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Angling match results for week ending 8 August 2021

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Canals

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship 2021 Qualifier, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, Gloucester, Glos. Sun. Pairs: W. Dalton & S. Gibbins 7; S. Ward & L. Richards 8; D. Hicklin & J. Leivers 12; S. Bryan & M. Gaylard 13; M. Maddocks & D. Grainger 14; M. Parker & J. Stephenson 16; R. Weiver & J. Priday 17; D. Clapton & J. Tocknell 18 (top five pairs qualified).

Dana AC, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Fingerpost Section, Pelsall, Walsall, W. Mids. Sun. B. Abbott (Dana AC) 6-3-0; J. Abbott (Dana AC) 4-8-0; P. Cardall (Dana AC) 4-3-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Slade Heath Railway Section, Coven, Staffs. Thurs PM, 4 hour Match. G. Law (Goodyear AC) 6-14-10 (skimmers, roach, perch and odd gudgeon); M. ‘Killer' Wood (Goodyear AC) 5-5-0; B. ‘the Wizard' Jones (Goodyear AC) 4-14-14.

Let's Fish East Midlands Regional Celebration, Beeston Canal, Nottingham, Notts. Sat. Cadets (7-10): J. Bolton 1-10-0; (Joint 2nd) H. Marchant 0-13-0; T. Marchant 0-13-0; F. Sullivan 0-9-0. Juniors (11-15): C. Cotton 5-8-0; T. Blanchard 3-6-0; H. Wilsher 2-12-0; B. Wilson 2-9-0.

Listerhills AA, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Armley, Leeds. Sat. B. Mason 2-2-0 (small roach and perch); R. Thorne 1-15-0; M. White 1-7-0; C. Lees 1-4-0.

Liverpool DAA, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Eager Lane Section, Lydiate, Liverpool. Sun. R. Flude 7-5-0; D. Peterson 6-8-0; P. Charnock 6-6-0; P. Gradwell 5-9-0.

Newton-le-Willows AA, Sankey (St. Helens) Canal, Havannah Flach, St. Helens, Merseyside. Sun 1st Aug. K. Dingsdale (Newton-le-Willows AA) 13-14-0 (5 bream); J. Perry (St. Helens) 13-1-0; I. Wilson (Newton-le-Willows AA) 11-10-0; J. Mallet (Bolton) 8-15-0. Tues., The Senior Citizens Annual Trophy, Upper Pound. C. Grehan (Warrington) 8-0-0 (roach and perch); J. Corkish (St. Helens) 7-13-0; S. Roberts (Ashton-in-Mirfield) 7-8-0; I. Brown (Newton-le-Willows AA) 6-11-0. Wed., The Disabled & Over Sixty's Members Weekly Match, Upper Pound. B. Aston (Golborne) 7-8-0 (silvers); J. Corkish (St. Helens) 5-14-0; C. Grehan (Warrington) 5-13-0; B. Holden (Golborne) 4-15-0.

Newton-le-Willows AA Senior Summer League, Round 1, Sankey (St. Helens) Canal, Havannah Flash, St. Helens, Merseyside. Sun. D. Gillard (St. Helens) 12-15-0 (carp, tench and silvers); A. Robinson (Haydock) 11-5-0; R. Roughley (St. Helens) 7-0-0; S. Roberts (Ashton) 6-10-0.

Newton-le-Willows AA Sweepstake, Sankey (St. Helens) Canal, Havannah Flash, St. Helens, Merseyside. Wed Eve. K. Dingsdale (St. Helens) 7-6-0 (bream, carp and tench); I. Wilson (Newton-le-Willows AA) 4-8-0; (Joint 3rd) J. Birchall 3-3-0; D. Birchall 3-3-0.

Sensas HanKat AS Opens, Dudley No.1 Canal, Woodside Sections, Merry Hill, W. Mids. Sat 31st July. C. Rice (Sensas Black Country) 6-6-8; N. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 4-14-0; O. Westwood (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 4-5-11; M. ‘the Swerve' Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 3-11-9; (Joint 5th) B. Coles (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 3-10-0; M. Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 3-10-0. Sat. Dudley No.2 Canal, Back of the Houses Section, Netherton, W. Mids. & Dudley No.1 Canal, Woodside High Numbers, Merry Hill, W. Mids. D. Tranter (WMP Maver/Spotted Fin) 9-0-0 (roach and perch); J. Cartwright (Sensas Black Country) 8-0-0; M. Howell (Sensas HanKat Superteam AS) 7-4-5; M. ‘the Swerve' Rogers (Sensas Black Country) 7-0-0; D. Hughes (Sensas Black Country) 6-15-0; I. Thompson (Halesowen) 6-1-0.

Sensas HanKat Superteam AS Team Championship 2021 Qualifier, Dudley No.1 Canal, Link 51 Section, Merry Hill, W. Mids. & Stourbridge Canal, Tank Section, Brierley Hill, W. Mids. Sun. R. Francis (Sensas Smithy's MG Select) 10-12-8; P. Murrin (Sensas Black Country) 9-7-0; J. Cartwright (Sensas Black Country) 8-9-12; D. McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 8-6-8; R. Knowles (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 7-15-3; M. Hardman (Sensas Black Country) 7-7-12. Teams: Sensas Black Country 7 (qualify); Bag'em/Maver Midlands 15 (qualify); (Joint 3rd) Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech 16; Red Lantern 16; Sensas HanKat Superteam AS 16.

Sportsman AA Opens, Walsall Canal, Moors Mill Lane Section, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. Sat. C. Talbot (Sensas Black Country) 8-9-12 (skimmers and roach); N. Turner (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 5-4-4; S. Broome (Bag'em/Maver Midlands) 5-3-0; D. Sheaf (Canal Kings) 5-1-12; D. Anderson (Sportsman AA) 4-3-9. Sun., Walsall Canal, Back of the houses Section, Eyston Avenue, Ocker Hill, Tipton, W. Mids. D. Anderson (Sportsman AA) 15-5-13 (bream); P. Hatton (ZLT Angling Products) 13-0-0; G, Clarke (Sportsman AA) 5-5-13; P. Day (Sportsman AA) 4-6-5; J. ‘the Viking' Browning (Midlands Match/Evolved Baits) 2-11-5.

Sportsman AC Open, Birmingham Main Line Canal (BCN), Tipton, W. Mids. Wed. M. Whiles (Sportsman AC) 29-3-0 (bream & skimmers); T. Garrett (Sportsman AC) 20-3-0; G. Clarke (Sportsman AC) 16-10-0; D. Webb (Milo MGM) 12-13-0; B. Callow (Sportsman AC) 8-3-0.

Stoke City DAA Open, Shropshire Union Canal, Saddle Bridge Section, Norbury, Staffs. Sat. K. Perry (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 5-0-0; S. Nickless (Sensas Black Country) 4-15-8; D. McCall (Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech) 4-12-0; P. Murrin (Sensas Black Country) 4-9-11; K. Hulland (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 4-8-0; D. Brockway (Long Eaton Fed.) 3-10-8.

Tring Old Codgers, Grand Union Canal, Red Lion P.H. Bridge Section, Milton Keynes, Bucks. Thurs. M. Rodwell 12-14-0; A. Allday 9-13-0; S. Purdy 8-3-0; J. Haseler 6-6-0.

Wigan MG, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Wigan, Gtr. Manchester. Sat. D. Colbourn 12-2-0; S. Crossley 9-4-12; D. Bradley 8-14-0.

Wolverhampton Over 60's Open, Staffordshire & Worctershire Canal, The Boat PH Section, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed. G. Law (Walsall) 11-7-4 (3 bream, skimmers, small perch and roach); A. Round (Sensas Lifestyle MG) 11-1-8 (mainly good roach plus 5 perch); D. Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 9-15-0; S. Tivey (Matchbox/Ferry Bridge) 9-4-4; K. Holbrook (Rough Hay AC) 8-6-0; B. Astbury (Pelsall Old Boys) 8-5-11.

Rivers

Droitwich Spa Members Only. Warwickshire Avon, Twyning, Glos. Thurs 5th Aug. A. Hand 11-2-4; R. Millward 9-5-0; R. Brewer 7-15-12; G. Owen 7-1-0; G. Seadon 6-2-12; P. Sanford 5-5-12.

Kidderminster & District AA Open, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat. P. Amos 32-14-0 (chub and barbel); L. Richards 20-12-0; R. Naylor 20-3-0; T. Moreton 18-0-0.

Kingfisher AC, River Gt. Ouse, Olney, Bucks. Sun 1st Aug. N. Richardson 4-14-0 (bleak); L. Richardson 4-3-0; C. Simkins 3-3-0.

Littlemore AC Secretary's Cup, River Thames, Sandford, Oxon. Sun 1st Aug. K. Dolton 16-10-0 (roach) (Golden Peg win); B. Hutchings 12-4-0; M. Kirk 12-2-0.

Luton AC, River Gt. Ouse, Biddenham, Beds. Wed. D. Hunt 6-3-0; C. Howard 5-5-0; R. Gibbs 5-1-0; K. Chadfield 4-14-0; S. Lathwell 3-8-0; D. “I can't fish rivers” Frankland 2-8-0.

Northallerton AC Open, River Swale, Morton-on-Swale, N. Yorks. Sun 1st Aug. M. Allinson (Washington) 50-0-0 (12 chub); S. Taylor (Tackle Tart) 18-0-0; P. Miller (Airebrough) 17-0-0; S. Quilliam (Bindipper) 11-0-0; K. Moore (Aireborough) 10-12-0.

Northwich AA Three Day Festival, River Weaver, Oak Tree, Dredger & Red Lion PH Sections, Northwich, Ches. Fri. B. Roberts 19K 550g; P. Williamson 7K 500g; P. Davey 6K 970g. Sat. P. Taylor 11k 750g; S. Phipps 6K 500g; R. Fraser 6K 450g. Sun. N. Roberts 8K 600g; K. Shillito 6K 850g; M. Kearns 6K 750g. Overall: B. Roberts 30K 800g; P. Taylor 18K 750g; S. Phipps 16K 200g; M. Kearns 16K 150g; N. Roberts 15K 600g.

Olney & Clifton FA Grand Final Qualifier, River Gt. Ouse, Olney, Bucks. Tues. M. Phillips 10-14-0; J. Roberts 10-10-0; M. Stanley 8-6-0; G. Underwood 7-8-0; N. Shearne 6-15-0 (already qualified); S. Poplett 5-15-0. Qualifiers: Myles Phillips; Joe Roberts; Mick Stanley; Gaz Underwood; S. Poplett.

Preston Innovations Feeder Masters 2021 Qualifier, River Trent, Burton Joyce, Gedling, Notts. Sun. T. Scholey 16-8-0; A. Scotthorne 14-11-0; M. Renshaw 14-10-0; O. Scotthorne 13-3-0. Qualifiers: Oliver Scotthorne; Tom Scholey; Keith Clifton.

River Severn Float Championship 2021, Round 3, River Severn, KDAA Waters, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed. D. Young 26-6-0; (Joint 2nd) S. Williams 24-8-0; D. Roberts (Hereford) 24-8-0; M. Powell 20-12-0; A. Slade 18-10-0; T. Chalk 17-8-0. League: B. Neath 131; M. Powell 130; D. Foxall 117; T. Biddle 115; P. Skidmore 113; I. Hughes 110.

South West Super League, Bristol Avon, Newbridge, Bristol. Sun. M. Brush 84-0-0; R. Chave 33-14-0; M. Berntsen 23-4-0.

Trent Teams of Four Championships 2021, River Trent, Radcliffe-on-Trent & Colwick, Notts. Sat. A. Starkey (Dabs & Lads) 38-9-0; H. Whittle (Sensas Starlets White) 24-14-0; M. Halkesworth 19-10-0. Teams: Dabs & Lads 17; Sensas Starlets White 18 (58-5-0); Cadence Superteam/Bait-Tech 18 (44-1-0); Sensas Starlets Green 18 (37-3-0).

Wellingborough AC, River Nene, Oundle, Northants. Sun 1st Aug. J. Roberts 16-8-0; D. White 8-3-0; J. Broadbent 7-8-0.

Canal & River Trust Stillwater

Milton Keynes Vets Silver Fish Match, Stockton Reservoir, nr. Rugby, Warks. Wed 28th July. R. Clutton 40-14-0 (roach); R. Lattimer 23-8-0; S. Chilton 20-8-0.

Stillwaters

Bridgtown Social AC, Brookfields Fishery, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Sun. H. Blair (Bridgtown Social AC) 71-4-0 (carp to 13lb); D. Smith (Bridgtown Social AC) 67-8-0; T. Blyde (Bridgtown Social AC) 59-10-0.

County Vets, Canons, Northants. Wed 28th July. J. Broughton 19-14-0; L. Goodridge 19-1-0; D. Smart 18-11-0.

Flore & Brockhall AC, Canons, Northants. Sun 1st Aug. F. Johnson 13-4-0; R. Rawlins 12-2-0; N. Holmes 11-10-0.

Long Eaton Fed., Brewery Ponds, Shardlow, Derbys. Wed. J. Marcer-Belper 11-10-0; R. Wright (Long Eaton Fed.) 11-5-0; P. Swainston (Long Eaton Fed.) 9-6-0; S. Till (Long Eaton Fed.) 9-1-0; P. Allwood (Long Eaton Fed.) 7-8-8; B. Hanley (Stanton) 7-2-0.

Patshull Park Fishery, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Wed., Deeps Section. B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 21-10-0; D. Williams (Patshull) 18-14-0; B. Clarke (Vespe) 14-14-0.

Commercials

Blundell Fisheries, Rixton, Ches. Sat., Trio, West, Ash & Pine Lakes. J. Davies (Stalybridge Angling Supplies) 178-1-0; K. Rockcliffe (JW Pole Repairs) 137-11-0; S. Carroll (Leigh Tackle & Bait) 121-7-0.

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bolton, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Lake 9. P. Lahay 77-0-0; G. Whalley 65-0-0; P. Humphries 62-0-0.

Brookside Fisheries, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Snake Lake 1. A. Metcalfe 60-2-0; T. Dewhurst 54-13-0; G. Marsland 51-9-0.

Castle Ashby, Grendon, Northants. Wed 28th July. P. Robinson 24-12-0; M. Hewlett 22-14-0; N. Antonacci 16-8-0. Sun 1st Aug., Grendon Pool. C. Hewlett 33-8-0; K. Bishop 21-14-0; A. Artessa 21-12-0.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, Wellfield Pools Fishery, Bewdley, Worcs. Sun., Jack's Pool. H. Dodd (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 68-0-0 (carp); S. Waite (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 23-0-0; J. Billingham (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 21-0-0; B. Smith (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 19-0-0; G. Mason (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 18-0-0.

Glebe AC, Lavender Hall Fishery, Coventry, W. Mids. Sun 1st Aug. D. Haddon 52-9-0; D. Jones 34-8-0; P. Scrivener 28-9-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Sun., Match Pool. I. Shirley (Hawkesbury) 102-15-0 (carp to 10lb); D. Lutwyche (Hawkesbury) 75-6-0; J. Galloway (Hawkesbury) 72-11-0.

Heronbrook Fisheries, Slindon, nr. Eccleshall, Staffs. Sun 1st Aug., Match Lake. J. Robinson 183-5-0; M. Davidson 178-2-0; A. Davids 140-7-0. Tues., Vets Match, Bridge & Island Pools & Match Lake. N. Groves 177-9-0; J. Myatt 167-3-0; T. Woolaston 155-11-0. Thurs., Costcutter, Island & Meadow Pools. C. O'Brian 212-1-0; G. Dodd 201-3-0; A. Davis 197-4-0.

High Heyes Farm Fishery, (The Catteries), Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. A. Twist 118-4-0; D. Rose 86-8-0; (Joint 3rd) M. Ellament 61-12-0; D. Bolton 61-12-0.

Lagoon AC, Furtho Manor Farm, Milton Keynes, Bucks. Sun 1st Aug. D. Lewis 21-15-0; J. Cavendish 14-0-0; T. Richardson 13-5-0.

Lingmere Fishery, Birkenhead, The Wirral. Sat. S. Openshaw 187-4-0; C. Doran 102-5-0; P. Barwell 96-0-0.

Matrix Championships 2021, Round 4, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Sun 1st Aug. J. Fowkes 276-1-0; G. Merritt 261-8-0; I. Coxon 241-10-0.

Moathouse Angling Academy, Brookside Fisheries, Warrington, Ches. Sat. Juniors (Meadow Pool): H. Mathews 24-10-0; A. Harrington 19-9-0; M. Warburton 15-3-0. Ladies winner (Kingfisher Pool): L. Mason 9-6-0. Guests (Kingfisher Pool): Z. Harvey 130-0-0; R. Matthews 48-14-0.

Monkhall Fisheries, Monkhopton, nr. Bridgnorth, Shrops. Wed., Buzzard & Lark Pools. D Dougherty (Tackle Store Chester) 221-6-0; A. Griffiths (Weston Pools) 186-0-0; N. Maynard (Market Drayton) 171-12-0. Sat., Owl Pool. R. Griffiths (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 168-14-0; B. Stanford (Monkhall/MH Floats) 154-0-0; D. Powell (Burt Baits) 142-2-0. Sun., Lark Pool. A. Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 231-4-0; M. Davidson (Maver Midlands) 178-10-0; S. Healey (Little Dawley AC) 168-6-0.

Moss Farm Fisheries, Irlam, Gtr. Manchester. Sat., Madison's Lake. D. Whitehouse 215-0-0; A. Wakefield 120-11-0; T. Knox 84-14-0.

Nene AC, Barby Banks, Barby, Warks. Sun 1st Aug. R. Pottinger 130-13-0 (47 carp); B. Beard 101-12-0; J. Balhatchett 75-10-0.

NISA Feeders Open, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. Wed., Lambsdown Pool. C. ‘Oggy' Horsley (Meadowlands) 119-1-0 (carp); S. Weed (Old Works AC) 54-1-0; O. Sleath 43-5-0.

Packington Somers Fisheries, Meriden, W. Mids. Tues., Big Geary's Pool. P. Caton 132-13-0; N. Wright 96-11-0; I. Keywood 84-2-0. Wed., Solihull Angling Centre Open, Molands Mere Pool. A. Mansfield 143-6-0; M. Sumners 121-14-0; J. Daily 107-7-0. Sat., Big Geary's Pool. C. Barnfield 99-13-0; M. Higott 98-2-0; W. Jennings 93-6-0. Sun., Big Geary's Pool. A. Godwin 240-3-0; M. Higgott 126-10-0; D. Smith 73-9-0.

Partridge Lakes Fishery, Warrington, Ches. Sat., Covey Lakes 1-5. M. McGrath 126-1-0; K. Jones 124-11-0; C. Weeder Jnr. 120-4-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon., Tony Foster Over 60's, Sycamore Pool. C. Wright (Mosella) 79-12-0; B. Hill (Preston Innovations Boldings) 79-11-0; D. Cole (Preston Innovations Boldings) 73-1-0. Tues., Drop Outs AC, Chestnut Pool. D. Oliver (Drop Outs AC) 132-1-0; B. Fletcher (Drop Outs AC) 77-3-0; R. Biddle (Drop Outs AC) 72-5-0. Wed., Mick Keene Open, Willows Pool. M. Keene (Shrewsbury) 221-4-0; R. Pedlar (Bibby's Stone & District AC) 218-1-0; S. Woodhall (OAC) 116-0-0. Thurs., Ron Clarke Over 50's, Willows Pool. S. Owen (Monkhall) 194-6-0; R. Clarke (Preston Innovations Boldings) 188-2-0; T. Foster (Preston Innovations Boldings) 128-11-0. Sun., Gaz Willey Open, Willows & Larch Pools. K. Emlyn (OAC) 144-4-0; P. Bowen 132-14-0; M. Taylor 122-15-0.

Quarry Pool, Aston Eyre, Shrops. Thurs., Open. M. Dawes (Preston Innovations) 162-7-0; S. Woodhall (Quarry Pool) 131-8-0; S. Walters (Chestnut Tree AC) 106-9-0. Fri., Portway AC. J. Bedder 109-0-0; N. Banks 102-0-0; R. Bedder 75-0-0. Fri., Hind AC, Rotherham. S. Lambley 144-10-0; S. Barnard 107-12-0; J. Chambers 103-5-0. Sat., Ward End AC. D. Gayden 111-11-0; N. Thompson 107-3-0; D. Jayes 65-11-0. Sun., Phoenix AC. J. Meakin 211-9-0; G. Malpass 148-14-0; K. Finch 107-4-0; R. Skelding 99-14-0.

Splinters AC, Shearsby Valley Lakes, Lutterworth, Leics. Wed 28th July. T. Griffiths 187-3-0; E. Kelly 131-9-0; A. Bellham 109-2-0. Sun 1st Aug., Barby Mill Pool, Barby, Warks. J. Berry 239-6-0; D. Griffiths 182-11-0; G. Muddiman 135-4-0.

Stoppo's Fishery Silvers Knock-up, Coton-in-the Elms, Derbys. Sat. T. Scott 21-4-0; J. Stevens 14-8-0 (only two fished).

The Chris Hill Silvers Only Sweep, Larford Lakes, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sat., Specimen Pool, Burr Bank. K. Tipton (Sensas) 91-7-0 (bream); C. Hill (B'ham) 68-4-0; M. Williams (Redditch) 66-9-0.

The Cunneries Fishery, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancs. Sat. M. Lloyd 89-14-0; L. Murphy 80-10-0; S. Physick 66-1-0.

The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, N. Yorks. Sat., Cedar Lake. C. Hall 134-12-0; M. Coyne 116-12-0; M. Goodall 109-10-0.

The Old Codgers, Solhampton Fishery, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sat., Valley Pool. P. Ellis 81-6-0; T. Farrell 75-10-0; N. Edwards 46-2-0.

Tri-Cast Old Hough Fishery, Middlewich, Ches. Sat., Big Max, Upper & Lower Benbo & Goose Pools. D. Pimlott (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 172-14-0; C. Edwards (Crewe MG) 129-6-0; P. Blinkhorn (Tri-Cast Old Hough) 90-8-0.

Willinghurst Fisheries Open, Guildford, Surrey. Sun., Johns & Top Pools. S. Silvester 220-0-0; P. Franklin 191-0-0; L. Sheriff 190-0-0; J. Radford 167-0-0; J. Cook 176-0-0

Last Edited: 09 August 2021

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