BRADFORD No1

Thank you to all members who attended this year’s annual general meeting. Beal will be closed on Sunday for a Yorkshire Winter League match. Chellow Dene is fishing well for roach, chub and ide and the River Swale should be carrying extra water this weekend, so barbel should be worth targeting. Queen Mary’s Ponds at Ripon are fishing very well for tench and bream, with some specimen bream over 10lb being caught.

WASHBURN VALLEY

The heaviest fish caught during the week was a 6lb blue trout by John Passelow using black/green fritz. Fewston: Trout have been taking daddy long legs from the surface (great fishing) but cold mornings and rain then pushed them deep again, requiring intermediate lines and heavy lures to spur them into feeding. Swinsty: Trout are moving into flowing water as levels drop. Natural flies are taking trout. Catch details (week ending October 13) – Day ticket: Fewston 15, Swinsty 2; total fish caught: Fewston 35, Swinsty 3; average per rod: Fewston 2.3, Swinsty 1.5.

BRADFORD PALS AC

Sunday’s match is on the Aire & Calder Navigation at Whiteley Lock, with a 9am draw. To get there use junction 34 on the M62, then go north up the A19 for about 30 yards and turn sharp right down Whiteley Lock Lane. Follow the lane down the side of the motorway and then go underneath it to the lock. Please park as far down the towpath as you can. You will need your trolleys.

LISTERHILLS AA

Last week’s match at Hunters Lodge was won by E Harrison with 5lb 7oz of small roach plus perch. Other results: 2 D Jackson 3lb 4oz, 3 J Harrison 2lb ½oz. The draw for Saturday’s open match at Rodley is at 9am by the bridge. Entries for the specimen fish competition should be submitted as per rules in the membership book.

HEWENDEN AC

Hewenden’s first pike match will take place on Sunday, October 27 with a 9am draw in the car park. It costs £10 all in, with all members welcome. There are a limited number of club books left, priced at £20. There is no joining fee. For more information call Mr Butler on 07944-557637.

CLAYTON AC

Sunday’s match is at Langwith, Bethany’s Lake. It draws at 8.45am, with fishing from 10am until 4pm. Anyone wishing to book on should contact Jason. This is the last chance to renew membership at the reduced fee of £10. Can all members please familiarise themselves with lake rules.

BINGLEY AC

The next club meeting will be the agm on Tuesday, November 12 at Ryshworth Social Club, starting at 8pm. Any new proposals must be with the club secretary in writing by November 31. All members are welcome to attend.

BIERLEY AC

Last weekend’s memorial carp match, fished in memory of Captain Mainwaring, was fully subscribed. The outright winner was Danny Abbott with four fish for 31lb and second was Kyle Waterhouse with 11lb.

IDLE & THACKLEY AA

Result of Sunday’s match on the River Swale at Swainby: 1 M Allison 7lb 4oz, 2 C Hardaker 6lb 14oz, 3 D Kemp 3lb 1oz. The next Swainby Open is on Sunday, October 27. For bookings call 01274-615016.

GRATTAN AC

Result from Lindholme Lakes Beaches: 1 A Clough 41lb 1oz, 2 J Jonas 38-12, 3 J Brown 35-8.