Hamer bags top honours

ANGLING: STEVE Hamer topped an impressive Socials AC match on Tyle lodge.


Using maggot and caster on the pole, he caught a superb net of skimmers, ide, roach and chub which weighed in at 23lb 3oz. Runner-up Dean Pickering had a 21lb 10oz net of carp on pole and meat.



RICHARD Rawthorne was first in the Old Hough Farm open on Boulders lake, catching almost 200 ide for a cracking 70lb 13oz net. Roger Peet was second with 47lb 13oz.

Dave Holland (Tri-Cast Highfield) collected his section in the Old Hough Farm open match two days later with 53lb 6oz of paste-tempted carp and barbel.



A BUMPER field of 142 anglers took part in the national open practice on the Burscough lengths of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and again end pegs made the frame.

My team, Tri-Cast Rochdale, claimed eight section wins on the day, showing why they are one of the favourites for tomorrow’s Division Two national title.



I WAS runner-up in my section in a match on the Parbold length of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

I was drawn in the worst of the sections and only three weighed in out of 10 as most had packed-up early. I stuck it out and was second with 2lb 7oz of small roach and ruffe.



TODMORDEN AS are staging a trophy match on Sunday at Croft Fishery, while the club’s next away match is on Sunday week at Heronbrook fishery.



Venue Guide

Denshaw Vale: Memberships available. For further details, contact John on 665 1779. Fishing well.

Dowry Reservoir: Day tickets £5 per rod available in advance from Tight Lines, Shaw. Maximum two rods per angler. No night fishing.

Ogden Reservoir: Day tickets £5 on the bank and at Tight Lines, Shaw. Odd carp showing. Bream and roach to tip and float tactics.

Strinesdale Reservoir: Day tickets on the bank. Maggot good for skimmers, roach and chub.

Cargate pool: Medlock Bridge AC members-only water.

Park Lake: Day tickets on the bank. Chopped worm and caster for roach, skimmers, chub and perch.

Rochdale Canal: Fished hard in the “Kings of the Valley” match, but venue is producing fish in areas. Bream and chub at Summit length in Littleborough.

Hollingworth Lake: Day ticket water available from the lakeside cafes.

Tanners Dam: Diggle AC members-only. Carp and skimmers to pole, pellet, meat and chopped worm.



Diary

Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: Open matches on Old Hough Farm Fishery. Draw 8.45am. No need to book.

Every Saturday: Medlock Bridge AC open matches on the Park Lake. Draw 10am at the Kings Road entrance. Fishing 11am to 4pm. Tickets £15 on the day.

Every Monday evening: Medlock Bridge AC open matches on the Park Lake. Draw Kings Road entrance at 5pm. Fishing 5.30pm until dusk. Tickets £12.50 all in. For more details, contact Darren on 07753 414838.

Every Tuesday: Diggle AC matches on Tanners Dam. Draw 4pm. Pools are £10 all in. Info from Dave on 07879 474029.

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