Cox well clear of Mill rivals

IAN COX enjoyed a resounding win in the Chadderton Mill AC winter league as his waggler and maggot approach netted him an ide every cast from favoured peg six where he weighed in a level 30lb.

That was more than three times the weight of the next angler as Paul Hill slipped a 7lb carp and half-a-dozen ide into his net for 9lb 2oz.

Third best Chris Shaw fished the pole and maggot at eleven metres to catch two small carp and some ide to finish with 8lb 10oz. Graham Mitchell (GTI Gilders) netted himself three carp on pole and maggot to weigh in 6lb 4oz.

With two matches to go it looks really tight at the top with John Pearson and Lee Humphries tying with 20 points, Chris Shaw on 21, Paul Hill 23, Darren Webb 24 and Graham Mitchell 26.

Last week’s Chadderton Mill AC open match on the club water saw Steve Hodges in pole position as his six-carp net, the biggest weighing in at 10lb for an 18lb total that fell for pole fished maggot fished on the deck at nine metres.

Lee Humphries (GTI matchman) took second with his 12 skimmers tipping the scales to 7lb 12oz, while Paul Hill continued his good run with 6lb 4oz that was made up of four small carp.




PLEASURE fishing Chadderton mill lodge on Saturday, Graham Mitchell and son Andrew had a cracking day with waggler and maggot netting them a rake of ide.

But things didn’t run smoothly, especially for Andrew as while positioning his seatbox he decided to perform a triple somersault straight into the water!

Dad was well impressed and gave the score as a straight nine - after he had picked himself up off the floor with tears running down his face.

To cap a great day, Andrew also decided that his pole didn’t have enough sections and proceeded to break his number five section in two.

Yes, definitely a day to forget for Andrew and one to never forget for Graham!



CENTURIAN AC’s presentation night is scheduled for February 26 (8pm) at Springbank Bowling Club in Chadderton.

Anyone interested in joining should turn up on the night or contact Dave on 01706 849853.Diary dates

Thursday February 26 – Centurian AC Presentation night at Springbank Bowling Club, Chadderton. Starts at 8pm.

Wednesdays March 11 and 18 – Chadderton Mill AC existing members rejoining nights at the Dog Inn, Block Lane, Chadderton. Starts at 7pm.

Wednesdays March 25 and April 1 – Chadderton Mill AC new members joining night. Starts at 7pm. Joining fee is £10 plus £30 membership.

Every other Sunday – Border Anglers members only matches on Hollingrove Dam. Contact Steve Hamer for details on 0161 620 2037.

Every Sunday – Albert Morris open matches on various canals throughout the North West. Draw 9am, fishing 10am to 3pm. Tickets are £10 all in on the day. To book on and for further information phone 0161 792 2684.

Anyone with any news or views on the local or national angling scene email me at foldgr@ntlworld.com or contact me on 07846 456408.


Venue Guide

Rochdale Canal – Not many venturing out on this under rated canal. Bread still the only viable bait although caster will tempt the better fish.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal – SADAS lengths are day ticket with these available on the bank.

Chadderton Mill Lodge – Waggler and maggot fished into the middle of the lake is the method with an ide every chuck in.