Canals
Barford AA Open, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, nr. Solihull, W. Mids. Sat (11 fished). Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 3-5-0; Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 3-4-0; Mark Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 2-15-4; Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 2-12-8; Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country) 2-5-12; Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country) 2-4-6.
Bobles MG Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Tattenhall, nr. Chester, Ches. Sun (27 fished). Wendy Locker (Chester Tackle Locker) 12-8-8 (eight bream and skimmers on pole-fished caster and maggot); Dave Oddy (Deeside Tackle) 11-0-0 (bream); Damian Parry (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 7-10-0 (skimmers); Andrew Bettley (Warrington Old Vets) 7-2-0 (skimmers and roach); Bob Yeomans (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-13-8 (one 2lb+ bream, a big perch and skimmers); Simon Preece (Drennan NW) 5-8-0 (skimmers and roach).
Canal Masters 2025 Qualifier, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, around Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Sat (70 fished). Andy hunter 19-8-11; Ian Morrison (Matrix LTB) 12-6-12; Stephen Boyd (Lingmere) 12-0-0; Daz Shaw (Drennan NW) 10-3-12; Mike Davies (Barford AA) 9-13-3; Tony Richardson (Hindley MG) 9-11-6. Qualifiers: John Brodgden (Matrix LTB) 5-12-11; Dean Turner (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 8-10-13; Ian Morrison (Matrix LTB); Andy Hunter; Carl Blurton (Drennan NW) 5-10-10; Danny Wilson (Saints) 5-7-8; Gal Charnock (Liverpool AS) 4-11-6.
Darlaston AC, Dudley No.2 Canal, Billingham’s Garden & Building Supplies Section, Netherton, W. Mids. Sun. Baz Shaw 11-15-0; Malcolm Davies 5-14-0; Tom Hartshorne 3-2-0.
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Waterfront Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. Mal Galliers (Sportsman AA) 3-5-0; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 1-11-5; Mick Ellott 1-2-3; Jamie Clarke (Bailey’s Tackle) 0-12-12; Alfie Clarke (HanKat Superteam AS) 0-10-12.
Izaak Walton (Stafford) AA/Sensas Lifestyle MG Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Farmdown Road Section back to the Radford Bank Inn, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. Dave Berrow (Matlock) 5-5-0 (a 3lb 8oz bream plus a few small perch on pole-fished red worms); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-9-0 (a 3lb bream and a 1lb perch on poled caster plus the odd punch-roach); Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-9-0 (one reasonable 1lb skimmer plus small punch-fish); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-4-0 (punch-roach).
Kennet & Avon Spring League, Round 2, Kennet & Avon Canal (Melksham, Devizes & Airsprung’s Waters) The Pile to Consortium, Wilts. Sun 4th May (72 fished). Carl Eland (Drennan Oxford) 14-6-0 (skimmers and hybrids to 1lb on pole-fished casters over groundbait); Graham Tappenden (RIVE Homestores) 10-5-0 (skimmers on pole-fished maggots and worms over groundbait); Brett Cooper (Drennan Bordon Aqua) 9-12-0; Tom Boulton (3.5 Men) 9-2-0; Ian Stainer (Garbolino Blackmore Vale Marine) 8-14-0; Nick Foreshaw (Delcac Sonubaits) 8-8-0. Teams: Rive Homestores 53; Delcac Preston 49; (Joint 3rd) Daiwa Dorking 48; Drennan Oxford 48; (Joint 5th) Preston Innovations Thatchers 46; Garbolino Blackmore Vale Marine 46. League: Preston Innovations Thatchers 108; RIVE Homestores 105; Daiwa Dorking 94; Delcac Preston 92; (Joint 5th) Drennan Oxford 89; 3.5 Men 89.
Long Eaton Fed. Summer League, Round 3, Erewash Canal, Dockholme, Derbys. Sat. Wilson Sully (Long Eaton Fed.) 4-7-8 (tench); Andy Astle (Loughborough Soar MG) 4-2-8; John Johnson (Notts. AA) 2-4-8; Alan Wright (Long Eaton Fed.) 1-8-0; Pete Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 1-7-8; John Brockway (Maver Central Ringers Dragon) 1-7-0. League: John Brockway (Maver Central Ringers Dragon) 6; John Johnson (Notts. AA) 7; (Joint 3rd) Wilson Sully (Long Eaton Fed.) 8; Asa Cooper (Sensas NW) 8; Alan Wright (Long Eaton Fed.) 8; (Joint 6th) John Lock (Loughborough Soar MG) 10; Pete Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 10.
Port Sunlight AC Canal Spring League, Round 7, Shropshire Union Canal, Pretty Bridge Section, Chester, Ches. Sun. Michael Ellis 2-3-12; James Prinold 1-10-4; Peter Henery 1-8-4; Steven Hughes 0-15-4; Derek Sharp 0-10-12; Pete Bernard 0-7-8. (no league placings supplied).
Soho Loop Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Prison End Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Roger Evans (Sensas Black Country) 7-11-9; Richard Weaver 6-2-4; Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-2-5; Chris Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-9-4; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 3-4-4; Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 2-13-1.
Wigan DAA Members Flyers, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Leyland Mill Lane Section, Haigh Hall, Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Wed (20 fished). Paul White (Bury) 6-7-0; Dean Meadows (Hindley MG) 4-14-8; Roger Gardom (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 4-6-0; Brian Meadows (Hindley MG) 3-12-8.
Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, The Round Oak PH Section, Wombourne, Staffs. Wed (12 fished). Chris Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 6-10-0; Mike Savage (Colmic NW) 5-5-2; Kev Jones 3-7-12; Gary Owen (Storey’s) 3-7-3; Alan Gough (Wolverhampton AA/Rough Hay AC) 3-5-7; Barry Williams (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 2-10-0.
Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Goodyear AC), 3 Hammers Golf Course Section, Coven, Staffs. Wed (12 fished). Dave Berrow (Matlock) 3-12-14 (basically two bream plus bits on poled pinkies); Paul Dyer 3-8-6 (a big bream plus bits on poled worm); Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-5-0 (a 2lb bream plus a few small fish on pole-fished bread-punch and pinkies); Mick Westwood (Norton Canes) 2-4-3 (a late 2lb bream and a few bits on poled bread-punch); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-0-10 (perch and roach); Joe Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-0-0 (one skimmer and small fish).
Worcester DUAA Open, Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Perdiswell & Blackpole, Worcester, Worcs. Sun (21 fished). John Moloney (Droitwich Spa AC) 11-12-13; Andy Beasley (Worcester DUAA) 6-2-4; Chris Turner (Alan’s Tackle) 4-13-15; Jamie Smith (Worcester DUAA) 4-6-9; Rich Brewer (Worcester DUAA) 3-14-8; Pete Hatton (ZLT) 3-7-1.
Canal & River Trust Stillwaters
Angling Trust Free Spirit Boddington Classic 2025 Qualifier, Boddington Reservoir, nr. Byfield, Northants. Sat. Florin Dinu 47K 575g (thirteen carp on bomb and bag chucking down the edge); Marian Buzatu 29K 950g (seven carp); Ryan MacDonald 24K 500g. (the top three anglers qualified).
Codnor Park Fishery MG, Codnor Park Reservoir, Nottingham, Notts. Wed., Far Side & Roadside Sections. Andy Gaunt 21-14-0 (six bream and one skimmer on the Method feeder and wafters); Mark Gregory 21-8-0 (three bream and three tench on the Method feeder and wafters); Keith Burton 12-7-0 (three bream and one skimmer on the Method feeder and wafters). Section A – Mick Harrison 9-9-0 (two tench on the Method feeder and wafters). Section B – Steve Scudder 1-2-0 (one skimmer on the Method feeder and wafters). Section C – Charlie Shaw 4-11-0 (one bream and one skimmer). Section D – Ivan Cooke 5-9-0 (one tench, two perch and two bream on the cage feeder with worms).
Embryo Kiveton Waters, Sheffield, S. Yorks. Tues., Bomb & Feeder Open, Rose’s & Eve’s Lakes. Peter Gould 41-2-0; Daz Hall 14-1-0; Martin Edis 13-7-0. Wed., Over 50’s Open, Rose’s & Eve’s Lakes. Paul Walker 58-6-0; Andy Hill 42-3-0; Mick Smith 39-1-0. Sat., Open, Eve’s Lake. Mick Smith 34-14-0; Peter Gould 31-1-0; Chris Dyson 24-9-0. Sun., Open, Rose’s Lake. Mark Garton 27-0-0; Simon Short 21-6-0; Stuart Lucas 18-7-0.
NuFish Feeder King 2025 Qualifier, Southfield Reservoir, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire. Wed. (Joint 1st) Sean Taylor 11-3-0; Brian Searle 11-3-0; Fabian Arpad 11-2-0; Dean Cardwell 10-14-0. Qualifiers: Fabian Arpad; Sean Taylor; Dean Cardwell; Brian Searle.
Storey’s Halesowen RBL, Blythe Waters, Knowle, nr. Solihull, W. Mids. Sun., Bridge Pool. Lawrie Mulheron 48-12-0 (carp and skimmers on pole-fished meat); Brian Smith 47-4-0; Sean Waite 42-6-0; Jon Baker 39-4-0; Simon West 23-12-0.
Stillwaters
Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat (19 fished). Bob Harris (Blackfords) 92-0-0 (all bream on Method feeder tactics); Ian Davies (Blackfords) 25-2-0 (all bream on Method feeder tactics); Chris Brown (Nottingham) 24-2-0 (all bream on Method feeder tactics); Dave Nicholls (Walsall) 21-12-0 (bream and skimmers on the cage feeder with worms).
Bridgnorth British Legion AC, Hoccom Pool, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 4th May. Rick Rogers 26-12-0 (all carp); Jez Williams 21-0-0; Steve Slade 19-4-0; Phil Coles 17-8-0.
Hodnet AC, Ryley’s Pools, Goldstone, Shrops. Sun 4th May. Chris Hughes 15-2-0; (Joint 2nd) Nick Cooper 10-13-0; Tom Gollins 10-13-0; Shaun Hughes 7-11-0; Colin Roberts 7-6-0. (skimmers and carp weights). (AMENDED RESULT FROM LAST WEEK)
Long Eaton Fed., Brewery Ponds, Shardlow, Derbys. Wed. Chris Buckingham (Soldiers & Sailors) 8-8-8 (skimmers); Pete Swainston (Nottm. Deaf) 7-13-0; Jim Marcer (Belper) 4-11-8; Derek Jackson (3 Counties) 4-1-0; Rob Pembridge (Soldiers & Sailors) 4-1-0; Pete Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 3-13-8.
Mill Cotton Fishery Spring League, Round 3, Ringstead, Northants. Sun 4th May. Neil Parkinson 12-14-0 (mixed bag); Graham Prince 8-12-0 (skimmers); Kev Folwell 8-7-0. League leader: Neil Parkinson 4.
Nene/Towcester AC, Canons (Castle AC Water), Northants. Sun 4th May. Les Ramsden 4-4-0; Simon Cordingley 3-8-0; Mick Goodridge 2-12-0.
Northwich AA, Winsford Flash, Top Spit, Winsford, Ches. Wed. Steve Brookes 11-0-0 (good stamp-roach and a bonus skimmer on pole tactics in 4ft. of water at 10 metres out); Rod Fraser 7-9-0 (skimmers on feeder tactics). (only top two supplied).
Patshull Park Fishery, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Golf Course, Hotel Bank & Deeps Sections. Graham Lewis (Wales) 23-3-0 (bream on the conventional feeder with worms); Ian Hingley (Milo/Bait-Tech) 22-6-0 (bream on the conventional feeder with maggots); Leon Blundell (Leon Blundell Angling) 14-4-0 (bream on the conventional feeder with maggots).
Towcester Vets, Silver Lake, Wappenham, Northants. Wed 30th Apr. Mick Goodridge 9-12-0; John Harris 6-0-0; John Balhatchet 4-4-0.
Commercials
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2025 Qualifier, Spring Vale Fishing Lakes, Bevercotes, Newark, Notts. Wed. Jamie Hughes (Fish Matrix/Sonubaits) 173-14-0 (carp to 14lb on pole-fished hard pellet on long and short lines on the deck); Paul Wright 163-12-0; Lee Riley 160-10-0; Sam Collett 147-6-0; Will Hawkins 135-14-0; Dave Craggs 131-4-0. Qualifier: Jamie Hughes.
Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2025 Qualifier, The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat. Dale Shepherd 180-14-0 (carp to 6lb on pole tactics shallow and down the edge); Kieran Marsden 172-2-0; Peter Hopwood 148-9-0; Paul Wright 139-11-0; Brad Lucas 128-3-0; Andy Bennett 127-13-0. Qualifier: Dale Shepherd.
Aston Park Fisheries, Sheffield, S. Yorks. Sat., Open, Split Lake. Steven Forster 71-0-0; Steve Wolstenholme 67-8-0; Chris Clarke 55-0-0; Harris Wrigley 52-4-0.
Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Open, Trio, Pine, East & Ash Lakes. Yestyn Septon (Drennan NW) 118-7-0 (carp to 5lb on poled pellet and caster shallow); Tom Spanswick 89-1-0 (carp to 12lb on the Method feeder and wafters); Dave Brown Snr. 79-12-0; Alan Sharman 73-5-0.
Bridgtown Social AC, Brookfields Fishery, Brookfields Farm, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun (13 fished). (Joint 1st) Dave Smith 49-0-0 (carp to 6lb on poled worm); James Shinton 49-0-0 (carp to 11lb 9oz); Paul Deehan 45-12-0 (carp to 8lb); Hughie Blair Snr. 44-12-0 (carp to 6lb); Mark Foster 44-8-0 (carp to 8lb); Mick Sutton 37-8-0 (carp to 8lb).
Castle Ashby, Grendon, Northants. Wed 30th Apr., Open, Grendon Lake. John Bazeley 36-4-0; Andy Bazeley 24-8-0; Paul Robinson 20-12-0. Sun 4th May., Open, Grendon Lake. Jamie Minter 38-2-0; Gary Millward 29-15-0; John Kent 28-13-0.
Cotton Outcasts AC, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parve, Lutterworth, Leics. Sun 4th May., Lake A. Andy Sibley 70-9-0; Paul Scrivener 61-14-0; Vince Battams 61-11-0.
Dennetts MG, Bishops Bowl Fishery, Bishops Itchington, Warks. Sun 4th May. Ian Wills 96-2-0; Ian Davies 38-10-0; Bryan Osborne 38-2-0.
Flore & Brockhall AC, Barby Marshes, Barby, Warks. Sun 4th May. Gill Corn 34-6-0; Terry Smith 22-2-0; Fred Johnson 16-7-0.
Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Open, Match Pool (10 fished). Dominic Lanny (Hawkesbury) 51-13-0 (carp to 4lb and bream to 3lb on pole-fished pellet); Denis Lutwyche (Hawkesbury) 43-7-0 (carp to 8lb on the Method feeder with corn); Richard Wells (Leicester) 31-15-0 (carp to 8lb on the Method feeder with corn).
High Heyes Farm Fishery (The Catteries), Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat., Open, Lake 3. Jordan Cameron 98-8-0; Danny McQuire 74-8-0; Pete Schofield 51-4-0.
Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Bank Holiday Mon., Bank Holiday Monday Open, Lambsdown Lake. Tom Busby 200-0-0; Neil Russell 141-14-0; Phil Weaver 106-13-0. Tues Eve., Evening Open, Warren Pool. Ian Hill 107-12-0; John Burchell 98-12-0; Mick Bull 76-12-0.
Nisa Feeders Open, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Phase One-Lake Two. Aaron Braithwaite (Aquastim) 80-13-0 (quality carp on long pole tactics shallow); Steve Bliss (Hinckley) 73-4-0 (carp on the pellet waggler at range); James Lacey (Lamport) 62-2-0 (carp on poled corn in the margins in the last two hours); John Adamson (Nisa Feeders) 55-12-0 (carp on Method feeder tactics); Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 53-1-0 (carp on feeder tactics); Daz Milne (Elephant & Castle AC) 41-14-0 (seven carp on bomb and pellet).
North West Rodders, Firswood Fishery, Latham, Skelmersdale, Lancs. Sat. M. Whiteside 107-4-0; M. Carter 100-8-0; (Joint 3rd) J. Rushton 91-14-0; A. Worthington 91-14-0. Sat., Stoat Hall Fishery, Bretherton, Chorley, Lancs. David Ireland 116-11-0; Jeff Coulter 87-8-0; Phil Hillier 61-1-0.
Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Molands Mere Pool (16 fished). James Daly 71-9-0 (carp on bomb and pole with pellets); Wayne Sharman 54-9-0 (carp on the Method feeder and poled corn); Des Jarvis 37-11-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat); Lee Davis 31-10-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat). Sat., Open, Big Geary’s Pool. Peter Caton 142-3-0 (carp and skimmers on the Method feeder); Dave Roberts 122-12-0 (carp on poled pellet shallow); Max Higgott 83-13-0 (carp on the Method feeder); Trevor Hodges 78-2-0 (carp on poled pellet). Sun., Open, Anniversaries Pool. Stephen Bellion 57-10-0 (carp and F1s on poled meat); Paul Truman 41-8-0 (carp and F1s on poled pellets); Steve Daley 31-7-0 (carp and F1s on poled caster); Dave Childs 27-7-0 (carp and F1s on poled pellet).
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Bank Holiday Mon., Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill 58-3-0; Dave Mortlock 56-10-0; Terry Edwards 42-1-0. Thurs., Over 50’s, Chestnut Pool. Bob Clarke 96-0-0; Clive Wright 77-5-0; Eric Bancroft 66-12-0; Bill Hill 60-3-0. Sun., Open, Stock & Willows Pools. Mark Rathbone (St. Francis) 77-0-0; Gary Smith (Maver Elite) 70-7-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 68-12-0; Matt Rathbone (St. Francis) 65-13-0.
Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 81-8-0 (carp to 12lb+ on pole and bomb tactics); Graham Roberts (Quarry Pool) 77-12-0 (carp from 12lb to 14lb on pole and feeder tactics); Steve Owen (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 71-5-0 (carp to 16lb on pole tactics). Sat., Button Oak AC. S. Kingston 133-14-0 (carp to double figures); M. Green 103-11-0 (carp to double figures); J. Morris 59-12-0 (carp to double figures). Sun., Black Country AC. Ziggy Lees 133-1-0 (carp to double figures); Nathan Jennings 90-12-0 (carp to 14lb+); Mike Cope 63-12-0 (carp to 20lb down the edge).
Splinters AC, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parva, Lutterworth, Leics. Wed 30th Apr., Plough & Harrow Pools. Pete Scott 173-1-0; Pete Smy 148-0-0; Trev Griffiths 125-4-0. Sun 4th May., Plough Pool. Dave Chapman 94-14-0; Dave Griffiths 83-15-0; Gary Muddiman 80-11-0.
The Cunneries Fishery, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat., Open, Merlin Pool. Luke Brennan 130-0-0; Rob Trees 106-2-0; Josh Turbill 74-12-0.
The David Hall Memorial Match, The Glebe & Mallory Park Fisheries, Peckleton, Leicester, Leics. Fri. Jon Arthur 204-8-0; Lee Newson 184-4-0; Alex Bones 160-8-0; Andrew Williams 154-10-0; Rob Henrick 150-1-0; Paul Whitfield 139-9-0. Pro Am: 1st Brandon George & Rob Henrick 253-4-0; 2nd Lee Newson & Martin Ford 228-12-0. Silvers: 1st Dan Webb 54-4-0; 2nd Trevor Price 52-4-0. Top Am: Andrew Williams. (Funds raised for Macmillan Charity).
The Old Hough Coarse Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Open, Lower Benbo & Woodyend Pools. Dave Pimlott 57-9-0; Paul Tucker 52-1-0; Lewis Breeze 46-14-0; Ciaran McAndrew 43-6-0.
Viaduct Fishery, Somerton, Somerset. Sat., Open, Campbell Lake (21 fished). Mark Wynne 156-14-0; Howard Webb 138-4-0; Martin Preston 111-7-0. Silvers: Tom Thick 47-12-0; Andy Akehurst 34-8-0; Matt Skyme 28-5-0.
Wellingborough AC, Willowbrook Lakes, Kettering, Northants. Tues 29th Apr., Islip & Willowbrook Lakes. Pete Laughton 26-12-0; Martin Hayman 12-2-0; Kev Moult 5-8-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Clay Pit Pool. Andy North 198-12-0; Ian Hall 122-5-0; James Woodfine 105-5-0; James Spruce 103-2-0.
Whitmore Fisheries, Greenhalgh, Preston, Lancs. Sat., Open, Canal Pool (35 fished). Louis Mower 67-2-0; Adam Bradshaw 66-11-0; Adam Martin 65-4-0; Mark Smith 63-14-0.
Willow Lakes Summer League, Round 1, Foston, Grantham, Lincs. Sat., Ash & Hawthorn Lakes. Steve Pretty 117-1-0; Danny Higgins 92-11-0; Sam Lewis 81-7-0; Ben Checkley 75-15-0; Marc Melhuish 63-10-0.
Woodford Halse AC, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Sun 4th May. Barry Harris 131-0-0; Perce Holme 108-0-0; Stuart Ansell 80-0-0.
