Canals
Dave’s of Middlewich Individual Winter League, Round 1, Trent & Mersey Canal, Rode Heath, Sandbach, Ches. Sun (40 fished). Dean Meadows (Hindley MG) 8-0-0 (a 4lb chub plus 4lb of punch-roach); Steve Wilson (Sensas NW) 7-12-10 (all punch-roach to 6oz); Steve Butler (Del Technologies) 6-1-0 (roach up to 6oz on pole-fished red maggot and pinkie); Lewis Breeze (Drennan NW) 3-12-10 (punch-roach); Dave Jones (Trentside Angling) 3-3-15 (roach, gudgeon and perch); Damian Parry (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-2-5 (a big perch plus bits).
GT Bathroom Series, Cannock Extension Canal (Cashmores MG Water) Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sat., Boatyard Section. John Dunkley 5-3-14; Andy Ball 3-0-10; Carl Nicholls 2-0-1.
Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, 3 Hammers Golf Coarse Section, Coven, Staffs. Sun 29th Dec. Steve Thomson 1-2-6 (60 small roach and gudgeon on poled bread-punch); Michael Thomson 0-10-3 (32 gudgeon); John Blunn 0-6-6 (16 gudgeon); James Shinton 0-4-12 (one perch on poled worm); Mark Foster 0-4-3; Paul Caley 0-4-0.
HanKat Superteam AS Christmas Two Day Mini Festival, Dudley No.2 (BCN), Doctor’s Surgery to Cattle Bridge, Dudley, W. Mids. Fri 27th Dec, Day One, (21 fished). Brent Wilkes (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 0-3-2; Graham Smith (England International/Daiwa Dorking) 0-2-8; Sir David Sheaf (Canal Kings) 0-1-15; Kev Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 0-0-13; Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 0-0-7; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 0-0-6. Sat 28th Dec., Day Two, Dudley No.1 Canal, Pub & Waterfront Sections & Stourbridge Canal, Boats & Station Drive end of Boats Sections, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Brent Wilkes (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 10-11-2; Steve Worton (HanKat Superteam AS) 10-4-6; Peter Lamb (Sportsman AA) 6-0-8; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 5-14-0; Jamie Clarke (HanKat Superteam AS) 5-12-7; Graham Smith (England International/Daiwa Dorking) 3-6-10. Festival overall: Brent Wilkes (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 2; Andy Curless (Drennan NW) 3 (5-14-6); Graham Smith (England International/Daiwa Dorking) 3 (3-9-2); Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 3 (0-12-12).
HanKat Superteam AS Open, Dudley No.1 Canal, Waterfront & Pub Sections, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat (7 fished). Karl Haywood (HanKat Superteam AS) 14-5-8 (all roach); Shane Bassett (Sensas Black Country) 4-3-7; Kev Clark (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 3-8-0; John Cartwright (Mighty Red Lantern) 2-7-7; Stu Cutler (HanKat Superteam AS) 2-4-6.
Mirfield AC Christmas Open, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Battyeford & Mirfield Canals, around Mirfield, Kirklees, W. Yorks. Fri 27th Dec (60 fished). Alan Price (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 6-10-0 (three big perch plus smaller stripeys); (Joint 2nd) Josh Duffy (Preston Innovations NW/Sonubaits) 5-15-0; Adam Jagger (Preston Innovations NW/Sonubaits) 5-15-0; D. Taylor (Knaresborough) 5-9-0; A. Cooper 5-5-0; N. Hirst (Tri-Cast Calder) 4-0-0.
Northants. Nene AC, Grand Union Canal, Weedon to the A45 Flyover Section, Northants. Sun 29th Dec (29 fished). Colin Harris 8-13-0 (skimmers to 1lb and hybrids to 1lb on a small feeder with a half a worm on the hook); Andy Webster 6-11-0 (mainly perch on poled worm); John Balhatchet 5-7-0 (skimmers); Andy Kimpton 5-3-0 (skimmers). Section winners: Brian Beard 1-4-0; Scott Barnes 4-3-0; Jason Cooke 4-0-0; Chris Howard 4-2-0.
Wigan DAA Members Flyers, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Adlington Marina Section, nr. Chorley, Lancs. Mon 23rd Dec., (23 fished). John Edwards (Hindley MG) 8-0-0; Sean Wharton (Hindley MG) 7-15-0; John Walker (Little Lever) 4-10-0; Kev Clarke (Wigan MG) 4-5-0. Sat 28th Dec., Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Rawlinson Lane Section, Chorley, Lancs (17 fished). Brian Meadows (Hindley MG) 11-3-0; Tony Richardson (Hindley MG) 5-12-0; John Edwards (Hindley MG) 5-11-0; Kev Clarke (Wigan MG) 5-8-8. Sun 29th Dec., Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Parbold, W. Lancs (14 fished). Carl Whalley (Sensas NW) 5-7-8; Dean Meadows (Hindley MG) 4-4-8; Dave McGuinn (Hindley MG) 3-3-8.
Wigan DAA Members Flyers, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Slipway Section, Burscough, W. Lancs. Mon (19 fished). Ian Wilson (Nytro NW) 4-3-0; Kev Clarke (Wigan MG) 3-11-4; Roger Gardom (Colmic Dynamite Trentmen) 3-10-0; Steve Wilson (Sensas NW) 2-13-0. Sat., Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Lay-bys Section, Chorley, Lancs. (14 fished). Steve Powley (Sensas NW) 4-13-8; Steve Mayo (Wigan MG) 1-1-8; Sean Wharton (Hindley MG) 1-0-0; Dean Meadows (Hindley MG) 0-15-0.
Wolverhampton AA Christmas Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, W. Mids. Fri 27th Dec (15 fished). Ed Warren (Garbolino) 12-0-0; Chris Taylor (HanKat Superteam AS) 3-11-0; Paul Skidmore (Storey’s Halesowen RBL) 2-10-8; Neil Turner (Bag’em/Maver Midlands) 2-1-5; Kevin Jones (Wolverhampton) 1-14-10; Pete Cartwright (Bridgnorth AS) 0-13-6.
Rivers
Bridgnorth British Legion AC Boxing Day Match, River Severn, Severn Park Reaches, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Thurs 26th Dec. Jez Williams 16-4-0 (two barbel); Phil Coles 15-14-0 (three chub and two barbel); Steve Slade 7-10-0 (one barbel); Graham Ilic 5-8-0 (one barbel).
Bridgnorth Comrades AS Xmas Match, River Severn, Golf Course & High Rock Stretches, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 29th Dec (20 fished). Dan Shinton 20-14-0 (two early chub on the bread feeder then seven more chub on a small Avon float with maggots); Geoff Brierley 7-10-0 (two barbel on the maggot feeder); Tim Banks 5-4-0 (two chub); Ian Hingley 4-8-0. Section A – John Gill 3-14-0. Section B – Steve Slade 3-10-0.
Newport Pagnell FA Christmas Match, River Ouzel, Castle Meadow & Riverside Stretches, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Bucks. Sun 22nd Dec. Paul Caton 11-14-0; Jack Jones 11-8-0; Mike Fairy 10-14-0.
Northwich AA Open, River Weaver, Red Lion Stretch, Barnton Hill, Northwich, Ches. Sat 28th Dec (7 fished). Alex Clegg 1-9-0 (two skinners and one chub); Andy Insley 0-6-0 (one chub). (only two anglers weighed in).
Northwich AA Teams of Three Mini League, Round 1, River Weaver, Newbridge, Boats, Willowbeds & Red Lion Stretches, Northwich, Ches. Sat. Stephen Roy Taylor (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) 15K 950g; Graham Lewis (Reel Elite) 15K 350g; Stu Brown (S.A.S.) 9K 750g; Kevin Douglas (End Peggers) 9K 210g. Teams: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 12; Reel Elite 13 (on weight); Vale Royal Juniors 13; S.A.S 16 (on weight); S.R.M. 16; End Peggers 20.
Rotherham UAF Open, River Don, Cadeby, Doncaster, S. Yorks. Sun 29th Dec. Kev Vickers (NuFish Ossett) 15-2-0; Gary Watson (NuFish Selby) 14-8-0; Paul Kozyra (Cadence) 13-6-0; (Joint 4th) Jack Evason (Jack’s Lads) 11-0-0; Paul Goulding (Daiwa Dons) 11-0-0.
Spilsby AA, River Steeping, Wainfleet, Lincs. Sun 22nd Dec (12 fished). (Joint 1st) Dennis Houghton 8-3-8; Dave Ashmore 8-3-8; Mark Cook 5-6-0; Kev Wilson 4-7-0. Sun 29th Dec. (15 fished). Mick Stamp 7-12-0; Steve Robinson 6-6-0; Derek Skinner 4-3-8; Don Green 3-15-0.
Canal & River Trust Stillwaters
Blackfords Progressive Association Winter League, Round 4, Calf Heath Reservoir, nr. Gailey, Staffs. Sat (35 fished). Steve Davies (Blackfords) 13-8-0 (four bream and six skimmers on the Method feeder); Kevin Tipton (Fatty’s Baits & Tackle/Sensas) 9-9-0 (17 skimmers on the cage feeder with pinkies); Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley AC) 8-9-0 (skimmers on the cage feeder with pinkies); Mark Greening (Streetly) 7-4-0 (skimmers on the cage feeder with pinkies). (no league placings supplied).
Boddington Reservoir Christmas Match, nr. Byfield, Northants. Sat 28th Dec. Pegs 101-90: Nigel Franklin 67-4-0; Richie Watts 55-1-0; Rob Cooksey 53-1-0. Pegs 88-73: Mihai Cervinschi 34-4-0; Richie Thompson 28-6-0; Darren Sanders 24-8-0. Pegs 71-59: Grant Merrett 32-8-0; Pete Caton 20-4-0; Steve Ringer 17-0-0. Dam Pegs 2-16: Stu Palser 50-0-0; Neil Russell 25-8-0; Mick Worrall 19-10-0.
Earlswood Lakes Open, Solihull, W. Mids. Fri 27th Dec., Windmill ‘Yachter’ Lake. Steve Fields (Earlswood) 15-8-0; Maurice Williams (Earlswood) 10-0-0; Phil Milnethorpe (Earlswood) 5-12-0; Dave Amos (Earlswood) 6-6-0; Rob Fryer (Earlswood) 5-4-0.
Embryo Kiveton Waters, Sheffield, S. Yorks. Thurs 26th Dec., Boxing Day Open, Rose’s Lake. Paul Walker 74-5-0; Nigel Shipman 58-13-0; Marc Foy 34-3-0. Fri 27th Dec., Open, Acorn & Eve’s Lakes. Rich Allen 43-11-0; Steve Hogden 11-9-0; Andrew Marsland 8-3-0. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Rose’s & Eve’s Lakes. Rich Allen 54-2-0; Stuart Lucas 50-11-0; Wayne Haywood 49-14-0; Dan Picksley 46-0-0. Sun 29th Dec., Open, Rose’s & Acorn Lakes. Geoff Mawby 94-0-0; Nigel Shipman 48-9-0; Wayne Haywood 40-5-0. Thurs., Open, Rose’s & Eve’s Lakes (37 fished). Jamie Wain 84-13-0; Carl Hitchcock 52-4-0; Mark Hassall 47-4-0. Sat., Open, Rose’s Lake. Shane Crompton 52-3-0; Wayne Haywood 38-6-0; A. Paddy 15-14-0.
Embryo Kiveton Waters New Year’s Eve Bomb & Feeder Open, Sheffield, S. Yorks. Tues., Rose’s & Eve’s Lakes. Paul Walker 111-5-0; Andrew Marsland 87-15-0; A. Bushy 79-10-0.
Stillwaters
Codnor Park Fishery MG, Codnor Park Reservoir, Nottingham, Notts. Sun 29th Dec., Far Side & Road Side Sections (24 fished). Paul Copestake 13-10-0 (one tench, two bream and a skimmer on the Method feeder with wafters, fish caught early and late on); Lee Holtham 12-8-0 (four bream on the hybrid feeder with wafters); Karl Carrington 10-2-0 (three bream in a 45 minute spell). Section A – Keith Burton 7-0-0 (two bream on the Method feeder with maggots). Section B – Dave Clark 4-0-0 (one bream on the Method feeder with a wafter). Section C – Ian Young 7-10-0 (two bream on the Method feeder with wafters). Section D – Steve Scudder 7-3-0 (one tench and a one late bream on the cage feeder with red maggots).
Codnor Park Fishery MG New Year’s Day Match, Codnor Park Reservoir, Nottingham, Notts. Wed 1st Jan. Brian Shooter 14-7-0 (five bream on the Method feeder with wafters); Mick Harrison 12-4-0 (three bream on the Method feeder with wafters plus four roach on the Method feeder with maggots); Nigel Ellis 5-7-0 (two bream and one skimmer). Section A – Nigel Ellis. Section B – Tony Baxter 3-8-0 (one bream on the Method feeder and wafter).
Commercials
Anglers Choice Middlesbrough Winter League, Match 5, The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat 28th Dec., Ash Lake. Shaun Glass 49-14-0; John Millican 44-7-0; John Stevens 27-6-0. (no league placings supplied).
Angling Trust Silver Fish 2024/2025 Qualifier, Springvale Fishing Lakes, Bevercotes, Newark, Notts. Sun 22nd Dec., Newcastle, Golden One & Golden Two Lakes (46 fished). Sean Ashby (Sensas) 20-1-0 (ide, skimmers and small chub); Adam Swain (Matrix) 14-11-0 (mainly ide); James Peet 14-0-0; Paul Turner 13-9-0. Qualifiers: Sean Ashby; James Peet; Jack Walker 11-1-0; Rich Chapman 8-5-0.
Aston Park Fisheries, Sheffield, S. Yorks. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Butts Lake. Jack Walker 24-8-0; John White 23-0-0; Jay Broughton 21-14-0. Sat., Open, Bill’s & Lanta Lakes. Matt Bingham 17-2-0; Steve Barnes 12-2-0; Jason Pickett 9-6-0.
Big Dog’s Xmas Pairs Match, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Mon 30th Dec., Lambsdown Lake & Warren Pool. Kevin Green & Richie Hull 6; Simon Willsmore & Darren Davies (on weight); Ben Lawrence & David Milburn 10. Lambsdown Lake winner: Andy Cranston 19-0-0. Warren Pool winner: Daniel Varney 8-0-0.
Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Trio & East Lakes. A. Cosmin (Dave’s of Middlewich) 47-3-0 (carp to 8lb on bomb and bread to the far side of the bar); Matt Olsson 45-4-0 (carp to 8lb on bomb and bread); Lee Clancy (St. Helens Tackle & Bait) 37-7-0. Sat., Open, Trio Lake. A. Cosmin (Dave’s of Middlewich) 35-3-0 (carp to 10lb on poled corn over micros); Bernard Ball (High Peak) 26-12-0 (carp to 10lb on the bomb with bread); Lee Gibbon 26-5-0.
Carney Pools, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs. Sat., Open, Damsel Pool. Paul Grattage 71-0-0; Jon Addison 38-11-0; Dave Allen 32-1-0; Kieran Allan 25-11-0; Martyn Jones 20-0-0; Gary Page 19-11-0.
Castaways AC, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parva, Lutterworth, Leics. Sun 29th Dec., D Lake. Dave Griffiths 90-2-0; Drew Adams 64-6-0; Kev Elliott 60-14-0.
Castle Ashby, Grendon, Northants. Sun 29th Dec., Open, Grendon Lake. Mick Wadham 77-14-0 (stocky carp); Gary Millward 38-8-0; Kev Bacon 34-3-0. Sun 29th Dec., Open, Scotland Pond. Mark Morgan 22-3-0 (skimmers); Pete Patton 19-3-0; Ian Pretty 18-14-0.
Chris Hill’s Feeder Only Silvers League, Barston Lakes, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun 22nd Dec. Michael Buchwalder 12-8-0 (skimmers); Graeme Dawes 6-12-0; Dave Amos 3-14-0; Chris Hill 3-9-0.
Dennetts MG Silvers Match, Dennetts Farm Lake, Daventry, W. Northants. Sun 29th Dec. Ian Wills 9-2-0; Chris Garner 8-1-0; Dave Pontin 6-11-0.
Hawkesbury Hall Farm Boxing Day Open, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs 26th Dec., Match Pool (11 fished). Samuel Woodfield (Hawkesbury) 56-8-0 (carp to 8lb on the tip with pellet); Oliver Woodfield (Hawkesbury) 35-10-0 (carp to 8lb on the feeder with white maggot); Criag Kidd (Hawkesbury) 22-6-0 (carp to 6lb on the feeder with corn).
High Heyes Farm Fishery (The Catteries), Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Rover (15 fished). Sam Sharrock 42-0-0; J. Brooks 40-4-0; Ste Taylor 35-4-0. Sat., Open, Rover (14 fished). J. Brooks 41-4-0; Paul Wharton 27-8-0; Dominic Carroll 25-8-0; Adie Twist 19-4-0.
Lingmere Fishery Open, Moreton, The Wirral, Merseyside. Sat 28th Dec. R. Newton 60-0-0; G. White 43-0-0; A. Dewhurst 29-12-0.
MAP Marston Fields Fishery Big Money Match, Sutton Coldfield, W. Mids. Sat 28th Dec., Ash, Pine & Beech Pools. Dale Jackson 95-10-0; Adam Duffy 53-5-0; Steve Brindley 42-3-0; A. Griffo 32-14-0; Danny Ludgate 32-4-0.
Martin Hall Fishery, Preston, Lancs. Sat., Open, Old Lake. Sam Slocket 49-1-0; Luke Brennan 23-6-0; Paul Coyle 21-3-0.
Matrix Winter League, Round 6, Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun 29th Dec (42 fished)., Molands Mere, Siblings A & B, Big Geary’s & Little Geary’s Pools. Ian Keywood 73-14-0 (carp and skimmers on the bomb with bread and pellet); Andy Christie 58-10-0 (carp on bomb and pellet); Daniel Tresigne 52-12-0 (carp on bomb and bread); Dave West 43-10-0 (F1s on poled pellet); John Adamson 41-15-0 (carp and F1s on pole-fished maggots and pellets); Steve Daley 40-5-0 (carp and F1s on pole-fished bread and maggots). League: Stephen Bellion 12; Dave West 17; Lee Richards 18; Dave Hipkiss 19; Jon Arthur 23; Ron Savage 24.
Meadowlands Fishery Silvers Open, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Sat 28th Dec., Lambsdown Lake. Liam Lynott 17-2-0 (mainly roach); Darren Davis 16-8-0 (mainly roach); Paul Sanderson 15-4-0; Jack Harness 14-14-0; Steve Hemingray 13-2-0; Josh Palmer 12-2-0.
Meadowlands Fishery ‘Anything Counts’ Open, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Sun 29th Dec., Lambsdown Lake & Warren Pool. Pete Jupp 110-4-0; Gary Donaldson 102-0-0; Neil Russell 78-3-0.
Meadowlands Fishery New Year’s Day Open, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Wed., Lambsdown Lake. Peter Caton 108-0-0; Neil Russell 106-2-0; Terry Winstone 91-6-0; Charlie Merrett 81-12-0.
Nisa Feeders New Year’s Day Open, Makins Fishery, Bramcote, Nuneaton, Warks. Wed., Phase One-Lake Two. Dan Gaetto (Long Eaton Victoria AS) 56-15-0 (four early carp on bomb and corn to the island, then pole tactics in the margins for several more decent carp); Richard Greenway (Hartshill) 34-6-0 (bomb and bread to the island for four carp); Steve Brindley (Maver Match) 21-4-0 (several decent roach, a skimmer and one carp on the maggot feeder, than one more margin carp late on); John Adamson (Nisa Feeders) 16-14-0 (three carp on the Method feeder).
North West Rodders, Stoat Hall Fisheries, Bretherton, Leyland, Chorley, Lancs. Sat 28th Dec (13 fished). Pond 1: Lee Brownrigg 55-1-0; Ian Irving 53-6-0; Liam Gornall 42-12-0. Pond 2: Ste Hall 70-13-0; Ian McManus 53-14-0. (only top two supplied). Sat., Firswood Fisheries, Lathom, Skelmersdale, Lancs. (15 fished). Mick Lloyd 51-7-0; Ian Irving 48-8-0; Stephen Abbott 36-6-0. Silver fish pot: (Joint 1st) Patrick Dolan 3-1-0; Mark Whiteside 3-1-0.
Packington Somers Christmas Match, Meriden, W. Mids. Fri 27th Dec (91 fished)., Molands Mere, Little Geary’s, Big Geary’s, Anniversaries, Siblings A & B & Willow Pools. Martin Wood 52-8-0 (carp and F1s on bomb and bread); Steve Brindley 52-0-0 (carp on the Method feeder); Keith Vaughan 51-14-0 (carp and F1s on poled pellet); Chris Newton 44-6-0 (carp on bomb and maggots); Mark Sumners 43-10-0 (carp on the pellet waggler); Pete Heaven 42-14-0 (carp and F1s on bomb and bread).
Packington Somers Silvers Open, Meriden, W. Mids. Sat 28th Dec., Gratuities Pool. Mark Downes 11-14-0; Ian Keywood 10-1-0; (Joint 3rd) Brad Titmas 7-11-0; Colin Chapman 7-11-0.
Packington Somers Silver Fish Two Dayer, Meriden, W. Mids. Mon., Day One, Big Geary’s Pool. Darren Coates 16-7-0; Ian Lines 10-10-0; Martin Wood 8-2-0. Tues., Day Two, Big Geary’s Pool. Martin Wood 13-8-0; Bradley Titmas 11-6-0; Paul Mortimer 11-1-0. Overall: 1st Darren Coates; 2nd Martin Wood; 3rd Ian Lines.
Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Thurs., Open, Rover (18 fished). Martin Wood 56-2-0 (F1s on poled pellet); Mark Sumners 47-1-0 (carp on waggler tactics); Trevor Hodges 36-9-0 (carp on the Method feeder); Alan Hill 30-15-0 (F1s on poled maggots). Sat., Silvers Open, Molands Mere Pool. Ron Savage 3-1-0; Ian Keywood 2-15-0; Keith Ward 2-4-0. Sat., Silvers Open, Molands Mere Pol. Ron Savage 3-1-0; Ian Keywood 2-15-0; Keith Ward 2-4-0.
Partridge Lakes, Warrington, Ches. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Covey Lakes 1 & 5 (19 fished). Adam Tolitt 28-1-0; Dave Whimperley 25-10-0; Ryan Davis 24-11-0. Sat., Open, Covey Lakes 1 & 4 (17 fished). Mike Gabbitas 18-11-0; Graham Ramsdale 16-12-0; (Joint 3rd) Andy Martin 16-11-0; Ian Latham 16-11-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon 23rd Dec., Over 60’s, Sycamore Pool. Paul Gregory 58-6-0; Steve Owen 52-11-0; Clive Wright 32-9-0; Gary Gollins 25-4-0. Thurs 26th Dec., Oswestrians AC, Chestnut Pool. Kenny Humphreys 34-0-0; Steve Roberts 32-2-0; Nige Clarke 30-11-0; Paul Hemming 28-4-0. Fri 27th Dec., Chestnut & Sycamore Pools. Gary Gollins 55-4-0; Terry Edwards 50-5-0; Steve Owen 38-6-0; Clive Wright 37-12-0. Fri 27th Dec., Oswestrians AC, Acorn Pool. Gary Hick 52-9-0; Kenny Humphreys 36-9-0; Josh Humphreys 30-3-0. Sat 28th Dec., Oswestrians AC, Sycamore Pool. Terry Edwards 44-10-0; Steve Owen 25-13-0; Richard Davenport 22-10-0; Rob Hancox 21-5-0. Sun 29th Dec., Open, Sycamore Pool. Gary Morris (Preston Innovations Boldings) 28-14-0; Bill Rathbone (St. Francis) 24-8-0; Les Willey (Walsall) 19-8-0. Tues., New Year’s Eve Open, Chestnut Pool. Gary Morris (Preston Innovations Boldings) 40-2-0; Rich Pedlar (Bibby’s/Stone & District AC) 39-11-0; Gaz Willey (Walsall) 34-9-0; Andy Bishop (Preston Innovations Boldings) 31-6-0.
Preston Innovations Boldings Pools Christmas Pairs Match, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun 29th Dec., Oak, Willows, Beech & Chestnut Pools. Dave White (Drennan NW) 72-7-0; Adam Rumble (Preston Innovations) 64-0-0; Paul Biggs (Rod & Gun) 53-7-0; Morgan Davidson (Drennan NW) 44-12-0. Pairs: Dave White & Adam Rumble 2; Morgan Davidson & Ash Davies 4; Paul Brandrick & Steve Williamson 6 (on weight); Steve Roberts & Scott Doodson 6.
The Cunneries Fishery, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat 28th Dec., Open, All Pools (53 fished). Jack Howarth 47-10-0; Rob Trees 44-8-0; Paul Coyle 43-0-0; Jon Slocket 38-9-0; Martin Jennings 33-14-0; Dave Rose 32-10-0.
The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat 28th Dec., Silver Fish Open, Willows, Firs, Alders & Oaks Lakes. Karl Heptonstall 39-0-0; Rob Harbour 38-1-0; Dan Bennett 35-1-0; Ryan Bennett 34-6-0. Sat., Open, Maple Lake. Ian Wilton 23-11-0; Shaun Glass 12-15-0; Ian Shuttleworth 10-0-0; Steve Wilson 8-15-0.
The Oaks Lakes Silver Fish League, Round 5, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat., Alders, Willows, Firs & Oaks Lakes. Rob Harbour 31-5-0 (quality roach and the odd chub); Jack Barwick 17-5-0; Ryan Bennett 16-12-0; Will Hodson 14-2-0. (no league placings supplied).
The Old Hough Coarse Fishery Xmas Match, Middlewich, Ches. Sat 28th Dec., Lucky Dip, Sooty, Goose, Big Max & Prospect Pools. Martyn Steele 141-12-0; Chris Sanderson 123-12-0; Jake Robinson 106-12-0; Martin Austin 100-0-0; Steve Butler 75-9-0; Paul Gibson 74-7-0.
The Old Hough Coarse Fishery Open/Golden Pot 2024/2025 Qualifier, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Boulders & Goose Pools. Martin Murphy 83-4-0; Martin Austin 76-15-0; Chris Sanderson 66-6-0; Alan Bellamy 65-9-0; Adrian Austin 45-10-0. Qualifiers: Martin Murphy; Chris Sanderson.
Todber Manor Silver Fish Match, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sat 28th Dec., Ash Lake (14 fished). Roy Vassie 12-6-0; Jamie Rich 10-14-0; Dave Griffiths 5-13-0.
Weston Pools Christmas Pairs Match, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat 28th Dec. Stretton Pool: Jamie Hughes 94-2-0; Col Mercer 60-14-0; Peter Bennett 47-14-0. Weir Pool: Rob Crompton 64-9-0; Andy Bennett 54-3-0; Mark Leigh 51-7-0. Canal Pool: Matty Dawes 49-11-0; Steve Parry 46-15-0; Billy Sutton 36-11-0. Belvedere Pool: Dave Evans 35-1-0; Allan Hughes 30-2-0; Simon Knibbs 25-1-0. Pairs winners: Jamie Hughes & Matty Dawes 143-13-0.
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sat., Open, Belvedere Pool. Alex Dawson 59-2-0; Richie O’Connor 24-15-0 (only top two supplied). Sat., Open, Weir Pool. Billy Sutton 45-11-0; James Howarth 37-4-0. (only top two supplied). Sun., Open, Stretton Pool. Allan Hughes 40-7-0; Stuart Davies 27-4-0; Nathan Spain 24-8-0.
Whitmore Fisheries, Greenhalgh, Preston, Lancs. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Rover (36 fished). Jay Phoenix 43-1-0; Joe Jagger 40-13-0; Alan Lord 36-9-0; Stuart Kennedy 29-12-0; Danny Lynch 28-3-0; Gary Whyte 27-13-0. Sat., Open, Rover (37 fished). Stuart Kennedy 62-1-0; Sam Sharrock 54-6-0; Colin Webster 48-2-0; Dave Ryan 35-4-0; Attila Szekeres 34-5-0; Frank Yardley 33-13-0.
Willow Lakes, Foston, Grantham, Lincs. Sat 28th Dec., Open, Hawthorn Lake. Andy Birkin 29-4-0; Dean Sinkew 28-12-0; Terry Marshall 17-11-0; Mark Wyatt 8-6-0; Lee Parker 5-6-0.
Willow Lakes Winter League, Round 4, Foston, Grantham, Lincs. Sun., Open, Ash & Alder Lakes. Tim Booker 39-5-0; Rich Ablitt 22-9-0; Dave Booker 13-1-0; Steve Pretty 12-13-0; Bill Mees 10-5-0; Terry Marshall 9-9-0.
