BRADFORD & DISTRICT SEA AC

Our latest trip to Rhyl was over four days and was a great success. We were able to get out every day with calm seas. The fish were not as plentiful as previous encounters but we did find bull huss up to 6lb, ray to 4lb and smooth hound to 5lb, as well as the usual whiting, dabs and gurnard. The highlight of the trip was Brian Clarkson landing two tope of 38lb and 28lb, while Dave Phillips had one of 37lb. Dave Kitchingman, while fishing for smooth hound, caught a tope of 4lb, the smallest we have ever seen. He also had the most species. All in all it was a great trip. Our next general meeting is on Tuesday, August 20 at the New Inn, East Bierley, starting at 8pm. New anglers will be welcome.

BRADFORD PALS AC

Result of silvers match at Southfield Reservoir (17 fished): 1 Pete Holden 43lb 10oz, 2 Bernard Hook 36lb 0oz, 3 Andy Clough 34lb 8oz, 4 Pete Fraser 30lb 12oz. Well done to Mick Stoney, Brian Clabburn, Trevor Wood and Andy Clough for getting through to the final of the club knockout. Our next match is this Sunday at Oakland Waters on Horseshoe Lake, drawing at 9am. The fishery supply all keep-nets and landing nets and the cafe is open for hot sandwiches from 7.30am. If you want a full breakfast, you have to book it in advance on 01405-860756.

BRADFORD No1 AA

Andy Fox won Sunday’s officials match at Pickhill on the River Swale with 8lb 8oz. Ian Bradley came second with 6lb 3oz of dace to win the aggregate weight trophy with 53lb 4oz from the three matches. Some sections of the River Calder will be closed on Sunday for the third round of the Calder League, which draws at the Railway Inn at 9am. The River Nidd at Cowthorpe should be worth a visit this weekend for chub and barbel. Willow Hall is fishing well for roach, perch and bream.

CLAYTON AC

Sunday’s match at Poppleton on the railway lake draws at 8.45am, with fishing from 10am until 4pm. There is a cafe at the venue for anyone interested. Please familiarise yourselves with lake rules. Anyone still wishing to book a place should call Jason on 07787-148642.

HEWENDEN AC

Result of Wednesday match: 1 Paul Kitchen 2lb 7oz, 2 C Harrison 2lb 1oz, 3 S Newns 1lb 11oz. There are still a few new membership books available, priced at £20. Contact KL Tackle in Keighley or e-mail hewenden.anglingclub@gmail.com for details.

CENTRAL AC

Result of Sunday match at Poppleton Lakes: 1 J Mountain 27lb 4oz, 2 S Worley 26lb, 3 G Cooper 24lb 8oz, 4 P Main 18lb 8oz. Our next match is at Brafferton Lakes on Sunday, August 11. Meet 8am at the venue, with fishing from 9am to 3pm.

BINGLEY AC

Our next match is scheduled for Sunday, August 18 at Goldsborough. To book on call Tony Greenwood on 07971-428678. The canal continues to fish well, with bream to 5lb being caught from below the three rise locks.

GREAT HORTON AC

Result of Sunday match at The Oaks, Cedar Lake: 1 S Smith 52lb 10oz, 2 P Weston 51lb 6oz, 3 K Noutch 43lb 3oz, 4 A Hillary 39lb 15oz.