Tri-Cast Trilogy pays off for Power

Angling: KEN Power was adamant it was his Tri-Cast Trilogy that gave him the edge in the latest five-hour Old Hough Farm open match on Lower Benbo.

He needed all of his 17.5 metres to reach the far bank, where he employed meat and micros to catch tench and f1s for a match-winning 48lb 12oz.

Next best behind the Tri-Cast rod was Stalybridge angler Dave Machin (Fibrecare), who used maggot down the track for 37lb 2oz of ide and silvers.

Meanwhile, the Tri-Cast quartet of Power, Shaun Paddon, Dave Holland and James Cantello have been featuring in the Middlewich teams of four Spring League on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Despite an unfavourable draw, the foursome still managed third overall and a decent cash prize.

Cantello claimed third spot in the individual standings — a superb achievement in a quality field.

Holland won his section in the last match and Cantello was section runner-up to cap a cracking campaign.

Such was their performance, the Tri-Cast lads have been invited to fish the prestigous Midlands Summer League on the Trent and Mersey Canal, the Shropshire Canal and the Staffs and Worcs Canal.


THE Twingates AC Tuesday series is proving popular and weights are good as well with double figures required for victory.

In the latest match, Steve Baines (Tight Lines, Shaw) opted for maggot over groundbait at nine metres to catch 11lb 13oz of skimmers and ide. Club-mate Tony Holden was the runner-up with a similar catch, but he included the odd small carp for a 9lb 14oz return.



TODMORDEN AS’s Tuesday evening series of matches are under way on Townhouse Fishery.

To book and for more information, contact Steve Hall on 07813 028293.


THE locals did not hold out much hope for the latest match in the Hebden Bridge evening series on the Moderna length of the Rochdale Canal — and they were proved correct. It fished terribly, with most anglers blanking on a cold night.

The winner was Daz Kershaw with three bream for 6lb 12oz.


STEVE Hall was first in the Diggle AC Tanners Dam match, thanks to his trusty chopped worm and caster approach bagging 23lb 13oz of carp and odd silver. Darren Webb was second with 19lb 4oz of carp and silvers.


VENUE GUIDE

Denshaw Vale: Memberships available. For further details, contact John on 665 1779. Plenty of silvers feeding.

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.

Strinesdale Reservoir: Day tickets on the bank. Plenty of silvers feeding on maggot.

Cargate pool: Medlock Bridge AC Members only water.

Park Lake: Maggot and caster for skimmers, chub and roach.

Rochdale Canal: Tench starting to show.

Bardsley Canal: Day tickets on the bank.

Hollingworth Lake: Day tickets available from the lakeside cafes.

Tanners Dam: Diggle AC members-only. Carp making up the weights.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal: Skimmers on caster.


DIARY

Every Sunday: Open matches on Old Hough Farm Fishery. Draw 8.45am. No need to book in advance.

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 Saturday: Open matches on local canals. Draw 9am. Fishing 10am to 3pm. To book and for further details, contact John on 07801 276059.

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

Every Tuesday: Diggle AC matches on Tanners Dam. Draw 5pm and the pools are £10 all-in on the night. To book or get info, contact Dave on 07879 474029.

Sunday, June 22: SADAS members-only match on Eagle Mill Dam. Draw 8.30am. Fishing 9.30am to 2.30pm. To book, contact Dave on 07505 356870.

To report any news or views on the local or national angling scene, contact Jan Verbruggen on 07846 456408 or email janangling@hotmail.co.uk