Angling Lines

Conditions have been mixed, with bright weather but also wind, rain and hail. However, the rivers are now full and the lakes topped up. Staveley and Shipton Lakes continue to see good catches. Paul Skelding had a 19lb common carp and an 11lb mirror from Shipton in late evening, and a tench of over 6lb, all using a Snowman rig with a hi-viz sight stop, and Trevor Hannam had an 11lb pike. On the rivers, the wind has made conditions difficult but anglers have reported a few fish. The club had a very windy fly-fishing open day on the River Aire last week, which was well attended by anglers looking for advice on fly-fishing techniques and tactics. Some anglers have been found using keep-nets while fishing on rivers this week. Please note that Environment Agency rules ban the use of keep-nets on rivers until June 16, with the risk of a heavy fine if you are found using one. The next BCAA match is on Saturday at Staveley Lakes, tickets £15 all in, with the Golden Peg worth £90. To book on, or for more information, contact Rod Brooksbank on 07875-275749.

WASHBURN VALLEY FISHERY

Catch details for week ending Sunday, May 10 – Day ticket: Fewston 27, Swinsty 5; total fish caught, Fewston 259, Swinsty 40lb plus; average per rod, Fewston 9.6. Heaviest fish caught was a 6lb 5oz blue trout by David Bloomer, using black and green Fritz. Fewston: Excellent fishing despite the wind and rain, rainbow and blue trout taking nymph and buzzers. Swinsty: Larger fish now spawning in the nature-reserve area, leaving mainly perch to fill the bag. Thruscross: Brown trout always spooky as they feed. Best approached from the willows. Catch details for week ending Sunday, May 17 – Day ticket: Fewston 34, Swinsty 1, Thruscross 1; total fish caught, Fewston 220, Swinsty 30lb plus, Thruscross 10; average per rod, Fewston 6.5, Thruscross: 10. Heaviest fish caught was a 5lb rainbow trout by Terry Garner using bibio. Fewston: Blue and rainbow trout continue to feed on nymph and buzzer as good numbers of fly hatch off. Swinsty: Lots of small perch and roach fill the bag as bigger fish spawn. Thruscross: Black pennel was this week's killer fly as hawthorn fly blow across the water. Brown trout can't resist them!

BRADFORD No1 AA

Result of the members' match at Beaver Bridge on the Aire and Calder Canal: 1 Andy Fox 5lb 2oz of skimmers in windy conditions, 2 Simon Foster 3lb 11oz, 3 Matt Foster 3lb 1oz, 4 Chris Jones 2lb 10.5oz. Knotford is producing good catches of carp and bream to day and night anglers, with fish up to 27lb 6oz being caught last weekend, including the common carp by Caleb Sands. The Aire and Calder Canal at Pollington is fishing very well for skimmer bream, with nets of over 50 being caught in a session. Members are reminded once again to ensure that the gates at Queen Mary’s Ponds are closed to protect the newly-stocked fish, as well as existing stocks, from predation.

BRADFORD PALS AC

Result of last Sunday's Genesis Ltd-sponsored match at Lindholme Lakes on Bonsai Lake: 1 John Barraclough 61lb 10oz, 2 Bernie Hook 54lb 12oz , 3 Andy Clough 54lb 6oz, 4 Keith Gardner 41lb 0oz. Points table (after five matches): Bernard Hook 37, Andy Clough 30. John Charles Foreman 27, Brian Clabburn 24, Dave Steane 23.

LISTERHILLS AA

Draw for Saturday's open match at Rodley is by the road bridge. The first match of the Tuesday Evening League at Pilley's is on May 26, draw 5.30. No anglers' cars are to come past the barrier. The first match of the Leeds Angling Centre Series is on Sunday on the Aire Valley Marina length of the canal (turn off on Redhouse Lane), draw 10am. Contact 01132-639333 during shop hours or 01132-772215. Anglers have met with mixed fortunes, the weather playing a big part in the outcome.

LEEDS ASA

Result of last Sunday's well-attended spring series match at Moor Monkton Pools: 1 D Pollitt 160lb 3oz, 2 M Gallagher 144lb 15oz, 3 A Gallant 103lb 7oz. Most of the leading weights came from Cyprio Lake. Members should ensure that all nets are completely dried after each fishing trip to eliminate the spread of fish diseases and the transfer of non-native species of parasites, which can live for several days in damp conditions. Work is still in progress on several of our still waters, but also the entry and car park at the skip bridge/Hammerton Parkway field section of the River Nidd.

BRADFORD SEA AC

First trip of the year is on Friday, May 29 to Rhyl aboard Goldilocks, and there is still one place left. If anyone would like to book-on this trip, please ring Dave on 07711-987833. There are plenty of cod being caught at Whitby when the boats can get out, so things look good for the coming months.

BIERLEY AC

Tomorrow, we are holding the John Glenton match in memory of our well-loved chairman, who is survived by Louise, draw on the bank 9am, fishing10am-3pm. A trophy will be inscribed with the winner's name.

CLAYTON AC

Sunday's match is at Kippax Lakes (Osprey), draw 8.45am, fishing 10am-4pm. No floating baits allowed, own keep-nets required x2. Any member who hasn't booked off will be deemed to be fishing.

CENTRAL AC

Our next match is at The Oaks on Sunday, meet at venue 8am, fishing 9am-3pm.