BRADFORD No1 AA

The final round of this year’s Calder League was won by Tony Peel with five chub weighing a total of 11lb 12oz. Steve Raper came second with 8lb 3oz of grayling from Lillands followed by Tom Gausden with 7lb 7oz. Dave Topham won the aggregate weight for the series with 59lb 6oz, just five ounces ahead of Keith Collinson. Mirfield won the team competion with 38½ points from the series. The club’s next match is an open match on the River Swale on November 11. Tickets from Simon on 01274-571175. Beal is closed on Sunday for the Yorkshire Winter League. Thank you to all members who attended this year’s annual meeting. Almost £100 was raised on the night towards prizes for next year’s junior matches. Membership is now half price for the remainder of the year.

BRADFORD SEA AC

Our trip to Liverpool last week saw a perfect day for uptiding but there was a lack of fish, mainly due to there being too much fresh water in the estuary, which pushes the fish out to sea. First with 14 small whiting was Rob Wadsworth, netting him 28 points. Second with seven whiting was Graham Stansfield (14 points) and third with five small whiting was Dave Kitchingman (ten points). The next trip is also to Liverpool on Saturday, October 27, 10am sailing. Anyone wishing to go should telephone Dave on 07711-987833 to book their place.

FIELD AC

Results of the last two qualifying matches: River Calder, Mirfield: 1 Dave Riley 3lb 14oz, 2 Steve Vaughan 2lb 1oz, 3 Keith Spink 1lb 14oz. Sessay, Cedar: 1 Pete Milner 39lb 4oz, 2 John Forman 38lb, 3 Tony Webb 30lb 1oz. Our next match is the Christmas Cheer at Southfield Reservoir on Sunday, October 21. The draw is in the car park at 9am and we are fishing the roadside pegs. All members must ensure they have qualified before booking on through Mick on 07966-274476.

BRADFORD PALS

The result of last Sunday’s match at Raker Lakes (Highbank) was: 1 Andy Field 28lb 10oz, 2 Paul Chadwick 20lb 8oz, 3 Mick Stoney 15lb 8oz, 4 Dave Riley 15lb. Congratulations to Andy Field on his recent run of form, which has seen him claim two wins and three seconds in the last five matches. The club would also like to thank John Foreman for giving away free bait at this match. That’s a first! Our next match is the Christmas Cheer at The Oaks Sessay on Alders Lake. The café opens at 7.45am and you must use their feed pellets. The draw will be at 9am. Book on before October 31. Anyone who is interested in joining the club for next year should contact Andy Clough on 07810-185862 for a membership application form.

LISTERHILLS AA

Saturday’s open match at Rodley was fished following a sharp frost. Fallen leaves were an hinderence. Winner: P Wood 2lb ½oz, 2 M Mannion 1lb 13oz, 3 E Harrison 1lb, 4 L Passey 11oz. That was the last match and the winner of the series is M Mannion with 230 points, runner-up E Harrison 224 and third G Kitchen 182. Highest weight was taken by E Harrison. Members intending on fishing Sunday’s match at Newton should contact 07984-597328. Members using two rods must be in possession of a second rod permit, available from the usual distributors at a cost of £2 for the rest of the year.

BRADFORD CITY AA

All the association’s waters are producing good catches and are well worth a visit. The next match is on Sunday at Brampton Farm and not Lower Dunsforth as in the yearbook. The draw will take place in the farm yard at 8.30am. Tickets are £15 all in and for further details telephone the match secretary on 07875-275749 or 01423-523368.

BINGLEY AC

The next club match is on Sunday, October 28 at Eldwick Reservoir, draw 9.30am on the bank. To book on contact Tony Greenwood on 07971-428678. As water levels are high, pegs are limited for this match.

HEWENDEN AC

Last week’s match result: 1 Ian Jackson 9lb 2oz, 2 Lee Simpson 4lb 5oz, 3 Dean Rothera 4lb 3oz. Hewenden’s pike matches start on October 28 with a 9am draw in the car park, £10 all in. All members welcome.