Wild takes top spot

JIM WILD took first place in the Cranberry AC match fished on a wind and rain-lashed Fleets Dam.

A decent carp and plenty of bits were taken on the tip and pellet before a switch to the top three sections of his pole and a total of 8lb 4oz.

John Keeley was second, with the pole and tip accounting for a 7lb 2oz mixed bag, while Derek Hudson was third with 5lb 8oz of small carp and skimmers on the short pole and tip with maggot and caster the bait

Eddie Sutton took fourth with 5lb 4oz of small skimmers taken on the tip and maggot, while top pair on the day were Jim Wild and Steve Orr with a level 12lb.

THE latest in the Monarch lodge winter series was won by Dean Pickering with 11lb 15oz of carp and chub taken on the pole and caster. Craig Bamford was second with 7lb 10oz of chub and ide that fell to the long pole and pinkie fished at various depths.

Pete Molloy fished the feeder and maggot to weigh in 7lb 9oz of ide and roach, beating John Wood into fourth with his maggot approach netting him 6lb 4oz of chub and roach.

TODMORDEN’S trophy match was fished in atrocious weather on Town House and was won by John Mellor with his pole and pellet attack netting him a 39lb 12oz mixed bag.

Rob McEndry was second with his mixed bag weighing 26lb 8oz made up of mostly carp to the pole and pellet. Third place went to Trevor Balmforth with two carp on the pole and pellet making up his 22lb.

THE Pennine Winter League was fished on the bottom end sections of the Rochdale Canal where weights were low.

Winner was Paul Lehay with a big perch and a few bits that tipped the scales to 5lb.

Steve Crossley was second with roach and skimmers taken on maggot and caster making up his 4lb 14oz 8drams.

Tim Worsnop was third with 4lb 12oz of small fish that were tempted by bread punch from a peg on the Derdale Basin.

Venue Guide

Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Best pegs on the match length where skimmers and roach are falling to chopped worm and maggot.

Rochdale Canal – As long as you’re happy catching small fish you’ll be okay as there are plenty of hand-sized skimmers and roach to be had. Bread punch or squatt and pinkie the best methods to use. Best areas are behind the Rose of Lancaster pub and up near to Stake Hill Industrial Estate.

Chadderton Mill lodge – This incredible place just never cease to amaze me as pleasure anglers are catching 50lb or more.

Park Lake – Hardly anyone fishing in the inclement weather.

Ogden Reservoir – Plenty of pike to be had on this day-ticket water.

DIARY DATES

December 3 – Centurian AC AGM and presentation night at Springbank Bowling Club. All trophies to be returned and peg fees and subs to be paid. Any enquiries to Dave on 01706 849853.

Every other Sunday – Border Anglers members-only matches on Hollingrove Dam. Best 10 to 12 matches to count. For details ring 0161 620 2037.

Every other Sunday – Monarch AC members matches on the club water. For further details contact Craig on 07916 923890.

Chadderton Mill AC winter league matches on Chadderton Mill lodge. For further details contact Lee on 07522 156978.

January 10 – Monarch (Little Cot ) AC AGM. Subs are to be increased by £5. No new members on the night.

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