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DECEMBER 2014
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23rd December 2014 - Christmas Raffle
   

Our Christmas raffle was drawn at the Hoop And Mallet pub last Saturday night, thanks to all those who attended, purchased/sold tickets and donated raffle prizes. Your help raised £320.00 for our Junior Development Fund. The winners were:-

1st Ticket No 258 winning the drinks hamper
Graham Rowlands.

2nd Ticket No 029 winning the biscuit hamper
D Bates

3rd Ticket No 092 winning the Chocolate hamper
P Clare

Well done everyone, wishing all our members, families and friends a great Christmas and a prosperous 2015

Xmas Raffle
   
9th December 2014 - Winter League Result - Meadow View
   
Final match of our 2014 Winter League took place on Saturday at Meadow View, Lymm. To view results/leagues use the quick links below. You can of course view many other results by using buttons on the left of the web page.
   
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2014/15 Click Here
Jonny Green
Jonny Green with 14lb 14oz Carp (Biggest Fish so far!)
   
9th December 2014 - Morrison's Bag Pack - CANCELLED
   
It is with much regret that we have to advise the planned bag pack at Morrison's which we undertake on an annual basis to raise funds for our Junior members has had to be cancelled this year due to lack of support.
We only had two Junior members interested in helping, unfortunately this is not a viable number, so therefore the committee has taken this decision.
So we would advise members, unless you are doing your shopping, don't turn up at Morrison's Warrington on Thursday 11th December, as we will not be in attendance.
   
NOVEMBER 2014
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12th November 2014 - Alan Lamb's - TopCat's Trip
   
Many of our members will be aware that club member Alan Lamb and his girlfriend Emily are travelling South East Asia taking in the sights and having some great adventures.
Jammy sod Alan bagged two day's fishing at Topcat's and has kindly sent us some photo's and a few words to let us know about his fishing exploits.
Click on the image alongside to view Alan's report and view his photo gallery.
Thailand
   
9th November 2014 - Winter League Result - Blundell's Farm
   
Penultimate match of our 2014 Winter League took place yesterday at Blundell's Farm, Irlam. To view results/leagues/match photo gallery use the quick links below. You can of course view may other results/leagues/galleries by using buttons on the left of the web page.
   
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2014/15 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
   
7th November 2014 - November Club Meeting
 
Minutes from last night's club meeting and AGM are now available, to see web version of minutes 'click here'. To see minutes from other meetings, navigate to our Reports page. Many thanks to all members who attended.
 
5th November 2014 - Club AGM
   
Polite reminder to club members that it is our AGM tomorrow evening.
We meet at the Hoop & Mallet Pub, Callands.
Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Look forward to seeing members there.
Club AGM
   
OCTOBER 2014
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28th October 2014 - League Enhancements
   
In addition to our usual published leagues and to give additional information we have now added a further option on our league pages (currently Matchman and Winter League, others to follow in due course).
The option to view/download is available and on Individual Leagues (Winter, Spring, Summer, Junior etc) you will also be able to see weights per match for each angler and also a total weight for each angler.
We hope this additional information is useful. Visit the league pages to get this additional information.
Example league page
   
26th October 2014 - Winter League Result - Partridge Lakes
   
After an hour or so typing away, our leagues and photo galleries have been updated following yesterday's match at Partridge Lakes. Congratulations to Neil Pritchard (photo right) who took his first win.
Well done Neil, onwards and upwards!
Below you will find the links to all the latest. Of course you can see loads more from other matches/years/galleries by using the navigation buttons to the left of the page.
Neil
   
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2014/15 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
   
19th October 2014 - Lloyd's Meadow Photo Gallery
   
As promised yesterday, our photo gallery from yesterday's match has been uploaded. To view it, click on photo alongside, or to view this and many other of our photo galleries, click on the gallery button on the left of the page. Lloyd's Meadow
   
18th October 2014 - Winter League - Lloyds Meadow
 
We have managed to complete the match report from today's match at Lloyd's Meadow. Thanks to everyone who fished today in what was very unseasonable but very welcome warm weather. Links alongside will take you to the relevant pages.
Not had enough time to do photo gallery, that will be completed and uploaded sometime tomorrow, so pop back soon to view them.
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2014/15 Click Here
 
15th October 2014 - IMPORTANT MATCH NOTE - Lloyd's Meadow match
 
Half way to the weekend, members remember it's our Lloyds Meadow Fishery match on Saturday we are fishing Badger Lake. Please note if you haven't confirmed with either Frank or Paul that you are fishing or propose to fish, please do so before turning up unannounced, we are very close to maxing out on peg availability and we don't want members traveling unless confirmed either rhose with us on last match or by phone/text/email/facebook since that time. Also Lloyd's Meadow have confirmed they will be available to serve butties on arrival (assume Bacon/Sausage), so make use of the service if you are there.
Look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
 
12th October - Winter League - Wrightington Fishery
 
We have posted results and photo gallery from our latest match which was held yesterday at Wrightington Fishery.
To see results/leagues/gallery, use quick links below. You can of course navigate via buttons at the side of each page to view these and other related pages.
Wrightington
 
Match Report Click Here
Winter League Click Here
Matchman 2014/15 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
10th October 2014 - Club Meetings
 
Apologies as we have not added reports from September and October club meetings, to see web version of September minutes 'click here', to view October 'click here'. To see minutes from other meetings, navigate to our Reports page. Many thanks to all members who attended, and apologies for the late publishing.
 
7th October 2014 - 2014-2015 Season begins!
   

No sooner is Presentation Night over it's time for our new fishing season to begin.
Starting with our Winter League which kicks off this Saturday at Wrightington Fishery near Wigan where we will be fishing on Canals 1 & 2.
If you need a refresher as to where it is, you can view/download a map by clicking here.

For those fishing, see you there at 8.00am

Wrightington Fishery
   
5th October 2014 - Adam Hill 'Marathon Man'
   

Evening all dear members.
For those in our club and in particular at our Presentation Night on Friday.
We are please to say that club member Adam Hill did his first (and only so he say's) marathon in Chester earlier today.
He completed the course in an excellent 3 hours 25 minutes and 7 seconds which is an excellent time. He got to half way in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Adam said from 20 miles onwards was difficult and the last 2 miles were ridiculous!
More importantly Adam managed to raise sponsorship of nearly £600 which goes to Cancer Research UK.
On his journey today Adam was supported by his girlfriend Sarah, James Bryan and work colleague Martin (who also did this marathon in a ridiculously quick time).
So well done to Adam, thanks to all the sponsors and his support crew. Hopefully he will recover in time for our first Winter match next Saturday 11th October at Wrightington Fishery. Enjoy a rest during what remains of this weekend Adam!

Adam Hill
   
4th October 2014 - Presentation Night 2014
   
Thanks to all members, guests, families, friends and sponsors for making last night's Presentation Night another great occasion where we celebrate our winners from the season just gone and had a little fun as well.
Although club member Alan Lamb couldn't make the event due to holiday, we found a way for his 'photo double' to be there to accept awards in his absence!
Photo's from last night's event are now available to view, click on the photo alongside or you can of course go via the gallery page to see these and all our other photo galleries.
Final thanks to Mark and Maureen our hosts at Roosters Club, Warrington who fed and watered us throughout the evening.
Do it all again next year.
Presentation Night 2014
   
1st October 2014 - 'Half Price Club Licences
 

For the remainder of the current licence period we have again reduced the prices to make them a fantastic bargain for anglers.
The Senior Licence was £15, now reduced to £8, OAP reduced from £10 to £5 and Junior Licences reduced from £5 to £3 for the remainder of this licence period ie, from 01/10/14 - 15/03/15.

So if you were still thinking about joining, now would be a good time, you can purchase on-line securely for no extra charge. Visit our secure shop page for details.
Christmas has arrived early!

 
SEPTEMBER 2014
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29th September 2014 - "selamat jalan" (Goodbye)
   

Just a brief note from all Committee, Members, Family & Friends of club member Alan Lamb and his Girlfriend Emily, who tomorrow go off on a trip of a lifetime to South East Asia and other countries besides. Not something you do in the usual two weeks, so they are off for four months! First stop we believe is Singapore, hence why we said goodbye in Malay, one of the many languages spoken there.
All the best guys! Keep in touch and let us know how things go, may even put some of it on our website if you are happy for us to.

Have a great time "selamat jalan".

Alan & Emily
   
29th September 2014 - Presentation Night 2014
 
Presentation Night 2012
 
Members, don't forget our annual Presentation Night is almost upon us.
As usual it takes place at Roosters Club, Warrington on Friday 3rd October 2014. All members welcome, cost per person is £5 Adults, Juniors (inc Brothers & Sisters aged 16 and under) are free entry. Hot food is also being served and is included in entrance fee.
We do hope you can come along and join in the fun. Suggested arrival time is 7.30pm, the evening usually concludes at 10.30pm (normal licencing hours apply).
Looking forward to seeing you there.
 
13th September 2014 - Junior Match - Brownlee's Pool
   

Our final Junior match of the season took place today on our Brownlee's Pool. It was down to the wire yet again for our Junior league. To see the match report, Junior league and match photo's click on the links below.

Thanks to all those who fished, coached, supported and to the parents and grand parents, couldn't do it without you, hope to see you at Prize Night on Friday 3rd October at Roosters Club, Warrington.

Brownlee's Pool
   
Junior Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Photo Gallery Click Here
   
12th September 2014 - 2014-2015 Matches
   

All of our matches for the forthcoming season are now all booked and confirmed.
Click on the calendar image alongside and you can view/download your copy so as you have no excuse to forget match dates.

Members please remember unless you are on a payment scheme with us you need to confirm with Club Chairman that there are pegs available. Please don't just turn up and assume you can fish. We don't want to disappoint, but some venues may have restricted allocation of pegs. So check first! Contact Frank - 07586 341004

Calendar
   
9th September - Junior Match
 
Just to confirm the match proposed for Whitegate Pool this coming Saturday 13th September has swapped venues to our Brownlee's Pool.
Whilst Whitegate is fishing well, the water level is not high enough for ous to be able to use keepnets, hence the change.
So for Juniors/parents, we meet at Brownlee's at 9.00am, draw at 9.15am and fish 10.00 - 1.00pm. Of course our BBQ and Drinks will be on hand to keep you all refreshed.
 
8th September - Summer League - Bradshaw Hall
 
We have posted results and photo gallery from our latest match which was held at the weekend at Bradshaw Hall.
To see results/leagues/gallery, use quick links below. You can of course navigate via buttons at the side of each page to view these and other related pages.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
6th September 2014 - Quick Update - Summer League
   

Just a quick update this evening, not had time to update leagues and complete match report. That's a task for tomorrow evening or failing that Monday, so keep visiting and you will see latest club news here!

Have managed to upload photo's of todays Summer League match at Bradshaw Hall. Click on image adjacent to view gallery.

More news to follow soon.

Bradshaw Hall - Pool 4
   
AUGUST 2014
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31st August 2014 - CADG 2014 Senior Pairs Match
 
John & Neil
Club members John Bryan & Neil Pritchard
 

Many members/readers may know that POHAS are a member of CADG (Cheshire Angling Development Group) along with several other Cheshire based clubs. The aim of the group is to introduce more Juniors into the sport and where possible encourage them along a talent pathway to develop their angling skills.
Earlier today CADG held a pairs match at Border Fishery near Crewe to raise funds for the work that the CADG whom we are a member can continue to grow and develop.
Member clubs organised twenty five pairs for today's event which was held on Meridian Canal a 64 peg Canal. Each pair paid £30 to fish with £20 going into the pools fund and £10 going towards the CADG for funding future Junior events. The match was being judged on combined weight for each pair and there were cash prizes for the top five, £150 for 1st, £120 for 2nd, £100 for 3rd, £70 for 4th and £60 for 5th.
Thanks to all those anglers who entered, you have helped raised £250 for the CADG which will be spent wisely on future events.
Many thanks to all the staff at Border Fishery and BMAC (Bay Malton Angling Club for hosting the event and providing the pool free of charge, special thanks to Stewart and Rob on the day and to Darren from the Angling Trust for his assistance. Also to Karl in the cafe who provided a tasty breakfast to set us up for the day!
Our club entered five pairs, although a sixth pair entered under Lymm Anglers are also POHAS club members. Our pairs were:-

John Bryan/Neil Pritchard, James Bryan/Alan Lamb, Sue Nicholson/Phil Morris, Mike Lewis/Paul Morris & Andy Kennedy/Carl Moriarty. John Osborne/Mark Davies entered via Lymm Anglers but are also POHAS members.

The match fished from 10.15 - 3.15 and it was a tough day with fish few and far between. Apparently yesterday's match was also tough. The pool up until last week was being won with weights up to eighty pounds.
So whilst we didn't get big weights we certainly had a close match and it was tough to call.
Unfortunately your scribe doesn't have a full set of the results but more may be published soon on BMAC website.
We are pleased to announce however that our anglers John Bryan and Neil Pritchard (pictured above) walked away with the first prize of £150, well done guys! None POHAS members picked up 2nd - 4th places with John Osborne & Mark Davies of Lymm Anglers (and POHAS) picked up 5th place. James Bryan & Alan Lamb followed closely in sixth but unfortunately no prize but well fished all the same. Congratulations also goes to all of our teams who took time out of their weekend to fish, tough though it was, we hope you enjoyed it.

The total combined weight of our winners was 28lb 8oz, that shows how tough it was.

Well done all, same time next year hopefully!

 
31st August 2014 - Summer League - Tunnel Barn Farm
 
We have posted results and photo gallery from our latest match which was held yesterday at Tunnel Barn Farm.
To see results/leagues/gallery, use quick links below. You can of course navigate via buttons at the side of each page to view these and other related pages.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
23rd August 2014 - Adam Hill 'Marathon Man'
   
Club member Adam Hill, Marathon man, part time angler (only joking), and Burnley fan (not joking), will be soon taking part in the Chester marathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK. As Adam say's himself everyone knows someone affected by this disease, so if you can spare a few quid, go to Adam's 'Just Giving' page and make your donation.
Click on Adam's mug shot and you will go directly to his Just Giving page.
Adam Hill
   
22nd August 2014 - POHAS Moves On
   

After much debate amongst members and through popular demand, we are pleased to announce that from this date forward club meetings will be held in the Hoop & Mallet Pub, Callands Road, Callands, Warrington.
We would like to thank landlord Wayne Morris and his staff for allowing us to hold our meetings there and for the very warm welcome they gave us last night when final agreement was reached.

So for any members who come to our meetings, or you would like to, our official meeting is the first Thursday of each month beginning from September. Look forward to seeing you there. Meetings start at 8pm prompt.

Hoop & Mallet Pub
   
20th August 2014 - Junior League - Meadow View
   
Today's Junior match at Meadow View was another good day out for our Juniors. The leagues have now been updated and it is still too close to call with one match to go.
We have quick links below for you to view match report, league and of course photo's from today's match. We hope you enjoy them.
Our final Junior match of 2014 takes place on Saturday 13th September, look forward to seeing you there for the Grand Finale.
Junior Match - Meadow View - Linnet Pool
   
Junior Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Photo Gallery Click Here
 
   
19th August 2014 - Jolly Boys Outing 2014
   
Several club members made what is an annual trip to Bewdley for a week of fishing and antics.
The 2014 outing took place last week and we have compiled a diary (what can be published and what we can remember) with associated photo galleries as a memory of yet another great week.
Click on adjacent photo to read more.
Jolly Boys Outing 2014
   
18th August 2014 - August Club Meeting
 
Apologies for delay in publishing minutes from the above meeting held on Thursday 7th August, to see web version of minutes 'click here'. To see minutes from other meetings, navigate to our Reports page. Many thanks to all members who attended.
 
17th August 2014 - Junior League - Meadow View
 
Junior members, don't forget your mid week match at Meadow View is this Wednesday 20th August. Meet at venue at 9.30am. Match will fish 11 - 2.
Look forward to seeing you there.
 
17th August 2014 - Summer League - Baden Hall
 
We have posted results and photo gallery from our latest match which was held yesterday at Baden Hall.
Congratulations to Alan Lamb who, with two matches still to go is our Matchman of the Year 2014. Alan has now amassed 75 points, and with second place man Mark Whiteside on 53 points with only two matches left, Alan's lead is unreachable. Still competition for second and third places, so still plenty to fish for in the next two matches for both Matchman and of course our Summer Leagues to find the winners and of course, who gets promoted and who gets demoted
To see results/leagues/gallery, use quick links below. You can of course navigate via buttons at the side of each page to view these and other related pages.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
4th August 2014 - Whitegate Work Party
 
Belated thanks to those club members who turned out for last Wednesday evening's work party at our Whitegate Pool, members did stirling work removing weed and other detritus from the pool to make the fishing more pleasurable for al members. Thanks go to (in no particular order), Frank, Alisdair, James, Frank, Martin, Mark, Dave & papperazzi aka Paul B.
 
3rd August 2014 - Summer League - Moorlands Farm
 
We have posted results and photo gallery from our latest match which was held on Saturday at Moorlands Farm.
To see results/leagues/galler, use quick links below. You can of course navigate via buttons at the side of each page to view these and other related pages.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
JULY 2014
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21st July 2014 - Summer Sizzler @ Meadow View
   
Our last Summer Sizzler for this year took place yesterday evening so the league is now complete and our overall winner is Ken Whibley who amassed 25 points across the three sizzler matches, and he turned up late for this last match but still wins the match and the league!. (Ken pictured right, photo wasn't taken at Meadow View).
To see match report and final league placings use the quick links below, or navigate by buttons to the left to view ton's of other results/galleries/club info etc.
Ken
   
Match Report Click Here
Sunday Sizzler League Click Here
 
   
17th July 2014 - July Club Meeting
 
Apologies for delay in publishing minutes from the above meeting held on Thursday 3rd July, to see web version of minutes 'click here'. To see minutes from other meetings, navigate to our Reports page. Many thanks to all members who attended.
 
14th July 2014 - Summer League - Hampton Springs
 
We have posted results and photo gallery from our latest match which was held on Saturday at Hampton Springs.
To see results/leagues/galler, use quick links below. You can of course navigate via buttons at the side of each page to view these and other related pages.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
6th July 2014 - Junior League - Brownlee's Pool
 
Results and leagues have now been updated to reflect yesterday's match at our Brownlee's Pool. Well done to all of our anglers and our special thanks to our adult assistants, without whom the matches couldn't take place.
Links below to match report and league updates.
 
Junior Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Photo Gallery Click Here
 
JUNE 2014
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30th June 2014 - Summer Sizzler @ Meadow View
   
Our second of our three Summer Sizzlers took place last night at Meadow View. Some of our Juniors also made an appearance.
One of them pictured right is Jude who amassed 20lb 12oz with just three Carp. One of the beasts is pictured with Jude.
Well done Jude!
Also well done to all who fished, see the quick links below to match report and league.
Jude and one of his monsters!
   
Match Report Click Here
Sunday Sizzler League Click Here
 
   
30th June 2014 - Junior League - Moss Side Farm
 
Results and leagues have now been updated to reflect Saturday's match at Moss Side Farm. Well done to all of our anglers and our special thanks to our adult assistants, without whom the matches couldn't take place.
Links below to match report and league updates.
 
Junior Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
 
22nd June 2014 - The Oaks, Photo Gallery
   
As mentioned in yesterday's news update, we have uploaded our photo gallery from The Oaks match, where if we say so ourself, there are some 'crackin' photo's' (No pun intended).
Click on the image alongside to view our gallery, or use our gallery link to view this and numerous other photo galleries. ENJOY!
Mark Whiteside
   
21st June 2014 - Summer League Results - The Oaks
 

Have posted today's match results along with updated leagues.

Photo gallery will take a little longer and should appear tomorrow evening.
Quick links below for convenience.

 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
 
15th June 2014 - Junior League - Brownlee's Pool
 
Our first Junior Summer match took place yesterday at our Brownlee's Pool. To view match report you can navigate via buttons at the side of each web page, or use the quick links below. No photo gallery on this match unfortunately as our photographer was on BBQ cooking duties!
 
Junior Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
 
12th June 2014 - Whitegate Workparty
   
Quick thanks to our members who turned out last night for our latest workparty, this time at our Whitegate Pool.
Loads of work done, debris removed from pool, litter tidied, grass strimmed and ground subsidence sorted.
Thanks to Chairman Frank Davies supported by John Bryan, Alan Lamb, Dave Hughes, Mike Lewis, Peter Jones, Neil Pritchard and two others who's name i didn't catch (doh). You know who you are, thanks to each and every one of you.
Workparty
   
9th June 2014 - Summer League - Blake Hall Results
 
Sorry for slight delay in posting reports and all the usual bits and bobs that go with it. Busy weekend and work day, but here goes.
Our first Summer match took place at Blake Hall on Saturday, see below quick links to all that you want to know (and see) of this match and the updated leagues.
Thanks to all those who took part, our next match is a coach trip on 21st June to Thirsk and the Oaks Fishery. Hope to see you there.
 
Match Report Click Here
Summer League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
6th June 2014 - June Club Meeting
 
Our June club meeting took place yesterday evening, Thursday 5th June, to see web version of minutes 'click here'. To see minutes from other meetings, navigate to our Reports page. Many thanks to all members who attended.
 
2nd June 2014 - Summer Sizzler - Match 1 Results
 

First of three Sunday evening matches at Meadow View took place yesterday evening. To see results/report/league, use links below. You can of course navigate using the buttons on the left of the page to see results from this and many other matches from this and other years.

Our next club match is a Seniors match at Blake Hall on Saturday 7th June. For those who are fishing, we will see you there!

 
Match Report Click Here
Sunday Sizzler League Click Here
 
1st June 2014 - Fishomania Final 2014 - FREE TICKETS
   
Thanks to the kind folks at 'Get Hooked On Fishing', you can now download and print your FREE TICKETS for this years Fishomania Final being held at Cudmore on Saturday 12th July and also spectator entry into the International Challenge being held the following day on the 13th July.
You can download/share/print off as many tickets as you wish.
Click on the image alongside to download ticket.
If you can go, we recommend it. See some of the best anglers up close.
Tightlines!
Fishomania 2014 - FREE TICKETS
   
MAY 2014
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31st May 2014 - Summer Sizzlers
   
The first of our three Sunday evening matches known as our Summer Sizzlers starts tomorrow at Meadow View Fishery in Lymm.
A great way to round off your weekend with a pleasant evenings fishing.
Members are welcome to attend, the draw takes place at 4pm and the match fishes from 5pm - 9pm. Match cost is £5.00 with optional £2.00 pools. Junior members also welcome.
Hope to see you there!
Meadow View Fishery
   
18th May 2014 - Spring League 2014 - Heronbrook
 
Our final Spring League for 2014 is complete, as is the league. Well done to everyone who took part and to our eventual league winners. 'League A' Alan Lamb and 'League B' Frank Davies.
League A was so close Alan won by a margin of 2 ounces.
To see the match report, leagues and match photo's use the quick links below. You can of course navigate using the buttons on the left of each page to view loads more club information including other match results, leagues and photo galleries.
Hope to see you on a match soon.
 
Match Report Click Here
Spring League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
15th May 2014 - Coaching Sessions
   

For the second year running we have been running coaching sessions on our pools. They have been taking place through May on both our Brownlee's and Whitegate Pools. The latest, session three of four took place last night on Whitegate Pool on a lovely Summer evening. All the lads who attended were aged between 6 and 14, with the help of our coaches John, James and Alan everyone had an enjoyable evening catching fish and just as important, learn the correct methods.
Our final session is next Wednesday 21st May, again on our Whitegate Pool from 6.30 - 8.00pm. Anyone interested, get in touch. The sessions are FREE and you don't have to be a member and you don't need any equipment or bait, that can be provided. Just let us know beforehand and we will be ready for you.

If you click on image alongside, you can view a photo gallery from yesterday's coaching session.

Coaching Session on Whitegate Pool
   
5th May 2014 - May Club Meeting
 
Our May club meeting took place on Thursday 1st May, to see web version of minutes 'click here'. To see minutes from other meetings, navigate to our Reports page.
 
5th May 2014 - Spring League 2014 - Partridge Lakes
 
Second of our three series match Spring League took place on Saturday at Partridge Lakes. Another great match and record number of anglers.
See the links below to see the match report, leagues and match gallery. You can of course navigate by the buttons at the side of the page where you can find a wealth of results and galleries to while away the time until you go fishing!
 
Match Report Click Here
Spring League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
Match Photo Gallery Click Here
 
APRIL 2014
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14th April 2014 - Spring League 2014 - High Heyes Fishery
 
At last after what seems like an age, we are back fishing again with even more members wanting to fish which has led to us now having two Spring Leagues 'A' and 'B'. League 'A' for majority of our matchmen and League 'B' catering for other anglers either new to club or who are not that bothered about such a competitive league, but who still can win pools money and possible Golden Peg.
See quick links below for results and leagues, no match photo's today, but will be back at our next match on 3rd May at Partridge Lakes.
 
Match Report Click Here
Spring League Click Here
Matchman 2013/14 Click Here
 
MARCH 2014
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24th March 2014 - Quick Snippet
   
Just a quick note to everyone that we are again featured in a prominent free local magazine which circulates in many area's of Warrington including Chapelford, Penketh, Great Sankey etc.
Thanks to Anne at 'The Essential Guide', goes without saying, if you are looking for advertising/promoting your company/organisation, get in touch.
There is a link to the website on our links page, and the link to the right also takes you to their Facebook page.
Essential Guide
   
16th March 2014 - 'Dogs Bollocks' Team Match
 
Dogs Bollocks Teams 2014
 
Our inaugural 'Dogs Bollocks' team match took place yesterday at Partridge Lakes Fishery using Marsh Canal, Spey Canal and Covey 6.
We had four teams of twelve anglers split across the pools in sections of four.
Teams battling it out for this trophy was Poplars, Richmonds, Marketgate AC and ourselves.
It was a tough day although the temperature was around the twelve degree mark and the sun made an appearance from time to time, this was all negated by the gusty wind conditions, which at about 20mph made life difficult for anglers, particularly those on Covey 6 and some anglers had breakages and incidents along the way.
The draw took place at 8.30am and the match fished from 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Cash prizes today were for the top three (by weight) on each pool (Marsh, Spey, and Covey 6 was split into 6A and 6B). Finally the main prize of the team trophy was based upon the twelve sections of four. Points awarded one for first place down to four for fourth place. The team whose' total points are lower win, and if two teams are equal then we count back on section wins.
After the match and the weigh-in, the scores were added up and the results as follows:-
 
Individual
Marsh Canal      
       
Place Angler Club Weight
1st D Mannion Poplars 39lb 13oz
2nd S Giblin Richmonds 32lb 3oz
3rd Mark Davies POHAS 31lb 7oz
       
Spey Canal      
       
1st Alan Lamb POHAS 55lb 14oz
2nd Ben Marketgate 52lb 12oz
3rd Adam Hill POHAS 33lb 12oz
       
Covey 6A

(pegs 133-152)

   
       
1st Mozzy Marketgate 16lb 2oz
2nd R Peet Richmonds 10lb 12oz
3rd F Clarke Poplars 8lb 1oz
       
Covey 6B (pegs 154-172)    
       
1st Phil Clare Richmonds 21lb 2oz
2nd Neil Davies POHAS 12lb 2oz
3rd Kevin Smith POHAS 5lb 14oz
       
       
TEAM PLACES
       
Team Club Points Sections
       
1st Richmonds 28 5
2nd Marketgate AC 28 3
3rd Poplars 31 2
4th POHAS 32 2
 

Thanks to all the clubs and members for making this such a great event.

The team result was close between Marketgate AC and Richmonds, both of whom had twenty eight points each, so the section wins were counted and Richmonds won the day with five section wins against Marketgate AC's three section wins. So well done to our winners and thanks to everyone for a close, well fought but friendly competition.
Hopefully we can do a similar event next year and our worthy team winners Richmonds will have the honour of organising. We all look forward to it.
To see the full detail of results, click here to view/download.

To see photo's of our winning individuals, team and all those taking part click here.

 
9th March 2014 - Partridge Hunting
 
Several of our club members and match anglers, including Alan Lamb, James & John Bryan, Adam Hill and Neil Davies have been getting some match practice on Partridge Lakes in readiness for our team match at the very same venue next Saturday.
The weather this weekend has been great getting up to about 20 degrees and blue sky, especially today where the wind was negligible.
Some of the lads also had success both yesterday and today with 'rewarding' results from their sections so well done to those anglers, so we have fingers and toes crossed for next weekend.
We will of course bring you a report and the weights as we do for all official matches.
 
9th March 2014 - Club Meeting
   
Thanks to those who attended our club meeting earlier this week at Maltings Pub. As we have said previously, committee members are in attendance EVERY Thursday evening from 9pm so members are welcome to call and discuss all things angling orientated.
On the first Thursday of each month Committee members will be there from 8pm to discuss any specific club matters that have arisen during the course of the month. We welcomed along some new members so we had an excellent turn out for the meeting and look forward to seeing you all on the banks very soon.
Minutes from our last meeting can be viewed/downloaded by clicking here, or you can view this and other reports by visiting our Reports page.
Club Meeting
   
3rd March 2014 - Partridge Lakes - Practice Match
 
We had a team practice on Saturday for a forthcoming match and we were joined by other club members, for report and details click here.
 
FEBRUARY 2014
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22nd February 2014 - Brownlee's 'Knock Up'
 
Some of our members today decided to have a little knock up on Brownlee's Pool to dust off the cobwebs, and to help the day along we took the BBQ along to provide Bacon and Sausage butties and our trusty kettle for a warming brew!
Weather was quite kind today at about 5 degree's going up to about 9 degree's by Midday and a slight breeze, for the most part we had blue skies although we did have a rain shower just for a couple of minutes.
Suffice to say our new Perch didn't make an appearance, no doubt sulking after their early morning introduction, but they will provide some sport in the weeks, months and years ahead.
The match fished from 10.15am until 2.30pm and the results can be seen below.
No prizes for today's match just for the fun and the banter.
 
1st James Bryan Peg 1 7lb 8oz
2nd Alan Lamb Peg 3 4lb 14oz
3rd John Bryan Peg 2 4lb 10oz
4th Kieran Charnock Peg 9 4lb 4oz
5th Ken Whibley Peg 13 1lb 1oz
6th Pete Mahoney Peg 8 0lb 13oz
13th Mike Lewis Peg 4 DNW  
13th Leon Charnock Peg 5 DNW  
13th Neil Pritchard Peg 6 DNW  
13th Phil Clare Peg 7 DNW  
13th Joe Fagan Peg 10 DNW  
13th Neil Davies Peg 11 DNW  
13th Peter Jones Peg 12 DNW  
 
22nd February 2014 - More Fish!
   
To add to our fish stocks we have today taken delivery of our new Perch for Brownlee's Pool.
So for our members fishing there they will soon discover more fish! Sizes added today a mixture from 3-4", 4-6", 6-8" and 8-10", some of which will be due to spawn probably mid to end of March depending on water temperature.
We hope you anglers enjoy some fresh sport.
Our Perch
   
20th February 2014 - Club Licences 2014/15
 
Notice to advise all existing members and of course any newcomers that you can now pre-order your new 2014/15 club licence on-line through our shop at no additional cost, ie postage and stuff.
Prices remain the same as last year so represent excellent value for money ( works out to a fraction over 4 pence a day for an Adult). Adults £15, OAP £10 and Juniors £5.
Visit our shop to get your licence now.
 
18th February 2014 - Winter Matches 2014 (Updated)
   
Quick update, we have now finalised all matches for our Winter matches which start on 11th October 2014. Click here to see the fixture list of matches, which we hope all you match anglers will be looking forward to.
See you on a match soon, our Spring League begins on 12th April at High Heyes Fishery, can't wait!
Partridge Lakes
   
14th February 2014 - Club Meeting
   
Thanks to those who attended our club meeting last week at Maltings Pub. As we have said previously, committee members are in attendance EVERY Thursday evening from 9pm so members are welcome to call and discuss all things angling orientated.
On the first Thursday of each month Committee members will be there from 8pm to discuss any specific club matters that have arisen during the course of the month.
Minutes from our last meeting can be viewed/downloaded by clicking here, or you can view this and other reports by visiting our Reports page.
Club Meeting
   
14th February 2014 - Winter Matches 2014
 
Those of you putting dates in your diary for matches can now add a few more.
With the exception of one date/venue to be confirmed, our Winter League 2014 matches are now booked, click here to see these and other dates and where available confirmed other matches for 2014/15 season.
 
3rd February 2014 - February Club Meeting
 
Reminder to all that our next 'official' club meeting takes place this Thursday 6th February beginning at 8pm. Usual venue Maltings Pub, Old Hall. We are also there most other Thursday's from 9pm if you are unable to attend other.
Look forward to seeing you.
 
JANUARY 2014
13th January 2014 - Weather, Weather, what's it gonna be!
   
For all you anglers keeping an eye on the weather for fishing, we now have our very own weather station.
So if you are in the vicinity of Old Hall, Warrington which our Brownlee's and Whitegate Pool are. Then by clicking on the image to the right, which will be on several POHAS pages, then you can view the local weather so as you can decide on 'Brolly' or 'Sunglasses'. Hope you find this a useful feature. The station updates every ten minutes to give you the latest weather information.
Local POHAS Weather
   
3rd January 2014 - Club Meeting
   
Thanks to those who attended our club meeting last night at Maltings Pub. As we have said previously, committee members are in attendance EVERY Thursday evening from 9pm so members are welcome to call and discuss all things angling orientated.
On the first Thursday of each month Committee members will be there from 8pm to discuss any specific club matters that have arisen during the course of the month.
Minutes from last nights meeting can be viewed/downloaded by clicking here, or you can view this and other reports by visiting our Reports page.
Club Meeting
   
1st January 2014 - January Club Meeting
 
Just a reminder to members that our first meeting of 2014 takes place tomorrow evening at our usual venue 'The Maltings Pub', Old Hall, Warrington starting at 8pm. Note we are now running a less formal meeting with no fixed agenda, but an opportunity for all to discuss all matters fishing. We hope this encourages more members to come along and join us. Look forward to seeing you there.
 
1st January 2014 - Happy New Year
 
Welcome everyone to 2014, where did 2013 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 2013).
Happy New Year to everyone, see you fishing during 2014, Tightlines.
 




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