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Angling match results for week ending 26 July 2020

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Canals

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2020 Qualifier, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, Rea & Pilot Sections, Glos. Sat. Section A: R. Tomala (Garbolino Blackmore Vale) 10-0-0; S. Long (Garbolino Blackmore Vale) 7-9-0; C. Vallender (DGL) 6-3-0. Section B: M. Blackmore (Glevum AC) 21-6-0; D. Jackson (Rive) 15-8-0; I. Didcote (Trentmen) 9-12-0. Pairs: G. Knight & M. Blackmore 29; C. Vallender & A. Pollard 27; S. Long & M. Nowicki 22; R. Tomala & M. Dalziel 21 (11-14-0); A. Jane & T. Frampton 21 (9-11-0); A. Richins & I. Didcote 20; A. Price & D. Jarman 18 (10-14-0). (The top four pairs qualify for the final).

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2020 Qualifier, Shropshire Union Canal, Wolverhampton AA Waters, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun. B. Clarke 14-13-4; P. Middleton 11-14-6; D. Richards 8-9-0; D. Trafford 8-0-0; N. Turner 7-8-2; P. Murrin 7-6-1. Pairs: B. Clarke & J. Mainwaring 7 (on weight); P. Murrin & D. McCall 7; D. Gough & P. Middleton 8; D. Richards & C. Westwood 11; P. Turner & N. Turner 12; D. McManus & I. Morrison 14. Qualifiers; B. Clarke & J. Mainwaring, P. Murrin & D. McCall, D. Gough & P. Middleton, P. Turner & N. Turner, D. McManus & I. Morrison.

Black Country Team Champs 2020 Practice Match, Stourbridge Canal, HanKat AS Waters, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sun. R. Guest (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 23-8-3; J. Clark (Stevens Tackle) 18-14-2; A. Curless (Browning) 12-10-8; S. Hughes (Matrix) 8-14-4; T. Webster (Colmic) 7-7-1; L. Woodhouse (HanKat AS) 7-5-8.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Sections 3 & 4, The Green Sheds, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun. M. ‘Snowy' Sutton (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-1-0; B. Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-11-0; S. Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-0-1; K. Holbrook (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-0-0.

Canal Kings Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop Section, Prison End, Winson Green, B'ham. Sun. C. Rice (Sensas Black Country) 16-13-10; M. Appleby (Drennan Leicester) 8-9-12; M. Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 6-14-8; J. Cartwright (Doggers) 6-14-0; J. Whitehouse (Canal Kings) 6-6-10; J. Cunningham (Evolved Baits/Cadence Superteam) 5-9-6.

Cookley AS, Staffordshire & Worcester Canal, Cookley, Worcs. Sun. J. Bartlett (Cookley AS) 5-10-0; K. Bunce (Cookley AS) 1-13-0; P. Skidmore (Cookley AS) 1-8-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Basin & Boats Sections, Coven, Staffs. Thurs Eve., 3 Hour Match. I. Davies (Goodyear AC) 3-6-0; B. ‘The Wizard' Jones (Goodyear AC) 3-4-2; M. Foster (Goodyear AC) 2-13-4; M. ‘Killer' Wood (Goodyear AC) 2-10-1.

HanKat AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Blowers Green, Dudley, W. Mids. Sat. C. Furnival (Unattached) 5-11-12; S. Bassett (HanKat AS) 4-13-0; S. Randall (Browning) 4-8-0; J. Clark (Stevens Tackle) 4-1-0; T. Bowen (Canal Kings) 3-15-12; D. Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 3-14-0.

Mirfield AC Wednesday Series, Aire & Calder Navigation, Bay Horse Section, Heck, nr. Whitley, N. Yorks. Wed. K. Marshall (Tri-Cast Calder) 10K 650g; D. Cutts (Barnsley) 6K 300g; J. Haigh (Barnsley) 5K 300g; S. Haigh (Angler's World) 5K 100g.

Mirfield AC Steve Jackson Memorial, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Huddersfield, W. Yorks. Sun. M. Highe (Mirfield) 15-6-0; P. Dawson (Mirfield) 14-4-0; C. Smith (Matrix/Halifax) 11-10-0; M. Webb (Saints) 9-8-0; S. Clegg (Saints) 7-0-0; M. Helliwell (Matrix/Halifax) 6-10-0.

Sportsman AC Open, Walsall Canal, Eyston Avenue Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 7-7-3; C. Daley (Canal Kings) 3-8-12; M. ‘Killer' Wood (Four Ashes AC) 2-12-14.

Stoke City DAA Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Norbury Junction, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. R. Hicklin (OAC) 8-5-0; D. Sumner (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 5-14-0; S. Johansen (Team Eclipse) 5-7-9; K. Jones (Stafford) 5-7-4; D. McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 4-0-12; P. Murrin (Sensas Black Country) 3-7-0.

Storey's Halesowen RBL Individual League, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. S. Sadler (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 7-6-0; P. Middlemast (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 5-2-0; J. Babbington (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 4-11-0; (Joint 4th) M. Yarsley (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 4-7-0; P. Hatton (ZLT) 4-7-0. League: J. Billingham (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 21; (Joint 2nd) L. Mulheron (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 18; P. Hatton (ZLT) 18; S. Waite (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 18.

Thornhill AC Open, Calder & Hebble Canal, Dewsbury, Kirklees, W. Yorks. Sat. T. Barlow (Dynamite Baits/Drennan Barnsley) 6-14-0; S, Wain (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 5-14-0; M. Sharpe (Thornhill AC) 4-15-0; C. Greensides (Dynamite Baits/Browning Ossett) 3-15-0; C. Smith (Matrix Halifax) 3-9-0; (Joint 6th) J. Plows (Tri-Cast Calder) 2-15-0; S. Walton (Matrix Halifax) 2-15-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Acton Trussell, Staffs. Wed. L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 7-0-0; B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 5-14-0; N. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 4-15-8; T. Walsh (Sensas) 4-11-12; P. Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-9-12; P. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 4-5-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60s Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Little Onn, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed. K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-10-9; P. ‘Fizza' Blakemore (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-12-7; B. Boothby (Ian's Tackle) 3-4-13; M. ‘Killer' Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-2-0.

Rivers

Bridgnorth Comrades AC, River Severn, Private East Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun. A. George (Bridgnorth AS) 11-6-0; D. Fuller (Billingshurst) 6-14-0; P. Cartwright (Bridgnorth AS) 4-10-0; (Joint 4th) J. Webb (Bridgnorth AS) 4-8-0; G. Wade (Smethwich) 4-8-0.

Cashmores MG, River Trent, Branston Golf Course Section, Burton, E. Staffs. Sat. M. ‘The Pike' Elcock (Cashmores MG) 12-12-0; P. Vernon (Cashmores MG) 11-6-0; P. Jeffery (Cashmores MG) 10-8-0.

Droitwich Spa Members Only, Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Gloucs. Thurs. J. Maloney 23-8-0; D. Evans 22-10-0; P. Sanford 19-13-0; K. Downton 17-14-0.

Kidderminster & District AA Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. G. Brierley 11-7-0; A. Naptine 10-1-0; P. Coles 9-13-0; D. Finniss 9-7-0; J. Nailer 6-2-0; R. Nailer 5-6-0.

Mirfield AC Open, River Calder, Altofts, Mexborough & Woodnock Lengths, Wakefield, W. Yorks. Sat. D. Wray (Notts.) 19-6-0; A. Benstead (Ponty) 18-10-0; S. Clegg (Saints) 17-5-0; T. Earnshaw (Mirfield) 16-2-0; G. Binns (Mirfield) 14-14-0; C. Turbitt (Bradford) 13-6-0.

Northwich AA Open, River Weaver, Blackboards, Boats & Willow Beds Sections, Northwich, Ches. Sat. S. Pickering 15-4-0; D. Williams 13-4-0; I. Belfield 9-14-0.

Northwich AA Members Match, River Weaver, Dredger Section, Northwich, Ches. Sun. S. Mitchell 7-8-0; R. Fraser 6-7-12; S. Walker 5-8-0.

Nottingham Federation Tuesday Evening Series/Open, River Trent, Radcliffe Viaducts Section, Holme Pierrepont, Notts. Tues. C. Gooch (Colmic) 15-5-0; G. Clarke (Soldiers & Sailors) 12-8-0; S. Raynor (Burton Taxi Services) 9-8-0; A. Fyson (Matchman Supplies) 7-14-0; R. Casterton (Drennan Leicester VDE) 7-11-0.

Rotherham UAF Open, River Don, Denaby, Doncaster, S. Yorks. Sun. G. Davies (Lincoln) 12-11-0; M. Rose (Thrybergh) 12-8-0; S. Billups (Rotherham) 12-6-0; A. Anderson (Team Normanton) 11-10-0.

Stillwaters

Adlington Angling Centre Daiwa Sports Feeder Champs 2020, Upper Rivington Reservoir, Riverton, West Penine Moors, Lancs. Sat. S. Bilsbury 14-13-0; J. Evans 13-7-0; C. Duckett 7-12-0; D. Knight 7-10-0. Sat., Anglezarke Reservoir, Riverton West Penine Moors, Lancs. D. Willan 8-14-0; D. Brierley 7-2-0; C. Stephens 6-1-0; D. Collier 5-4-0. (Top four from each reservoir qualify for the final).

St. Neots & District Fish Preservation & Angling Society Carp Open Cup, Wilden Reservoir, Wilden, Beds. Sat. R. Jacob 30-10-0. (6 anglers in total attended. Other anglers hooked but fish bounced off, hence no other placings).

Trimpley Reservoir Open, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun. P. Boothby (M.A.P.) 24-4-0; P. Downes (Sensas) 24-0-0; M. Knight (Sensas) 21-12-0; C. Gale (Mal Storey) 20-0-0.

Commercials

A.J. Jewson Tuesday Series, Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Tues., Lakes 8 & 9. S. Warriner (Ryburn AC) 65-13-0; T. Barlow (Drennan Barnsley/Dynamite Baits) 65-0-0; R. Goldwater (West Yorks. Fire) 41-10-0; P. Thurlow (Tri-Cast Calder) 40-13-0; J. Plows (Tri-Cast Calder) 40-11-0; J. Mills (Tri-Cast Calder) 39-15-0.

Angling Trust Fish ‘O' Mania 2020 Qualifier, Lindholme Lakes, West Carr, Doncaster, Yorks. Sun., Bonsai, Willows & Benny's Pools. D. Bennet 230-14-0; R. Burgin 214-0-0; R. Bennett 200-2-0; M. Gallimore 193-10-0; G. Butler 186-4-0; K. Kirkwood 173-7-0. Qualifier: D. Bennet.

Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Trio, Ash & Pine Lakes. H. Billing (Garbolino) 138-8-0; J. Howarth (Matrix Leigh Tackle & Bait) 132-5-0; M. Reed (Tri-Cast) 100-8-0.

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Lake 9. J. Jowett 95-12-0; C. Dickinson 60-0-0; G. Whalley 55-12-0.

Brookside Fisheries, Whitley, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Snake Lakes 1 & 2. J. Wilson 61-12-0; T. Dewhurst 49-12-0; N. Butterworth 45-1-0.

Gillingham AA 3rd Summer Shield, Todber Manor, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sun., Hill View Lake. J. Stamp 256-4-0; R. Webster 209-8-0; B. Lancaster 163-14-0; R. Manns 160-10-0; D. Wylde 141-2-0; R. Kiernan 140-14-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Match Pool. I. Shirley (Hawkesbury) 74-13-0; A. Farmdon (Hawkesbury) 67-12-0; D. Lutwyche (Hawkesbury) 62-5-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Thurs., Costcutter, Bridge, Island & Canal Pools. S. Daniels (Heronbrook) 156-6-0; G. Willey (Walsall) 151-3-0; B. Myatt (Heronbrook) 146-3-0; C. Newton (Staffs. MG) 118-2-0; D. Bracken (Mosella) 115-9-0; S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 109-7-0. Sat., Match & Canal Pools. A. Adams (Heronbrook) 193-13-0; D. Deakin (Heronbrook) 173-11-0; S. Williamson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 162-6-0; A. Christie (B'ham) 160-5-0; K. Oldham (Nathan's Youth) 125-8-0; B. Myatt (Heronbrook) 125-1-0.

Jason Cunningham Silvers Match, Burton Farm Fishery, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed. J. Cunningham (Evolved Baits/Cadence Superteam) 28-7-0; G. Didcote (Evolved Baits) 19-3-0; P. Ackerley (Midland Angling Supplies) 19-2-0.

Lingmere Fishery, Moreton, Birkenhead, The Wirral. Sat. C. Smith 120-0-0; A. Dewhurst 100-10-0; C. Fletcher 84-10-0.

Long Eaton Victoria AS Champion Match 7, R.S. Kirkland Memorial Trophy Match, Blake Hall Fishery, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. Sun., Blake Lake. S. Hoult 87-11-0; J. Adamson 82-7-0; M. Lager 52-7-0; I. Carrier 24-0-0; K. White 21-14-0; D. Cotterill 15-7-0. Pairs winner: J. Adamson & S. Welch 96-8-0. League: J. Adamson 101; K. White 100; M. Lager 99.

Longford Fishery, Longford, Derbys. Thurs., Carr Wood Pool. R. Szybut (Fishermania) 64-0-0; G. Thorpe (Tackleshack) 52-0-0; (Joint 3rd) G. Lees (Princess Ham) 45-8-0; K. Moseley (Burton) 45-8-0; A. Stafford (Ashbourne) 33-8-0.

Makins Fishery NISA Feeders Opens, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Phase 1-Lake Two. T. Phillips (Attleborough Anglers) 93-9-0; D. Shaw (Makins) 90-2-0; B. Greenbury (Drennan Leicester) 76-3-0. Thurs., Phase 3-Derwent & Avon Lakes. S. Potter (Rugby Tackle & Daventry AC) 118-7-0; D. ‘Chalky' White (Coalville) 112-14-0; G. Wood (The Pellet Guys) 108-5-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Lark & Hawk Pools. K. Jones (Tri-Cast/Blakes) 326-14-0; M. Davidson (Monkhall) 269-10-0; D. Ellesmore (Matrix Phil's Tackle) 203-12-0. Sat., Hawk & Owl Pools. M. Davidson (Monkhall) 323-0-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 296-0-0; D. Taylor (Drennan NW) 214-0-0. Sun., Buzzard Pool. N. ‘Tyson' Park (Little Dawley) 207-14-0; S. Harris (Little Dawley) 202-10-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 155-8-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Molands Mere Pool. L. Myers (Packington) 59-2-0; S. Whittaker (Middy/Bag'em) 53-10-0; P. Canning (Frenzee) 52-10-0. Sat., Big Geary's Pool. S. Bellion (Milo MGM) 94-6-0; I. Keywood (Solihull Angling Centre) 68-14-0; R. Durant (Packington Vets) 47-15-0.

Partridge Lakes Fishery, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Covey Lakes 1-4 & 6. S. Openshaw 196-1-0; M. Senior 154-9-0; M. Steele 126-11-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Tony Foster Open, Beech Pool. D. Doughty (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-9-0; D. Cole (Preston Innovations Boldings) 85-14-0; P. Shaw (Preston Innovations Boldings) 79-15-0. Thurs., Stef & Keeno Open, Beech & Ash Pools. M. Keene (Shrewsbury) 147-8-0; N. Spain (Shrewsbury) 135-12-0; S. Davies (Shrewsbury) 135-2-0. Sat., Hemming Hall Open, Willows & Sycamore Pools. J. Rouse (OAC) 163-2-0; J. Elwell (Stevens Tackle) 146-11-0; M. Jameson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 98-12-0. Sun., Stef & Keeno Open, Oak & Willows Pools. G. Willey (Preston Innovations Boldings) 134-8-0; T. Woolaston (Swan Elite) 123-11-0; C. Wozek (OAC) 106-11-0.

Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Tues., Open. A. Morgan (ProGen) 110-15-0; J. Watkins (BBL) 107-2-0; K. Arrowsmith (Wrexham) 105-7-0. Thurs., Open. T. Edwards (Swan Elite) 126-1-0; D. Painter (Baggeridge) 97-3-0; C. Jeavons (Greenman AC) 92-3-0. Sat., Bromford AC. N. Weells (Bromford AC) 117-11-0; A. Constables (Bromford AC) 106-8-0; C. Toal (Bromford AC) 79-12-0. Sun., Open. A. Rowbottom (Quarry Pool) 127-12-0; G. Hick (Quarry Pool) 124-5-0; G. Steele (Monkhall) 99-14-0.

Sherwood Forest Fishery, Edwinstowe, Notts. Wed., Holmedale Lake. M. Elliott (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 125-7-0; M. Langton (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 124-13-0; W. Evans (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 120-7-0.

Stoppo's Fishery Silvers Match, Coton-in-the Elms, Derbys. Thurs. J. Stevens 9-4-0; T. Scott 8-10-0; K. Causer 8-0-0.

The Catteries Fishery, High Heyes Farm, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. M. Liptrot 131-0-0; P. Banks 94-4-0; T. Hough 60-12-0.

The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat., Cedar Lake Open. B. Smith 141-0-0; C. Hall 134-12-0; S. Baraclough 127-0-0. Sat., Clubman Summer Series, Sycamore Lake. D. Kirby 361-7-0; A. Bennett 282-9-0; A. Gladders 255-1-0.

The Old Codgers Match, Arden Lakes Fishery, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. Sat., Alastair's Bridge Lake. S. Stokes 164-12-0; J. Eales 111-2-0; T. Thomas 110-11-0.

Tri-Cast Old Hough Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Upper & Lower Benbo, Lucky Dip, Prospect, Goose & Boulders Pools. D. Pimlott (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 137-1-0; A. Bridge (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 109-2-0; A. Williams (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 98-6-0.

Wainwright AC, Cudmore Fisheries, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs. Sat., Moors Canal. N. Mynard (Wainwright AC) 99-3-0; D. Kent (Wainwright AC) 84-13-0; M. Cairney (Wainwright AC) 74-14-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Belvedere Pool. J. Harvey (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 90-2-0; A. Dawson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 75-9-0; C. Mercer (Pellet Guys) 73-14-0; R. O'Connor (Weston Pools) 70-4-0.

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Last Edited: 28 July 2020

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