John weaves his Mill magic

MAN-OF-THE-MOMENT John Pearson once again dominated proceedings in the Chadderton Mill AC match on the club lodge.

He used the tried and tested maggot feeder approach for an 8lb carp and five smaller samples, which added up to a 15lb bag.

Pearson, situated on peg 14, was opposite Chris Shaw, who had an all skimmer net on groundbait feeder and red maggot on the hook.

He caught fish in the 10 to 12 ounce bracket to weigh in 7lb 8oz.

There was a tie for third place, with organiser Lee Humphries (GTI Matchman) and Graham Mitchell (GTI Gilders) weighing identical catches of an ide, chub and carp for a level 5lb.

Humphries opted for the tip and pole, while Mitchell employed pole-fished maggot.

Dave Webb was fifth with 3lb 5oz.

o LEES and Hey Conservative Club Angling Association’s match list for 2009 really whets the appetite.

The first match is on Sunday, May 3 at Whitmore Fisheries, followed by Martin Hall Farm Fisheries on Saturday, May 23.

Next up is Fleets Dam on Sunday, June 28, while Saturday, July 4 sees a trip to Highfield Fisheries, with Candy Corner Fisheries the venue on Sunday, July 19.

Other dates are: Lindholme Fisheries (Yorkshire), Saturday, August 1; Partridge Lakes, Sunday, August 15; Border Fisheries, Saturday, August 29; Fleets Dam, Saturday September 12.

The club are holding a meeting on Sunday, February 8, at the Lees and Hey Conservative Club on Warrington Street, Lees (start 12.15pm). Numerous topics are on the agenda, including new members and matches.

o CHADDERTON Mill AC are holding their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at the Dog Inn, Block Lane, Chadderton (start 7pm). Members are urged to attend.

o TODMORDEN AS have organised a match for Sunday, February 22 on Croft Fishery. To book, ring (01706) 840590.

The club’s open matches start on April 19, while the junior calendar gets under way on May 15. The Tuesday evening series of matches start from June 2.

There is a ‘taster day’ on the Todmorden length of the Rochdale Canal on Sunday, July 21, from 10am to 4pm. There is no need to book, just turn up and have a go.




Venue Guide



Rochdale Canal: Those anglers who are venturing out should try bread punch for the canal’s roach and skimmers.



Chadderton Mill: Maggot feeder, groundbait feeder and pole are all working together with red maggot on the hook. Best pegs are six to eight and 14 to 16.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal: Very quiet at the moment and it’s not surprising as temperatures are freezing in Saddleworth.

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