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Angling match results 18 May 2025

Here are the angling match results for all matches and competitions for canals, rivers, still waters and commercials.

Canals

Barford AA Teams of Three Summer League, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, nr. Solihull, W. Mids. Sat (30 fished). Chris Rice (Sensas Black Country A) 7-13-12 (predominantly roach and a few small skimmers mainly on poled pinkies); Mal Galliers (Kidlington) 7-10-0 (a decent bream plus skimmers and roach); Paul Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 6-3-0 (4lb 8oz of roach plus one bream); (Joint 4th) Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country A) 5-5-12 (skimmers, roach and perch); Dave McCall (Canal Trio) 5-5-12 (mainly perch); Glenn Law (Sensas Black Country Green) 4-10-0. Teams: Sensas Black Country A 3; Sensas Black Country Green 6; (Joint 3rd) Sensas Black Country Gold 8; Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech 8; (Joint 5th) Bag’em/Maver Midlands 9; Drennan Leicester MVDE 9.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), Four Ashes Section, Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun (12 fished). Mark Foster 2-11-9 (mainly perch on poled worms and pinkies); Mark Wyton 1-12-0 (small silvers); Bob Boothby 1-9-0 (a few perch and a few silvers); Dave Rayson 1-6-10 (a few silvers and perch); Tony Beech 1-4-4 (silvers); Paul Deehan 1-4-0 (a few perch and silvers).

C.T. Paper Sales Ltd. Canal Championship 2025 Qualifier No.2 (of 4), Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Wolverhampton AA Water), around Penkridge, Staffs. Sun (44 fished). Darren Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 13-12-14 (a 1lb+ perch, a 1lb+ hybrid and roach from 2oz to 8oz on poled caster and maggots and a late 4lb bream); Les Olszewski (Team Les ‘O’) 13-1-10 (a 3lb+ bream and a 2lb 8oz bream plus hybrids and skimmers on pole-fished worm caster and maggots); John Garbett (Team Eclipse) 4-11-11; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-11-10; Dave Dale (Colmic NW) 4-10-8; Steve Dudley (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 4-9-7. (the top twenty in the match [who haven’t already qualified] go through to the August Final).

C.T. Paper Sales Ltd. Prostate Screening Fund 2025 Canal Championship Qualifier, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, The Moat House Section, Acton Trussell, nr. Penkridge, Staffs. Wed. (23 fished). ‘Big’ Colin Talbot 3-10-9; Carl Westwood (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-9-0; Jim Burton (B’ham) 2-2-1; Steve Broome (Maver Midlands) 1-14-3; Pete Cartwright (Wolverhampton) 1-5-7; Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country) 1-4-9. Qualifiers: Carl Westwood (Sensas Lifestyle MG); Jim Burton (B’ham); Dean Webb (Sensas Black Country); ‘Big’ Colin Talbot; Dave Leavesley (Barford AA) 0-11-14.

Canal Masters 2025 Qualifier, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, around Maghull, Merseyside. Sun (60 fished). Steve Hirst (Colmic NW) 27-3-0; Kev Clarke (Wigan MG) 21-8-0; Steve Boyd (Chester Tackle Locker) 14-5-0; Stu Bird (Matrix LTB) 11-10-0; Peter Keenan (Liverpool AS) 9-0-0; Marc Ellement (Matrix LTB) 8-7-4. Qualifiers: Marc Ellement (Matrix LTB); Ben Clarke (Drennan NW) 4-7-0; Steve Hirst (Colmic NW); Kev Clarke (Wigan MG); Ant Fisher (Liverpool AS) 5-7-0; Stu Bird (Matrix LTB).

Cashmores MG, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Wood Lane Section (Club Water), Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sat (17 fished). Chris ‘KOD’ Dean 6-13-0; Paul Jeffery 5-9-8; Tony Kulik 3-12-2; Paul Vernon 3-12-0; Chris ‘Tri-Cast’ Constable 3-6-8.

Chester Tackle Locker Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Waverton, Ches. Sun (16 fished). John Easton (Liverpool AS) 6-2-4 (bream and hybrids); Wendy Locker (Chester Tackle Locker) 4-3-2; Martin Taylor (Nytro) 3-3-8; Paul Walsh 3-2-4; Simon Loyley (Chester Tackle Locker) 2-15-4; Alan Faulkner (Colmic NW) 2-0-2.

Daiwa Let’s Fish Regional Celebrations South East Heat 1, Grand Union Canal, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Sun. Cadets: Matthew Taderera 290g; Daniel Murphy Snape 200g; Leo Levesque 40g; Robert McGarragh 30g. Teams: 1st Northants/Nene AC; 2nd Luton AC. Juniors: Henry McGarragh (Northants./Nene AC) 3K 260g; Harry Wilson (Northants./Nene AC) 1K 470g; Jack O’Brien (Luton AC) 1K 230g; Indy Price (Luton AC) 560g; Ellis Hoddy (Team Tutts) 530g. Teams: Northants AC/Nene AC 53; Luton AC 47; Team Tutts 26.

Daiwa Let’s Fish Regional Celebrations North West Heat 1, Sankey Canal, Ellesmere Port, Ches. Sun. Cadets: Samuel Riley (West Yorkshire Angling Academy) 2-2-0; Mia Parkinson (Newton-le-Willows Pink) 1-3-0; Nellie Johnson (Newton-le-Willows Pink) 1-3-0; Oliver Parkin (Telford) 1-2-0; Florence Bate (Port Sunlight AC) 1-1-0. Teams: 1st Port Sunlight AC; 2nd Newton-le-Willows Pink; 3rd Newton-le-Willows Green; 4th Newton-le-Willows Blue. Juniors: Theo Domalis (Newton-le-Willows White) 4-13-0; Ben Henthorn (Newton-le-Willows Green) 3-0-0; (Joint 3rd) Dylan Walker (Nelson Academy) 1-15-0; Thomas Lee (Newton-le-Willows Blue) 1-15-0; Morgan Sleem (SOTAS) 1-13-0. Teams: 1st Newton-le-Willows Green; 2nd SOTAS; 3rd Newton-le-Willows White; 4th Newton-le-Willows Blue.

HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.2 Canal, Doctor’s Surgery end, Blowers Green, Dudley, W. Mids. Sat. Tony Bowen (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-11-0; Lee Woodhouse (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-9-0; John Cartwright (Mighty Red Lantern) 1-13-0; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 1-12-10; Mick Ellett 0-13-8.

Izaak Walton (Stafford) AA/Sensas Lifestyle MG Open, Trent & Mersey Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Water), The Fruit Farm Section, Great Haywood, Staffs. Sat., Open (9 fished). David Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 6-13-0 (mainly skimmers on pole-fished caster and pinkies); Paul Dyer (Hednesford) 4-1-8 (skimmers to 12oz); Keith Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-6-8 (skimmers); Dave Berrow (Matlock) 2-12-0 (skimmers and a couple of perch); Alan Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-8-0 (two skimmers on poled pinkies and bread-punch and a few little perch on poled maggot); Fred ‘the Bread’ Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-8-8 (little skimmers and the odd perch).

Long Eaton Fed. Summer League, Round 4, Erewash Canal, Derby Road End, Long Eaton, Derbys. Sat. Steve Cole (Grimsby Trawlers) 4-0-0 (tench plus perch); Ian Sharratt (Loughborough Soar MG) 3-15-8; Wilson Sully (Long Eaton Fed.) 3-10-0; Pete Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 2-10-0; Steve Till (Long Eaton Fed.) 1-8-0. Chris Wright (Dynamite Derby Angling Federation) 1-8-0. League: (Joint 1st) John Brockway (Maver Central Ringers Dragon) 9; Wilson Sully (Long Eaton Fed.) 9; John Johnson (Notts. AA) 10; (Joint 4th) Asa Cooper (Sensas NW) 12; Alan Wright (Long Eaton Fed.) 12; Pete Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 12; Steve Cole (Grimsby Trawlers) 12.

Moira Teams of Five Spring League, Round 2, Moira Canal, around Donisthorpe, Leics. Sun 11th May (70 fished). Mick Corker (Loughborough Soar MG) 6-14-0; (Joint 2nd) Steve Gardener (Raygill Blue) 6-5-0; Leon Murphy (Sensas Four Counties Green) 6-5-0; Darren Bolton (Sensas Four Counties Black) 4-5-0; Dave Clayton (Sensas Media) 4-4-8. Teams: Sensas Media 6; Sparkes 10 (13-1-0); Sensas Four Counties Orange 10 (7-2-0); Loughborough Soar MG 11; Sensas Four Counties Black 16 (8-11-0); Wigston 16 (8-8-0). League: Sensas Media 19; Sparkes 20; Sensas Four Counties Orange 23; Loughborough Soar MG 24; Sensas Four Counties Black 25; Wigston 28.

Nene/Towcester AC, Grand Union Canal, Cosgrove, Northants. Sun 11th May. Dave Mawby 7-14-0; Steve Brookes 3-7-0; Rob Pottinger 3-2-0.

Rotherham UAF Open, Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, Mexborough, S. Yorks. Sun. Nick Speed (Shimano) 34-5-0; Paul Goulding (Daiwa Dons) 26-11-0; Kev Vickers (NuFish Ossett) 22-4-0. Sections: Glenn Lawrence (Drennan Barnsley) 21-9-0; Gary Jubb (Daiwa Goldthorpe) 5-6-0; Paul Holmes (Daiwa Dons) 19-6-0.

Shifnal AC, Shropshire Union Canal (Club Water), Bridges 1-2 Section, Pendeford, W. Mids. Sun. Nathan Moore 2-12-4; James Dennison 1-6-7; Ian Jones 1-5-6.

Soho Loop Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Soho Loop, Clissold Street Section, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun. Dave Arnold (Sportsman AA) 9-3-3 (small skimmers on pole-fished fluoro pinkies over groundbait and squatts); Merv ‘the Swerve’ Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 5-5-0; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 3-0-3.

Warrington AA Ladies National Team Fund Raiser, Macclesfield Canal, Snail Bridge & Derwent Drive Sections, Congleton, Ches. Sat (28 fished). Dave Brooks (Newton Tackle & Baits) 13-3-4 (bream and skimmers); Marc Ellement (Matrix LTB) 5-7-0 (skimmers and bits); Craig ‘Flagger’ Ritchie (Newton Tackle & Baits) 5-5-14 (skimmers and roach); Simon Preece (Drennan NW) 4-4-12 (one bream plus bits); Dave Trafford (Matrix LTB) 4-0-6; Paul Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-6-8 (skimmers). (£200 raised for the Ladies National Team).

Wellingborough AC Juniors, Grand Union Canal, Foxton Locks Section, Foxton, Leics. Sun 11th May. Phoebe Baszak 1K 200g; Mason Connor 500g; Henry Harris 400g; Noah March 350g; Luca Stanton 200g.

Wigan DAA Members Flyers, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Parbold, Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Wed (18 fished). Bernard McCann (Sensas NW) 7-3-0; Marc Ellement (Matrix LTB) 5-6-0; Paul White (Bury) 3-14-0; Paul Ashton (Hindley MG) 3-10-0. Sat., Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Adlington Marina Section, Chorley, Lancs. (16 fished). Steve Wilson (Sensas NW) 23-1-0; Lee Addy (Drennan NW) 9-15-8; Ian Brogden (Matrix LTB) 2-14-0; Dave McGuinn (Hindley MG) 2-6-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60’s Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Izaak Walton [Stafford] AA Water), Stafford Boat Club Section, Stafford, Staffs. Wed (14 fished). Keith Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 5-14-0 (a 3lb bream plus the odd skimmer and roach on poled caster from the sedges pegs); Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-3-0 (a 2lb 8oz bream on poled caster and the odd perch); Bob Boothby (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-2-0 (a 2lb bream plus a few roach and perch on poled worms); Mark Wyton (Goodyear AC) 3-14-8 (small silvers and the odd skimmer); Paul Dyer (Hednesford) 3-14-0 (two skimmers and the odd perch); Dave Berrow (Matlock) 3-5-0 (one bream off the Marina mouth).

Canal & River Trust Stillwaters

Blackfords Progressive Association Match, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat (29 fished). Dave Ridgway (Shifnal) 57-5-0 (skimmers on pole tactics); Danny Carter (Preston Innovations) 56-5-0 (skimmers on pole tactics); Gavin Wyman (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle) 42-12-0 (skimmers on cage feeder tactics); Norman Carpenter (Walsall) 35-4-0 (skimmers on pole tactics); Pete Jones (Angling Direct) 33-5-0 (skimmers on pole tactics); Bob Allatt (Blackfords) 33-3-0 (bream on Method feeder tactics).

Codnor Park Fishery MG, Codnor Park Reservoir, Nottingham, Notts. Sun 11th May., Far Side & Roadside Sections. Ray Bradley 22-1-0 (two tench and four bream on the Method feeder with corn and pellet); Geoff Storer 15-7-0 (two tench, two bream and a couple of bits on the pole with caster and worm); Keith Burton 11-2-0 (three bream and one skimmer on the Method feeder and wafters) Section A – Mark Gregory 9-13-0 (two bream and three skimmers on the Method feeder and wafters). Section B – Andy Gillot 7-6-0 (two bream and one skimmer on the Method feeder and wafters). Section C – Andy Willows 6-15-0 (two tench and one skimmer on pole tactics). Section D – Andy Gaunt 10-2-0 (one tench, one bream and one skimmer).

Codnor Park Fishery MG, Codnor Park Reservoir, Nottingham, Notts. Sun., Far Side & Roadside Sections. Geoff Storer 37-6-0 (five tench and four bream on pole-fished worm over casters); Ant Brown 7-12-0 (two bream and one skimmer on a mix of pole, bomb and feeder tactics); (Joint 3rd) Keith Burton 6-11-0 (two bream on the Method and wafters); Phil Charleton 6-11-0 (one tench and a bream on the Method feeder and pole tactics). Section A – Andy Gaunt 4-15-0 (three skimmers and a small tench on the Method and wafters). Section B – Steve Scudder 2-15-0 (two skimmers on the Method feeder and wafters). Section C – Dave Frith 2-15-0 (one hybrid on the Method feeder and wafter). Section D – Charlie Shaw 4-12-0.

Embryo Kiveton Waters, Sheffield, S. Yorks. Tues., Bomb & Feeder Open, Rose’s Lake. Peter Gould 34-0-0; Andy Charlesworth 14-0-0. (only top two supplied). Wed., Over 50’s Open, Rose’s & Eve’s Lakes. John Sanderson 70-6-0; Simon Short 68-13-0; Geoff Hiley 50-4-0. Sat., Open, Eve’s & Acorn Lakes. Josh Baker 30-11-0; Shane Crompton 20-9-0; Martin Edis 13-14-0. Sun., Open, Roses’ & Acorn Lakes. Scott Plant 53-10-0; Paul Ashley 35-4-0; Gary Lyne 30-9-0.

Stillwaters

Bridgnorth British Legion Comrades AC, Woodcote Hall, Woodcote, Newport, Shrops. Sun 11th May. Phil Hancox 69-14-0 (carp to 12lb); Phil Coles 64-2-0; Shaun Blackhouse 26-2-0; Martin Spittle 26-0-0; Martin Gilbert 25-0-0.

Castle AC, Canons, Northants. Sun 11th May. Simon Cordingley 10-14-0; Dick Ashby 9-6-0; John Lewis 8-12-0.

Hodnet AC, Common Pool, Goldstone, Shrops. Sun. Steve Oliver 24-10-0; Terry Blyde 11-6-0; Scott Podmore 10-14-0; Steve Booth 7-14-0; Chris Hughes 5-2-0; Mick Welch 4-12-0.

Long Eaton Fed., Brewery Ponds, Shardlow, Derbys. Wed. Jim Marcer (Belper) 8-14-0 (5lb carp and a tench); Chris Buckingham (Soldiers & Sailors) 7-14-0; John Brockway (Maver Central Ringers Dragon) 7-3-0; Pete Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 4-11-0; Dave Morris (Long Eaton Fed.) 4-5-0; Pete Swainston (Nottm. Deaf) 3-8-8.

Luton AC, Wyboston Lakes (Club Water), Bedford, Beds. Wed., South Lagoon (12 fished). Simon Faulkes 12-7-0 (a 7lb 5oz carp plus five skimmers on feeder tactics at range); Steve Lathwell 7-14-0 (silvers on feeder tactics mainly to the nearside bank bushes); Dennis Hunt 4-1-0 (silvers on feeder tactics); Tony Hickmott 3-5-0 (three 1lb skimmers); Richard Darbon 3-1-0; Dave Ridley 1-15-8.

Mill Cotton Fishery Spring League, Round 4, Ringstead, Northants. Sun 11th May. Neil Parkinson 13-4-0; Jeff Rice 11-0-0; Nick Antonacci 9-4-0. League: (Joint 1st) Neil Parkinson 5; Steve Bettis 5; (Joint 3rd) Kev Folwell 4; Martin Heyman 4.

Patshull Park, The Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun., Open, Shallows, Golf Course & Hotel Bank Sections (27 fished). Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 17-7-0; Mike Ellis (Bridgnorth) 14-10-0; Si Bradford (Patshull) 14-8-0. (all bream and skimmer weights on Method feeder tactics).

Commercials

Angling Trust Fish ‘O’ Mania 2025 Qualifier, Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Wed. Gary Thomas (Manchester) 205-13-0 (carp and F1s); Rob Swan (GURU) 151-8-0 (carp and F1s); Bryan Travis 146-10-0; Andy May 133-8-0; Lee Riley 124-1-0; Andrew Mann 123-1-0. Qualifier: Gary Thomas.

Bateman Vine AC, Solhampton Fishery, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sun., Dragonfly Pool. Neill Gater 27-0-0 (carp); Lauren Mills 23-0-0 (carp); Mick Ashmore 15-0-0 (silvers plus two carp); Chris Hariss 14-9-0 (carp and silvers).

Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Open, Trio, Pine, East & Ash Lakes. Yestyn Sephton (Drennan NW) 116-7-0 (carp to 12lb on poled caster shallow); Joe Rowan (Rochdale Angling Centre) 97-5-0 (carp to 13lb on poled meat across); Ed Wilson 80-2-0.

Brookside Fisheries, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Open, Snake Lake 1. Stuart Conroy 66-9-0; Nick Butterworth 47-3-0; Steve Conroy 31-12-0.

Castle Ashby, Grendon, Northants. Sun 11th May., Open, Grendon Lake. Gary Millward 53-11-0; Jamie Minter 38-11-0; Neil Russell 36-0-0.

Corks AC, Lower Broadheath Fishery (The Jam Factory), Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcs. Thurs., Willow Pool. Rob Latham 116-9-0 (carp on the pellet feeder down the edge); Mark Simmonds 50-3-0; (Joint 3rd) Graham Spooner 38-2-0; David Spooner 38-2-0. Sun., Solhampton Fishery, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs., Kingfisher Pool (18 fished). Graham Spooner 24-7-0 (carp on the Method feeder and banded pellet); Andy Walker 23-13-0; Ray Henderson 21-8-0; Simon Hall 20-7-0.

Darlaston AC, Alvechurch Fisheries, Alvechurch, B’ham. Sun. Daz Joiner 126-10-0; Baz Shaw 110-11-0; Billy Robbins 110-8-0.

Dennetts MG, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parva, Lutterworth, Leics. Sun 11th May., Lake A. Alan Knight 124-15-0; Ian Wills 108-1-0; Gary Preekel 71-6-0.

Flore & Brockhall AC, Barby Mill Pool, Barby, Warks. Sun 11th May. Terry Smith 105-12-0; Gill Corns 36-4-0; Brian Johnson 34-0-0.

Glebe AC, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Sun 11th May., Phase Two – Lizard Pool. Andy Sibley 66-2-0; Steve Wills 61-11-0; Dave Jones 47-7-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Open, Match Pool (12 fished). Dave Armson (Hawkesbury) 64-2-0 (35lb of bream to 3lb 8oz plus carp to 3lb on pole-fished worm and caster); John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 50-0-0 (carp to 6lb on poled corn); Ian Shirley (Hawkesbury) 41-6-0 (carp to 6lb and bream to 3lb on poled pellet and corn).

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sat., Open, Rover. Matty Barwell 113-5-0; John Myatt 98-15-0; Ben Myatt 90-1-0; Lee Jankowiak 83-4-0.

High Heyes Farm Fishery (The Catteries), Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat., Open, Lake 3. James Declouet 114-12-0; Jordan Cameron 100-12-0; Martin Liptrot 51-0-0.

Lingmere Fishery Open, Moreton, The Wirral, Merseyside. Sat. W. Lines 128-0-0; G. White 78-0-0; T. Collins 71-0-0.

MAP Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat., Open, Ash & Pine Lakes. Simon Richardson 125-3-0; Kelvin Acton 102-2-0; Steve Jackson 94-9-0; Neil Jackson 90-14-0.

Maver Match This 2025 Qualifier, Partridge Lakes, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Covey Lakes 1-6 (59 fished). Jack Williams 124-14-0; Jamie Cowling 124-4-0; Jordan Holloway 117-2-0; Jamie Hughes 109-0-0. Qualifier: Jack Williams.

Millpool AC, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Sun 11th May., Lambsdown Lake. Tony Rodgers 179-6-0; Brian Canning 171-2-0; Wayne Sharman 151-10-0.

Nisa Feeders Open, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Phase One-Lake Two. Michael Beckhurst (Makins Select) 94-3-0 (carp on pole-fished pellets); Jim Innes (Nuneaton Nomad) 83-13-0 (carp on bomb and pellet halfway across the lake); Shane Sayers (Bennett’s Tackle & Bait) 72-9-0 (carp on bomb and pellet, then pole tactics in the margins); Steve Bliss (Hinckley) 67-0-0 (carp on poled pellet down the edge); Martin Hincks (Ajaz Angling Club) 57-2-0; Chris Wayte (Coalville) 52-8-0; John Adamson (Nisa Feeders) 34-3-0.

North West Rodders, Lathom Fisheries, Burscough, Ormskirk, W. Lancs. Sat. Lake 1: Tommi Livesey 75-7-0; Liam Gornall 62-1-0; Gary Richardson 58-15-0. Lake 4: Chris Woodrup 49-10-0; Geoff Farnworth 47-5-0; Ste Hall 25-2-0. Silver Fish Pot Winner: Alan Worthington 4-6-0. Biggest Single Fish Pot Winner: Geoff Farnworth 7-1-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed. Solihull Angling Centre Open, Big Geary’s Pool (10 fished). Nick Jukes 102-4-0 (£100 BONUS PEG); Des Jarris 81-0-0; Keith Deaner 64-15-0. Sat., Open, Big Geary’s Pool (16 fished). David Haynes 116-2-0 (carp on bomb and pellet); Andy Christie 76-2-0 (carp on poled pellet); Peter Caton 70-13-0 (carp on poled pellet); Max Higgott 70-12-0 (carp on bomb and pellet). Sun., Open, Anniversaries Pool. Keith Green 33-1-0 (carp and F1s on poled pellet); Keith Deaner 25-7-0; Nick Jukes 19-2-0; Pete Heaven 26-8-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. Bill Hill 93-11-0; Ralph Johnson 72-14-0; Tony Price 65-0-0; Mick Jamieson 62-1-0. Wed., Open, Chestnut Pool. Gary Morris (Preston Innovations Boldings) 81-14-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 78-14-0; Gareth Unwin (Big C) 62-3-0. Thurs., Over 50’s, Sycamore Pool. Clive Wright 114-11-0; Eric Bancroft 59-3-0; Dave Mortlock 55-4-0; Bill Hill 48-0-0. Sat., Oswestrians AC, Larch Pool. Gary Hick 64-13-0; Steve Hall 51-9-0; Tim Probert 44-12-0; Steve Roberts 38-11-0. Sun., Open, Larch Pool. Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 83-6-0; Dave Bowater (Preston Innovations Boldings) 46-1-0; Ian Stangroom (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 45-2-0.

Quarry Pool Fishery, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. Wayne Harris (Ironbridge) 70-6-0 (carp to 18lb on bomb and pellet); Keith Turner (Woodstone Warriors AC) 67-2-0 (carp to 14lb on bomb and pellet); Gary Howarth (Rammy Anglers) 45-11-0 (carp to double figures on the pellet waggler); Terry Edwards (Pool Hayes) 44-12-0 (carp to double figures on the pellet waggler). Sun., Horse & Jockey AC. Kevin Roderick 73-2-0 (carp to 12lb+ on poled pellet shallow); N. Wearing 65-0-0 (carp from 10lb to 12lb on the pellet waggler shallow); J. Meredith 52-12-0.

Splinters AC, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parva, Wed 7th May., Lake C. Trev Griffiths 114-14-0; Tom Griffiths 99-1-0; Pete Smy 97-10-0. Sun 11th May., Harrow Lake. Trev Griffiths 104-6-0; Dave Griffiths 65-13-0; Dave Chapman 55-9-0.

The Oaks Lakes Spring Series, Round 4, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat. Chris Faill 95-7-0; Chris Kendall 77-0-0; Eddie Pearson 71-10-0. (no league placings supplied).

Todber Manor Silver Fish Match, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sat., Ash Lake (13 fished). Jamie Rich 21-4-0; Adrian Dew 18-2-0; Andy Akehurst 17-10-0.

Viaduct Fishery, Somerton, Somerset. Sat., Open, Campbell Lake (19 fished). Tom Thick 278-5-0; Mark Wynne 181-2-0; Sam Williams 134-1-0. Silvers: Nick Ewers 39-12-0; Pete Ziemniak 34-8-0; Terry Leney 14-4-0.

Wellingborough AC Tuesday League, Willowbrook Fisheries, Kettering, Northants. Tues 13th May., Willowbrook & Ryson’s Lake. Dave Mawby 16-3-0; Kev Moult 15-3-0; Pete Laughton 12-8-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Rob Palmer 68-6-0; Shaun Terry 63-3-0; Keith Nicholson 59-15-0.

Whitmore Fisheries, Greenhalgh, Preston, Lancs. Sat., Open, Canal Pool (32 fished). Jack Howarth 79-1-0; Jay Phoenix 67-11-0; Nathan Stretch 67-2-0.

Last Edited: 19 May 2025

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