THE final Trowbridge match of the season was fished on the Bristol Avon at Staverton where Bernie Blich, from Trowbridge, had a splendid day.

He carried off top prize with 26lb 4oz of chub, well ahead of Trowbridge veteran Dave Baker, who took 9 lb 4oz of chub.

Pete Zimiak, from Trowbridge, was third with 7lb 11oz of chub.

Other placings: 4. Gerry Lugg Beckington 5 lb 13 oz; 5. Mick Gunning Trowbridge 4 lb 11 oz; 6. Kevin Grant Trowbridge 2 lb 4 oz.

THE final round of the Landsend Winter League series on Sunday saw Craig Edmonds of Maver Bathampton win with 105lb of carp.

Trowbridge matchman Mark Poppleton was next with 95lb 13oz of carp, followed by Nick Duckett of Landsend with 93lb 14oz.

Other placings: 4. Mike West Somerset Joinery 93 lb 3 oz; 5. Paul Elms BMS 90 lb 8 oz; 6. Bela Bakos Silverfox 87 lb 9 oz.

Final League Table: 1. Tony Rixon 10 points; 2. Craig Edmonds Maver Bathampton 14; 3. Dale Howsen Landsend 17; 4. Kevin Molton 19.

Silvers: 1. Tom Thick 8.5 points; 2. Alan Oram 9.

THURSDAY'S Open match at Viaduct Fishery saw top spot go to Paul Blake of Carps AC with 132lb 8oz of carp.

Steve Crowford, from Weymouth. took runner up spot with 71lb of carp while Kevin Murch, from Bath, clinched third with 63lb.

The silvers prize went to Mark Poppleton of Trowbridge with a weight of 20lb 5oz.

Future events

Sunday March 25: Airsprung Open match K & A Canal at Tithe Barn; Chippenham match at Pockeridge.

Thursday March 29: Bathampton Over 55s/Disabled match at Bridge Pool.

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