IT WAS the start of the popular matches each Wednesday afternoon at Staverton on the Bristol Avon where Gary Etheridge won with 8lbs 10ozs of bleak and roach.

Second was veteran Tony Scott with 6lbs 4ozs, with third being Colmic-sponsored Richard Chave with 6lbs.

Other results: 4 Steve Pallet 5lbs 12ozs, 5 Craig Fletcher 5lbs 3ozs, 6 Dave Baker 4lbs 14ozs.

l THE Wiltshire Angling match at Eden Vale lake produced consistent weights, except for Dean Adams who fished close to the island catching 82lbs 4ozs of bream and carp.

Second was Robbie Kepner with 41lbs 8ozs, with Robin Guy (36lbs 4ozs) in third.

Other results: 4 K Abigail 33lbs 12ozs; 5 P Neate 33lbs 10ozs, 6 T Martin 29lbs.

l THE over 55’s Tuesday club fished Crookwood lake with winner on the day being Dave Baker with 10lbs. Second was Jim Escott with 9lbs 12ozs, while John Blackmore was third with 9lbs 4ozs.

Other results: 4 B Ellis 8lbs 12ozs, 5= A Watters and D Bird 6lbs.

l THE second round of the Chippenham Angling Club evening series on the Bristol Avon produced a bonanza for winner Steve Martin, who drew the golden peg then duly won the match with 14lbs 8ozs, which gave him an additional £295 to his pools winnings.

He caught bream and skimmers on worm for an easy victory from Kevin Rowles , with 6lbs 13ozs.

Gary Etheridge was third with 6lbs 8ozs.

Other results: 4 C Gittens 5lbs 13ozs, 5 M Gale 5lbs 11ozs, 6 K Williams 5lbs 6ozs.

FUTURE MATCHES Saturday, July 9: Avon Angling sponsored SCC match at Whaddon, draw 2pm at the Pig & Whistle.