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Angling match results for week ending 23 May 2021

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Canals

Aire & Calder Open, Aire & Calder Canal, New Bridge Section, East Cowick, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorks. Wed. N. Broadley (Scunthorpe Tackle) 30-4-0 (skimmers and roach); R. Jackson (Tri-Cast Calder) 24-10-0 (4 bream plus roach); C. Lealand (Daiwa Dons) 22-10-0; E. Green (Mirfield AC) 21-0-0; S. Wright (Daiwa Dons) 19-12-0.

Airsprung AC, Kennet & Avon Canal, Bradford-on-Avon, W. Wilts. Sun 16th May. S. Keable (Airsprung AC) 16-5-0; R. Whitmarsh (Airsprung AC) 15-0-0; D. Adams (Airsprung AC) 9-0-0.

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship Qualifier 2021, Shropshire Union Canal, Soudley, Shrops. Sun. S. Doodson 37-7-1; D. Trafford 30-3-8; R. Guest 21-4-5; F. 'the Bread' Cheetham 14-0-0; D. Hughes 12-0-0; S. Beswick 11-5-0. Qualifiers: S. Doodson & D. Brown; W. Kearney & S. Beswick; D. Lloyd & R. Guest; K. Clarke & D. Edgerley; P. Turner & N. Turner; D. McManus & I. Morrison; S. Brookes & D. Mawby; P. Murrin & D. McCall; R. Tomala & S. Hurst.

Barford AA Open, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Wed. C. Rice (Sensas Black Country) 6-15-0; S. Reidy (Sensas Manor Angling) 6-12-0; M. Belgrave (Sensas Manor Angling) 5-6-0.

Barford AA Teams of Three Canal League, Grand Union Canal, Knowle, W. Mids. Sat. D. Clayton (Drennan Leics.) 14-3-4; D. Hughes (Sensas Black Country Gold) 10-15-2; D. Massey (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech Blue) 9-2-8; M. Belgrave (Stratford Angling) 8-15-0; C. Talbot (Matchbox) 7-10-0; N. Cowling (Barford AA) 6-9-8. Teams: Sensas Black Country Gold 8 (one section win 19-10-2); Matchbox 8 (one section win 15-7-13); Stratford 10 (one section win 17-6-11); Browning West Midlands 10 (one section win 11-15-11); Canal Trio 10. League: (Joint 1st) Sensas Black Country Green 16; Canal Trio 16.

Bateman Vine AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Bridges 40 to 42, Botterham Lock, Wombourne, Staffs. Sun 16th May. M. Holmes (Bateman Vine AC) 7-10-0; P. Doyle (Bateman Vine AC) 5-14-0; M. Ashmore (Bateman Vine AC) 4-7-0; S. Checkitts (Bateman Vine AC) 3-15-0.

Cashmores MG, Trent & Mersey Canal, Priory Section, Rugeley, Staffs. Sat. B. Broadhurst (Cashmores MG) 3-6-3; C. Dean (Cashmores MG) 3-3-5; T. Kulik (Cashmores MG) 2-6-7.

Charnwood Open, Grand Union Canal, Swingbridge Section, Loughborough, Leics. Sun. J. Oakes 5-11-0; M. Almen 4-12-0; P. Hubbard 4-11-0; (Joint 4th) T. Barker 3-15-0; D. Clayton 3-15-0; R. Wright 3-7-0.

Cookley AS Inaugural Three Club Challenge Match (Cookley AS, Droitwich Spa AC & Barley Mow AC), Round 1, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Cookley, Worcs. Sun 16th May. A. Hanson (Barley Mow AC) 2-13-8; K. Downton (Droitwich Spa AC) 2-5-8; M. Price (Barley Mow AC) 0-15-8. Teams: Barlow Mow AC 75; Cookley AS 65; Droitwich Spa AC 64.

Erewash Valley Open, Erewash Canal, Cotmanhay, Derbys. Sat. S. Degg (Milo) 28-8-0 (11 tench); G. Sheffield (Codnor Park) 11-3-0; D. Jackson (3 Counties) 9-4-8; B. Sharratt (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 7-11-8; S. Shelton (Matchman Supplies) 7-11-0; P. Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 7-4-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, The Anchor PH Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM, 4 Hour Match. M. Boden (Goodyear AC) 5-5-12 (skimmers, roach and the odd gudgeon); Capt. B. Birch (Goodyear AC) 3-6-6; B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Goodyear AC) 2-4-14.

HanKat AS, Dudley No.1 Canal, Woodside Section, Pegs 25-70, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat. D. Sheaf (Canal Kings) 2-0-10; L. Woodhouse (HanKat AS) 2-0-0; J. Browning (Evolved Baits) 1-14-12; T. Bowen (Canal Kings) 1-10-14; M. Howell (HanKat AS) 1-5-12; G. Atkins (Sportsman AA) 1-4-4.

Hazel Slade AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Cashmores MG Waters, Pelsall Common, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. R. Poole (Hazel Slade AC) 6-4-0; M. Anderson (Hazel Slade AC) 4-4-0; C. Hackett (Hazel Slade AC) 3-8-0.

Hodnet AC Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Adderley, Shrops. Wed. P. Andrews 11-13-0; B. Clarke 10-8-0; G. Benson 6-11-0.

Huddersfield Broad Canal Teams of Four League, Round 3, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Huddersfield, Kirkless, W. Yorks. Sun. A. Bradley (Gomersal) 9-6-0; A. Miller (Mirfield AC) 2-15-0; (Joint 3rd) A. Jagger (Matrix Black) 2-13-0; T. Price (Matrix Black) 2-13-0; I. Sutcliffe (Tri-Cast Black) 2-10-0. Teams: Matrix Black 40; Gomersal 38; Matrix Gold 35; Drennan Barnsley Blacks 33; (Joint 5th) Wibsey 32; Matrix Red 32. League: Matrix Black 133; Matrix Gold 108; Tri-Cast Calder Red 103; Gomersal 89; (Joint 5th) Mirfield AC 87; Drennan Barnsley Blacks 87.

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Open, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Woodyard Section, Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Sun. S. Wilson 8-8-0; S. Harrison 3-12-0; J. Cookson 2-14-0; C. Whalley 2-8-12; S. Kenny 2-0-0.

Liverpool & District AA, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Running Horses PH Section, Maghull, Merseyside. Wed. C. Cliffe 8-14-0; J. Stirratt 5-4-0; J. Easton 4-8-0.

Mirfield AC WIN-WIN Saturday Series, Round 6, Aire & Calder Canal, Whitley to Heck, N. Yorks. Sat. E. Bridon (Maver Dynamite) 7-13-0 (two bream plus bits); D. Gill (Selby) 6-13-0; P. Kitwood (Goole) (two bream, no weight supplied); M. Highe (Mirfield AC) 6-1-0; P. Dwyer (Drake's Floats) 5-7-0; S. Crossley (Preston NW) 5-6-0. (No league placings supplied).

Northampton Nene AC Open, Grand Union Canal, Yardley Gobion, Northants. Sun. D. Challinor (Daiwa Dons) 20-0-0 (bream and skimmers); I. Wing (Colmic A4) 9-4-0; M. Kirk (Colmic A4) 7-9-0; R. Pottinger (Towcester) 7-5-0; T. Webster (Colmic Boland Northants.) 7-4-0.

Sensas Lifestyle MG Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Radford Bank, Stafford, Staffs. Sat. R. Guest (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 3-12-8 (two big perch plus bits); P. ‘Jonty' Johnson (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-10-12; F. ‘the Bread' Cheetham (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-8-15; A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 1-4-11; P. Evans (Cornwall) 1-3-9; D. Sumner (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 1-3-6.

Shipston AC, Stratford-on-Avon, Warks. Sat L. Ashby 8-6-8; B. Barnes 5-6-0; G. Wheeler 4-13-0.

Sportsman AC Open, Walsall Canal, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. D. Anderson (Sportsman AC) 1-4-6; L. Frazer (Sportsman AC) 1-4-4; I. Thompson (Sportsman AC) 1-1-0; C. Taylor (Sportsman AC) 0-13-8; A. Genner (Sportsman AC) 0-12-11.

Tring AC, Grand Union Canal, Tring, Herts. Sun 16th May. P. Durant 16-8-0 (bream and bits); A. Gregory 6-10-0; S. Wilsmore 6-4-0; D. Lawson 5-5-0.

Tring Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Winkwell Upper Pound, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Tues. P. Hedges 5-0-0; M. Gillings 0-3-0; A. Allday 0-2-8; S. Pavey 0-0-8.

Wigan AA Flyers, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Piggery Bridge Section, Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Sun 16th May. G. Wolibegie 6-12-0; P. Roby 3-5-0; D. Colborn 3-0-0; S. Wilson 2-10-0; J. Cookson 2-9-0.

Wolverhampton AA Open, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Cross Keys PH Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed. P. Dobing (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 28-12-0 (bream); L. Richards (Wolverhampton AA) 16-12-0; D. Brown (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 8-15-7; S. Dudley (Sensas Black Country) 6-6-0; S. Doodson (Drennan NW) 6-4-5; E. Warren (Garbolino) 5-4-2.

Wolverhampton Over 60's Club Open, Shropshire Union Canal, High Onn Boats Section, nr. Church Eaton, Staffs. Wed. C. Tillett (CT Paper Cannock) 4-8-0 (two eels and a perch); B. Astbury (Pelsall Old Boys) 3-8-0; K. Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 3-4-9; M. ‘Sticky' Wilton (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 2-13-0; M. Westwood (Norton Canes) 2-10-9; P. Hancock (Bridgtown Social AC) 2-6-0.

Stillwaters

Bridgnorth British Legion AC Comrades Match, Dan's Pool, Featherstone, S. Staffs. Sun 16th May. D. George 18-12-0; R. George 15-0-0; P. Cartwright 12-4-0; R. Rogers 9-10-0.

Fleets Dam, Barnsley, S. Yorks. Sun 16th May. S. Craig 51-11-0; M. Eddies 47-13-0; S. Holding 43-10-0.

Hodnet AC, Ryley's Pool, Goldstone, Shrops. Thurs 13th May. B. Pugh (Hodnet AC) 23-15-0; T. Blyde (Hodnet AC) 9-6-0; C. Roberts (Hodnet AC) 5-12-0. Sun 16th May., Preeswood Pool, Hodnet, Shrops. R. Cooper (Hodnet AC) 20-1-8; T. Gollins (Hodnet AC) 7-1-0; P. Roberts (Hodnet AC) 6-3-0.

Luton Young Codgers, South Lagoon, Wyboston, Beds. Wed. I. Orbell 5-5-0; D. Hunt 2-13-0; D. Gray 1-12-0; J. Gray 1-10-0; (Joint 5th) A. Bunnage 1-7-0; R. Baker 1-7-0.

Patshull Park Opens, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Shallows Section. S. Preece (M&S Joinery) 52-14-0 (bream); G. Grundy (Patshull Park) 34-6-0; S. Owens (Patshull Park) 25-5-0; P. Waters (Patshull Park) 24-10-0; S. Gibbins (Patshull Park) 20-5-0; S. Davies (Blackfords) 15-1-0. Sat., Shallows Section. J. Cheetham (St. Helens) 24-4-0 (bream); G. Roberts (Wales) 17-1-0; A. Insley (Sonubaits) 16-4-0; R. Teale (Daiwa) 14-4-0; P. Davey (Stoke) 13-8-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 12-9-0. Sun., Shallows & Deeps Sections. D. Gough (Congleton) 32-2-0; K. Tipton (Sensas) 17-14-0; P. Bucknall (Little Dawley) 16-11-0.

Commercials

A.J. Jewson Tuesday Series, Sykehouse Fishery, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorks. Tues. T. Barlow (Dynamite/Drennan Barnsley) 155-10-0 (carp to 10lb and hybrids to 1lb); W. Mcleavy (Tri-Cast Calder) 143-9-0; A. Lumb (Lowhills AC) 125-5-0; A. Turner (Tri-Cast Calder) 121-14-0; S. Mitchell (Brighouse AA) 115-6-0; K. Marshall (Tri-Cast Calder) 110-0-0.

Acorn Fishery, Clevedon, N. Somerset. Sun. R. Bazeley 104-7-0; M. Williams 54-9-0; R. Heatley 50-12-0; D. North 49-3-0; K. Ray 46-12-0; G. Bowden 40-1-0. Silvers: E. Wynne 14-0-0; A. Smith 13-12-0.

Blundell Fishery, Rixton, Ches. Sat., S. Carroll (Leigh Tackle & Bait) 118-3-0; H. Billing (Garbolino/Sonubaits) 99-6-0; S. Woodward (Leigh Tackle & Bait) 89-3-0.

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Lake 3. G. Whalley 92-0-0; C. Lowe 77-0-0; J. Grundy 75-10-0.

Brookside Fisheries, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Snake Lakes 1 & 2. N. Butterworth 46-8-0; J. Shellam 45-0-0; T. Dewhurst 40-11-0.

Button Oak Open¸ Willow Marsh Fishery, Kidderminster, Worcs. Wed., Sandpiper Pool. A. Thomason 91-5-0; G. Pountney 68-8-0; A. Whateley Snr. 64-12-0; S. Kingston 62-2-0; J. Whatley 54-4-0; T. Bird 41-13-0.

Cookley AS, Wellfield Pools Fishery, Kinlet, Shrops. Sun., Swimming Pool. J. Price (Cookley AS) 31-2-0; C. Reeves (Cookley AS) 30-0-0; N. Price (Cookley AS) 26-6-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Match Pool. J. Galloway (Hawkesbury) 56-13-0 (carp to 10lb); V. Cziniscalko (Hawkesbury) 44-9-0; C. Kidd (Hawkesbury) 40-14-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Tues., Canal, Bridge & Island Pools. T. Woolaston (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 87-13-0; G. Baker (Heronbrook) 77-9-0; T. Bates (St. Francis) 77-1-0; B. Birks (Manchester) 71-2-0; K. Oldham (Nathan's Youth) 69-9-0; R. Young (Heronbrook) 66-10-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Meadow Pool & Match Lake. A. Dyson (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 147-1-0; P. Gibson (Nathan's Youth) 141-11-0; G. Baker (Heronbrook) 131-10-0; J. Gleave (Heronbrook) 127-9-0; P. Goodwin (Heronbrook) 119-4-0; N. Maynard (Heronbrook) 112-11-0. Sat., Match Lake. S. Edwards (Heronbrook) 82-13-0; R. Pedlar (Bibby's Stone & District AC) 76-7-0; P. Holmes (Heronbrook) 69-5-0; J. Spruce (Heronbrook) 67-4-0; C. O'Connor (Congleton) 61-1-0; C. Wainwright (Heronbrook) 57-13-0. Sun., Moors Masters, Round 2, Canal & Meadow Pools. M. Fox (Drennan/Spotted Fin) 135-12-0; D. Hallam (Maver Midlands) 125-15-0; P. Gibson (Nathan's Youth) 105-13-0; R. Bacon (Derby) 100-11-0; P. Brandrick (Maver Gold Dynamite) 95-4-0; Mitch Davidson (Monkhall) 94-1-0.

High Heyes Farm Fishery, (The Catteries), Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. D. Bolton 68-8-0; S. Bamford 55-0-0; D. Rose 52-0-0.

Moathouse Academy AC, Mere Lane Fishery, Preston, W. Lancs. Sat., Silvers Pool. Juniors: W. Jones 12-5-0 (carp, skimmers and roach); J. Dykes 5-1-0; I. Wilson 4-10-0. Ladies winner: C. Maughan 3-6-0.

Monkhall Fishery, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Lark & Buzzard Pools. R. Small (Matrix Phil's Tackle) 228-4-0; J. Woodfine (Tarporley Anglers) 187-6-0; M. Harris (MH Floats/Monkhall) 183-0-0. Sat., Owl Pool. K. Jones (Weston Pools) 189-8-0; A. Welding (Matrix Phil's Tackle) 115-10-0; J. Bates (Monkhall) 99-8-0. Sun., Hawk Pool. J. Hughes (Matrix/Spotted Fin) 204-0-0; A. Griffiths (Weston Pools) 157-2-0; A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 148-12-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Molands Mere Pool. D. Wooding 66-14-0; P. Jensen Hunter 61-4-0; T. Taylor 60-12-0. Sat., Big Geary's Pool. N. Wright 59-6-0; G. Beckwith 56-6-0; D. Elliott 51-11-0. Sun., Siblings A & B Pools. S. Bellion 109-0-0; A. Gould 69-8-0; P. Heaven 67-9-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Dave Mortlock Over 60's, Sycamore Pool. D. Mortlock (Preston Innovations Boldings) 105-6-0; S. Owen (Monkhall) 100-2-0; B. Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 96-3-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. J. Watkins (Drop Outs AC) 119-8-0; N. Crowther (Drop Outs AC) 98-11-0; R. Biddle (Drop Outs AC) 92-12-0; M. Pearson (Drop Outs AC) 71-1-0; B. Lewis (Drop Outs AC) 52-6-0; R. Jones (Drop Outs AC) 51-11-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Beech Pool. D. ‘Ziggy' Lees (Button Oak) 126-3-0; T. Woolaston (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 122-0-0; J. Roden (Preston Innovations Boldings) 84-7-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50's, Oak Pool. S. Owen (Monkhall) 151-12-0; P. Edwards (Preston Innovations Boldings) 150-4-0; R. Johnson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 93-6-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Willow & Larch Pools. J. Rouse (OAC) 153-8-0; G. Willey (Walsall) 124-3-0; S. Lovell (Fatty's Bait & Tackle) 97-6-0.

Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Sun 16th May., Wayne Harris Open. S. Roberts (OAC) 156-11-0; W. Harris (Ironbridge) 113-0-0; C. Hobbs (Ironbridge) 93-2-0. Thurs., Open. V. Heath (Newport) 198-5-0; S. Walters (Chestnut Tree AC) 128-2-0; D. Jones (Wrexham) 86-7-0. Sun., Vine AC. C. Jones (Vine AC) 87-12-0; C. Jackson (Vine AC) 86-12-0; M. Walters (Vine AC) 63-12-0.

Ramsbottom AA Seniors, Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sun., Lake 3. G. Wright 94-8-0; A. Wright 46-15-0; M. Waddy 44-2-0.

Sherwood Forest Fishery, Edwinstowe, Notts. Wed., Holmedale Lake. W. Evans (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 116-3-0; I. Bradley (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 106-7-0; P. Unwin (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 91-2-0. Sun., Holmedale Lake. S. Morgan (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 114-11-0; A. Birkin (Phil's Bait & Tackle) 103-4-0; P. Hodgett (Sherwood Forest Fishery) 87-9-0.

Stoppo's Fishery Silvers Only Open, Coton-in-the-Elms, Derbys. Sat. D. Bickerton 18-12-0 (skimmers); I. Saiger 17-4-0; C. Lynch 6-12-0.

The Cunneries Fishery, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. B. Wall 67-9-0; A. Sampson 53-3-0; J. Slocket 50-6-0.

The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat., Cedar Lake. A. Kidd 52-4-0; J. Kenning 46-13-0; S. Luck 45-15-0.

Todber Manor, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sat., Hill View, Ash & Homeground Lakes. M. Rogers 290-14-0; M. Wynne 239-12-0; A. Palmer 227-8-0.

Tri-Cast Old Hough Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Prospect, Boulders, Big Max & Woody End Pools. C. Day (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 79-5-0; C. Shaw (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 62-9-0; I. Walsh (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 60-9-0.

Wellingborough & District Nene A.C. Ladies Match, Mill Cotton Fishery, Ringstead, Northants. Sun 16th May. N. Gray 13-6-0; A. Vicky 12-12-0; J. Wright 7-15-0; E. Le Marquand 5-9-0; M. Wright 3-7-0 (junior); Z. Tuffen 2-3-0. (£125 raised for Macmillan Nurses).

Whitmore Fisheries Open, Preston, Lancs. Sat 15th May., East Canal. T. Palmer 37-0-0; G. Bateman (Tri-Cast Calder) 36-10-0; D. McManus (Whitmore) 36-2-0; T. Cunliffe (Whitmore) 34-4-0; J. Brogden (Preston) 32-5-0; S. Shepherd (Whitmore) 28-2-0.

Witherington Farm Fishery, Witherington Downton, Salisbury, Wilts. Wed., Over 60's, Snake Pool. N. Fitzgerald 70-0-0; R. Kelly 68-4-0; M. Haskell 57-15-0. Top Silvers Outer Section: T. Sargent 8-7-0; N. Turner 7-13-0. Top Silvers Inner Section: J. Pole 1-2-0; J. Turner 1-0-0.

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Last Edited: 25 May 2021

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