SKIPTON AA

Following on from the recent capture of a fine 5lb 11oz common carp at Embsay Reservoir, another surprise catch last Saturday evening was that of two five-inch roach by a trout angler using a worm as bait.

As far as we are aware, these are the first roach to have been caught in the water and none have been introduced as part of a restocking exercise.

Some fry may have found their way into the reservoir in the days when water was pumped up from Whinnygill Reservoir but that was many years ago.

It may be that these fish have reached maturity and are now reproducing in a similar manner to the perch that now frequent the water.

Last Sunday's members match on the reservoir did not turn up any of the silver fish and most catches consisted of the odd decent rainbow trout, a few brown trout and plenty of small perch. Conditions were reasonable with a slight breeze and a water level about two foot below normal.

The match winner was veteran Ernest Ramsbotham, who had a mixed bag of fish for 4lb 7oz. Kenny Wright was close behind with 3lb 11oz, while Simon Chenior was third with 3lb 7oz and Mick Cockshott fourth with a single rainbow trout for 2lb 15.8oz.

In the Whinnygill Reservoir evening match series, the leading competitors for the aggregate trophy are all within striking distance of each other and will be decided on the luck of the draw.

One match remains to be fished and the leaders are: 1 Malcolm Mawson 6lb 13.4oz, 2 Alan Wade 6lb 1oz, 3 Graeme Waterfall 5lb 11oz.

Whinnygill will be the venue for Sunday's taster day organised by the club. The event is designed to give prospective new anglers the chance to hold a rod, probably catch a fish and decide if it's the sport for them.

Juniors and adults will be catered for and tackle, bait and advice will be available between 10am and 4pm. The only condition is that juniors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

WASHBURN VALLEY

The heaviest fish caught during the week was a 5lb rainbow trout by R Turner using Sedge.

Fewston: Trout are biting very gently, taking anglers by surprise and missing lots of fish. Swinsty: Very good catches of mature bream up to 7lb, as well as roach and perch. Thruscross: Brown trout are feeding at all levels on the abundant fly life, most notably buzzers and nymph in the water's surface film. Catch details(week ending August 9): Day ticket: Fewston 27, Swinsty 4, Thruscross 1; total fish caught: Fewston 114, Swinsty 135lb, Thruscross 9; average per rod: Fewston 4.2, Swinsty 34lb, Thruscross 9.0.

BRADFORD No1 AA

Simon Freer won the members' match at Queen Mary's Ponds with two tench for 9lb 2oz from the figure of eight lake. Other results: 2 Alan Sugden 8lb 12oz (two tench), 3 Simon Foster 6lb 6oz (two tench), 4 Geoff Cox 5lb 4oz (two tench). Bob Newby is leading the aggregate weight with two matches remaining on 81lb 3oz, followed by Eric Wright with 61lb 9oz and James Vickerman on 50lb 15.5oz. The next members' match will be at Cowthorpe on Sunday, September 13. Some sections of the River Calder will be closed on Sunday for round four of the Calder League, which draws at the Railway Inn at 9am. Tickets for the Lower Aire Championship open match on Sunday, August 23 are available from Simon on 01274-571175. Could anybody with a club trophy return it to Simon as soon as possible for engraving. Any member willing to volunteer as a bailiff on club waters, particularly river stretches, are asked to contact the head bailiff.

HEWENDEN AC

Result of last week's match: 1 Ian Jackson 8lb (peg 23), 2 Nigel Bower 6lb 13oz (peg 25). All the fish caught were skimmers. The margins are producing good catches of roach close to the lilies. Members can clear a route through the lilies if they wish but do not put them onto the bank as they are full of fry. The next match is the Bob Greenwood Memorial, float only, on Sunday, August 23 at 9am.

CLAYTON AC

Tomorrow's match at Langwith (Anyas Lake) draws at 8.45am, with fishing from 10am until 4pm. Your own keep nets are now required at this venue. No floating baits or cat meat allowed. Leading positions after six rounds of Angler of the Year League: 1 Steff Armitage 54pt, 2 Bryan Ashton 44, 3 Steve Elphee 41, 4 Jack Hawkins 37, 5 Kevin Murgatroyd 37. Our next match after this weekend is on Saturday, August 29 at Viking Nine (deer).

BIERLEY AC

Results of Wednesday's evening match: 1 A Boardman 13lb, 2 P Smith 5lb 4oz, 3 L Hemmings 4lb 12oz. The next match is next Wednesday, drawing at 4.30pm for fishing from 5.30-8.30pm. We are holding a Sunday match on August 23, drawing at 9.30am with fishing from 10.30am-3.30pm. Entry is £5, plus a £1 golden peg.

CENTRAL AC

Result of our Sunday match at The Oakes: 1 R Creek 37lb, 2 S Worley 31lb 10oz, 3 R Wharfe 31lb 2oz, 4 P Holt 28lb. Our next match is at Oakland Waters, Gowdall, on Sunday, August 23. Meet 8am at the venue for fishing from 9am to 3pm. Keep nets and landing nets are provided.

BINGLEY AC

Sunday's match will be on the River Aire in Myrtle Park, with the draw to be made at 9am by the Festival of Britain footbridge. Due to current weather warnings, the venue may be changed to a still water on the morning. Call Tony on 07971-428678 to book a peg.