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DECEMBER 2017
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29th December 2017 - In Memory Of Mike Lewis - 1949 - 2017
   

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of club member and friend Mike Lewis who died suddenly yesterday at his home.
Many of our members will know Mike as a great character who worked tirelessly for the club raising funds.
With his best mates Joe and Peter they were always collecting clothes and cans for recycling raising well over a thousand pounds for the club.
Mike very rarely missed a match, he even attended Junior matches to offer his help to our up and coming Junior members, and eat the food off the BBQ.
A few years ago, Mike was made President of our club for all of his efforts and money raising skills, he will be sadly missed by many both in the club, in the community where he lived and most of all by his family and friends. Our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
We all have our memories of Mike and they fortunately cannot be taken away.
When we have funeral details and family wishes, we will of course let everyone know.

Rest in peace Mike - Tightlines
Mike Lewis
   
24th December 2017 - Seasons Greetings
   

Well, that's almost another year over and another hectic one!
It only remains for us to thank everyone who has been involved with the club throughout 2017 and there are far to many to mention by name, from members, friends, family, sponsors,our local pub the Hoop & Mallet for hosting our meetings, our Prize Night and supporting our events, as we say the club wouldn't be the club without everyone's help.

That's it for now, we hope to see you all soon, have a great Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year

POHAS Santa
 

 

3rd December 2017 - Partridge Lakes - Match Report
   
The end of 2017 rapidly approaches and yesterday saw the completion of our 2017 Winter League.
We were at Partridge Lakes on Covey 6 for our last match of the year.
Our 2017 Winter League champion has been crowned as James Bryan (pictured) who amassed 44 points closely followed by Adam Hill who finished in second with 32 points.
It has been another fabulous Winter League with a total of 30 people contesting throughout the series.
Well done to everyone who fished the matches, that's it for 2017, our Spring League starts in early April 2018, before you know it, we'll be there!
As usual, quick links below for match report and leagues.
Have a great Christmas and New Year, we hope Santa brings you any fishing gear you need for next season!
Stay safe, and have a good one!
James - Winter League Winner 2017
   
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2017/18 Click Here
 
   
NOVEMBER 2017
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6th November 2017 - Hall Lane Fishery - Match Report
   
Adam has kindly completed his match report following Saturday's match at Hall Lane.
To read, click here.
Match report
   
5th November 2017 - Hall Lane Fishery - Match Photo's
   
As promised yesterday, we have now posted match photo's from yesterday's match at Hall Lane Fishery.
We hope you enjoy them, click on photo alongside to view gallery.
Hall Lane Fishery
   
4th November 2017 - Winter League - Hall Lane Fishery- Results
 

Result's from today's match at Hall Lane Fishery.
Photo gallery and match report will be posted here tomorrow.
For now you can view leagues and match placings.

Next match is our last match in this year's Winter League and last match of 2018, so it's our 'Fur & Feather match' at Partridge Lakes, hope to see you there on Saturday 2nd December.

 
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2017/18 Click Here
 
OCTOBER 2017
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24th October 2017 - Nerdy Match Facts
 
Match Statistics
 

As we approach our AGM which takes place on 2nd November. We often unearth interesting statistics on our annual trawl through all the admin.
One snippet of nerdism is shown above.
Since 2006 up to and including matches booked to Summer 2018.
The above are the top ten most popular venues shown, overall, for Spring, Summer and Winter.
These stats only account for our Spring, Summer and Winter Leagues, doesn't take into account, midweek league, previous sizzler league etc.
The numbers indicate the number of visits in the time period shown.

I'll now hang up my anorak, or maybe go trainspotting . . . . . . lol

 
22nd October 2017 - Winter League - Fir Tree Fishery - Results
 

Result's from yesterday windswept match at Fir Tree.
Well done to all those brave souls who fished, results and league standings can be seen below.
Thanks to Adam Hill, who has once again kindly donated a 'bias free' match report, you have got the job, congratulations

Next match is in a couple of weeks at Hall Lane, on 4th November, hope to see you there!

 
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2017/18 Click Here
 
18th October 2017 - October Meeting
   
Apologies for the delay.
We have now published the web version of our minutes from club meeting held on Thursday 5th October.
To view click here, or visit our reports page where you can view reports from meetings and matches.
Minutes of October meeting
   
16th October 2017 - Winter League - Lingmere - Results
 
Lingmere - Match Lake
 

Second match into the new season and today we were at Lingmere,
Ste Openshaw's fishery over on the Wirral.
Quick links below to all the detail, special thanks to Adam Hill, who once again kindly offered to write the match report.

Next match is less than a week away, where we visit Fir Tree Fishery on Saturday 21st October, hope to see you there!

 
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2017/18 Click Here
Photo Gallery Click Here
 
10th October 2017 - Roll of Honour
 
Following our Presentation Evening last Friday, see below full roll of honour from our 2016/17 season. Well done to our winners, and of course to all those who took part and to those who helped on any of the matches, can't do it without you!
Click on link below to view Roll of Honour.
 
Roll Of Honour 2017
 
7th October 2017 - Presentation Night
 
Last night we held what was our final Presentation Night. This event has taken place every year since 1989, sadly due to the demise of Junior members, it was decided that this will be the last. Not to be downhearted, everyone had a great evening, the usual fishing banter doing the rounds. We would especially like to thank Wayne, Landlord at The Hoop & Mallet pub, for stepping up at short notice to offer the pub for this evening. Our previous hosts decided to close down without notice! Too many thank you's to do, but we must thank our sponsors over the years who have supported us, in particular our Juniors, they are Tommy Horan, Paul Brittlebank, Mike Towney and Wayne @ the Hoop & Mallet. To all the Juniors and parents/grandparents who have supported the kids across the years, some now Seniors and still fishing with us. What the future holds, we don't know, but one sure fact is the club remains and we hope will continue for many years to come. One thank you we forgot, Phil Morris (Sue Nicholson), for providing a buffet for tonight's bash. To Roley aka Paul Rowlands who as ever was our master of ceremonies for the prize giving, done the only way Roley knows how, with humour!
Have added photo gallery to website as well as on our Facebook page.
Click on image below to view gallery.
We hope you like them, see you all soon on a match - Tightlines
 
Presentation Night 2017
 
1st October 2017 - 2017/18 Club Licence
 
As we have the previous couple of years.
From today, 1st October until the end of the current licence period (15/03/18), we have reduced the price of our club licences by up to 50%.
So if you haven't got a club licence and fancy some Autumn/Winter fishing on our pools, now is a good time to get one.
Go to our shop page where you can make your purchase, or purchase on behalf of a family member or friend. We don't charge for postage, just the cost of the licence, which from today is Adults £8, OAP £5 and Juniors £3.
Grab yourself a bargain.
 
SEPTEMBER 2017
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30th September 2017 - Winter League - Lindholme Lakes - Results
 

Our first Winter match of 2017 held today at Lindholme Lakes and also a
'one-off' coach trip for Winter.
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.

Next Winter match is at Lingmere which is a SUNDAY MATCH on Sunday 15th October 2017, see you there!

 

 
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2017/18 Click Here
 
29th September 2017 - Presentation Night 2017
   

As mentioned yesterday on our Facebook page.Due to circumstances beyond our control, our annual prize night which is being held next Friday 6th October has had to be relocated to The Hoop & Mallet Pub, Callands Road, Warrington. WA5 9RJ.
We are very grateful to Wayne and the staff at the Hoop for allowing us the use of their pub at such short notice.
That said, you will appreciate there is limited space available and will be on a first come first served basis.
Due to the change of venue our 'usual' evenings entertainment won't be happening, however the important bit of presenting trophies and the presenting by Roley (Paul Rowlands) will happen.
We suggest members/families arrive for 7.30am, as we will start presentation at 8.00pm.
Whilst we don't have a buffet, we will be having Pizza served at approximately 9.00pm.
The event is free to enter, we look forward to seeing you and apologies once again for the hasty change of venue which, as mentioned, is beyond our club's control.

Venue Change
   
28th September 2017 - Midweek League 2018
   
Notice to members who fish our Midweek matches.
In 2018 we are changing the meeting/match time which we hope will help alleviate the issue of facing rush hour traffic and make travelling to matches a little less stressful.
From 2018 meeting time at venue will be 9.00am, draw at 9.30am and match fishes 11.00am - 4.00pm (subject to match referee's decision).
You will see from the news item below, majority of 2017/18 matches are booked, with a few midweek ones to be confirmed. Keep an eye on our website for updates.
   
28th September 2017 - Senior Matches 2017-18
   
At long last we can confirm our Senior matches for the forthcoming 2017/18 season.
Majority of venues based upon members votes at our December and June club meetings.
Hopefully all of our match members are in agreement with us in that we have some great venues booked and something for everyone.
As ever we have three fantastic coach trips, something very few clubs do.
We are still finalising venues and dates for our Midweek League, once we have them, we will update our website and of course our followers on our Facebook pages.

Here's to another great season!

Click on the image alongside and you can get your printer friendly version of the match dates to view/download.
2017-18 senior matches
   

 

20th September 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Results from our midweek match yesterday at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5.
League is now complete, conratulations to all who fished and to the eventual winner Tony Savage.
Do it all again in 2018.

Next year it is proposed that the start time be moved forward from the current 8am meet.
This will be to eleviate members having to fight rush hour traffic.
Details will be confirmed at our AGM being held on Thursday 2nd November.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
12th September 2017 - Junior League - Result
   
Results from our last Junior match held on Saturday 9th September.
Well done to those that fished the match and to those who competed throughout the series.
Alongside you will find links to match report and final league standings.
Match Report Click Here
Junior League Click Here
   
5th September 2017 - September Club Meeting
   
Notice to members and interested parties.
Our next club meeting will take place on Thursday 7th September.
Look forward to seeing you, usual place, usual time, Hoop & Mallet Pub @ 8.00pm.
Meeting
   
5th September 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Results from our midweek match today at Moss Farm, Irlam on Madison's Pool.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
2nd September 2017 - Summer League - Larford Lakes - Results
 

Our final Summer match and coach trip of 2017 held today at Larford Lakes.
Was also our pairs match.
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.

 

 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
 
AUGUST 2017
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19th August 2017 - Summer League, Bradshaw Hall- Results
 

Our latest Summer match held today at Bradshaw Hall, Bolton.
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.

Final Summer match is on Saturday 2nd September and is also final coach trip for this Summer.
Note to all anglers attending, we will be having our pairs match on this day.

 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
 
18th August 2017 - August Club Meeting
 

The 'web version' of the minutes from this months club meeting are now available to view/download. Document is in PDF format.

Thanks to all members who attended, click here for minutes.

 
15th August 2017 - Summer League Match - Bradshaw Hall
 
Important Notice
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS FISHING BRADSHAW HALL MATCH THIS SATURDAY 19th August.

Have been advised that there are to be road closures.
On approach to Bradshaw, follow the directions below:-

Coming from A666 (St Peters Way)/Tonge Moor Road. At Bradshaw Road, go through the junction and turn left at the seven stars pub, then follow road to the end.

Turn left on to Watling Street through Affetside to the end of the road.

Turn left onto Tottington Road and then immediately left on to Bradshaw Road by the India Gate Restaurant, follow the road down and fishery is on the right after Jumbles Country Park.

Any issue on the morning, contact John at the fishery 07789 386312 or 01204 307197. Please note I'm not attending so don't be calling me
If you are aware of match anglers fishing not on Facebook or Internet, let them know if you can.

 
15th August 2017 - Junior League - Result
   
Results from Junior match today at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5..
Juniors, your final match is on Saturday 9th September at our Brownlee's Pool.
Match Report Click Here
Junior League Click Here
   
15th August 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Results from our midweek match today at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
12th August 2017 - Forthcoming matches
 

Reminder to both Adult and Junior members of the forthcoming matches

15/08/17 - Midweek Match AND Junior Match - Partridge Lakes - Covey 5
19/08/17 - Summer League - Bradshaw Hall - Pool 4

We hope to see you on a match soon!

 
12th August 2017 - Summer League, Blake Hall- Results
 
Our latest Summer match held last Saturday 5th August at Blake Hall in Staffordshire.
The result from this match means Alan Lamb is virtually confirmed as Matchman 2016/2017 his points tally after this match with 80 points means he only has to come 10th in either of the last two matches to seal the deal.
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
 
1st August 2017 - Junior League - Result
   
Results from Junior match today at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5..
Juniors, your next match is on Tuesday 15th August at Partridge Lakes on
Covey 5.
Match Report Click Here
Junior League Click Here
   
1st August 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Results from our midweek match today at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
JULY 2017
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30th July 2017 - Summer League, Boddington Reservoir - Results
 
Our second coach trip of 2017 took place at Boddington Reservoir yesterday.
17 anglers fished, well done Ken Whibley on the match win.
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
 
25th July 2017 - Matches 2018
 
Just to advise members, in particualr our match members, most of 2017/18 matches are booked as hinted previously on our Facebook page.
We have now added them to the website so you can get the matches in your diaries.
You can view 2017/18 matches via our matches page, or click here to go straight to it.
 
19th July 2017 - Garbolino UK Club Angler Of The Year
   
Good luck and 'Tightlines' to club member and all round good egg Alan Lamb, who today is competing in the final of Garbolino Club Angler, being held at Barston Lakes, Solihull.
Alan is competing with 40+ top anglers from around the UK for this prestigious prize.
From everyone in POHAS, go bag up Alan.
Alan
   
19th July 2017 - July Club Meeting
 

The 'web version' of the minutes from this months club meeting is now available to view/download. Document is in PDF format.

Thanks to all members who attended, click here for minutes.

 
19th July 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Results from our last midweek match held yesterday 18th July at Cat Rough Fishery.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
17th July 2017 - Dogs Bollocks Match
 

Last Saturday 15th July saw four teams of anglers compete for our Dogs Bollocks trophy which has become a fixture in the calendar with this being the fourth year it has been run and this being the first Summer DB match, also known as 'Sweaty Bollocks'.
After the usual 5 hour match POHAS 1 were the winners, followed by Richmonds, POHAS 2 and finally Marketgate. Thanks to everyone who took part, Partridge Lakes for hosting the match and to all the organisers and contributors.

Our teams were (in no particular order):-

POHAS 1

Alan Lamb (Jt Capt), James Bryan (Jt Capt), John Osborne, Mark Davies, Kieran Charnock, Jonathan Green, Neil Davies, Adam Hill, Mick Astbury, Dave Newton, Rob Healey, Lee Clarke.

POHAS 2

Neil Pritchard (Capt), Tony Savage, Lea Charnock, Leon Charnock, Dave Hunt, Mike Roylance, Colin Wibberley, Mike Savage, Mike Lewis, Dave Hughes,
Marc Fearnley, Peter Newton.

To see the full results we have a pdf document, to view/download click here.

 
13th July 2017 - Junior League - Result
   
Results from Junior match held on
8th July at our Brownlee's Pool.
Juniors, your next match is on Tuesday 1st August at Partridge Lakes on
Covey 5.
Match Report Click Here
Junior League Click Here
   
13th July 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Results from our last midweek match held last Tuesday 4th July at Dunham Fishery.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
3rd July 2017 - July Club Meeting
   
Notice to members and interested parties.
Our July meeting will take place on Thursday 13th July (2nd Thursday of Month), as opposed to our usual first Thursday of the month.
This takes into account committee member holidays.
Look forward to seeing you on 13th, usual place, usual time, Hoop & Mallet Pub @ 8.00pm.
Meeting
   
3rd July 2017 - Summer League, Cobhouse - Results
 
Our third Summer match and first coach trip of 2017 took place at Cobhouse over last weekend.
18 anglers fished, well done Mark Whiteside on the match win, and hard luck to Alan Lamb who drew Golden Peg finishing second and missing out on £200 by 4lb..
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
 
JUNE 2017
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27th June 2017 - Summer League - Cobhouse
   
Our first coach trip of the Summer takes place next Saturday 1st July when we will be at Cobhouse Fishery, Worcestershire.
Members fishing this match, remember only one pick up point (Hoop & Mallet) be there for 5.30am.
Also we use fishery nets, so no need to bring your own as they are not allowed.
Also net weight limit is being enforced at this match, so be aware, don't be disappointed!
Coach Trip
   
27th June 2017 - Summer League, Heronbrook - Results
 
Second Summer match of 2017 took place at Heronbrook last Saturday.
27 anglers fished, well done Phil Clare on the match win, and hard luck to Mike Roylance who drew Golden Peg.
Hope you all enjoyed it. Links below to results/leagues.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
 
22nd June 2017 - IT Issue  
   
Members and potential members.
We have to apologise for some downtime we had on our website relating to our on-line shop where you can purchase your club licence.
The issue is now resolved with our host provider, and the shop is 100% secure.
We do not charge any extra for on-line payments, nor do we charge delivery. So if you are after a club licence, visit our shop page.
IT Issue
   
22nd June 2017 - Match Results
   
Two results in from recent days, first our Junior match held on 17th June, and a Midweek match held on 20th June. Links below to the results/leagues
   
Junior Match Midweek Match
   
Match Report Click Here
Junior League Click Here
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
6th June 2017 - June Club Meeting
 

The 'web version' of the minutes from this months club meeting is now available to view/download. Document is in PDF format.

Thanks to all members who attended, click here for minutes.

 
6th June 2017 - Junior Matches 2017
   
Quick reminder to our Junior members and any Junior wanting to fish our 2017 Junior league.
First thing, make sure you have a Rod Licence and secondly, make sure you have our 2017/18 Junior club licence.
You can get Rod Licence from Gov.uk website, club licence visit our shop on this website to purchase on-line. Cost for Junior is £5 and to be eligible, you have to be under 18 on 16/03/17.
Visit our Junior match page, to see dates/venues.
First match is on 17/06/17 on our Brownlee's Pool and if you didn't know, we have a free BBQ and refreshments for Junior members fishing, so get your licence now, we look forward to seeing you.
Don't worry, we have coaches available on the day to give you assistance if you need it.
Junior Matches
   
6th June 2017 - Midweek League - Match Result
   
Our latest midweek match took place today at Hall Lane Fishery on Bessies Pool, under very difficult conditions with rain and strong winds making fishing difficult. Well done to the brave souls who took part today, thanks to Tony savage for running the match.
Links below to match report and latest league positions.
Next midweek match is on 20th June at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5.
Bessies Pool
   
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
5th June 2017 - Midweek League - Hall Lane Fishery
   
Reminder to club members that our next midweek league match is tomorrow at Hall Lane Fishery.
If you can make it, we hope to see you there!
Hall Lane Fishery
   
5th June 2017 - Summer League 2017 - Weston Pools
   
Weston Pools - Clay Pit
   
Our first Summer league match of 2017
took place over the weekend, to see all
the details, leagues, photo gallery, use
quicklinks alongside.
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
   
5th June 2017 - Garbolino Club Angler 2017 - Qualifiers
 
Garbolino Club Angler 2017
 
Club members Alan Lamb (pic left) and Rob Healey (pic right), made the journey to Lindholme Lakes on Friday 2nd June where the Northern qualifier for this year's Garbolino Club Angler competition was taking place.
Both anglers represented our club and fought a great battle with many 'local' anglers taking part.
We are pleased to say that Alan got a section win and more importantly qualified for the final being held at Barston Lakes, Solihull later in the Summer.
Commiserations to Rob who missed out on a final place by a mere five pounds. Hard luck Rob, a stirling effort nonetheless.
 
MAY 2017
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23rd May 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Our second match in this seasons Midweek League took place today at Blundell's Farm on East Canal.
To view report and league, use links shown alongside.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
15th May 2017 - Results Update - Lingmere
   
Website now updated with results from our third and final Spring League match which took place yesterday at Lingmere Fishery.
Congratulations to our Spring League winner this year Mark Davies (below pic).
Also to all of our members who fished and made it another close run league.
Our Summer League starts on 3rd June when we are at Weston Pools, Oswestry.
As usual quicklinks below to the match report, leagues and photo gallery.
Lingmere - Match Lake
   
Mark Davies
Match Report Click Here
Spring League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
   
11th May 2017 - Spring League - Lingmere Fishery 14/05/17
 

Only a couple of days to go and it's our third and final Spring League match.
A new venue for us and an alternate day! Lingmere on Sunday 14th May.
For members fishing this match it's pretty easy to get to, I typed in postcode and my satnav took me right to the entrance.
Shortest route takes you via Kingsway tunnel in Liverpool, so gonna cost you £1.70 each way in a car.
Also as Frank and I (Paul) will not be attending, Alan Lamb and James Bryan are running the match. We would appreciate if ALL MEMBERS show respect and give the lads chance to get sorted, this is pretty much a first for them, so your understanding is appreciated. Of course, make sure you are there for 8.00am, food and bait available, any queries, contact the fishery 0151 677 7911 or 07766 651817.
Final note - This match is fully subscribed, so if you are not already booked on, apologies but no room for additional anglers, sorry.

 
Lingmere Fishery
 
10th May 2017 - Midweek League - Result
   
Our first match in this seasons Midweek League took place yesterday at Partridge Lakes on Covey 5.
To view report and league, use links shown alongside.
Match Report Click Here
Midweek League Click Here
   
8th May 2017 - Match Photo's - The Cunneries
   
Thanks to club member Sue Nicholson, we have some photo's available from the club match we held at the Cunneries on Saturday 8th April, which was our first Spring League match this season.
Many thanks to Sue for sending in.
Click on photo to go to the gallery for this match.
Kestrel Water
   
6th May 2017 - Brownlee's Work Party
 
Thanks to our members and non-member who turned out for a bit of graft this morning at our Brownlee's Pool.
We had three tonnes of surfacing material delivered to re-cover the paths around both pools. We still have a bit more to do, so another bag will be ordered to finish it off. Must say it looking a whole lot better!

Thanks to members: John Lamb, Joe Fagan, Frank Davies, James & John Bryan, Alan Lamb and Paul Bryan.
 
 
Work In Progress
 
Pictured from top to bottom: John Lamb, Joe Fagan & Frank Davies
 
6th May 2017 - May Club Meeting - Minutes
   

The 'web version' of the minutes from this months club meeting is now available to view/download. Document is in PDF format.

Thanks to all members who attended, click here for minutes.

Meeting
   
3rd May 2017 - League Updates/Results
   
Apologies to all club members and readers of our leagues. Your editor has been a tad busy of recent and not had chance to update website in particular matches.
That has now been corrected, see below quick links to the last two Spring League matches. You can visit our Matches and Reports page to view our match history.

Apologies again as we have no photo gallery of matches below, for the same reason as above.
   
Spring League 2017

The Cunneries 08/04/17
Match Report Click Here
Spring League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
   
Spring League 2017

Fir Tree
29/04/17
Match Report Click Here
Spring League Click Here
Matchman 2016/17 Click Here
   
APRIL 2017
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9th April 2017 - Work Party - Help Required
   
We are undertaking a work party at our Brownlee's Pool on Wednesday 12th April meeting on site at 6.00pm.
This work is a general tidy up and should last no more than an hour, club members/friends who are able to help, we would be pleased to see you.
Please wear old clothes and if you have usual tidy up implements such as a rake, spade, brush, gloves, bring them along.
Work Party
   
9th April 2017 - April Club Meeting - Minutes
   

The 'web version' of the minutes from this months club meeting is now available to view/download. Document is in PDF format.

Thanks to all members who attended, click here for minutes.

Meeting
   
4th April 2017 - April Club Meeting
   
Quick note to remind members that our monthly club meeting takes place this Thursday at 8.00pm at the Hoop & Mallet Pub, Callands.
Members, new members are welcome to attend.
Good opportunity to catch up with like minded people and get your 2017/18 club licence, if you haven't already got/ordered.
Club Meeting
   
MARCH 2017
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31st March 2017 - Rod Licence Reminder
 

For those who may have forgotten. Any current 2016 rod licence finishes today.
So if you are fishing from tomorrow onwards you need to get your licence before you get nicked by the folks from the Environment Agency.

Click on photo alongside to go to Gov.uk website link to Rod Licence information.

Rod Licence 2017
Representative Image only
 
31st March 2017 - Upcoming Match Information
   
Good afternoon anglers/members.
It can't have escaped your notice that we are only a week away from the start of our 2017 Spring League.
This is just a polite reminder to anglers about match etiquette and anglers fishing to arrive at the venue for 8.00am so as we can sort pegging, do draw and get match off on time and account for everyone fishing.
If you have paid a bond, or are paying monthly and you can't make the match, let us know Wednesday prior to match date
If late notice, tell us before the 8.00am on matchday either phone/text etc as soon as you can (not whilst driving).Failing to attend or being late without prior notification may mean you forfeit £10 match fee. Your support on this matter is appreciated. Our contact details are in licence and here on website.
Don't Forget
   
21st March 2017 - Dogs Bollocks Match 2017
 
Dogs Bollocks Anglers - March 2017
 

Last Saturday 18th March saw 48 anglers from four clubs compete for our Dogs Bollocks trophy which has become a fixture in the calendar with this being the fourth year it has been run.
It was a tough day weatherwise which made fishing even more difficult.
All anglers stuck it out with only one DNW, so well done to everyone who fished with great spirit.
After five hours of windbashing we are pleased to say that our POHAS team won the match by several points, for a second year in a row. Thanks to Richmonds, Poplars and Marketgate for making it a great match.

Thanks to our team who were (in no particular order):-

Alan Lamb (Jt Capt), James Bryan (Jt Capt), Mark Davies, John Osborne, Mark Bibby, Leon Charnock, John Bryan, Adam Hill, Rob Healey, Dave Newton, Mick Astbury and Dave Hunt. Also to Mike Roylance who was substitute, but wasn't required, appreciate you coming down Michael.

To see the full results we have a pdf document, to view/download click here.

We are doing a Summer Dogs Bollocks on 15th July, looking forward to that!

 
21st March 2017 - Monthly Club Reports - February/March
   
Apologies to members/readers of our monthly reports. Your editor has been a tad busy recently and updates have been sparse.
We have now uploaded the web version of reports from the past two club meetings (February and March).

click here for February Report
click here for March Report

Alternatively, visit our reports page where you will find all our report history.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 6th April.
Club Meetings
   
3rd March 2017 - Club Licences 2017/18
   
Due to popular demand, our 2017/18 Club Licence is now available to order on-line.
This licence comes into effect from 16/03/17, so before you forget, visit our shop and get your licence. Prices remain the same, £15 Adult, £10 OAP and £5 Juniors.
There is no additional cost to pay ordering on-line and postage is free of charge.

Oh, and don't forget after 31st March you will need a new Rod Licence, also available on-line from the 'Gov.uk website'. Or from a branch of your local Post Office.
Club Licence 2017-18
   
JANUARY 2017
 
24th January 2017 - In Memory of Dorothy 'Dotty' Dagnall
   
We were saddened to hear over the weekend of the passing of Dorothy Dagnall, or as us fishing folk knew
her, 'Dot'.
Dot with husband John and Daughter Helen, ran Cheshire Angling in Latchford for several years and was well known in the local fishing community.
We would like to send our deepest sympathies to John, Helen and family at this sad time.

Dot's funeral is to be held at Walton Lea Crematorium on Friday 3rd February 2017 at 12.20pm, and afterwards at Woolston Legion on Manchester Road, Warrington.

Family flowers only, any donations to be made to Diabetes UK.
Dot Dagnall
 
24th January 2017 - January Club Meeting
   
Apologies for the delay in publishing minutes of our January club meeting, held as usual at the Hoop & Mallet pub in Callands, on Thursday 5th January.
To view/download click here.
Club Meeting
   
20th January 2017 - Angling Trust - Rod Licences 2017
   
Important news from Angling Trust regards Rod Licences from 2017 onwards. Please read this may affect or be of interest to you.
Click on Angling Trust logo alongside to view/download document in PDF format.
If you haven't got PDF software, click here to download.
Rod Licence 2017
   
18th January 2017 - Jim Morris Funeral Arrangements
   

Further to the sad news earlier this week of the passing of club member Jim Morris.
We can now advise the following funeral arrangements:-

Date: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Location: Walton Lea Crematorium (Map)
Time: 10.20am

No further details available

Jim Morris
   
16th January 2017 - Winter Matches 2017
   

Winter matches for 2017 are all booked. I know we have only just finished Winter 2016, but have to be ahead of the game, so see dates/venues below:-

30th September - Lindholme Lakes - Loco Lake
15th October (Sunday) - Lingmere - Match Lake
21st October - Fir Tree - Fir Water
4th November - Hall Lane - Merlins Pool
2nd December - Partridge Lakes - Covey 6

Observant readers may notice the first match in Winter League is Lindholme Lakes - Yes folks, we are doing a Winter coach trip!
At the moment this is a one off event and a thank you from the club to our match anglers who support us. Even better news, this coach trip is only a tenner! Yes, you read it right a tenner, and this is a one off, so put a note in your diary for this match.
In this instance, and only this instance, if any member wants to fish the match but travel in their own car (Dunno why you would for a tenner) you can.
Being repetitive I know, but the tenner cost and use of own car if you choose, applies to this Winter coach trip only, and NOT our regular Summer trips.
Winter Coach Trip
   
15th January 2017 - In Memory of Jim Morris - 1936 - 2017
   

RIP to friend and former club member Jim Morris who sadly passed away earlier today.
Jim was a great character,
born in Warrington and came fishing with his lads Paul and Phil and Phil's partner Sue.
He loved a sing song, and was more than happy to give us his rendition of 'Mack the Knife'.
RIP Jim, thinking of you and your family, Jane, Phil, Paul, partners and grandchildren at this sad time, but we had some laughs and that's what we will always remember.

Tightlines old friend.

Click on Jim's photo to view a gallery of Jim fishing with his mates.

Jim Morris
   
 
 
7th January 2017 - Happy New Year
 
Welcome everyone to 2017, where did 2016 go? Well as far as our website is concerned it is archived, so to view any news from last year or previous years see the bar towards the top of this page and click on the available years (currently 2006 to 2016).
Happy New Year to everyone, see you fishing during 2017, Tightlines.
 




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