J. Hall 267-6-0; J. Brooks 261-5-0; N. Smith 206-9-0; M. Dawes 177-15-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Match Pool. D. Armson (Hawkesbury) 68-10-0 (carp and bream); D. Markham (Hawkesbury) 52-5-0; J. Galloway (Hawkesbury) 48-12-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sun 18th July., Open, Island & Bridge Pools. D. Deakin 238-5-0; S. Edwards 214-5-0; M. Steele 192-3-0; C. O'Brien 178-10-0; J. Myatt 157-7-0; A. Christie 142-6-0. Tues., Vets Open., Match Lake & Bridge & Canal Pools. S. Edwards 178-2-0; G. Gibson 140-11-0; T. Nixon 134-13-0; K. Oldham 133-5-0; J. Birchall 128-10-0; M. Taylor 120-15-0.

High Heyes Farm Fishery, (The Catteries), Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. P. Banks 132-12-0; M. Anderson 92-4-0; A. Martin 90-12-0.

Horns Pool Open, Slitting Mill, nr. Rugeley, Staffs. Sat. M. Barwell 115-0-0; T. Maj 105-0-0; S. Kirby 94-0-0; M. Jones 78-0-0.

Ivy House Lakes, Chippenham, NW Wilts. Sat., Old Match Lake. J. Dixey 166-12-0; J. Butcher 142-12-0; C. Timms 58-8-0.

Jobling Challenge, Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sun. R. Pedlar 74-12-0; S. Askey 48-10-0; M. ‘Sticky' Wilton 46-0-0; B. Forrester 40-1-0; K. Jones 35-6-0; I. Stangroom 31-14-0.

Lagoon AC, Furtho Manor Farm, Milton Keynes, Bucks. Sun 18th July. T. Richardson 12-9-0; J. Robison 11-3-0; B. Witteridge 10-15-0.

Lingmere Fishery, Birkenhead, The Wirral. Thurs., Over 55's Open. C. Diamond 152-9-0; B. Sherlock 135-6-0; B. Carlson 131-5-0; P. Kay 78-8-0; L. Cooke 70-7-0; M. Turley 59-9-0.

Mill Pool AC, Makins Fishery, Nuneaton, Warks. Sun 18th July. G. Merrett 286-5-0; W. Sharman 142-12-0; C. Chapman 131-6-0.

Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Hawk & Buzzard Pools. B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 291-8-0; A. Firth (Matrix/Sonubaits) 248-4-0; A. Rumble (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 234-2-0. Sat., Owl Pool. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 218-0-0; M. Davidson (Maver Midlands) 197-0-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite) 165-4-0.

Moss Farm Fisheries Open, Irlam, Manchester. Sat. M. Whiteside 132-7-0; B. Hepburn 82-4-0; T. Knox 71-8-0.

NISA Feeders Open, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Wed., Lambsdown Pool. T. Winstone (Meadowlands) 174-0-0; J. Minter 33-8-0; S. Weed (Old Works AC) 32-5-0; C. ‘Oggy' Horsley 28-11-0; J. Adamson (Nisa Feeders) 13-2-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Molands Mere Pool. G. Merrett 88-6-0; J. Burchell 88-0-0; M. Wood 69-10-0. Sat., Big Geary's Pool. D. Roberts 99-14-0; L. Richards 97-12-0; T. Hodges 84-9-0. Sun., Little Geary's Pool. P. Canning 280-0-0; S. Daley 198-6-0; A. Godwin 180-0-0.

Partridge Lakes Fishery, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Covey Lakes 2-4 & 6. M. Tregear 170-1-0; M. Lucas 167-7-0; M. McGrath 160-10-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Ash & Beech Pools. K. Emlyn (OAC) 100-2-0; S. Lovell (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 95-5-0; S. Jukes (Preston Innovations Boldings) 92-13-0.

Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. G. Wall (Cudworth AC Barnsley) 166-4-0; D. Roberts (Graham Jones AC) 154-12-0; P. Crossland (Cudworth AC Barnsley) 146-2-0; C. Jeavons (Green Man AC) 122-6-0. Fri., Cudworth AC Barnsley. K. Smith 182-12-0; E. Richards 153-0-0; S. Crossland 111-0-0; P. Crossland 101-8-0; P. Hampshire 101-0-0. Sat., Matric AC. M. Tew 204-6-0; J. Watkins 178-8-0; C. Jones 121-12-0; D. Oliver 111-5-0. Sun., Goodrich Fordhouses AC. S. Whittle 159-14-0; P. Edwards 140-7-0; D. Mills 140-6-0; I. Thomas 115-12-0; A. Parkes 107-5-0; C. Doyles 103-1-0.

The Cunneries Fishery, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. R. Trees 166-7-0; L. Ganderton 113-10-0. M. Lloyd 77-10-0.

Todber Manor, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sat., Hill View & Homeground Lakes. M. Cannings 394-12-0; T. Gilbert 346-14-0; J. McMahon 337-2-0.

Tollerton Ponds, York, Yorks. Sat., Heron Pool. M. Cannop 201-3-0; A. Midgley 183-12-0; A. Gre 180-4-0.

Towcester Vets, Dennetts Heyford Fishery, Northampton, Northants. Wed 14th July. J. Broughton 29-2-0; R. Rawlins 25-4-0; T. Saunders 23-10-0.

Tri-Cast Old Hough Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Big Max, Upper & Lower Benbo Pools. C. Davies (Gaz Melling) 115-0-0; C. Day (Matrix) 100-6-0; A. Dunn (Old Hough) 95-1-0.

Last Edited: 26 July 2021

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