THE last round of the Avon SCC-sponsored series on the Avon at Whaddon was won by in-form Gary Etheridge with 16lbs 3ozs of roach and skimmers.

Second was Sean O’Neill, who had bream in his 10lbs 9ozs, while third was Marcus Crook (9lbs 8ozs of roach), who won the series netting £100 with 29 points.

Other results: 4 T Gilbert, 7lbs 13ozs; 5 S Rogers 7lbs 5ozs; 6 B Haigh 6lbs 12ozs.

The over 55’s Tues club held their match at Merritts Lake, Lavington where Jim Escott caught 60lbs 4ozs of carp to win convincingly from Dave Baker 32 lbs.

Other results: 3 M O’Neil, 22lbs 2ozs, 4 B Ellis 21lbs 4ozs, 5 R Green 20lbs 12ozs, 6 J Blackmore 18lbs 12 ozs.

Trowbridge Angling held their popular Wednesday match on the river Avon at Staverton with yet another win by Etheridge who had 15lbs 11ozs of chub and roach.

Other results: 2 Neil Richards, 11lbs 14ozs; 3 Colin Gittens 9lbs; 4 T Scott, 8lbs 7ozs; 5 D Poole, 6lbs 9ozs; 6 Craig Fletcher 5lbs.

Future match: Chippenham Open match, Sun 20th August, draw 8.30, Pheasant Inn Chippenham. Book in with Kevin 07740723603.