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Angling match results for week ending 16 May 2021

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Canals

Aire & Calder Canal, Goole Docks to Rawcliffe, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorks. Wed. K. Hartley 27-7-0 (skimmers); A. Anderson 23-14-0 (roach and skimmers); S. Wright 22-8-0 (skimmers).

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship Qualifier 2021, Bridgewater & Taunton Canal, Charlton & Greenway Sections, Taunton, Somerset. Sun. Qualifiers: R. Chave & L. Trivitt 3; S. Kedge & N. Collins 8; S. Maynard & R. Fuller 11; J. Martin & O. Nicholls 13.

Angling Trust & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship Qualifier 2021, Droitwich Canal, Mildenham, Worcs. Sun. M. Appleby (Drennan Leics. VDE) 27-0-7; D. Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 25-1-2; A. Iliff (Sensas Droitwich) 17-3-1; R. Francis (Sensas Droitwich) 15-8-6; S. Broome (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 14-10-4; J. Grant (Sensas Smithy's MG) 7-9-12. Qualifiers: T. Walsh (Sensas) & M. Appleby (Drennan Leics. VDE) 6; E. Warren (Garbolino) & S. Geens (Garbolino) 10; T. Biddle (Swan AC) & A. Iliff (Sensas Droitwich) 12; L. Sanders & K. Hunt 13.

Barford AA Open, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Wed. J. Bean (Kidlington) 6-7-0; S. Hemming (Sensas Manor Angling) 4-4-2; L. Blundell (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 4-3-5; D. Golding (Likely Lads) 4-2-0.

Barford Teams of Three Canal League, Round 1, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Sat. C. Talbot (Tipton) 19-11-8; M. Rogers (Sensas Black Country Green) 13-0-0; J. Hanna (Browning West Midlands) 12-0-8; R. Evans (Sensas Black Country Green) 11-3-12; C. Rice (Sensas Black Country Green) 11-1-0; R. Steel (Statford) 10-5-0. Teams: Sensas Black Country Green 4; Canal Trio 6; Tipton 9; Browning West Midlands 10.

Bibby's Stone & District AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Shebdon, Staffs. Sun. M. ‘Sticky' Wilton (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 9-12-0 (mostly skimmers); K. Jones (Bibby's Stone & District AC) 5-2-0; (Joint 3rd) D. Robinson (Bibby's Stone & District AC) 3-0-0; I. Roberts (Bibby's Stone & District AC) 3-0-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Shawhall Lane Boats Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM., 4 hour match. J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 4-1-11 (2lb 4oz common carp, perch and roach); D. Smith (Goodyear AC) 2-9-5 (inc. 1lb 2oz perch); G. Law (Goodyear AC) 1-12-0; B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Goodyear AC) 1-6-9.

HanKat AS Open, Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sat. R. Quinn (Daiwa Dorking) 19-5-0 (tench); D. Webb (Evolved Baits) 7-11-0; J. Jeenes (Trentmen) 6-8-0.

Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Short Length Section, Market Drayton, Shrops. Sun. B. Yeomans (Hodnet AC) 7-2-0 (skimmers); T. Swindells (Colmic NW) 3-14-0; P. Armstrong (Chester MG) 3-3-0.

Liverpool & District AS, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Saracens Head Section, Ormskirk, W. Lancs. Wed. J. Stirratt 6-15-0; J. Carroll 6-13-0; K. Smith 6-9-0.

Long Eaton Federation Canal Pairs Practice Match, Erewash Canal, Below Dockholme Lock, Dockholme, Derbys. Sat. J. Garner (Long Eaton Fed.) 8-6-0 (mainly roach); P. Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 7-8-0 (151 rudd); S. Woodliffe (Nathan's of Derby) 5-10-0 (silvers and one late tench); R. Parker (Drennan Leics. VDE) 4-12-0; A. Cooper (Matlock AC) 4-11-0; A. Astle (Boland Colmic Soar) 4-7-0.

Luton AC Wednesday Group, Grand Union Canal, Three Locks, nr. Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Wed. D. Frankland 5-14-0; C. Holmes 4-4-0; D. Hunt 3-7-0; C. Howard 2-14-0; M. Ogden 2-12-0; J. Gray 2-7-0; N. Gray 2-6-8; B. Roper 2-4-0; R. Gibbs 1-0-0.

Mirfield AC Spring League, Round 5, Aire & Calder Navigation, Whitley to Heck, N. Yorks. Sat. M. Hughes (Anglers World) 15-13-0; S. Crossley (Preston NW) 7-11-0; T. Pickering (Fujka Baits) 7-3-0; (Joint 4th) M. Schopen (Goole) 5-3-0; M. Turner (Goole) 5-3-0.

Moira Canal Teams of Four League, Round 2, Moira Canal, Swadlincote, Derbys. Sun. P. Madeley (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 8-15-0 (skimmers, roach and rudd); T. Taylor (Gem Midlands) 5-15-0 (mainly perch); C. Close 5-8-0 (skimmers). Teams: Sensas Lifestyle MG 10; Rive Fishermania 11; Team Sparks 12. League: Sensas Lifestyle MG 14; Team Sparks 17; Rive Fishermania 21; Future Fishing Blue 27.

Northampton Nene AC Open, Grand Union Canal, Dodford & Weedon Sections, Northants. Sun. R. Pottinger (Towcester) 9-14-0 (bream, skimmers and roach); A. Donnelly (Daiwa Dorking) 9-4-0; P. Laughton (Wellingborogh) 9-3-0; D. Challinor (Daiwa Dons) 9-2-0.

Sensas Lifestyle MG Open, Trent & Mersey Canal, Hoo Mill, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 3-10-0 (skimmers plus the odd stamp roach); K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-4-0; D. Richards (Four Ashes AC) 1-10-10; P. Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-6-6; S. Rushton (Drennan NW) 0-15-15; F. ‘the Bread' Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 0-15-0.

Sportsman AC Open, Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. Winner: D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 2-5-0. Section winners: T. Lowe (Sportsman AC) 2-0-11; D. Arnold; 1-3-8; K. Jones (Sportsman AC) 1-15-6.

The Fred Moss Memorial, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Brewery Lane to the Legion, Maghull, Merseyside. Sun 9th May. R. Holt 17-5-6 (bream and skimmers); J. Stirratt 15-10-0; T. Fairhurst 12-14-0; R. Gardom 12-0-0; J. Leeds 11-2-6; D. Peterson 10-1-0. (£550 raised for charity).

The Joe Brennan Birthday Extravaganza Match, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Calf Heath, Staffs. Sun. R. Brennan 9-10-10; S. Beswick 7-13-12; F. ‘the Bread' Cheetham 6-12-13; G. Hawkins 6-4-4; J. Irvine 4-8-1; D. Hughes 4-0-0; R. Guest 3-14-0; N. Wilkes 3-12-4.

Thornhill AC Open, Calder & Hebble Canal, Dewsbury, Kirklees, W. Yorks. Sat. N. Birdsall (Thornhill AC) 7-6-0; B. Kellett (Thornhill AC) 1-3-0; J. Plows (Tri-Cast Calder) 0-10-0; M. Stock (Elland) 0-5-0.

Tring Young Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Waitrose Section, Berkhamsted, Herts. Tues. P. Leech 6-9-0 (two good bream); S. Purdy 3-12-0; D. Lawson 3-8-0; T. Vickers 3-3-0; S. Pavey 2-12-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Wombourne, Staffs. Wed. T. Walsh (Sensas) 6-2-0; N. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 3-3-0; C. Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 3-1-8; L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 2-15-0; A. Chandler (Stevens' Tackle) 2-11-4; P. Chilton (Evolved Baits) 2-6-12.

Wolverhampton Over 60's Club Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Goodyear AC Waters, Slade Heath Basin & Railway Sections, Coven, Staffs. Wed. P. Caley (Bridgtown Social AC) 9-14-0; D. Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 5-6-6; M. ‘Killer' Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3-3-13; J. Benness (Goodyear AC) 3-1-12 (inc. mirror carp 2½lb) B. ‘the Legend' Simmill (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 1-15-8; W. Kneller (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 1-14-14.

Stillwaters

Castle AC, Canons, Northants. Wed 5th May. J. Lewis 8-12-0; B. Spencer 7-8-0; J. Balhatchett 6-15-0. Sun 9th May. B. Spencer 9-14-0; J. Lewis 7-1-0; C. Glaister 7-0-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Brookfields Pool, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. J. Athersmith (Bridgtown Social AC) 32-12-0; T. Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 16-0-0; D. Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 12-8-0.

Heywood & District AS, Mutual Mills Fishery, Heywood, Gtr. Manchester. Wed 5th May. D. Edwards 15-9-0; D. Williams 9-13-0; P. Lines 5-8-0. Wed 12th May. D. Edwards 22-1-0; T. James 9-15-0; G. Howcroft 9-9-0.

Milton Keynes Vets, Tear Drops, Milton Keynes, Bucks. Wed 5th May. E. Sattler 14-7-0 (bream); R. Lattimer 10-14-0; S. Chilton 8-3-0.

Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Shallows Section. P. Bucknall (Little Dawley) 49-8-0 (bream); S. Preece (M&S Joinery) 47-8-0; B. Kaye (Salford) 47-5-0. Sat., Shallows & Deeps Sections. W. Brookes (Crewe Match Angling) 40-7-0 (bream); L. Harries (Cadence) 18-5-0; A. Colley (Patshull) 17-0-0. Sun., Open, Shallows & Deeps Sections. D. Lang (Runcorn) 59-5-0 (bream); S. Owens (Patshull) 34-1-0; M. Leonard (Salford) 29-15-0; S. Thorpe (Oswestry) 22-6-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 21-15-0; S. Harris (Little Dawley) 19-4-0.

The Angling Club Vs. Brackley, St. James Lake, Brackley, Northants. Sun 9th May. J. Lewis (The Angling Club) 8-1-0; N. Steel (The Angling Club) 4-6-0; T. Richardson (The Angling Club) 3-4-0. (The Angling Club won the match).

Commercials

A.J. Jewson Tuesday Series, Tollerton Ponds, nr. York. Yorks. Tues. T. Barlow (Dynamite/Drennan Barnsley) 136-3-0 (carp to 6lb); A. Lumb (Lowhills AC) 133-15-0; P. Jones (Todmorden AC) 131-6-0; R. Goldwater (West Yorks. Fire) 130-14-0; N. Burland (Tri-Cast Calder) 113-15-0; N. Holroyd (Lowhills AC) 112-4-0.

Acorn Fishery, Clevedon, N. Somerset. Tues. D. Shipp (Preston Innovations) 180-14-0; A. Piekielniak (Exeter) 109-3-0; M. Nicholls (Bristol) 103-2-0; P. Faiers (Sensas 88) 95-11-0; A. Oram (Bristol) 81-4-0; G. Bailey (Bristol) 79-12-0. Silvers: E. Wynne (Bristol) 29-9-0; A. Oram (Bristol) 22-4-0.

Alders Farm, Gt. Brickhill, Bucks. Sun 9th May. Section 1: G. Thorpe 233-0-0; R. Farrow 180-0-0. Section 2: S. Wain 141-0-0; B. Bradbury 88-0-0.

Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Trio, Pine, Ash, East & West Lakes. K. Richards 170-5-0; J. Howarth (Leigh Tackle & Bait) 134-1-0; A. Pickles (Izaak Walton) 107-0-0.

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Lake 9 & Loop. R. McKinley 133-4-0; P. A. Jones 112-14-0; B. Krupnycky 77-8-0.

Brookside Fisheries, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Snake Lakes 1 & 2. Steve Conroy 65-3-0; M. Pleavin 54-15-0; C. Ruscoe 54-15-0; Stu Conroy 42-11-0.

Castle Ashby, Grendon, Northants. Wed 5th May. P. Gibson 10-8-0; F. Pizzimenti 5-8-0; N. Antonacci 4-10-0. Sat 8th May. M. Hewlett 5-2-0; N. Antonacci 4-8-0; A. West 4-0-0. Sun 9th May., Grendon Pool. M. Higgott 48-6-0 (bream and skimmers); G. Millward 37-0-0; A. West 24-4-0.

Cotton Outcasts, Peatling Pools, Peatling Parva, Lutterworth, Leics. Sun 9th May. D. Haddon 46-15-0; R. Lay 33-13-0; L. Bruce 23-14-0.

Eagle AC, Packington Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun 9th May. J. Ashton (Eagle AC) 32-12-0; C. Harrison (Eagle AC) 30-2-0; M. Aka (Eagle AC) 25-2-0.

Flore & Brockhall AC, Barby Marshes, Barby, Warks. Sun 9th May. T. Smith 17-12-0; R. Chambers 15-3-0; M. Holmes 13-5-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Match Pool. D. Armson (Hawkesbury) 57-11-0; L. Raynor (Hawkesbury) 40-0-0; J. Galloway (Hawkesbury) 35-0-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Thurs., Costcutter, Meadow & Island Pools & Match Lake. A. Dawson (Heronbrook) 206-12-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 151-13-0; P. Goodwin (Heronbrook) 144-0-0; B. Myatt (Heronbrook) 140-6-0; I. McManus (Heronbrook) 121-2-0; M. Taylor (Heronbrook) 103-11-0. Sat., Pairs Series, Round 1, Bridge Pool & Match Lake. D. Hallam (Maver Midlands) 150-14-0; B. Burgwin (Spotted Fin) 142-14-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 141-7-0; C. Sanderson (Heronbrook) 137-6-0; J. Howson (Maver Gold Dynamite) 131-7-0; R. Griffiths (Preston Innovations) 128-10-0. Winning pair: D. Hallam (Maver Midlands & A. Moors (Maver Midlands) 257-14-0. Sun., Open, Canal Pool & Match Lake. D. Bracken (Nathan's Youth) 160-11-0; J. Hughes (Matrix) 148-14-0; C. O'Brien (South Manchester) 126-8-0; C. Wainwright (Heronbrook) 124-10-0; P. Eckersall (Manchester) 118-5-0; S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 117-4-0.

High Heyes Farm Fishery, (The Catteries) Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. J. Brooks 63-4-0; L. Gibbon 62-0-0; G. Vernon 56-4-0.

Mill Pool AC, Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun 9th May. C. Chapman (Mill Pool AC) 107-6-0; C. Merrett (Mill Pool AC) 74-8-0; A. Jacko 71-4-0.

Mill Pool Silvers Open, Husborne Crawley, Beds. Sun 9th May. S. Davies 18-14-0; P. Abbott 16-10-0; N. Shearn 9-2-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat., Buzzard & Owl Pools. A. Woods (Monkhall) 158-14-0; J. Bates (Monkhall) 151-0-0; P. Gregory (Swan Elite/MH Floats) 149-4-0. Sun., Owl Pool. D. Taylor (Drennan NW) 136-12-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 118-0-0; T. Cadwallader (Monkhall) 96-4-0.

NISA Feeders Open, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Wed., Lambsdown Pool. S. Weed (Old Works AC) 85-3-0; C. Lee (Leicester) 73-9-0; D. Day (Kettering) 66-13-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Molands Mere Pool. L. Richards 112-14-0; P. Jensen Hunter 78-12-0; P. Heaven 76-13-0. Thurs., Vets Match, Little Gearys, Siblings A, Willow & Anniversaries Pools. R. Savage 71-6-0; M. White 70-10-0; G. Swift 70-4-0. Sat., Big Geary's Pool. S. Bellion 60-12-0; A. Allen 57-7-0; J. Nicholls 52-10-0. Sun., Siblings A & B Pools. P. Canning 80-8-0; P. Heaven 69-2-0; S. Pearce 65-4-0.

Partridge Lakes Fishery, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Covey Lakes 1-4 & 6. M. Rogerson 133-15-0; S. Openshaw 99-9-0; M. Senior 96-0-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Tony Foster Over 60's, Sycamore Pool. D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-10-0; H. Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 106-0-0; B. Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 88-1-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. R. Wolverson (Drop Outs AC) 121-5-0; L. Robins (Drop Outs AC) 74-8-0; J. Watkins (Drop Outs AC) 41-2-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Sycamore Pool. S. Lovell (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 124-7-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-11-0; B. Travis (Shrewsbury) 89-1-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50's. R. Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 118-10-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 105-14-0; C. Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 100-11-0. Sun., Willows & Sycamore Pools. G. Willey (Walsall) 144-8-0; G. Emlyn (OAC) 139-13-0; A. Varden (Wednesbury) 114-7-0.

Preston Innovations Feeder Masters Qualifier 2021, Barston Lake, Solihull, W. Mids. Sun 9th May. Qualifiers: J. Morris 107-0-0; A. Leathers 80-0-0; M. Wright 39-0-0.

Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sat., Lilco AC. D. Emlyn (Lilco AC) 112-0-0; M. Naylor (Lilco AC) 99-15-0; G. Brown (Lilco AC) 92-8-0.

Sensas Evesham Youth AC, Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Sat., Island Pool. Juniors: J. Martin 86-8-0; J. Lees 59-8-0; J. Lambert 51-8-0. Intermediates: Winner: D. Chalk 45-4-0. Adults: I. Jennings 65-2-0; G. Robinson 24-0-0.

Sherwood Forest Fishery, Edwinstowe, Notts. Wed., Holmedale Lake. M. Langton (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 108-4-0; R. Bass (Tupton Old Boys) 99-7-0; W. Evans (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 95-15-0. Sun., Holmedale Lake. J. Paling (Guru/Hooked on Fishing) 118-2-0; P. Hodgetts (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 85-8-0; P. Carline (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 82-8-0.

Splinters AC, Toft Farm Fisheries, Kites Hardwick, Rugby, Warks. Wed 5th May. A. Belham (Splinters AC) 38-14-0; T. Griffiths (Splinters AC) 37-14-0; K. Elliott (Splinters AC) 36-13-0. Sun 9th May., Peatling Parva, Lutterworth, Leics. T. Griffiths (Splinters AC) 76-9-0; J. Berry (Splinters AC) 58-6-0; D. Chapman (Splinters AC) 55-9-0.

Sykehouse Fisheries, Goole, S. Yorks. Sun 9th May. J. Edmond (Sykehouse) 185-15-0 (carp to 10lb); G. Collins (Sykehouse) 179-15-0; J. Roper (Sykehouse) 166-8-0; O. Stringer (Sykehouse) 156-2-0; W. Mcleavy (Tri-Cast Calder) 151-13-0; R. Sheridan (Leeds) 148-10-0.

Stoppo's Fishery Silvers Only Open, Coton-in-the Elms, Derbys. Thurs. T. Scott 21-4-0 (a 4lb bream, skimmers, roach and perch); I. Saiger 21-2-0; D. Sutton 9-0-0.

Storey's Halesowen RBL, Woodside Fishery, Cleobury Mortimer, Shrops. Sun., Woodside & Island Pools. G. Garrish (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 43-0-0 (mainly carp and about 8lb of silvers); G. Weaver (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 39-8-0; M. Yarsley (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 38-6-0; K. Clark (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 34-7-0; S. Mulheron (Storey's Halesowen RBL) 34-4-0.

The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat., Cedar Lake. D. Birdsall 125-13-0; A. Bennett 101-14-0; R. Pickles 93-14-0.

The Old Codgers, Thorpe Fisheries, Tamworth, Staffs. Sat. D. Woakes 43-12-0; P. Ellis 39-2-0; J. Eales 23-6-0.

Todber Manor, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sat., Hill View & Ash Lakes. T. Gilbert 236-2-0; A. Cranston 233-2-0; J. McMahon 229-0-0. Silvers: P. Ziemniak 18-8-0; S. White 16-4-0; A. Hutch 16-2-0.

Tollerton Ponds, York, Yorks. Sat., Kingfisher Pond. C. Clark 107-2-0; M. Calvert 90-0-0; A. Quarmby 86-5-0. Sat., Coot Pond. D. Blyth 102-3-0; D. Parker 84-8-0; S. Quarmby 83-4-0.

Tri-Cast Old Hough Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Lucky Dip, Goose, Boulders & Big Max Pools. S. Butler (Matrix LTB) 118-13-0; G. Gibbons (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 78-2-0; J. Coles (Whitmore Fishery) 69-15-0. Golden Pot Qualifiers: D. Wrench; B. Summerscales; S. Butler; G. Gibbons.

Viaduct Fishery, Somerton, Somerset. Sat., Phil Hardwick's Match, Campbell Lake. P. Hardwick 180-15-0; (Joint 2nd) G. Welsby 156-10-0; T. Davies 156-10-0; J. Sarboch 119-4-0.

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Last Edited: 17 May 2021

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