Shropshire Anglers

SHROPSHIRE ANGLERS
11/04 WOODSIDE POOL
11 FISHED
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1st D. Miles, peg 12, 31-15-00, Corn over fishery micros and groundbait down his edges

2nd P. Archer, peg 14, 27-13-00, Corn over groundbait & pellet over fishery micros down his edge

3rd M. Norman, peg 22, 18-07-00, Expanders short & corn over groundbait down his edge

Match Report – 25/01/2026 Boldings Pools – Sycamore Pool

This was the fifth match in our Winter series with one more match to go. With the weather being much warmer than the previous match, all were hoping for a more successful day!

9 Fished.

Winning overall match weight was 18lb 1oz on peg 33.
Winning silvers weight was 2lb 10oz on peg 13.

Overall match second place followed with 15lb 7oz on peg 24 followed by third place at 9lb 13oz on peg 7.

Silvers second place followed with 1lb 10oz on peg 33 closely followed by third place at 1lb 7oz on peg 24.

This proved to be much more difficult than expected by all anglers, but everyone caught something!

Report – 04/01/2026 Boldings Pools – Ash Pool

This was the fourth match in our Winter series. A hard day with it being so cold. One peg had to re-locate due to frozen waters and ice being broken across a number of pegs.

7 Fished.

Winning overall match weight was 30lb 8oz on peg 23. Method: Feeder – maggot.
Winning silvers weight was 7lb 0oz on peg 12.

Overall match second place followed with 7lb 14oz on peg 12 followed by third place at 3lb 15oz on peg 7.

Silvers second place followed with 3lb 3oz on peg 7 closely followed by third place at 2lb 0oz on peg 5.

Also, specimen weight was weighed for Goldfish, coming in at 1lb 4oz, which is a new club specimen weight. Carp also weighed in by one angler at 9lb 12oz and 8lb 3oz, however did not exceed the current specimen weight on this occasion.

Fingers crossed for a slightly warmer day next match!

Full results over on the website at https://www.shropshireanglers.co.uk/2026/01/match-report-04-12-2025-boldings-pools-ash-pool/Match

Match Report – 07/12/2025 Sunnyside Farm

Today was the third match in our Winter series.

8 Fished with 2 absent due to illness.

Winning overall match weight was 31lb 4oz on peg 16. Method: Pole – maggot, long.
Winning silvers weight was 12lb 0oz on peg 6. Method: Top Kit – maggot

Overall match second place followed with 26lb 7oz on peg 8 closely followed by third place at 25lb 0oz on peg 2.

Silvers second place followed closely with 11lb 2oz on peg 17 closely followed by third place at 8lb 0oz on peg 2.

Also, specimen weight was weighed for Ide, coming in at 4lb 7oz, however did not exceed the current specimen weight on this occasion (5lb 2oz).

Full results over on the website at https://www.shropshireanglers.co.uk/2025/12/match-report-07-12-2025-sunnyside-farm/

Match Report – 12/10/2025 Boldings Pools – Sycamore Pool

10 Fished.
Winning weight 36lb 6oz.
Winning method: Pole – pellet and double-red maggot feeding off bottom, 8 to 10 metres out front.

Another challenging match starting off with a foggy start turning into a clear day. Plenty of fish presenting on the surface but sadly, not wanting to feed. Second place closely followed with 34lb 15oz and third place at 30lb 13 oz.

Also, a new club specimen weight achieved for Common Carp at 14lb 5oz oz.

Full results –

Boldings Pools (Spring/Summer 2 - Match 12) 12th October '25

Match Report - 28/09/2025 Coppice Lane Pools - Bridge Pool

9 Fished.
Winning weight 28lb 2oz.
Winning method: Pole far margin, feeding on bottom with pellet over a small ball of groundbait and a few micros.

Second place also achieved by a newcomer to club (and first match) at 18lb 11oz. Red and white maggot in the margin and hard pellet on feeder far bank.

Also, a new P.B of 2lb 13oz oz for tench in this match.

Full results -

Coppice Lane Pools (Spring/Summer 2 - Match 11) 28th September '25

Match Report - 07/09/2025 Baden Hall Fishery - Mallards Pool

8 Fished.
Winning weight 53lb 13oz.
Winning method: Pole far margin, feeding on bottom with pellet.

A hard days fishing for all, except the winner! Previously fished the same pool back in May with similar difficulties. Unfortunately, the recent hot weather meant our original pool (Doughnut) was not available to fish. And the heavy rain and thunderstorms mid-match didn't help.

Also, a new P.B of 9lb 13oz for common carp for the winner during the match.

Full results - https://www.hotfishin.com/app/matchresults/Shropshire-Anglers/DLYY4A84/

Shropshire Anglers currently has a small number of membership vacancies.

We match fish every 3 weeks between April and October and hold monthly winter matches between November and March. Our matches are no pools matches (no winnings). We fish for fun, experience, learn off each other and to have a good time without any pressure.

Majority of matches are based within Shropshire, and within an hours drive of Shrewsbury.

If you are interested in match fishing, not have any pressure to compete, membership fees to basically cover pool bookings and to have an enjoyable day out, we may be right up your alley! You don't have to live in Shropshire to join, but expectation would be to attend as many matches as possible (but we do understand not everyone can always make every match).

In the first instance, drop an email to [email protected] or text 07462 840 300

Match report from Woodside Fishery on 16 August.

SHROPSHIRE ANGLERS
16/08 WOODSIDE POOL
8 FISHED
09:30 - 14:30

1st J. Cater, peg 10, 64-12-00, Method feeder to the island & pellet down his edge

2nd S. Powell, peg 1, 28-05-00, Pellet short

= 3rd A. Walker, peg 8, 12-11-00, Pole & pellet shallow & method feeder

= 3rd M. Norman, peg 21, 12-11-00, Pole & pellet long

Unsurprisingly, it's been difficult fishing today with the weather once again doing its best to make life difficult just in general. Interesting to note, however, that the fish look like they're gearing up to spawn having been left to their own devices for a short while, which could be the result of the venue being rested all week 🤔 Who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

Either way, it's fished weird today. The fish were there, but just didn't want to know. As soon as the nets were out the water, they swarmed in 🤦‍♂️