Here are latest smaller match fishing results - full coverage of match fishing and the whole coarse angling scene is in this week's Angler's Mail magazine. Some great stuff this week includes what you see noted here...

Aberglais, Staunton Court, Gloucs. Sun, 18. Graham Davies (Cefn Coed) 108-11-0, carp, corn at 5m, peg on grass bank; Brian Protheroe (Merthyr) 95-0-0; Frank Davies (Tredegar) 90-4-0.

Angling Trust/Canal and River Trust Stillwater Champs Qualifier, Earlswood Engine Lake, W. Mids. Wed, 16. Keith Vaughan (Billsley) 83 Kg 480 gr, 15 carp, waggler with 8mm pellet, peg 76; Eamonn Brennan (Preston Innovations) 64.580; Brian Ashley (Telford) 56.400.

Beechdale AC, Solhampton Fisheries, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. Sun, 13. Linden Pickett (Beechdale AC) 64-4-0, carp and ide, corn down edge, Partridge peg 22; Martin Whittaker (Beechdale AC) 57-8-0; Mick Appleby (Beechdale AC) 47-4-0.

Bilston Angling Centre, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Sun, 10. Dave Wood (Bilston Angling Centre) 7-9-0, mixed bag, poled squatt, caster and worm, peg 7; Barry Jones (Goodyear AC) 7-7-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Slade Heath, Worcs. Sun, 11. Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social) 15-9-0, an 8 lb 6 oz carp plus chub to 2 lb 8 oz, poled chopped worm and caster, peg 13; Phil Blakemore (Bridgtown Social) 3-15-12.

Cardiff Nomads, Cefn Mably Lakes. Sat, 15. Jimmy Tobin (Cardiff) 57-8-0, carp and bream, poled dead maggots in margins, peg by car park; Richard Candy (Sensas Nomads) 53-7-0; Andrew Williams (Ebbw Vale) 24-6-0.

Cradley Heath Labour/Halesowen RBL, PI Woodland View, Worcs. Sun, 20, High Pool. Simon West (Cradley Heath Labour) 96-8-0, carp, pellet and maggot, peg 30; Sean Waite (Halesowen RBL) 85-8-0; Kevin Clark (Cradley Heath Labour) 76-0-0.

Elmbridge Fishery, Elmbridge, nr. Droitwich, Worcs. Thurs, 16, Heron Pool. Gary Page (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 207-4-0, carp, paste and pellet, top two, peg 41; Geoff Darlow (Red Stone AC) 169-9-0; Gary Meridith (UK Angling) 141-6-0. Sat, 14, Peacock. Gary Page (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 144-6-0, carp, paste in margins, peg 22; Craig Arnold (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 115-0-0.

Forest of Dean and Lydney, Steam Mills Lake, Cinderford. Sun 18. Wayne Pearl (RFODAC) 8-8-0, tench to 4 lb, poled paste, peg 36; Chris Peters (Lydney) 7-6-0; Paul Grindle (Lydney) 7-3-0. Teams: Lydney 25-15-0; Forest of Dean 18-15-0.

GKN AC, Larford Lakes, Stourport, Worcs. Sun, 16, Match Lake. Paul Malpass (GKN AC) 93-2-0, carp to 8 lb and F1s, banded 6mm pellet at 13m, peg 8; Les Malpass (GKN AC) 75-12-0; Liam Ash (GKN AC) 59-5-0.

Goodyear AC, Izaak Walton Fishery, Chebsey, Staffs. Sun, 17, Top Pool. Law Smallman (Goodyear) 41-2-0, carp to 6 lb plus skimmers, long poled maggot and pellet, golden peg 2; Steve Thomson (Goodyear) 28-11-0; John Taylor (Goodyear) 24-1-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 14, Match Pool. Ms Suzi Smith (Kobra Feeders) 84-12-0, carp to 7 lb, paste, peg 43; Paul Reynolds (Hawkesbury) 84-1-0; Richard E. Grant (Hawkesbury) 80-3-0. Sat, 24, Match Pool. Richard E. Grant (Hawkesbury) 99-8-0, carp to 9 lb, paste at 8m, peg 37; Craig Merritt (Hawkesbury) 82-8-0; John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 78-11-0; Charlie Merritt (Hawkesbury) 75-0-0.

Holgan Farm, Llawhaden, W. Wales. Sun, 18. Kev Roberts (Rosebush) 103-10-0, carp in deep water and margins, poled chopped worm; Mark Close (Haverfordwest) 77-10-0; Colin Bates (Haverfordwest) 69-12-0.

Iffers, Redhill Fishery, Monmout. Sat, 20. Wayne Meek (Iffers) 95-14-0, carp, poled chopped worm in margins, Sophie’s Pond; Sam Prosser (Iffers) 91-10-0; Glyn Roberts (Iffers) 85-6-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed, 13. Nigel Marchington (Mark’s Tackle) 38-12-0, barbel on poled pellet plus 10 lb of roach to stick float and hemp, peg 5; Jim Rivers (Turbertino Ludlow) 21-9-0. Sat, 16. Geoff Brierley (Willow Creek) 45-0-0, five barbel and two chub, pellet feeder, peg 29; Ian Hingley (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 16-7-0; Ben Garbett (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 13-10-0.

Kings Pools, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Wed, 29, Big Match and Carp pools. Ron Clarke (King’s) 79-11-0, mixed bag, caster, Big Match peg 1; Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 75-15-0; John Cockayne (King’s) 75-15-0; Gary Steele (WAC) 64-12-0. Sat, 15, Big Match. Gary Steele (WAC Tackle) 120-9-0, F1s and carp to 2 lb, pellet shallow at 5m, peg 45; Jordan Hall (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 113-0-0.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Tues, 24, Bank and Island pools. Bill Drew (Bewdley) 130-14-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet shallow, Bank peg 7; Andy Croft (Moorlands) 86-14-0; Andy Danks (Moorlands) 86-10-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 80-2-0. Wed, 23, over-50s, Silver. Paul Hadlington (Club 2000) 129-10-0, F2s to 2 lb, maggot shallow, peg 31; Tim Guise (Fisherman’s Friend) 118-8-0; The Heron (Club 2000) 116-12-0; Mal Watson (DGL) 90-8-0. Thurs, 28, Island and Middle. Colin Pace (CPAA) 63-0-0, carp to 10 lb, F1s to 3 lb, pellet down the edge, Middle peg 5; Danny Ludgate (Mosella) 62-6-0; Dave Hill (Foster’s) 59-10-0; Colin O’Keeffe (Moorlands) 57-2-0 Fri pm, 14, Meadow. Lee Boden (Stone Henge) 136-8-0, carp to 10 lb, pellet down the edge, peg 19; Dave Bowater (Moorlands) 116-6-0.

Newport, Morgans Pond, Gwent. Sun, 23. Martin Thomas (Caerphilly) 20-0-0, one carp with bream and roach, poled pellets, peg 9; Nicky Belcher (Newport) 17-12-0; Rob Sims (Garry Evans Tackle) 17-2-0; Phil Weaver (Newport) 17-0-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 21, Phase 1 Lake 2. Dave McDowell (Coventry) 104-8-0, carp, waggler and bomb with pellet, peg A5; John Adamson (Nisa) 99-0-0; Charlie Shaw (Derby Fishermania) 95-4-0; Ian Hughes (Browning Central) 86-8-0. Thurs, 25, Snake and Reptile lakes. Simon Skelton (Maver) 141-6-0, carp, corn and dead maggot at 16m, Reptile peg 2; Andy Searle (Leicester) 117-8-0; Keith Hudson (Match Catch) 100-8-0; Pete Wellington (Makins Select) 75-0-0.

Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun, 21, Little Geary’s. Alan Wooding (Packington) 77-4-0, F1s and bream to 3 lb, pellet waggler, peg 7; W. Carter (Packington) 69-2-0; D. Damant (Packington) 49-11-0; Derek Hartshorn (Packington) 46-12-0.

Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, W. Mids. Sun, 15. Dave Ridgeway (Shifnal) 21-10-0, skimmers, feedered caster and worm, peg 35 hotel bank; Simon Langley (Telford) 17-4-0; Dave Morris (Blackfords) 15-15-0.

Poole Hall, Alveley, Shrops. Sun, 12, Kingfisher Pool. Reece Jarvis (Poole Hall) 93-12-0, carp to 8 lb, meat and corn, peg 25; Keith Millard (Poole Hall) 89-14-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon, 15, Sycamore Pool. Dave Matson (Rod and Gun) 114-7-0, carp to 7 lb and bream, caster and pellet down sides, peg 13; Eric Bancroft (Rod and Gun) 92-14-0. Wed, 18, Beech. Josh Humphreys (ABC Baits) 104-14-0, carp to 6 lb, pellet and corn at 4m and margins, peg 5; Ken Humphreys (Oswestry) 80-13-0; Bob Tromans (Fiery Holes AC) 78-8-0. Thurs, 17, Chestnut Pol. Andy Williams (Colmic Vespe) 129-0-0, carp to 8 lb, bream to 3 lb, carp and maggot close in, peg 38; Josh Humphreys (ABC Baits) 113-1-0; Terry Edwards (King’s) 101-4-0. Sat, 16, Larch and Willows. Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 126-15-0, carp to 7 lb, paste close in, Larch peg 16; Mick Jameson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-7-0.

Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Tues, 15, Ghost Pool. Chris Senter (Alan’s Tackle) 123-0-0, carp, pellet and corn, peg 2; Phil Shergold (Bilston Angling Centre) 113-8-0. Sat, 21, Arles. Mike Edge (Veterans) 97-8-0, carp, maggot and worm, peg 17; Mac Cox (Fiery Holes AC) 84-2-0; Phil Bishop (Peg One Angling) 76-8-0; Andy Taylor (Gloucester) 75-2-0. Sun, 22, Hay and Barley. Chris Senter (Alan’s Tackle) 161-8-0, carp, pellet and corn, Hay peg 18; Tim Guise (Fisherman’s Friend) 101-6-0; Phil Bishop 89-0-0 (Peg One Angling) 89-0-0; Pete Wedgebrow (Mosella) 87-10-0.

Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Wed, 15. Ian Exall (Frenzee) 127-6-0, carp, poled pellets shallow, peg 14 Sophie’s Pond; Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 80-4-0; Steve Shaw (Marukyu) 68-4-0.

Rhymney, Peterstone Fishery. Sun, 18. Andrew Jones (Fochriw) 30-4-0, eight carp, poled and feedered pellets, Pencil Lake; Brian Jones (Rhymney) 23-12-0; Carl Morgan (Rhymney) 17-0-0.

Rough Hay, Brookfields, Shareshill, W. Mids. Sat, 16. Percy Humpage (Rough Hay) 28-13-0, carp and perch, meat in the margins, peg 3; Roy Horton (Rough Hay) 27-4-0; Arthur Shaw (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 23-8-0.

Sirhowy, White Springs, nr. Swansea. Sun, 20. Mike Williams (Cross Hands) 91-8-0, carp and bream, poled pellets, New Canal; Ron Gibbs (Caerphilly) 89-12-0; Andrew Mumford (Tredegar Angling Centre) 67-3-0.

Stirrup Cup, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Curdworth, Warks. Sun, 12. Clark Taylor (Stirrup Cup) 6-3-4, perch and bream to 1 lb 8 oz, roach to 12 oz plus bits, poled worm and red maggot, bush peg 64; Andy Pettitt (Attleborough Sports) 3-12-8.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 16, Extension Pool. Dale Jackson (Bonehill Mill) 178-6-0, F1s to 3 lb, stockies, roach and skimmers, pellet on top two, peg 27; Chris Goerchon (Sensas France) 145-2-0; Dennis Lutwych (Hawkesbury) 142-8-0. Tues, 25, over-50s, Jenny’s. Robert Gould (TBF Vets) 102-11-0, F1s and carp, pellet at 6m, peg 19; Pete Hancox (B’ham) 75-11-0; John Johnson (Notts AA) 74-1-0; Ken Turner (TBF Vets) 72-2-0. Thurs, 71, TBF Vets, Jenny’s, Club and High. Dave Chapman 159-6-0, F1s and carp, paste at 4m, Club peg 7; Dave Purvis 151-13-0; Johnny Merchant 139-8-0; Steve Johnson 135-0-0; Alan Higgs 89-2-0; Barney Eade 83-7-0 (all TBF Vets). Fri, 17, Extension. Andy Jackson (Mosella) 171-8-0, F1s to 4 lb, bread through Weetabix slop, peg 21; Dennis Lutwych (Hawkesbury) 146-12-0; Paul Ainsworth (Mid-City) 135-6-0. Sat, 18, Club Pool. Dave James (Mosella UK) 156-0-0, F1s to 3 lb and carp to 5 lb, maggot through slop down ede, peg 11; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 144-7-0; Kev Dennis (Ultimate Pellet) 124-7-0. Sun, 28, House Pool. Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare Superteam) 125-9-0, F1s and carp, banded pellet at 16m, peg 31; Dan Tandy (Alvechurch Fishery) 112-15-0; Steve Cantwell (Atomic) 92-6-0; Les Wetton (F1 Baits TBF) 76-6-0.

Wassell Grove, Hagley, Worcs. Sat, 14, Match Pool. Kev Williams (Wolverhampton) 93-12-0, carp to 8 lb, maggot down the sides, peg 40; Terry Homer (Club 2000) 81-2-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sun (Aug 31), 24, Weir Pool. Phil Hardman (Independent) 150-12-0, carp, corn on the inside, peg 18; Lee Saville (Rod n Reel) 113-14-0; Kristian Jones (Maver) 109-14-0. Tues, 13, rover. Ben Stanford (Monkhill Fishery) 192-12-0, carp, pellet shallow at 14m, worm and caster in margins, Weir peg 5. Wed, 22, over-55s, Stretton Pool. Tony Dean (Rod n Reel) 152-12-0, carp, corn and pellet, Stretton peg 18; Colin Roberts (Tri-Cast Weston) 146-1-0; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 137-14-0. Fri, 21, over-55s, Jack’s and Canal. Derek Buckle (Tri-Cast Weston) 99-6-0, carp, bread down margins, Jack’s peg 6; Julian Tatton (Chester Tackle Locker) 90-3-0; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 90-0-0. (only top three anglers supplied). Sat, 19, Rover, Stretton and Jack’s. Robbie Griffiths (ABC Baits/Matrix) 161-12-0, carp, worm and caster, Stretton peg 28; Jamie Hughes (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 157-14-0; Jason Andrews (Tri-Cast Weston) 131-2-0.

White Springs, Pontarddulais, nr Swansea. Wed, 12. Jim Hart (Neath) 111-0-0, carp and bream, poled pellets, New Canal; Llew Spinks (Swansea) 87-7-0; John Charlesworth (Swansea) 79-2-0. Sun, 18. Chris Bradley (Neath) 90-12-0, carp and bream, poled pellets to island, Match Lake; Tim Cox (White Springs) 67-12-0; John Charlesworth (Swansea) 55-0-0.

Wolverhampton AA, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed, 9. Dennis Sumner (Bilston Angling Centre) 14-6-0, roach and skimmers, poled chopped worm and caster, peg 1 on boats; Neil Turner (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 10-4-0; Steve Cope (Four Ashes AC) 9-11-0.

Wolverhampton over-60s, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Wed, 21. Alan Round (Browning Lifestyle) 10-0-12, roach and skimmers, poled caster, peg 10; Stef Johansen (Team Eclipse) 8-2-10; Bert Simmill (Bilston Angling Centre) 7-1-0; Stu Brailsford (Bridgtown Social AC) 6-8-0.

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* Air Ambulance Charity Two-Dayer, JCB Lakes, Rocester, Staffs. Sat, 38, North Lake. Leighton Rushton (JCB) 132-11-0, carp to 10 lb, method feeder and pellet, peg 59; Chris Hill (Earlswood) 86-12-0; Steve Roberts (JCB) 79-11-0; Nev Bailey (Ian’s Tackle) 74-2-0. Sun, 38. Rob Bagdanski (JCB) 163-5-0, carp to 10 lb, method feeder and pellet waggler, peg 58; Steve Roberts (JCB) 154-12-0; Chris Hill (Earlswood) 107-9-0; Bob Conway (Lichfield) 97-1-0. Overall: Rob Bagdanski (JCB) 2pts, 228-4-0, £700; Chris Hill (Earlswood) 2, 194-2-0; Dave Faith (Alfreton) 2, 93-8-0; Steve Roberts (JCB) 3, 224-7-0; Steve Mellor (JCB) 3, 118-11-0.

* Angling Trust/Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs, Shropshire Union Canal, Goldstone and Soudley, Salop. Sun, 136. Gary Smith (Drennan Leicester Sensas) 13 Kg 620 gr, seven chub to a staggering 6 lb, poled chopped worm and caster, peg B32, £410; Ray Edge (Hodnet MG) 7.900; Ian Belfield (Vale Royal Angling) 6.500; Wayne Kearney (Tri-Cast Rochdale) 6.240; Paul Hughes (Saints) 6.020; Stuart Phipps (Vale Royal Angling) 4.950. Pairs: Simon Preece (Browning Lifestyle)/Simon Mottram (Drennan NW/ABC Baits) 125 pts, £1000; Kevin Clarke/Dave Edgerley (Wigan MG) 118; Paul Andrews (Crewe)/Paul Denson (Manchester) 117; Carl Nicholls/Liam Hart (Canal & River Trust) 114; Kevin Chubb/Steve Trevett (Salisbury) 110; Ant Marsden/Danny Martin (Wigan MG) 109.

* Angling Trust Riverfest Qualifier, River Wye, Breinton to Eign, Herefordshire. Sun, 60. Steve Saddler (Sensas WB Clarke) 49-2-0, five chub on maggot feeder, eight chub plus one barbel on worms, pegged at top of Eign; Phil Amos (Stourport) 47-6-0; Mark Brush (Daiwa Gordon League) 44-15-0; Tony Beech (Van den Eynde Quorn) 44-2-0; Chris Parr (Sensas Thyers) 39-12-0. Qualifiers: Saddler, Amos, Brush.

* Barford AA WL, River Avon, Barford, Warks. Sat, 54. Ian Patrick (Barford) 29-13-0, three barbel plus perch, poled worm and maggot, peg 60; Nigel Davies (Shakespeare) 17-4-0; Paul Caswell (Sensas WB Clarke) 15-2-0; Mick Davies (Matchbox) 15-2-0; Alex Graham (Barford) 12-6-0; Trevor Chalk (Sensas Portway) 9-15-0. Teams: Sensas Portway 21; Lane’s Bait & Tackle 24; Barford and Shakespeare both 26; Bailey’s Portobello 30; Sensas WB Clarke 30. League: Shakespeare 45; Barford 50; Lane’s Bait & Tackle 52; Bailey’s Portobello 55; Sensas WB Clarke 56; Sensas Portway 57.

* King of Tons, Meadow, Moors and Island pools, Moorlands Farm, Worcs. Sat am, 46. Mark Johnson (Maver) 71-2-0, carp to 6 lb, pellet down edge, Moors peg 11; Lee Richards (Packington) 70-5-0; Mal Watson (Daiwa Gordon League) 61-7-0; Paul Bennett (Maver) 52-5-0; Dave Parry (Decca AC) 52-5-0; Chris Hill (Mosella) 50-7-0. Sat pm, 46. Chris Hill (Mosella) 129-10-0, carp to 10 lb, pellet down edge, Island peg 4; Mark Johnson (Maver) 119-12-0; Warren Jennings (Moorlands) 115-15-0; Ian Wood (Moorlands) 101-1-0; Howard Kelly (Trafford Angling) 90-5-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 86-14-0. Overall: Mark Johnson (Maver) 190-14-0; Chris Hill (Mosella) 180-1-0; Lee Richards (Packington) 156-10-0; Warren Jennings (Moorlands) 139-11-0; Ian Wood (Moorlands) 135-11-0; Mal Watson (DGL) 110-11-0.

* South Wales Summer League, Mathern Mill, Chepstow, Gwent. Sun, 35. Neil Morgan (Cwmbran Nobblers A) 111-0-0, carp to double-figures, poled caster in margins, Waterfall Lake; Chris Shepherd (Cwmbran Nobblers B) 109-11-0; Rob Jones (Frenzee) 90-4-0; John Dunlop (Cwmbran Nobblers B) 89-0-0. Teams: Cwmbran Nobblers A and Cwmbran Nobblers B both 15.5; Frenzee 18. Final League: Cwmbran Nobblers A; Frenzee; Cwmbran Angling Nobblers B.

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Aberglais, Phocle Lake, Ross-on-Wye. Sun, 18. Frank Davies (Tredegar) 71-0-0, carp, margin poled pellet, peg 6; Graham Davies (Cefn Coed) 66-8-0.

Angling Trust/Canal & River Trust Stillwater Champs Qualifier, Blythe Waters, Knowle, W. Mids. Wed, 30. Stephen Openshaw (Lingmere) 70 Kg 520 gr, 28 carp, method feedered pellet to island then margins, Bridge Pool peg 16; Richard Bedder (Marukyu) 50.540; Shaun Huggins (Drennan Leicester Sensas) 43.600; Kerry Kirkwood (Black Swan) 34.340. Qualifiers: Geoff Ringer, Shaun Huggins, Kerry Kirkwood, Andrew Nicholls.

Barston Lakes, Solihull, W. Mids. Mon, 12. Steve Lovell (Mosella Bait-Tech) 209-0-0, 100 lb of F1s, rest carp to 10 lb, pellet waggler, peg 12; Danny Tresigne (Alvechurch) 173-0-0.

Beechdale AC, Larford Lakes, Stourport, Worcs. Sun, 12, Specimen Lake. Andy Sargent (Beechdale) 101-1-0, carp to 15 lb, corn down edge, peg 67, gold peg win; Martin Whittaker (Beechdale) 86-8-0.

Bilston Angling Centre, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Sun, 12. Barry Jones (Goodyear AC) 4-0-0, all squatt fish, peg 10 Blaydon Road; Bert Simmill (Bilston Angling Centre) 3-14-0.

Bridgnorth AS, River Severn, Bridgnorth, Salop. Sun, 25. Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 39-15-0, 8 barbel to 6 lb and a chub, pellet feeder, Island shingle peg 30; Phil Stacey (Bridgnorth AS) 21-0-0; Alan Richards (Coseley) 18-12-0; Dave George (Wolverhampton) 17-4-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Coven, Staffs. Sun, 14. John Walters (Bridgtown Social) 11-11-0, quality roach, perch and a 2 lb 8 oz chub, poled caster and maggot, peg 4 at Ball Lane; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social) 9-14-0; Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social) 8-15-0.

Canal Kings, Birmingham Mainline Canal, Soho Loop, Winson Green. Sun, 19. Richard Knowles (Shakespeare Superteam) 53-12-4, bream to 3 lb, poled worm and caster, Clissold Street peg 11, new venue record; Norman Wilson (Good Intent) 22-12-13; Derek Jackson (Dams and Lock) 18-1-15.

Cardiff Nomads, Cefn Mably Lakes, S. Wales. Sat, 14. Jimmy Tobin (Cardiff Nomads) 57-8-0, carp and bream, poled dead maggots in margins, peg by car park; Richard Candy (Cardiff Nomads) 53-2-0.

Combat Stress Charity, Trap Pool, Buckley, Clwyd. Sun, 16. Brian Plumridge (Buckley) 22-10-0, roach, ide and carp, peg 13; Justin Westbrook (Buckley) 20-15-0; Graham Davidson (Buckley) 16-12-0. £300 raised for charity.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, River Anker, Bolehall, Tamworth, Staffs. Sun, 16. John Babbington (Cradley Heath Labour) 5-0-0, roach and gudgeon, stick float and maggot, peg 11; Steve Robson (Cradley Heath Labour) 4-15-0; Lawrie Mulheron (Cradley Heath Labour) 3-10-0.

Elmbridge Fisheries, Droitwich, Worcs. Thurs, 16, Pheasant Pool. Gary Page (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 104-11-0, carp, paste, top two plus four, peg 25; Craig Arnold (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 82-9-0; Charlie Jeavons (Greenman AC) 69-3-0. Sat, 18, Heron. Allan Perry (Harris MG) 227-10-0, carp, pellet and corn, peg 31; Terry Homer (Club 2000) 170-12-0; Carl Stevens (Greenman AC) 151-8-0. Sun, 19, Pheasant. Simon Richardson (Commercial Indications) 134-7-0, carp, pellet, peg 38; Sid Taroni (King’s Heath Angling) 115-5-0; Ray Lamb (Maverick) 61-0-0.

Evesham DAA Wychavon Qualifier, River Avon, Evesham. Worcs. Sun, 27. Dave Harris (Bristol) 8-3-0, roach, waggler and maggot, peg 40; Simon Waite (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 5-15-0; Rich Hall (Evesham) 5-9-0.

Forest of Dean, Lightmoor Pool, Cinderford, Gloucs. Sun, 10. Rob Baldwin (RFODAC) 55-12-0, two bream plus carp, feedered pellets, peg 19; Michael Baldwin (RFODAC) 45-0-0.

GKN AC, Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sun, 14. Martin Dukes (GKN) 98-9-0, carp to 10 lb, pellet at 8m and margins, peg 25; Paul Malpass (GKN) 89-13-0.

Goodyear AC, Greenway’s Pool, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun, 17. Bob Cooke (Goodyear) 52-1-0, carp to 6 lb, bomb and pellet waggler, peg 18; Derek Cheetham (Goodyear) 45-6-0; Pete Rogers (Goodyear) 44-4-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 14, Match Pool. Susie Smith (Kobra Feeders) 127-7-0, carp to 8 lb, poled pellet, peg 28; Paul Reynolds (Hawkesbury) 115-10-0. Sat, 16, Match. Richard Wells (Hawkesbury) 88-6-0, carp to 10 lb, meat and pellet at 12m, peg 22; John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 81-5-0; Dominic Lanni (Ratby AC) 71-7-0. Sun, 22, Match. Andy Findlay (PI/Sonubaits) 97-6-0, carp to 9 lb, meat and corn in margins, peg 46; Terry Sanderson (Angling Man) 79-2-0; Simon Clarke (Hawkesbury) 79-2-0; Chris Howe (Hawkesbury) 72-6-0.

Holgan Farm, Llawhaden, W. Wales. Sun, 18, Carp Lake. Ian Heaps (Holgan Farm) 107-0-0, carp, poled corn over micro pellets in margins and 9m, peg 13; Scott Odam (Swansea) 105-0-0; Andrew Wray (Swansea) 78-0-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed, 10. Phil Baker (Willow Creek) 21-1-0, four chub and a barbel, waggler and maggot, peg 29; Dave Foxall (Kidderminster DAA) 12-12-0. Sat, 15. Mick Fuller (Tidal Angling) 13-10-0, two barbel and a chub, legered meat, peg 32; Dave Foxall (Kidderminster DAA) 13-0-0.

Kings Pools, Shareshill, W. Mids. Wed, 24, Big Match and Carp pools. John Cockayne (King’s) 74-2-0, F1s to 1 lb, corn, Carp peg 18; Gary Hall (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 62-3-0; Pete Ricketts (King’s) 59-6-0; Tony Wollaston (Fatties Tackle & Bait) 56-11-0.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Tues, 14, Silver Pool. Lee Boden (Central Trains) 113-2-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet shallow, peg 30; Bill Rathbone (St. Francis) 65-4-0. Wed, 18, over-50s, Meadow. Bill Drew (Bewdley) 117-2-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet, peg 11; Keith Wright (CPA) 115-6-0. Thurs, 21, Island and Middle. Colin Pace (CPA) 90-4-0, carp to 10 lb and F1s to 3 lb, pellet down edge, Middle peg 10; Paul Foster (Starlets Vets) 60-4-0; Keith Wright (CPA) 57-8-0; Chris O’Keeffe (Moorlands) 47-10-0. Fri pm, 14, Bank. Lee Boden (Central Trains) 202-6-0, carp to 10 lb, pellet, peg 24. Sun, 28, Meadow. Syd Julian (Moorlands) 126-3-0, carp to 10 lb, corn, peg 54; Ian Mills (Robin’s Timber) 84-11-0; Dave Parry (Decca AC) 66-12-0; Chris Hill (Mosella) 61-14-0.

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Worcs. Wed, 9, Island Pool. Virgile Laurent (France) 87-10-0, carp and F1s, pellet waggler and poled pellet, peg 16. Thurs, 10, Island Pool. Christophe Georgen (France) 90-10-0, carp and F1s, pellet waggler and poled pellet, peg 19; John Bench (Arthur’s Angling Supplies) 84-4-0. Sun, 18, Middle Pool. Colin Perry (Subfish) 133-8-0, carp and F1s, pellet waggler and poled pellet, peg 9; Ben Sutor (Astwood Bank) 131-8-0; Steve Partington (Arthur’s Angling Supplies) 127-2-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 27, Phase 1 Lake 2. Terry Sanderson (Angling Man) 121-8-0, carp, waggler, bomb and pellet, peg A4; Pete Wood (Whitwick) 81-0-0; Mick Timson (Makins Select) 73-4-0; Rob Mallabone (Cross Keys) 70-10-0. Thurs, 27, Phase 3 Thames & Avon. Bob Greenbury (Drennan Leicester Sensas) 68-10-0, carp, maggot, Thames peg 1; Stan Piecha (Drennan Leicester Sensas) 50-0-0; Stu Johnstone (Match Catch) 49-10-0; Ian Morris (Rugby) 46-0-0.

Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed, 15, Molands Mere. John Newton (Smithy’s) 112-12-0, carp to 12 lb and F1s, dead maggot in margins, peg 8, golden peg £100; Phil Canning (Solihull Angling Centre) 101-6-0. Sat, 28, Molands Mere. Ron Savage (Lane’s Bait & Tackle) 90-4-0, carp to 15 lb, pellet waggler, peg 60; Jimmy Wyatt (Packington) 68-1-0; John Adamson (Nisa) 57-10-0; Craig O’Brien (Fast Feeders) 53-1-0. Sun, 17, Grats and Willow. Wayne Carter (Packington) 63-1-0, carp to 5 lb, candle, Grats peg 3; Craig O’Brien (Fast Feeders) 58-12-0; Chris Newton (Smithy’s) 50-2-0.

Parkes’ Hall AC, Woodside Pools, Cleobury Mortimer, Salop. Sun, 16. Jamie Trevis (Parkes’ Hall) 86-2-0, carp to 12 lb, corn down margins at 13m, peg 3; William Garratt (Parkes’ Hall) 69-15-0.

Pontymister, Redhill Fishery, Monmouthshire. Sat, 22. John Cooper (Risca) 56-8-0, carp, poled pellets shallow, peg on Sophie’s Pond; Dale Forward (Cross Keys) 31-4-0; Kevin Merritt (Cross Keys) 28-0-0.

Poole Hall, Alveley, Salop. Sun, 13, Kingfisher Pool. Gaz Willey (King’s) 87-4-0, carp to 6 lb, meat, corn, pellet and maggot, peg 31; Les Willey (King’s) 76-2-0.

Port Talbot Docks, West Glamorgan. Sun, 12. Anthony Hogg (Glamorgan Rebels) 35-12-0, bream, groundbait feedered corn and worms, peg 13 day ticket bank; Shaun Parsons (Cardiff Nomads) 19-15-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Salop. Mon, 15, Chestnut Pool. Colin Reynolds (Bilston AC) 85-12-0, carp to 7 lb and barbel, pellet and corn, 5m and sides, peg 30; Keith Powell (Preston Innovations Boldings) 84-15-0. Wed, 19, Oak and Beech. Clive Wynn (Tri-Cast Weston) 87-11-0, carp to 6 lb, maggot and corn down sides, Oak peg 22; Josh Humphreys (ABC Baits) 87-11-0; Andy Williams (Colmic Vespe) 70-13-0. Thurs, 17, Sycamore and Willows. Mick Jameson (Preston Innovations Boldings) 100-8-0, carp to 7 lb and barbel, pellet down sides, Sycamore peg 8; Graham Roberts (Preston Innovations Boldings) 91-7-0. Sat, 21, Stock and Beech. Andy Williams (Colmic Vespe) 108-10-0, carp to 5 lb, maggot and corn down sides, Stock peg 2; Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 83-11-0; Mark Taylor (Shakespeare) 82-2-0.

Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Tues, 10, Deans Pool. Paul Shergold (Bilston Angling Centre) 52-0-0, carp, pellet, peg 12. Sat, 12, Deans and High. Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 129-8-0, carp, pellet, Deans peg 33; Mike Edge (Starlets Veterans) 99-12-0. Sun, 20, High. Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 204-0-0, carp, pellet, peg D27; Mike Edge (Starlets Veterans) 145-0-0; John Stone (Woodlands) 89-8-0.

Redhill Fishery, Sophie’s Pond, Monmouthshire. Wed, 15. Tony Summers (Wye Angling) 103-12-0, carp, poled pellets in margin, peg 6; Andrew Mumford (Tredegar) 102-10-0.

Rhymney, Fochriw Feeder Pond, S. Wales. Sun, 14. Malcolm Heaven (Rhymney) 3-11-0, two roach plus small perch, groundbait feedered maggots, car park bank; John Hancock (Rhymney) 1-11-0.

Sirhowy, Staunton Court, Gloucs. Sun, 20. Rob Dyer (Swansea) 206-8-0, carp to 8 lb, poled corn over pellets, pegged on concrete; Mick Holden (Hereford) 102-8-0; Chris Byard (Hereford) 91-0-0.

Spencer Works, Mathern Mill, Chepstow, Gwent. Sat, 20. Phil Rawlings (Newport) 117-0-0, carp to double-figures, poled casters in margins, peg 5 Waterfall Lake; Mark Guerra (Newport) 90-0-0; Les Turberville (Newport) 75-12-0.

Stirrup Cup, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Curdworth, Warks. Sun, 5. Clark Taylor (Stirrup Cup) 12-5-0, bream to 2 lb 8 oz, perch to 10 oz, roach and gudgeon, poled worm and red maggot, peg 14.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 23, Top Pool. John Berry (Swann Baits) 104-8-0, F1s to 2 lb, paste, top two down left edge, peg 29; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 100-2-0; Dave Chapman (Swann Baits) 85-4-0. Tues, 32, over-50s, New Pool. John Berry (Swann Baits) 102-6-0, F1s to 2 lb, paste, top two and left edge, peg 1; Steve Wilton (Ultimate Pellet) 76-1-0; Kevin Dennis (Ultimate Pellet) 75-2-0; Paul Lewis (TBF Vets) 72-5-0; Paul Haynes (Ultimate Pellet) 65-9-0. Wed, 21, Extension. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 124-15-0, F1s to 2 lb, roach and skimmers, top two and edges, maggot through slop, peg 37; Kevin Dennis (Ultimate Pellet) 103-2-0; Dave James (Mosella UK) 102-13-0. Thurs, 68, TBF Vets, Extension, New and House. John Merchant 133-3-0, F1s to 2 lb and stockies, paste on top two, House peg 23; Dave Chapman 127-5-0; Reg Davis 116-8-0; Jimmy Tongue 110-14-0; John Berry 93-2-0; Keith Palfrey 89-1-0 (all TBF Vets). Fri, 20, Club. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 170-5-0, carp to 6 lb, F1s, roach and skimmers, maggot through slop, peg 22; Dave James (Mosella UK) 133-8-0; Steve Wilton (Ultimate Pellet) 132-15-0. Sat, 21, Jenny’s. John Ashwell (Maver Gold) 164-9-0, F1s to 2 lb, pellet at 14m, peg 25; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 120-5-0; Matt Bingham (Nuneaton AC) 105-3-0; Andy Jackson (Mosella UK) 95-14-0. Sun, 23, Extension. Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare) 155-11-0, F1s and carp to 5 lb, pellet at 15m, peg 1; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 145-0-0; Andy Jackson (Mosella UK) 108-11-0; Dan Tandy (Alvechurch) 107-11-0.

Wassell Grove King of Tons, Hagley, Worcs. Sun, 22, Match Pool. Sam Parker (Club 2000) 121-9-0, carp to 8 lb, meat in margins, peg 12; Neil Davis (Club 2000) 73-10-0; Gary Clark (Hill View) 64-7-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Salop. Tues, 15, Rover. Gary Moore (Shropshire) 144-12-0, bream to 7 lb and F1s, caster down edge, Belvedere peg 18; Mark Edwards (Weston Pools) 118-12-0. Wed, 20, over-55s, Stretton and Belvedere pools. Colin Roberts (Tri-Cast Weston) 126-8-0, carp, bread in margins, Stretton peg 2; Arthur Wood (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-6-0; Martin Weddley (Shropshire) 103-8-0. Fri, 15, over-55s, Canal. Julian Tatton (Tri-Cast Weston) 122-2-0, carp, caster shallow, peg 42; Mike Williams (Tri-Cast Weston) 103-9-0; Colin Roberts (Tri-Cast Weston) 103-8-0. Sat, 19, Rover. Robbie Griffiths (Matrix) 228-0-0, carp, worm and caster shallow, Belvedere peg 25; Mike Philbin (Tri-Cast Weston) 141-7-0; Jamie Hughes (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 131-6-0. Sun, 24, Belvedere and Clay Pit. Mike Philbin (Tri-Cast Weston) 125-8-0, carp, pellet and scopex, Belvedere peg 12; Andy Amos (Tri-Cast Weston Team Wales) 114-2-0; Richard Gillow (Trac) 75-0-0; Wayne Pollitt (Trac) 67-12-0.

White Springs, Pontarddulais, nr Swansea. Sun, 18. Alan Godrich (Swansea) 144-14-0, carp and bream, poled pellets, peg on Old Canal; Chris Hall (Cwmbran Angling Nobblers) 117-14-0; Tim Cox (White Springs) 78-8-0.

Wolverhampton AA, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Sat, 18. Dave Holbrook (Brownhills) 11-9-0, perch and roach, poled caster, peg 20; Kevin Perry (Maver Midlands) 9-11-6; Steve Broome (Bilston Angling Centre) 9-8-3.

Wolverhampton Over-60s, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Coven, Staffs. Thurs, 12. Cliff Harrison (Bridgtown Social) 3-13-11, roach and perch, poled hemp, end peg 16 on Three Hammers section; Dennis Jackson (Bridgtown Social) 3-11-0.

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Here are the Preston Innovations Matchman of the Year Qualifiers - tables are exclusively in the magazine plus we reveal the Canals league so far! There's some terrific match fishing content in Angler's Mail this week, including what you see in the trailer below...

* Angling Trust Riverfest Qualifier, River Severn, Bridgnorth, Salop. Sat, 58. Mike Fuller (Tidal Angling) 32-1-0, five barbel to 8 lb, pellet feeder, peg 16 above Linley Bridge; Dave Roberts (Tri-Cast/Bait-Tech) 29-10-0; Colin Jones (Larry’s Lads) 26-3-0; Dave Roberts (Fuller’s Tackle) 25-8-0; Steve Colwell (Bridgnorth AS) 19-4-0; Chris Taylor (Bromsgrove) 18-9-0. Qualifiers: Mike Fuller (Tidal Angling); Chris Parr (Sensas Thyers); Colin Jones (Larry’s Lads).

* John Cooper Memorial, Moorlands Farm, Meadow and Bank pools, Worcs. Sat, 36. Pete Hodge (Moorlands) 116-13-0, carp to 10 lb, rod and line, macaroni cheese, Bank peg 24; Dave Hill (Foster’s) 103-1-0; Mal Watson (DGL) 94-9-0; Mick Lutwytche (Foster’s) 70-0-0; Alan Esprey (Moorlands) 69-14-0.

* John Sherwood Memorial, Birmingham-Worcester Canal, Stoke Prior, Worcs. Sat, 48. Alan Round (Browning Lifestyle) 22-1-4, skimmers, poled worm, peg 17; Paul Murrin (Browning Lifestyle) 15-2-12; Dave Ward (Browning West Midlands) 14-7-3; Phil Hoare (Worcester) 13-4-0; Nigel Davies (Shakespeare) 12-3-10; Jordan Holloway (Browning West Midlands) 9-14-4.

* Steve Middleton Memorial, Birmingham-Worcester Canal, Perdiswell and Blanquettes, Worcs. Sun, 48. Alan Baldwin (Phoenix) 9-3-12, four chub plus roach, long pole and caster, Perdiswell peg 76; Pete Bailey (Frenzee) 7-9-5; Mark Roberson (Browning WM) 7-6-0; John Maloney (Phoenix) 6-14-6; Paul Wilson (Harriers AC) 6-2-8; Scott Pointon (OG) 5-13-2.

* Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sun, 30, Extension Pool. Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare Superteam) 160-11-0, F1s to 3 lb, small carp to 3 lb, banded pellet at 16m, peg 26; Lee Heaven (Packington) 97-11-0; Lee Richards (Packington) 96-3-0; Ben Hart (Maver Gold) 83-12-0.

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Here are latest smaller match fishing results - full coverage of match fishing and the whole coarse angling scene is in this week's Angler's Mail magazine. Some great stuff this week includes what you see noted below...

Aberglais, Mathern Mill, Chepstow. Sun, 18. Gary Miles (Merthyr) 231-4-0, carp to double-figures, pellets and paste on top two, peg 16 Waterfall Lake; Mark Williams (Abertysswg) 162-6-0; Frank Davies (Tredegar) 153-2-0.

Beechdale AC, Larford Lakes, Stourport, Worcs. Sun, 14, Specimen Lake. Linden Pickett (Beechdale AC) 93-8-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet waggler, peg 17; Martin Whittaker (Beechdale AC) 59-10-0.

Bilston Angling Centre, Shropshire Union Canal, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. 16, Sun. Dave Holbrook (Brownhills) 11-11-8, roach and perch, poled red maggot and caster, peg 16; Tony Wardley (Bridgtown Social AC) 9-10-0.

Blackfords, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat, 20. Terry Kettell (Manchester) 38-7-0, bream to 3 lb, conventional feeder, caster and worm, peg 7; Tony Jeffries (JCB) 31-4-0; Ed Warren (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 30-7-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Shaw Hall Lane, Coven, Staffs. Sun, 14. Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social) 4-13-3, roach, perch and gudgeon, poled pinkie and squatt, peg 1; Dennis Jackson (Bridgtown Social) 3-6-15.

Buckley, Trap Pool, Clywd. Sun, 10. Pete Evans (Buckley) 15-13-0, roach, ide and bream, peg 46; Jane Cropper (Buckley) 6-13-0.

Canal Kings, Birmingham Mainline Canal, Soho Loop, Winson Green, B’ham. Sun, 16. Andy Curless (Preston Innovations Black Horse) 4-13-11, roach, poled squatt, peg 49; Tony Bowen (Canal Kings) 4-9-13; Mel Howard (Canal Kinga) 4-4-10.

Cwmcelyn, Monmouthshire Canal, Gilwern. Sun, 16. Philip Worton (Cwmcelyn) 4-0-0, roach and perch, poled pinkies, peg in wood; Graham Davies (Cwmcelyn) 2-10-0; Anthony Phillips (Cwmcelyn) 1-8-0.

Goodyear AC, PI Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun, 16, Chestnut Pool. Steve Thomson (Goodyear AC) 47-14-0, carp to 4 lb, barbel to 2 lb, pellet various depths and lengths, peg 5; Barry Lewis (Goodyear AC) 43-7-0.

Halesowen RBL, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Kinver Waters, Gothersley, Staffs. Sun, 22. Martyn Yarsley (Halesowen RBL) 6-1-8, roach and perch, poled squatt and pinkie, peg 10; Simon West (Halesowen RBL) 5-8-0; Steve Robson (Halesowen RBL) 5-5-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 16, Match Pool. Paul Reynolds (Hawkesbury) 106-4-0, carp to 8 lb, meat various lengths and depths, peg 36; Simon Enticott (Hawkesbury) 104-14-0; Dennis Lutwytche (Hawkesbury) 98-14-0. Sun, 22, Match Pool. Andy Findlay (So New Baits) 95-1-0, carp to 10 lb, method feeder, meat and corn, peg 5; Dennis Lutwytche (Hawkesbury) 90-8-0; Martin Brandist (Hawkesbury) 80-4-0; Dennis Saunders (Hawkesbury) 69-2-0.

Iffers, Redhill Fishery. Sunday, 22. Greg Roberts (Iffers) 78-5-0, carp, short poled maggots, Penny’s Pond; Wayne Meek (Iffers) 70-4-0; Steve Burge (Iffers) 65-9-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed, 8. Jim Rivers (Turbertini Ludlow) 43-0-0, barbel and chub, feeder and caster, peg 29. Sat, 10. Stuart Braithwaite (Bromsgrove) 16-2-0, dace and roach, 4/6m whip and maggot, peg 112; Pete Morris (Sensas WB Clarke) 13-4-0.

Malcolm Skelton Memorial, Lydney Lake, Gloucs. Sun, 20. Adrian Davis (Gloucester) 7-4-0, three bream on pole with meat and worms, peg 30; Paul Grindle (Lydney) 3-15-0; Steve Thomas (Lydney) 3-11-0.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Tues, 19, Meadow Pool. Lawrence Connelly (CPA) 102-4-0, carp to 8 lb, corn down the edge, peg 11; Dave Gough (Wolverhampton) 97-10-0; Daz Cox (Moorlands) 90-12-0. Wed, 24, over-50s, Silver Pool. Lawrence Connelly (CPA) 124-2-0, F1s to 2 lb, maggot down edge, peg 34; Terry Homer (Club 2000) 106-0-0; Paul Bailey (Moorlands) 73-4-0; Ziggy Lees (Moorlands) 65-12-0. Thurs, 19, Bank and Moors. Lee Boden (Central Trains) 187-0-0, carp to 10 lb, pellets at 2m, Bank peg 8; Roger Hinton (Moorlands) 79-13-0; Kevin Roderick (CPA) 74-0-0. Fri pm, 14, Island. Lee Boden (Central Trains) 79-6-0, carp to 6 lb, pellets at 2m, peg 25; Dave Bowater (Moorlands) 71-10-0; Syd Julian (Moorlands) 54-4-0. Sun, 29, Bank and Moors. Andy Morrison (Fisherman’s Friend) 120-4-0, F1s to 3 lb, worm down the edge, Moors peg 7; Clive Munslow (Moorlands) 100-14-0; Paul Nash (Bromsgrove) 98-13-0; Mal Watson (DGL) 97-2-0.

New City Anglers, Lliswerry Pond, Newport, Gwent. Sun, 16. Barry Greenall (Newport) 18-4-0, five tench and an eel, float fished casters, peg 13; Steve Hughes (Newport) 17-8-0; Richie Witt (Newport) 6-0-0.

Newport, School Pool. Sun, 14. Martin Challenger (Cwmbran) 47-8-0, carp, poled pellets, peg 59 in back bay; Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 40-8-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 21, Phase 1 Lake 2. Daz Shaw (Stoke) 71-8-0, carp, bomb and pellet, peg A5; Dave McDowell (Coventry) 68-8-0; Phil Hull (Lane’s Bait and Tackle) 53-6-0; Geoff Ringer (Ringer’s Baits) 44-14-0. Thurs, 26, Phase 2 Snake and Reptile. Mick Timson (Makins Select) 125-6-0, carp, method feeder and poled maggot to island, Reptile peg 4; Bob Greenbury (Sensas) 109-0-0; Kev Walters (Team Makins) 93-12-0; Pete Wellington (Makins Select) 85-6-0.

Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun, 10. Dave Morris (Blackfords) 43-8-0, bream to 3 lb, slider and pellet on the slider over pellet and corn, peg 30.

Poole Hall, Alveley, Salop. Sun, 11, Kingfisher Pool. Les Willey (King’s) 72-10-0, carp to 4 lb, meat and corn close in, peg 23; Gary Willey (King’s) 57-4-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Salop. Wed, 15, Sycamore Pool. Phil Shaw (Preston Innovations) 125-13-0, carp to 5 lb, maggot shallow, peg 30; Josh Humphreys (ABC Baits) 106-2-0. Thurs, 27, Sycamore and Chestnut. Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 149-13-0, barbel to 9 lb and bream to 3 lb, maggot down sides, Sycamore 39; Terry Edwards (King’s) 121-6-0; Paul Evans (Preston Innovations Boldings) 119-9-0; Brian Clark (Colmic) 96-2-0. Sat, 18, Chestnut and Larch. Harry Colley (Preston Innovations Boldings) 94-2-0, carp to 8 lb and bream, pellet, corn and meat to island and down sides, Chestnut 26; Andy Kyte (Middle Severn Angling) 89-7-0; Kevin Melville (Matrix TA) 80-11-0.

Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Wed, 15. Steve Shaw (Marukyu) 176-8-0, big carp, poled maggots in margins, peg 19 Sophie’s Pond; Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 166-8-0; Alan Davies (Cardiff Nomads) 92-0-0.

Rhymney, Butetown Pond. Sun, 14. John Hancock (Rhymney) 8-6-0, small roach and perch on groundbait feeder and maggots, peg on dam wall; Brian Rees (Rhymney) 5-10-0; Dave Humphries (New Tredegar) 3-12-0.

Rough Hay AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Wombourne, Staffs. Sun, 14. Roy Horton (Rough Hay) 6-7-0, chublets and lots of small silvers, poled chopped worm, end peg 14; Steve Hitchens (Rough Hay) 5-12-0; Alan Coley (Rough Hay) 4-1-0.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 20, House Pool. Dan Tandy (Alvechurch Fisheries) 139-11-0, F1s to 2 lb, corn shallow through micro pellet, peg 9; Dan Hopkins (Miracle Baits) 113-10-0; Pete Hughes (Arden Lakes) 110-5-0. Tues, 30, over-50s, Jenny’s and Club. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 163-6-0, carp to 6 lb and F1s to 3 lb, maggot through slop at 3m, Club peg 19; Steve Stokes (TBF Vets) 132-14-0; Dave Chapman (Swann Baits) 121-13-0; John Johnson (Notts AA) 107-14-0. Thurs, 70, TBF Vets, High, Top and Jenny’s. Steve Johnson 125-4-0, F1s and stockies to 2 lb, maggot shallow, High peg 15; John Merchant 120-4-0; Dave Chapman 88-7-0; Ken Turner 85-2-0; Ron Allan 84-1-0; Dave Waldron 56-9-0 (all TBF Vets). Fri, 16, House. Dave James (Mosella UK) 231-0-0, F1s to 2 lb, maggot though slop at 3m, peg 3; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 225-1-0; Les Wetton (F1 Baits TBF) 165-14-0. Sat, 19, Top Pool. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 113-0-0, carp to 6 lb, F1s to 2 lb, roach and skimmers, maggot through slop, peg 12; John Ashwell (Maver Gold) 86-11-0; Dave James (Mosella UK) 83-15-0.

Wassell Grove, Hagley, Worcs. Sat, 9, Match Pool. Chris Bills (Wassell Grove) 50-12-0, carp to 10 lb, corn in margins, peg 20. Sun, 9, Brook Pool. The Heron (Club 2000) 64-12-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet down edges and top kit in front, peg 16.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Salop. Tues, 13, Rover. Jamie Hughes (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 240-8-0, carp, pellet and caster down edge, Stretton peg 8; Nathan Spain (Total Angling) 177-12-0. Wed, 23, Stretton Pool. Tony Dean (Rod n Reel) 118-1-0, carp, caster shallow at 6m, peg 8; Barry Rowlands (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-12-0; Ian Mellor (Wyche Anglers) 104-14-0. Fri, 15, over-55s, Belvedere. Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 93-4-0, carp, pellet at 4m and down edge, peg 3; Arthur Wood (Tri-Cast Weston) 78-4-0. Sat, 18, Rover. Robbie Griffiths (Matrix/ABC) 159-2-0, corn shallow plus worm and caster in margins, Weir peg 8; David Mann (Cwncelyn) 105-13-0; Lyen Jones (Cefn Fforest) 104-2-0.

White Springs, Pontarddulais, Swansea. Wed, 12. John Charlesworth (Swansea) 95-12-0, carp, poled pellets, Pit Lake; Alan Godrich (Swansea) 85-5-0. Sun, 18. Llew Spinks (Swansea) 74-12-0, carp, pellet feeder dropped in margins, peg 26 Match Lake; John Davies (Swansea) 57-0-0.

Wolverhampton over-60’s, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Wed, 13. Barry Hall (Foster’s) 6-13-8, roach and skimmers, poled caster, peg 2; Colin Tillet (CT Paper Cannock) 6-8-5.

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This Angler's Mail match fishing blog comes from Preston Innovations man Scott Geens - who talks about the rise of river fishing.

LOOKING through my diary recently it occurred to me that other than a few visits to the Gloucester Canal, since June the 16^th I have been match fishing exclusively on rivers and loving every minute of it!

I grew up fishing the Severn in the 80’s with my Dad and reading about golden age of river match fishing on the Trent, Severn and Avon but as I got actively involved in match fishing I gradually saw the river scene slide into decline with the arrival of commercial fisheries.

But now it seems everything has gone full circle and there is definitely resurgence in river match fishing, I am aware that localised matches have always been well attended but now running water competitions have been revitalised on a national scale.

Most of my summer has been spent on the Warwickshire Avon at Evesham as well as the Trent, both tidal and non-tidal for the Division 1 National and in particular the upper reaches at Burton which is one of the most reinvigorated match stretches in the country with waiting lists for the recent matches.

River legend Wayne Swinscoe and Tony Vandome have done wonders to restore this great venue back to its former glory including improvements to access and a great HQ. The roach fishing has been sensational this year, in a recent match I weighed just under 12lb of prime ‘redfins’ which was only good enough for a section win!

Evesham is a fascinating venue, not always prolific but interesting none the less and the lure of qualifying for a big money final ensures that it sells out every week. Coupled with forward thinking organisation from Diana Raphael which now means fishing sensible times, 12pm – 5pm, parking behind every single peg and no chance of ‘drawing the scales’, it has all the allure of a commercial with the added bonus that pegs fees are minimal resulting in a sensible pay-out and healthy prize pot.

Personally this year’s campaign was reasonably successful, culminating in fourth place overall in Prestigious Wychavon Final worth a cool £500 but more importantly the £1 next peg side bet with fellow Preston Innovations backed angler, Michael Buchwalder!

It just goes to show that with a little thought and regard to the needs of the competitor the demand is there and that anglers still want to fish natural venues. If anglers recognise that time and effort has gone into the organisation and the facilities are there they will turn out in their droves, sold out midweek festivals up and down the country, from the Tidal Trent to the Thames are testimony to this.

Biggest of all the competitions is now of course, Riverfest, the brainchild of river legend Dave Harrell. The competition is going from strength to strength with every qualifier this year sold out, clearly indicating the desire to compete for the title of Riverfest Champion and the £12,000.00 winner’s purse.

Personally, I have three chances remaining to make the prestigious final again and after coming agonisingly close to victory last year I will be giving it my best shot. Last year’s show piece finale on the mighty River Wye was really magical to be part of and my Day 2 victory with over 30lb of roach on the stick float was a day’s fishing to be savoured even if it did leave my two-day total just 4lb short of the biggest prize in river fishing.

The sense of occasion was special and saw Andrew ‘Spud’ Murphy crowned champion, a deserved win for a fantastic angler and a true gentleman.

I had this cracking net of roach on day two of last year’s Riverfest final.

What’s more the matches just keep on coming and my running water campaign looks set to continue well into the winter months with my Kamasan Starlets team joining a buoyant Soar Valley Winter League and my place already booked on the Wye League at Hereford, having the honour of being asked by the mighty Shakespeare Superteam to ‘guest’ for them this term.

So if you haven’t already done so I would urge everyone to dust off those stick floats and for those of you who have never fished a river match give it a go as future of river match fishing has never looked brighter.

Good luck on running water yourself or wherever you’re fishing,

Scott

Scott Geens is a main man at top tackle brand Preston Innovations, sponsors of the Matchman of the Year contest, exclusive to Angler’s Mail magazine every week.

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* Barford AA WL, River Avon, Barford, Warks. Sat, 54. Steve Williams (Shakespeare) 20-10-0, one barbel plus chub and perch, worm and maggot, peg 64; Colin Talbot (Match Box) 13-4-0; Alan Newman (Lane’s Bait & Tackle) 12-10-0; Craig Harrison (Attleborough) 12-7-0; Dave Armstrong (Barford) 11-14-0; Nigel Davies (Shakespeare) 11-6-0. Teams: Sensas WB Clarke 18; Attleborough 19; Shakespeare 22; Lane’s Bait & Tackle 30; Baileys of Portobello 31; Sensas Portway 33. League: Shakespeare 67; Sensas WB Clarke 74; Lane’s Bait & Tackle 82; Baileys of Portobello 86; Barford 87; Attleborough 88.

* Bridgnorth National Squad, River Severn, Linley Bank, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun, 41. Mark Taylor (Bromsgrove) 38-13-0, ten chub and six barbel to 6 lb, maggot feeder then pellet feeder, Wren’s Nest peg 4; Jez Williams (Canalside Tackle) 35-14-0; Billy Mitchell (B’ham) 35-12-0; Nigel Ball (DH Angling) 27-14-0; Tim Lee (Shepreth) 24-10-0; Derek Fuller (Billinghurst) 24-7-0.

* Dams & Lock SL, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Castle Vale, Warks. Sun, 60. Dave Hughes (Browning Lifestyle Red) 20-0-8, seven bream and two perch, poled chopped worm and caster, peg K7 towards Curdworth; Jason Cunningham (Shakespeare Superteam) 8-10-4; Carl Smith (Browning Central Black) 7-9-13; Steve Dudley (Browning Lifestyle Red) 6-0-7; Ian Sharratt (Mosella Bait-Tech) 5-14-10; Mel Wood (Four Ashes AC) 5-14-0. Teams: Browning Lifestyle Red 16 (weight advantage); Browning Central Black 16; Shakespeare Superteam 23; Four Ashes AC 25; Middy Dams & Lock Red 28; Moreton Arms AC 29. Final League: Shakespeare Superteam 78; Browning Lifestyle Red 82; Middy Dams & Lock 109; Moreton Arms AC 109; Shakespeare Agility 117; Browning Lifestyle Blue 118.

* Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sat, 34, Bank, Moors and Island pools. Mal Watson (DGL) 173-15-0, carp to 10 lb plus F1s to 3 lb, pellet down edge, Bank peg 17; Alan Espley (Moorlands) 172-6-0; Iwan Mills (Robin’s Timber) 123-15-0; Ian Wood (Moorlands) 118-10-0; Dave Hill (Foster’s) 102-13-0. Sun, 36, Silver and Meadow. Iwan Mills (Robin’s Timber) 115-0-0, carp to 6 lb, meat on waggler then edges, Meadow peg 52; Ronnie Biggs (OHMS) 102-10-0; Chris Bradney (Maver) 100-0-0; Ian Wood (Moorlands) 84-0-0; Mal Watson (DGL) 83-1-0.

* Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat, 30, Canal and Jenny’s pools. Dave James (Mosella UK) 230-2-0, carp to 6 lb and F1s to 3 lb, maggot through groundbait slop down edges, Jenny’s peg 17; John Ashwell (Maver Gold/Bag’em) 216-14-0; Andy Jackson (Mosella) 165-2-0; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 153-11-0.

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Here are latest smaller match fishing results - full coverage of match fishing and the whole coarse angling scene is in this week's Angler's Mail magazine. Some great stuff this week includes what you see noted below...

Aberglais, Peterstone Fishery, nr Swansea. Sun, 18. Mark Williams (Abertysswg) 59-8-0, carp, poled corn in margins, peg 12 Pencil Lake; Philip Jehu (Merthyr) 51-2-0; Graham Davies (Cefn Coed) 31-4-0.

Bilston Angling Centre, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Sun, 12. Gary Ward (Bilston Angling Centre) 10-13-0, bream and roach, poled caster, peg 1; Snowy (Bilston Angling Centre) 10-2-0.

Blackfords Progressives Secretary’s Invitation, Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffs. Sat, 19. John Burns (Blackfords) 13-3-0, skimmers and roach, method feeder with maggot, peg 39; Terry Kettell (Salford) 9-0-0; Bob Harris (Blackfords) 8-10-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Shropshire Union Canal, Little Onn, Staffs. Sun, 13. Alan Homer (Bridgtown Social AC) 4-5-6, bream to 2 lb, skimmers to 12 oz plus bits, poled various baits, peg 8; Dave Rayson (Bridgtown Social AC) 3-14-15.

Cefn Mably Lakes, Gwent. Wed, 19, over-50s. Mike Yandle (Tredegar) 67-7-0, carp, poled pellets in margin, car park side; Steve Jones (Tredegar) 61-0-0; Robert Michael (Cardiff) 46-6-0.

Cradley Heath Labour, Warks Avon, Pershore, Worcs. Sun, 19. John Babbington (Cradley Heath Labour) 17-11-0, seven chub and a few perch, legered worm, peg 13; Garry Mason (Cradley Heath Labour) 6-0-0; John Clarke (Cradley Heath Labour) 4-13-0.

Forest of Dean, Steam Mills Lake, Cinderford, Gloucs. Sun, 10. Chris Lewis (RFODAC) 13-9-0, bream and roach, poled maggots, peg 41; Mike Shields (RFODAC) 8-0-0.

GKN AC, Willows Pools, Bickford, Staffs. Sun, 14, Spring Pool. Paul Malpass (GKN) 105-11-0, carp to 10 lb, dead maggot in margins, peg 8; Terry Lote (GKN) 55-10-0.

Glamorgan, Sue’s Lake, Barry. Sun, 20. Russell Palmer (Cardiff) 100-4-0, carp to 13 lb, poled paste, point peg 14; Dean Jay (Dinas Powys) 62-2-0; Charlie Rawlings (Cardiff) 54-6-0.

Goodyear AC, PI Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Sun, 15, Barley Pool. Steve Thomson (Goodyear) 79-13-0, carp to 5 lb plus silvers, maggot short, aerator end peg 21; Law Smallman (Goodyear) 56-10-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 14, Match Pool. Andy Findlay (PI/Sonubaits) 108-12-0, carp to 10 lb, meat and corn, peg 8; John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 83-10-0; Dave Armstrong (Hawkesbury) 76-13-0. Sat, 17, Match Pool. Dominic Lanni (Ratby AC) 96-13-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet shallow long, peg 5; Dennis Lutwyche (Hawkesbury) 86-3-0; John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 70-13-0. Sun, 21, Match Pool. Dave Ashdown (Hawkesbury) 101-14-0, carp to 12 lb, meat and corn at 10m, peg 46; Keith Hudson (Hawkesbury) 93-4-0; Andy Findlay (PI/Sonubaits) 71-11-0; Dennis Lutwyche (Hawkesbury) 69-5-0.

Holgan Farm, Llawhaden, W. Wales. Sun, 18. Scott Odam (Swansea) 72-8-0, carp, pellet waggler over sunken island, peg 25 Match Lake; Ian Heaps (Holgan Farm) 66-12-0; Kev Roberts (Rosegarden) 65-4-0.

Iffers, Hartleton Lake, Ross on Wye. Sun, 20. Bob Williams (Iffers) 34-10-0, bream, corn and maggots with pole and feeder, field peg 55; Greg Roberts (Iffers) 30-10-0; Richard Harding (Iffers) 22-0-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed, 27, Float Only. Bob McAulay (Droitwich) 29-15-0, barbel and chub, waggler and maggot, peg 29; Phil Baker (Willow Creek) 20-2-0; Geoff Maguire (Halesowen) 18-14-0; Alan Stephens (Alcester) 14-9-0. Sat, 11. Gary Seadon (Evesham) 23-14-0, barbel and chublets, waggler and maggot, peg 29; Matt Hamilton (Droitwich) 18-0-0.

King’s Pools, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Wed, 21, Big Match Pool. Terry Edwards (Swan Elite) 68-2-0, F1s and carp to 2 lb, pellet short, peg 39; Jordan Hall (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 67-3-0; Gary Steele (WAC) 50-4-0. Sat, 15, Carp and New Match. Jordan Hall (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 116-12-0, F1s to 2 lb, caster shallow, New Match peg 5; Peter Plant (Maver Midlands) 81-12-0; Nigel Clarke (Matrix Total Angling) 68-11-0. Sun, 10, Big Match Pool. Jordan Hall (Maver Midlands/Bag’em Baits) 156-11-0, F1s to 2 lb, caster shallow, peg 45.

Lydney Teams of Four, Lydney Lake, Gloucs. Sun, 28. Gloucester Shedators (Charlie Chang, Brian Dix, Roy Wellington, Jason Wellington) 26 pts, 89-0-0; Gloucester Jaffas 20, 59-0-0; Lydney Boys 20, 46-0-0.

Midland Angler of the Year, Barston Lakes, Solihull, W. Mids. Wed, 31. AM sections (feeder only): Jamie Hawkins (Ringer’s Baits) 14-0-0; Snowy Ashington (Kinky Pellet Club) 28-8-0; Tony Jonson (Barston Lakes) 31-2-0. PM sections (pole only): Nick Speed (Drennan Barnsley Blacks) 42-12-0; Jamie Hughes (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 99-10-0; Danny Tresigne (Alvechurch Fisheries) 88-4-0. Overall: Jamie Hughes 3 (weight advantage); Jamie Hawkins 3; Danny Tresigne 4.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Tues, 14, Island and Middle pools. Bill Rathbone (St. Francis) 99-8-0, carp to 15 lb plus F1s to 4 lb, pellet, Middle peg 2; Bill Drew (Bewdley) 83-8-0. Wed, 24, Over-50s, Silver and Moors. Rob Swain (White Hart Birmingham) 132-4-0, F1s to 2 lb, pellet shallow, Silver peg 28; Bob Tandy (Moorlands) 99-0-0; Roger Hinton (Moorlands) 94-12-0; Paul Hadlington (Club 2000) 81-8-0. Thurs, 19, Meadow. Dave Wood (Post Office) 60-14-0, carp to 10 lb, meat, peg 13; Dave Roberts (Moorlands) 46-14-0; Kevin Roderick (CPA) 42-4-0. Fri pm, 13, Bank. Cliff Richards (Wassell Grove) 166-4-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet, peg 12.

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Wed, 12, Boundary Pool. Terry Winstone (Bonehill Mill) and Phil Smith (Throckmorton AC) both 77-0-0. Thurs, 14, Boundary. Steve Rich (Cotswold Angling) 101-4-0, F1s, pellet, peg 39; Steve Wheeler (Arthur’s Angling Supplies) 75-0-0. Sat, 14, Middle. Neil McKinnon (Preston Innovations) 118-14-0, carp and F1s, pellet, peg 30; Phil Smith (Throckmorton AC) 100-12-0. Sun, 12, Boundary. Chris Cameron (Middy/OG) 61-8-0, carp and F1s, poled pellet and pellet waggler, peg 25; Paul Durnall (Clampits) 35-4-0.

Newport, Woodstock Pond, Gwent. Sun, 10. Chris Shepherd (Cwmbran Angling Nobblers) 30-3-0, carp and bream, pole and feedered pellets, peg 26 by bailiff’s cabin; John Mack (Newport) 23-0-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins Fishery, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 22, Phase 1 Lake 2. Terry Sanderson (Angling Man) 128-12-0, carp, bomb and pellet then poled cheese in margins, peg B17; Daz Shaw (Stoke) 110-12-0; Dave Hipkiss (Ridgemere AC) 95-8-0; Paul Twigg (Redfin Angling) 79-6-0. Thurs, 24, Phase 3 Thames and Avon. Mick Timson (Makins Select) 55-8-0, large carp, paste down track, Avon peg 18; Terry Cockburn Snr. (Coalville) 52-12-0; Barry Barker (Macclesfield) 52-10-0; Steve Porter (Oadby Angling) 46-6-0.

One Last Cast, White Springs, nr. Swansea. Sun, 15. Dan Ewers (Ebbw Vale) 80-8-0, carp and bream, poled corn and pellets, Match Lake; Milo Clarke (Ebbw Vale) 76-0-0; Paul Ewers (Ebbw Vale) 58-8-0.

Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed, 15, Molands Mere. Lee Richards (Packington) 87-8-0, F1s to 2 lb, pellet, top two, peg 43 (£100 bonus peg); Phil Canning (Solihull Angling Centre) 84-9-0. Sat, 18, Big Geary’s. Jimmy Wyatt (Packington) 80-1-0, carp to 10 lb, bomb and pellet, peg 18; Darren Whittaker (Packington) 71-8-0. Sun, 18, Molands Mere. Steve White (Kobra Feeders) 62-5-0, F1s to 2 lb and carp to 7 lb, method feedered pellet, peg 31; John Newton (Smithy’s) 58-0-0; Max Higgott (Kobra Feeders) 56-2-0.

Parkes’ Hall AC, PI Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun, 16, Oak Pool. Jamie Trevis (Parkes’ Hall) 83-7-0, F1s to 4 lb, red maggot at 4m and margins, peg 19; Craig Jeavons (Parkes’ Hall) 72-9-0.

Patshull Park, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun, 15, Great Lake. Dave Morris (Blackfords) 30-3-0, bream to 3 lb, slider with pellet and corn, peg 43; Steve Preece (M & S Joinery) 15-5-0.

Pontymister, Monmouthshire Canal, Crumlin Arm. Sun, 16. John Cooper (Risca) 5-10-0, roach and skimmers, poled punch, peg at Hall’s Road; Richard Harper (Cross Keys) 3-7-0; David Terrell (Cross Keys) 2-10-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon, 15, Chestnut and Oak pools. Phil Shaw (Preston Innovations Boldings) 114-8-0, carp to 7 lb and bream, pellet shallow against island, Chestnut 26; Bob Tromans (Fiery Holes AC) 108-2-0; Eric Bancroft (Rod and Gun) 83-3-0. Wed, 17, Sycamore and Larch. Phil Shaw (Preston Innovations Boldings) 139-9-0, carp to 7 lb, pellet shallow, Sycamore 22; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 114-8-0; Bob Tromans (Fiery Holes AC) 86-0-0. Thurs, 27, Sycamore and Chestnut. Eric Bancroft (Rod and Gun) 119-7-0, carp to 11 lb and barbel, short poled paste, Sycamore 25; Ed Turner (Preston Innovations Boldings) 110-0-0; Paul Evans (Preston Innovations Boldings) 103-9-0; Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 98-10-0. Sat, 27, Chestnut and Sycamore. Dave Brown (Maver Midlands) 130-0-0, carp to 8 lb and barbel, maggot to island and sides, Chestnut 26; Steve Owen (Wolves) 78-3-0; Ken Shaw (Irlam) 75-12-0; Ken Humphreys (Oswestry) 71-10-0. Sun, 25, Sycamore and Larch. Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 135-9-0, carp to 8 lb and barbel, maggot at 3m and sides, Sycamore 13; Paul Evans (Preston Innovations Boldings) 108-10-0; Andy Williams (Colmic) 105-0-0; Steve Roberts (OAC) 104-10-0.

Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Tues, 17, Ghost Pool. Mike Edge (Veterans) 170-12-0, carp, pellet, peg 21; Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 157-10-0; Phil Shergold (Bilston Angling Centre) 106-14-0. Sat, 21, Front Deans. Phil Edmunds (Veterans) 192-12-0, carp, pellet, peg 8; Phil Bishop (Peg One Angling) 156-8-0; Rich Edmunds (PI Woodland View) 156-4-0; Mike Edge (Veterans) 90-4-0. Sun, 19, Hay. Carl Hopps (Peg One Angling) 71-8-0, carp, pellet, peg 7; Rob Camden (PI Woodland View) 58-12-0; Mick Cope (PI Woodland View) 55-8-0.

Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Wed, 15. Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 181-12-0, carp, long poled pellets then maggots in margins, peg 19 Sophie’s Pond; Steve Shaw (Marukyu) 83-4-0; Phil Bendall (Daiwa Gordon League) 55-0-0.

Rhymney, Redhill Fishery, Monmouthshire. Sun, 18. David Jones (Rhymney) 34-8-0, carp, poled pellets, peg 14 Penny’s Pond; Andrew Jones (Fochriw) 30-2-0; Brian Jones (Rhymney) 29-6-0.

Rough Hay AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun, 12. Jez Meredith (Rough Hay) 5-3-0, roach, perch, gudgeon and skimmers, poled squatt, peg 2 at Cross Keys; Alan Coley (Rough Hay) 4-15-0.

Sirhowy, Cefn Mably Lakes, Gwent. Sun, 22. Ian Exall (Frenzee) 135-14-0, carp, poled pellets, peg on Match Lake; Steve Shaw (Marukyu) 111-12-0; Phil Weaver (Newport) 86-8-0.

Spencer Works, Redhill Fishery, Monmouthshire. Sat, 19. John Mack (Newport) 99-2-0, carp, corn over pellets in margins, peg 19 Tilley’s Pond; Dave Turberville and Rob Jones (both Newport) both 75-0-0.

Stirrup Cup, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Curdworth, Warks. Sun, 6. Graham Massey (Dams & Lock) 4-4-11, 120 small roach, rudd, gudgeon and perch, poled squatt, peg 12.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 20, Club Pool. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 190-7-0, carp to 4 lb and F1s, maggot through slop, top two, peg 9; Danny Tresigne (Alvechurch Fisheries) 133-5-0; Mark Collinswood (Garbolino Guernsey) 108-13-0. Tues, 28, Over-50s, Extension. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 103-6-0, barbel and F1s, maggot through slop, top two, peg 39; Darren Parish (Garbolino Guernsey) 80-6-0; Ken Turner (TBF Vets) 76-3-0; Ron Notley (TBF Vets) 62-9-0. Wed, 16, Canal. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 197-13-0, carp to 5 lb and F1s, maggot, through slop, top two, peg 5; Dave James (Mosella UK) 141-9-0; Darren Parish (Garbolino Guernsey) 117-19-0. Thurs, 64, TBF Vets, High, Club and Jenny’s. Dave Chapman 173-9-0, F1s, banded pellet at 8m, High peg 15; Steve Johnson 124-0-0; Tony McGuire 107-0-0; John Merchant 98-4-0; Mick Dell 81-14-0; John Berry 78-2-0 (all TBF Vets). Thurs, 19, New. Graham Young (Young’s MG) 102-10-0, F1s, roach and skimmers, maggot shallow at 6m, peg 1; Steve Birch (Northfield) 78-6-0; David James (Sheldon) 68-0-0. Fri, 19, Club. Les Wetton (TBF/F1 Baits) 170-13-0, F1s to 4 lb and carp to 7 lb, paste on top two, peg 20; Pete Hancox (B’ham) 136-3-0; Dave James (Mosella UK) 132-5-0. Sun, 28, New. Dave James (Mosella UK) 176-1-0, carp to 6 lb and F1s, maggot through slop down edges, peg 1; Dan Tandy (Alvechurch) 157-1-0; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 137-5-0; Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare) 130-0-0.

Wassell Grove Autumn Pairs, Hagley, Worcs. Sat, 18, Match and Brook pools. Neil Davis (Club 2000) 86-8-0, carp to 6 lb, pellet long to island, Brook peg 11; Sam Parker (Club 2000) 52-0-0; Chris Bills (Wassell Grove) 47-8-0. Pairs: Paul Hadlington (Club 2000) & DJ Williams (Halesowen RBL) 3; Chris Bills (Wassell Grove) & Andy Gorton (Club 2000) 3.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Tues, 15, Rover. Paul Hemming (Monkhall) 128-0-0, carp, caster shallow, Belvedere peg 11; Matt Dawes (Tri-Cast Weston/Angling Bait Club) 115-4-0; Ben Stanford (Monkhall Fishery) 113-14-0. Wed, 28, Over-55s, Belvedere and Canal pools. Barry Rowlands (Tri-Cast Weston) 79-6-0, carp, method feedered dead maggot down sides, Belvedere 22; Steve Bampton (Connah’s Quay) 75-8-0; Rob Smith (Rod N Reel) 75-6-0; Arthur Wood (Tri-Cast Weston) 75-6-0; Colin Roberts (Tri-Cast Weston) 71-8-0. Fri, 13, Over-55s, Weir and Canal. Chris Diamond (Eddies Bait and Tackle) 98-14-0, carp, maggot at 4m, Weir peg 4; Derek Buckle (Tri-Cast Weston) 94-8-0; John Dixon (Tri-Cast Weston) 83-12-0. Sat, 9, Rover, Giles Cochrane (Cwmbran Nobblers) 156-8-0, carp, maggot over groundbait in margins, Stretton peg 6.

White Springs, Pontarddulais, nr. Swansea. Wed, 12. Chris Bradley (Neath) 108-8-0, carp, poled pellets, Match Lake; Ryan Dummer (White Springs) 70-0-0. Sun, 18. Rob Jones (Neath) 108-6-0, carp, poled pellets, New Canal; Dick Brunton (Pembroke) 88-12-0; Llew Spinks (Swansea) 66-12-0.

Wolverhampton Over-60s, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Coven, Staffs. Wed, 21. Graham Woolley (Bridgtown Social) 7-5-10, a 2 lb chub, a 1 lb 8 oz bream plus bits, poled red maggot, peg 10 Ball Lane; Roy Grosvenor (Bridgtown Social) 7-3-14; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social) 5-4-8; Stan Mincher (Bilston Angling Centre) 5-3-12.

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THE Angling Trust are seeking talented anglers to join the England Veterans coarse match fishing team.

International Coarse Angling Manager Dick Clegg, OBE  will be holding a Veterans International assessment day on the Aire and Calder Canal on Sunday 26th October this year.

The intention is to select a squad of anglers to compete in Portugal on the River Sorria next June on a venue that has been used for both European and Youth Championships.

This will be the first of two assessment days with a second to be held sometime early next year on a venue in the Midlands.

The first session will be for 5 hours with the emphasis on international rules to include both pole and waggler fishing.  Bloodworm and joker will be allowed along with other baits, and each angler must provide their own within the following limits:

• Groundbait  12 litres
• Joker 500 mls
• Bloodworm reasonable hook pack
• Total of all other baits 2 litres
• Only natural baits are allowed, boilies pellets etc. are barred.

The headquarters on the day will be at Delves Café / Fishery, Thorne, South Yorkshire DN 4BQ to meet at 8.30am.

Any interested veterans must nominate by sending in a brief summary of their last three years of competitive angling to Sandra Drew, Competitions & Events Manager, Strelley Hall, Nottingham. NG8 6PE or email: sandra.drew@anglingtrust.net  by no later than Friday 17th October 2014.  You must have individual membership of the Angling Trust and should be a minimum of 60 years of age before December 31st 2014.

Anyone selected will have to be prepared to pay their international costs to compete in Portugal and to help with any team fundraising.

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Here are latest smaller match fishing results - full coverage of match fishing and the whole coarse angling scene is in this week's Angler's Mail magazine. Some great stuff this week includes what you see noted below...

Aberglais, Willow Pool, Ledbury. Sun, 17. Paddy Payne (Merthyr) 60-8-0, carp on pole and maggots, peg 5; Brian Protheroe (Merthyr) 46-4-0; Mark Williams (Abertysswg) 42-12-0.

Beechdale AC, Meadowlands Fishery, Ryton-upon-Dunsmore nr. Coventry, W. Mids. Sun, 11, Lambsdown Pool. Martin Whittaker (Beechdale AC) 76-10-0, carp to 10 lb, corn down the edge, peg 22.

Bridgtown Social AC, Chubb’s Pool, Featherstone, W. Mids. Sun, 15. Alan Homer (Bridgtown Social AC) 61-8-0, carp to 6 lb, corn over corn at 9m, peg 9; Jimmy Jones (Bridgtown Social AC) 45-0-0.

Buckley Over-50s, Trap Pool, Clwyd. Wed, 12. Brian Plumridge (Buckley) 20-3-0, ide and roach, peg 42; Joe Bird (Buckley) 14-4-0; Bill Morrant (Buckley) 11-14-0.

Calvin Wergan Memorial, Lydney Lake, Gloucs. Sun, 10. Adrian Davis (Gloucester) 20-12-0, bream on method feeder and corn, peg 31; Paul Grindle (Lydney) 15-14-0.

Cefn Mably Lakes, Cardiff. Wed, 19, Over-50s. Mike Yandle (Tredegar) 99-1-0, F1s on long pole then carp to 8 lb in margins, corn over pellets, peg 21 Match Lake; Lyn Jones (Cefn Hengoed) 76-0-0; Martyn Truman (Newport) 75-0-0.

Cradley Heath Labour AC, Warks Avon, Bredon, Worcs. Sun, 17. Stewart Mulheron (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 7-10-0, perch, poled worm and caster, peg 1 near the slipway; Martyn Yarsley (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 2-4-0; Steve Robson (Cradley Heath Labour AC) 1-14-0.

Glamorgan, White Springs Fishery, nr Swansea. Sun, 20. Charlie Rawlings (Cardiff) 48-12-0, carp and skimmers, poled worms over casters, peg on Match Lake; John Cox (Bridgend) 48-4-0; Peter White (Cardiff) 32-0-0.

Goodyear AC, PI Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Sun, 16, Hay and Barley pools. Pete Rogers (Goodyear AC) 90-15-0, carp to 6 lb, bomb and pellet, maggot in margins, Barley peg 15; Steve Thomson (Goodyear AC) 71-2-0; Michael Thomson (Goodyear AC) 71-1-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 16, Match Pool. John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 85-15-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet and meat various depths and lengths, peg 42; Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 76-4-0; Richard E. Grant (Hawkesbury) 74-13-0. Sat, 16, Match Pool. John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 56-12-0, carp to 3 lb, meat and corn, peg 42; Richard E. Grant (Hawkesbury) 40-1-0; Jamie Galloway (Hawkesbury) 35-0-0. Sun, 26, Match Pool. Richard E. Grant (Hawkesbury) 56-6-0, carp to 8 lb, meat and corn, peg 43; Dave Markham (Hawkesbury) 50-9-0; Craig Kidd (Hawkesbury) 45-15-0; Grant Merritt (Hawkesbury) 44-2-0.

Holgan Farm, Llawhaden, West Wales. Sun, 18. Kev Roberts (Rosebush) 86-4-0, big carp on paste and corn, peg 13 on Carp Lake; Keith Moore (Haverfordwest) 83-0-0; Scott Odam (Swansea) 82-4-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat, 9. Richard Buxton (Bilston Angling Centre) 28-7-0, five barbel, pellet feeder and caster, peg 10.

King’s Pools, Shareshill, W. Mids, Wed, 22, Big Match Pool. Dave Swift (Woodend) 56-11-0, F1s to 1 lb and carp to 2 lb, pellet, peg 5; John Cockayne (King’s) 38-11-0; Steve Arnold (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 36-12-0.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Tues, 19, Meadow Pool. Colin Pace (CPA) 135-10-0, carp to 10 lb, corn down the edge, peg 11; Dave Wood (Post Office) 85-8-0; Bill Rathbone (St. Francis) 64-10-0. Wed, 28, Over 50’s, Bank, Moors and Island. Mal Watson (DGL) 130-12-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet down the edge, Bank peg 7; Dave Hill (Foster’s) 114-10-0; Mel Davis (Moorlands) 102-12-0; Sid Webb (Moorlands) 85-10-0. Thurs, 20, Silver. Keith Nock (CPA) 87-14-0, F1s to 2 lb, paste, peg 34; Pete Wedge (Mosella) 84-8-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 71-6-0.

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Wed, 10, Island Pool. Phil Smith (Throckmorton AC) 132-0-0, carp and F1s, pellet waggler, poled pellet and straight lead, peg 18; Doug Littlewood (Littleton AC) 112-8-0. Thurs, 16, Middle. Phil Smith (Throckmorton AC) 106-0-0, carp and F1s, pellet waggler and poled pellet, peg 20; David James (Mosella) 78-4-0; John Bench (Arthur’s Angling Supplies) 77-0-0. Sat, 15, Middle Pool. Phil Smith (Throckmorton AC) 104-6-0, carp and F1s, poled pellet and straight lead, peg 23; Steve Rich (Cotswold Angling) 103-14-0. Sun, 13, Boundary. Jason Morris (Shipston AC) 60-0-0, carp and F1s, poled pellet and groundbait feeder, peg 19; Gareth Gunningham (Corn Stores) 56-0-0.

Newport Autumn Series,  Morgans Pond. Sun, 27. Nicky Belcher (Cwmbran Angling Nobblers) 24-8-0, all skimmers, poled maggots, peg 9; Phil Weaver (Newport) 24-0-0; Rob Sims (Garry Evans Tackle) 21-0-0; Chris Murphy (Bargoed) 19-4-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 22, Phase 1 Lake 2. Ian McCulloch (Makin’s Mafia) 132-0-0, carp, bomb and pellet plus meat and maggot in margins, peg B17; John Adamson (Nisa) 91-4-0; Terry Phillips (Attleborough Sports) 81-12-0; Mick Timson (Makin’s Mafia) 54-4-0. Thurs, 25, Phase 2 Snake and Reptile. Sean Huggins (Dynamite Baits) 68-8-0, carp and silvers, pellet and maggot, Snake peg 8; Bob Greenbury (Drennan Leicester Sensas) 57-10-0; Terry Cockburn Snr. (Coalville) 49-12-0; Keith Hudson (Disco) 35-6-0.

Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed, 14, Molands Mere. Ian Keywood (Packington) 94-1-0, carp to 12 lb, pellet down the edge, bomb and pellet, peg 60; Lee Richards (Packington) 78-1-0. Sat, 18, Big Geary’s. Steve White (Kobra Feeders) 50-1-0, carp to 8 lb, method feeder with groundbait, peg 29; Jimmy Wyatt (Packington) 40-3-0; Pete Brown (Packington) 38-2-0.

Patshull Park, Great Lake, Pattingham, Staffs. Sun, 15. Dave Morris (Blackfords) 25-3-0, skimmers and odd bream to 3 lb, slider with pellet and corn feeder over fishmeal groundbait, peg 35; Simon Loyley (Chester Tackle Locker) 15-7-0; Paul Davis (Chester Tackle Locker) 13-2-0.

Poole Hall, Alveley, Shrops. Sun, 10, Kingfisher Pool. Steve Burrows (Poole Hall) 34-11-0, carp to 4 lb, meat, corn and pellet feed, peg 19; Alan Goode (Poole Hall) 30-4-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon, 20, Willows and Oak pools. Dave Matson (Rod and Gun) 125-0-0, carp to 6 lb, maggot and pellet shallow, Willows peg 4; Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 107-13-0; Bob Tromans (Fiery Holes AC) 102-12-0. Wed, 18, Beech. Colin Wozek (Matrix TA) 155-4-0, carp to 5 lb, pellet shallow, peg 11; Dave Brown (Maver) 121-0-0; Phil Shaw (Preston Innovations Boldings) 83-12-0. Thurs, 28, Sycamore and Chestnut. Eric Bancroft (Rod and Gun) 88-8-0, carp to 7 lb, maggot and corn to the sides, Sycamore peg 13; Mark Taylor (Shakespeare Superteam) 88-2-0; Paul Evans (Preston Innovations Boldings) 74-6-0; Josh Humphreys (ABC Baits) 71-14-0. Sun, 19, Beech and Oak. Dave Hailey (Preston Innovations Boldings) 137-4-0, carp to 5 lb, pellet shallow, Beech peg 16; Eric Bancroft (Rod and Gun) 111-8-0; Kelvin Emlyn (OAC) 91-0-0.

Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Tues, 15, Ghost Pool. Jason Stone (Peg One Angling) 155-0-0, carp, pellet, peg 2; K. Hicks (Woodlands) 143-0-0; Mike Edge (Veterans) 121-8-0. Sat, 21, High. Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 170-6-0, carp, pellet, peg 29; Phil Edmunds (Veterans) 142-4-0; Rich Edmunds (Peg One Angling) 98-2-0; Mike Edge (Veterans) 90-0-0. Sun, 22, Arles. Rich Edmunds (Veterans) 168-8-0, carp, pellet, peg 22; Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 140-4-0; Carl Hopps (Peg One Angling) 98-8-0; Rob Wilson (St. Stephens) 84-8-0.

Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Wed, 12. Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 203-12-0, carp on pole and maggots in the margin, peg 14 on Sophie’s Pond; Tony Summers (Wye Angling) 82-4-0; Mike Shields (Ashfield Park Services) 80-0-0.

Rhymney, Fochriw Feeder Pond. Sun, 14. Malcolm Heaven (Rhymney) 1-3-0, one orfe and one perch on feeder and maggots; John Hancock (Rhymney) 0-11-0; Brian Rees (Rhymney) 0-4-0.

Rough Hay AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Coven, Staffs. Sun, 15. Cliff Harrison (Bridgtown Social) 7-5-0, all roach to 6 oz, poled hemp, peg 15 at Four Ashes; Steve Hitchens (Rough Hay) 6-10-0; Cliff Archbold (Rough Hay) 5-4-8.

Shrewsbury, River Severn, County Ground and Quarry, Shrewsbury, Shrops. Sat, 17. Ed Warren (Preston Innovations Sonubaits) 12-7-0, a 3 lb perch to poled worm plus hemp roach at 13m, peg 75; Darren Frost (Drennan NW) 12-5-0; Tony Bouckley (Mosella Wolves) 11-6-0.

Stirrup Cup, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Curdworth, Warks. Sun, 7. Sam Lewis (3M’s) 5-3-0, skimmers and perch, poled caster and squatt, peg 76.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 16, Canal Pool. Wayne Sweetman (Tunnel Barn Farm) 160-0-0, F1s to 2 lb and carp to 3 lb, maggot through slop on top two, peg 21; Lee Davis (Mosella Bait-Tech) 125-5-0; Dan Tandy (Alvechurch) 116-0-0. Thurs, 62, Extension, House and New. Dave Chapman (TBF Vets) 148-8-0, F1s to 3 lb and carp to 4 lb, paste top two and edges, House  peg 8; John Merchant (TBF Vets) 136-4-0; John Stockton (TBF Vets) 106-10-0; Jimmy Tonge (TBF Vets) 103-6-0; John Berry (TBF Vets) 94-15-0; Tony McGuire (TBF Vets) 82-5-0. Fri, 19, Canal. Dave James (Mosella) 191-10-0, F1s and carp to 3 lb, maggot down edge through slop, peg 13; Josh Millard (White Acres) 97-1-0; Charlie McGurin (Foster’s) 85-8-0. Sat, 18, Extension. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 126-1-0, F1s to 2 lb plus silvers, maggot down the edge, through groundbait slop, peg 25; Dave James (Mosella) 114-9-0; Les Wetton (TBF F1 Baits) 103-1-0. Sun, 22, New. Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare Superteam) 156-5-0, F1s to 2 lb, ide, roach and skimmers, banded pellet at 12m to island, maggot shallow, top two plus one, peg 1; Kevin Adderley (Dams and Lock) 118-9-0; John Ashwell (Maver Gold) 117-8-0; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 116-13-0.

Wassell Grove Autumn Pairs, Hagley, Worcs. Sat, 18, Brook and Match pools. Andy Newton (Furnace Mill) 59-0-0, carp to 4 lb, pellet long to island, Brook peg 11; Sam Parker (Club 2000) 51-12-0; Andy Gorton (Club 2000) 49-0-0. Pairs: Andy Newton (Furnace Mill)/Sam Parker (Club 2000) 2; Chris Bill (Wassell Grove)/Andy Gorton (Club 2000) 3.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Tues, 9, Rover. Matt Dawes (Tri-Cast Weston/ABC Baits) 144-12-0, F1s and ide, maggot shallow at 6m, Jack’s peg 16. Wed, 25, over-55s, Stretton and Weir pools. Chris Diamond (Eddie’s Bait and Tackle) 142-4-0, carp, pellet, Weir peg 16; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 111-12-0; Rob Smith (Rod n Reel) 109-14-0; John Dixon (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-6-0. Fri, 16, over-55s, Belvedere and Stretton. Chris Diamond (Eddie’s Bait and Tackle) 116-14-0, F1s and ide, maggot shallow at 6m, Belvedere peg 8; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 101-8-0; John Dixon (Tri-Cast Weston) 82-11-0. Sat, 13, Rover. Jason Andrews (Tri-Cast Weston) 163-9-0, carp, pellet, Clay peg 29; Matt Dawes (Tri-Cast Weston/ABC) 104-10-0.

White Springs, Pontarddulais, nr. Swansea. Sun, 18. Dick Brunton (Pembroke) 64-8-0, carp and bream on feeder and pellets, peg on New Canal; John Smith (Swansea) 64-1-0; Ryan Dummer (White Springs) 48-4-0.

Wolverhampton Over-60s, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Rodbaston. Wed, 25. Stu Brailsford (Bridgtown Social) 11-7-0, small chub, perch and silvers, poled caster and maggot, peg 20; Stef Johansen (Eclipse) 10-3-4; Mick Westwood (Bilston Angling Centre) 7-14-12; Ray Bates (Goodyear) 7-4-10.

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Here are the Preston Innovations Matchman of the Year Qualifiers - tables are exclusively in the magazine, along with Tom Pickering's Matchman of the Month. There's some terrific match fishing content in Angler's Mail this week, including what you see in the trailer below...

* Blackfords Progressive, Calf Heath Reservoir, Gailey, Staffs. Sat, 37. Terry Kettell (Salford) 60-1-0, bream to 4 lb, crumb feedered caster and worm, peg 54; Bob Harris (Blackfords) 55-9-0; Paul Bucknell (Little Dawley) 42-11-0; Gary Johnson (Sensas) 40-14-0; Bob Allett (Cannock) 34-13-0.

* Hooked for Heroes, Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sat, 91, Chestnut, Beech, Sycamore and Willows pools. Bob Baker (King’s) 110-0-0, carp to 7 lb, caster shallow, Chestnut peg 30; Gareth Emlyn (OAC) 76-4-0; Steve Owen (Wolves) 67-1-0; Ces Williams (King’s) 66-8-0; Ken Humphreys (Oswestry) 66-0-0; Carl Foster (PI Boldings) 65-12-0. £1,800+ raised for charity.

* Izaak Walton Stafford WL, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun, 78. Mike Manson (Browning Lifestyle Blue) 22-5-8, 26 to 3 lb 8 oz, poled chopped worm and caster, peg D7 on turning bay above Penkridge lock; Richard Guest (Maver Midlands) 21-8-0; Darren Massey (Shakespeare Superteam) 13-5-8; Mark Roberson (Browning Spa) 12-10-10; Lewis Kenyon (Browning Lifestyle Blue) 12-0-0; Damian Parry (Browning Lifestyle Red) 10-11-0. Teams: Browning Lifestyle Blue 61; Shakespeare Superteam 57; Team Eclipse 51; Wolverhampton AA VDE 51; Four Ashes AC 51; Browning West Midlands 45. League: Team Eclipse 112; Shakespeare Superteam 111; Wolverhampton AA VDE 103; Browning Lifestyle Blue 96; Maver Midlands 91; Four Ashes AC 89.

* Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sat, 35, Meadow, Bank and Moors pools. Mal Watson (DGL) 157-5-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet at 4m on deck, Meadow peg 35; Dave Parry (Decca AC) 113-14-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 98-0-0; Adrian Wyatt (Decca AC) 90-12-0; Chris Hill (Mosella) 87-10-0. Sun, 38, Bank, Island and Middle. Terry ‘the Heron’ Homer (Club 2000) 125-2-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet down the edge, Bank peg 6; Chris Hill (Mosella) 115-8-0; Mal Watson (DGL) 99-4-0; Neville Groves (Foster’s) 84-3-0; Iwan Mills (Robin’s Timber) 78-6-0.

* Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun, 44, Molands Mere. Paul Alder (Solihull Angling Centre) 74-2-0, carp to 9 lb, pellet feeder with punched bread, peg 43; Jimmy Wyatt (Packington) 63-5-0; Ron Taylor (Alvechurch) 62-13-0; Paul Hunter (Paul’s Fodder) 48-11-0; Max Higgott (Kobra Feeders) 46-1-0; Lee Richards (Packington) 43-8-0.

* River Wye Charity Open, River Wye, Hereford. Sun, 70. Hadrian Whittle (Woody’s) 170-10-0, 91 chub to 5 lb, waggler and maggots, made fast peg by the Rose Inn at Bartensham; Trevor Chalk (WB Clarke) 97-14-0; Brian Rigby (Shakespeare) 54-2-0; Rob Quinn (Willow Creek) 54-0-0; Dave Williams (Shropshire) 52-0-0; Dave Roberts (Tri-Cast) 47-12-0. £330 raised for charity.

* Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sun (Sep 28⁾, 37, Jack’s and Canal pools. Mikey Rough (Tri-Cast Weston) 142-6-0, carp, pellets down side, Jack’s peg 16; Kristian Jones (Maver) 107-6-0; Mike Philbin (Tri-Cast Weston) 96-4-0; Chris Jones (Tri-Cast Weston) 91-2-0.

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* Angling Trust Riverfest Qualifier, River Severn, Upton-on-Severn, Worcs. Sat, 58. Clive Fletcher (Notts) 67-6-0, 12 bream to 8 lb, groundbait feedered worms, Upton Ham peg 32; John Curtis (Daiwa Gordon League) 48-4-0; Jon Harcourt (Independent Angling) 46-12-0; Derron Harper (Hereford DAA) 29-13-0; John Snelson (Upton-on-Severn AA) 21-4-0; Rick Rogers (Barford) 16-4-0. Qualfiers: Fletcher, Snelson & Chris Taylor (Bromsgrove).

* Bilston Angling Centre WL, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Wombourne, Staffs. Sun, 30. Ian Hingley (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 11-11-11, chub to 1 lb 8 oz plus two 1 lb perch, poled caster, peg 8; Mel Wood (Four Ashes AC) 10-4-0; Neil Turner (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 9-5-3; Martin Owen (Browning Lifestyle) 8-8-11.

* Bridgnorth AS, River Severn, Linley Bank, Shrops. Sun, 30. Brian Preece (Bridgnorth AS) 28-10-0, five barbel to 7 lb, pellet feeder, Long Hole peg 77; Dave Beecroft (Cambridge) 20-13-8; John Webb (Wombourne) 8-12-0; Billy Mitchell (Birmingham) 8-8-0.

* Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sat, 31, Bank, Moors and Island pools. Alan Esprey (Moorlands) 114-2-0, carp to 10 lb, corn down edge, Island peg 25; Colin Pace (CPA) 91-8-0; DJ Williams (Halesowen RBL) 84-8-0; Lee Richards (Packington) 71-5-0; Mick Henshall (Foster’s) 70-10-0. Sun, 31, Meadow and Middle. Mick Henshall (Foster’s) 86-7-0, F1s to 3 lb, chopped worm and caster at 4m, Middle peg 2; Dave Parry (Decca AC) 81-4-0; DJ Williams (Halesowen RBL) 77-6-0; Dave Wood (Post Office) 73-15-0; Richard Kings (CPA) 58-15-0.

* Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Sun, 30, Big Geary’s Pool. Susie Smith (Kobra Feeders) 53-12-0, carp to 8 lb, method and pellet, peg 21; John Newton (Smithy’s) 39-2-0; Pete Brown (Packington) 28-6-0; Paul Hunter (Paul’s Fodder) 27-6-0.

* Wye WL, River Wye, Hereford. Sun, 72. Andrew Murphy (Wizards) 55-2-0, chub and roach, wagglered maggots mid-river, peg 102 at bottom of tennis courts; Alistair Forshaw (Cotswold Angling) 53-5-0; Hadrian Whittle (Woody’s/Premier Floats/Sensas/Kamasan Starlets) 31-3-0; Lee Pritchard (Woody’s Premier Floats) 21-8-0; Richard Candy (Cardiff Nomads C) 21-5-0; Craig Haupt (WB Clarke) 19-12-0. Teams: Shakespeare 55; Wizards 54; DH Angling 46;Woody’s Premier Floats 45; Wizards 38; Woody’s Academy 37.

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Here are latest smaller match fishing results - full coverage of match fishing and the whole coarse angling scene is in this week's Angler's Mail magazine. Some great stuff this week includes what you see noted below...

Aberglais, Redhill Fishery, Monmouthshire. Sun, 17. Colin Rees (Merthyr) 63-15-0, carp, long poled pellets, peg 4 on Sophie’s Pond; Brian Protheroe (Merthyr) 61-0-0; Mark Williams (Abertysswg) 53-4-0.

Bilston Angling Centre, Shropshire Union Canal, Wheaton Aston, Staffs. Wed, 12. Mel Wood (Four Ashes AC) 6-6-0, a 1 lb perch plus roach and gudgeon, poled squatt and pinkie, peg 3; Pete Cartwright (Bilston Angling Centre) 5-7-9.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Cross Keys, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun, 19. Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social) 8-15-2, a 1 lb chub, two perch to 2 lb plus roach, poled worm and caster, end peg 19; John Young (Bridgtown Social) 3-12-9; John Walters (Bridgtown Social) 3-7-2.

Cefn Mably Lakes, Cardiff. Wed, 18, Over-50s. Mike Yandle (Tredegar) 77-7-0, all carp, corn over pellets, peg 21 Match Lake; Martin Truman (Newport) 48-0-0; Bob Mitchell (Cefn Mably) 44-0-0.

Forest of Dean Jones Cup, Lightmoor Pool, Cinderford. Sun, 15. Dennis Sherwood (Wye Angling) 32-10-0, carp, pellets in margins plus far bank feeder, peg 17; Luke Burge (RFODAC) 31-10-0.

GKN AC, King’s Pools, Shareshill, W. Mids. Sun, 15, Big Match Pool. Paul Malpass (GKN) 31-2-0, F1s, ide and crucians, maggot at 11m, peg 20; Sean Hynes (GKN) 17-4-0; Terry Lote (GKN) 16-4-0. Final League: Paul Malpass; Martin Dukes; Les Malpass.

Glamorgan, Mathern Mill, Chepstow, Gwent. Sunday, 18. Steve Cother (Cardiff) 57-12-0, carp, maggots  in margins, Waterfall Lake point; Jim Palmer (Cardiff) 57-10-0; Martin Giddy (Barry) 52-0-0.

Goodyear AC, Preston Innovations Boldings, Shrops. Sun, 16, Sycamore Pool. John Taylor (Goodyear) 36-1-0, carp to 5 lb, poled corn and pellet, peg 48, £100 Gold peg and League win 161 points; Barry Lewis (Goodyear) 35-4-0.

Halesowen RBL, Lower River Severn, Ripple, Tewkesbury, Worcs. Sun, 23. Phil Cooper (Halesowen RBL) 19-14-0, bream, groundbait feedered worm and maggot, peg 20; Richie Owen (Halesowen RBL) 18-5-0; Kevin Clarke (Halesowen RBL) 13-7-0.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 14, Match Pool. Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 104-5-0, carp to 8 lb, meat and corn in margins, peg 36; Dave Armstrong (Hawkesbury) 72-11-0;. Sat, 17. Terry Sanderson (Angling Man) 84-11-0, carp to 8 lb plus mixed silvers, peg 42; Dave Markham (Hawkesbury) 83-12-0; John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 73-8-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed, 10. Dave Foxall (KDAA) 18-10-0, dace, 6m whip with maggot, peg 106; Phil Baker (Willow Creek) 14-8-0. Sat, 10. Dave Williams (Tenbury) 12-5-0, barbel, meat on lead, peg 105; Andy Price (Stourport) 10-14-0; Mark Traves (Halesowen RBL) 10-7-0.

King’s Pools, Shareshill, W. Mids. Wed, 21, Big Match Pool. Gary Steele (WAC) 39-12-0, F1s and carp to 2 lb, maggot long and edges, peg 31; Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 38-10-0; Pete Ricketts (King’s) 38-8-0. Sat, 5, Carp. Gary Morris (King’s) 67-6-0, F1s to 10 oz, pellet, peg 19. Sun, 7, New Match. Gary Gollins (Swan Elite) 58-0-0, F1s to 10 oz, pellet, peg 14.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Tues, 17, Meadow Pool. Dave Parry (Decca AC) 52-4-0, carp to 5 lb, pellet down edge, peg 15; Keith Wright (CPA) 46-0-0; Andy Croft (Moorlands) 44-4-0. Wed, 20, Over-50s, Silver. Paul Hadlington (Club 2000) 148-2-0, F1s to 2 lb, caster shallow, peg 29; Pete Cruckow (Decca AC) 101-4-0; Keith Wright (CPA) 99-8-0. Thurs, 15, Bank. Colin Pace (CPA) 59-6-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet, peg 8; Kevin Roderick (CPA) 55-8-0.

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Worcs. Wed, 14, Boundary Pool. Tony Shepherd (Banbury Gunsmiths) 64-0-0, carp to 6 lb plus F1s to 2 lb, poled pellet and groundbait feeder, peg 32; Barry Duggan (Bailey’s of Warwick) 41-0-0. Thurs, 14, Windmill. Chris Coleman (Arthur’s Angling Supplies) 51-0-0, carp to 6 lb plus F1s to 2 lb, poled pellet and pellet feeder, peg 22; Frank Donachie (Colmic Airon) 38-0-0. Sun, 12, Island. Mark Hemming (Lodge Park) 80-0-0, carp to 6 lb plus F1s to 2 lb, poled pellet and bomb, peg 14; Neil McKinnnon (Preston Innovations) 60-0-0.

Newport Autumn Series, Woodstock Pond, Gwent. Sun, 21. John Hannam (Newport) 41-8-0, carp and bream, poled pellets, peg 3 by car park; Mark Barrell (Newport) 28-8-0; Nick Jones (Cwmbran Angling Nobblers) 23-0-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 18, Phase 1 Lake 2. Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 124-6-0, carp to 15 lb, bomb and pellet, peg A5; Rob Mallabone (Cross Keys) 65-12-0; Terry Sanderson (Angling Man) 46-12-0. Thurs, 18, Phase 3 Avon Lake. Steve Ward (Coalville) 50-0-0, carp, pellet down track and margins, peg 4; Terry Cockburn Snr. (Coalville) 41-14-0; Mick White (Coalville) and Baz Smithson (Team Makins) both 21-8-0.

Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed, 18, Summer Final, Molands Mere. Lee Richards (Packington) 105-13-0, F1s to 3 lb, maggot, peg 46, £200; John Newton (Smithy’s) 104-13-0; Andy Wooding (Solihull Angling Centre) 103-10-0. Sat, 28, Molands Mere. Chris Newton (Smithy’s) 58-9-0, F1s to 3 lb and carp to 6 lb, maggot, peg 58; Dave Boyle (Packington) 51-6-0; Dave Elliott (Packington) 50-7-0; Ian Keywood (Solihull Angling Centre) 46-1-0.

Pontymister, Mathern Mill, Gwent. Sun, 19. John Cooper (Risca) 85-10-0, carp, poled maggots in margins, Waterfall Lake; John Harvey (PI Thatchers) 67-6-0; Lionel Barnes (Cross Keys) 25-4-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun, 21, Larch and Oak pools. Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 87-4-0, carp to 4 lb, pellet and corn at 10m, Larch peg 26; Eric Bancroft (Rod & Gun) 65-2-0; Jamie Langford (Maver Midlands) 60-2-0; Andy Williams (Vespe) 60-0-0.

Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Tues, 14, Deans Pool. Jason Stone (Woodlands) 109-12-0, carp, pellet, peg 55; K. Hicks (Peg One Angling) 94-8-0. Sat, 15, Deans. Rich Edmunds (Peg One Angling) 121-4-0, carp, pellet, peg 59; Mike Edge (Veterans) 95-8-0. Sun, 19, Deans. Rich Edmunds (Peg One Angling) 157-0-0, carp, pellet, peg 47; Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 143-2-0; Carl Hopps (Peg One Angling) 129-2-0.

Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Wed, 13. Steve Shaw (Marukyu) 84-8-0, carp, long poled corn over pellets, peg 2 Sophie’s Pond; Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 73-8-0; Phil Bendall (Daiwa Gordon League) 70-4-0.

Rhymney, Port Talbot Docks, West Glamorgan. Sun, 16. Gary Lewis (Rhymney) 34-4-0, bream and roach, poled corn and maggots, peg 10 day ticket bank; Brian Rees (Rhymney) 24-8-0; David Jones (Rhymney) 7-2-0.

Sirhowy, Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Sun, 22. Ian Exall (Frenzee) 163-0-0, carp, poled maggots in margins, Penny’s Pond; Luke Sorokin (Frenzee) 137-8-0; Alan Davies (Cardiff Nomads) 134-8-0.

Spencer Works, Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Sat, 10. Dave Turberville (Newport) 100-9-0, carp, maggots in margins, peg 19 Sophie’s Pond; Adam Brown (Newport) 71-12-0; Karl Vrettos (Newport) 68-3-0.

Stirrup Cup, Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, Curdworth, Warks. Sun, 8. Sam Lewis (3M’s) 3-3-0, 140+ blade rudd and roach, poled squatt, peg 45.

Total Angling, River Severn, Shrewsbury, Shrops. Sat, 18. Ed Warren (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 6-4-8, one 6 lb chub plus one perch, poled worm, peg 46; Steve Askey (Sensas Angling Shrewsbury) 5-0-0; Ian Saiger (Browning Lifestyle) 2-13-0.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 16, House Pool. Wayne Sweetman (TBF) 143-11-0, carp and F1s to 3 lb, pellet, top two and edges, peg 34; John Johnson (Notts AA) 139-12-0. Tues, 26, over-50s, Extension. Chris Constable (TBF Vets) 55-12-0, F1s, pellet and corn, top two and edges, peg 21; Dave Chapman (Swann Baits) 52-15-0; Ken Turner (TBF Vets) 47-7-0. Thurs, 59, TBF Vets, Canal, Top and New. Ken Turner 107-7-0, F1s and carp to 4 lb, pellet at 5m through micros, Canal peg 7; Steve Johnson 90-10-0; Chris Constable 89-2-0; Ron Allam 86-9-0; Alan Hemming 49-4-0; Dave Holmes 45-1-0 (all TBF Vets). Fri, 17, House Pool. P. Cruckow (Decca AC) 130-4-0, carp to 4 lb and F1s to 2 lb, pellet at 6m and edges, peg 32; Dave James (Mosella) 115-5-0; Wayne Sweetman (TBF) 100-0-0. Sat, 23, New Pool. John Ashwell (Maver Gold) 131-10-0, carp to 6 lb and F1 to 3 lb, pellet through platform, peg 24; Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare Superteam) 128-8-0; Dan Hopkins (TBF) 117-12-0; Bob Greenbury (Sensas) 112-7-0. Sun, 25, Extension Pool. Aidan Mansfield (Shakespeare Superteam) 127-12-0, F1s to 3 lb, pellet at 16m to the island, peg 37; Pete Rice (Bag’em) 117-9-0; Dave James (Mosella) 87-10-0; Shaun Little (MAP) 85-5-0.

Wassell Grove, Hagley, Worcs. Sun, 16, Brook Pool. Kev Williams (Wolverhampton) 44-8-0, F1s to 2 lb plus silvers, maggot down track, peg 8; Terry ‘the Heron’ Homer (Club 2000) 42-9-0; Shaun Smith (Club 2000) 34-4-0.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sun (Oct 5), 27, Stretton and Belvedere pools. Chris Diamond (Eddie’s Bait) 117-5-0, carp, pellet. Stretton 26; Chris Jones (Tri-Cast Weston) 110-2-0; Jamie Hughes (Maver Midlands/Bag’em) 96-9-0; Robbie Griffiths (ABC Baits) 77-3-0.  Tues, 12, Ben Stanford (Monkhall) 106-0-0, carp, maggot at 6m, Stretton peg 14; Colin Wozek (Weston) 100-4-0. Wed, 24, Stretton and Weir. Rob Smith (Rod ‘n Reel) 95-14-0, F1s and carp, pellet at 4m and 8m, Stretton 18; Chris Diamond (Eddie’s Bait) 90-3-0; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 81-6-0. Fri, 12, Over-55, Canal. Arthur Wood (Tri-Cast Weston) 107-6-0, carp and F1s, method and dead maggots, peg 13; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 98-14-0. Sat, 9, Rover. Jason Andrews (Tri-Cast Weston) 131-4-0, carp, pellet down edge, Clay Pit peg 29.

WFCA Veterans National, Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Sat, 15. Alan Davies (Trealaw) 39-1-0, 24 lb of roach and skimmers, rest carp, chopped worm and casters over hemp, peg 35 Penny’s Pond; Gary Fisher (Newport) 36-10-0; Frank Davies (Tredegar) and Tony Summers (Wye Angling) both 36-2-0.

Wolverhampton Over-60s, Shropshire Union Canal, Little Onn, Staffs. Wed, 14. Stef Johansen (Team Eclipse) 12-4-8, perch to 2 lb, poled chopped worm and caster, Cables peg 7; Stuart Brailsford (Bridgtown Social) 8-2-0.

Angler's Mail match fishing expert Dave Coster of top tackle brand Hardy Greys reveals his expert advice for becoming a winner. After being trounced in his first ever big Open, Dave is never daunted these days. He caught this massive bream (below) during a big tackle show in Germany, pegged next to the German Feeder Champion!

THROUGH our weekly All The Answers feature in Angler’s Mail magazine I get lots of enquiries from would be match anglers, enquiring about the best way to get started and be successful.

It’s a bit trickier these days because the club scene isn’t anywhere as big as it used to be when I first began competitive match fishing. Way back then most anglers belonged to a club first and then progressed into fishing Opens, or joining a fully fledged match team.

However, if you search around it’s still possible in many areas to find an active club, which has regular outings. And I think it’s best to start this way, rather than blowing lots of cash on the Open circuit, where most competitors are pretty clued up these days.

Club matches are more relaxed affairs, although there will still be anglers who take them more seriously than the rest. It’s these people you can learn from and normally, because the stakes are not very high, most anglers will share information with you. Also by competing at this level you have a bit more time to iron out any mistakes you make, because club matches tend to be a bit longer.

Dave has known Cathal Hughes since he was a teenager. He has seen Cathal progress into the top flight of match fishing, winning numerous big money events and also coming second in the World Championships.

The other good thing that comes out of fishing at this level is you normally meet other anglers with the same idea as you, who want to give the odd Open match a try. It’s far better if you team up with someone and pool your knowledge, rather than trying to go it alone.

When you do get to start fishing at a more competitive level, my advice is to target smaller sweepstakes to begin with, rather than big prize money events. Also to try and keep to a couple of venues that have regular fixtures, so you can really get to grips with the waters in question and develop several methods.

Practice and attention to detail makes good match anglers. Here Dave’s mate Cathal Hughes carefully mixes groundbait ready for another hauling session.

When I started match fishing proper on the River Lea many years ago, I had become pretty efficient at catching lots of fish when pleasure fishing, but I soon came down to earth when I entered my first big match. I drew next to one of the top anglers at the time and he won by a mile, leaving me in pieces!

But in retrospect this was one of the best things that could have happened. I asked the winner if he would stay on and give me some tips and he duly obliged. He showed me what to do and then told me to practise as much as I could. Most importantly telling me not to waste any more money as pools fodder until I could catch the way I’d been shown.

I spent another year trying to master the Lea, along the way realising that pleasure fishing results are never the same as when you put a match on a water.

The penny had dropped and when I finally thought I was good enough I enjoyed a brilliant run of success on the river. I ended up not just winning sweepstakes but also some pretty big matches to boot, including the River Lea Championships and also breaking the match record on the Lower Navigation. I can never thank the angler who helped me enough!

Anyway, once I had become the one to beat I soon got noticed and was invited to join the mighty Essex County outfit. That led onto even greater things, fishing with (and against) many top name anglers all over the country. I soon gained a cabinet full of trophies including some very prestigious ones. That led to sponsorship and paid consultancy work with several major tackle companies. I even got a trial for England!

All these years later I’m a bit more relaxed about my match fishing. I don’t have time to go chasing all over the country like I used to, but I still enjoy every minute, whether I go on a local sweep or a big event. I still get the same buzz, particularly if I win or frame.

So there will always be chances for those breaking into match fishing. My advice is to just do it, but remember slowly slowly catches the pot of gold!

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Here are latest smaller match fishing results. There's some terrific match fishing content in Angler's Mail this week, including what you see in the trailer below...

Aberglais, Cefn Mably, Cardiff. Sun, 18. Brian Protheroe (Merthyr) 130-5-0, carp, poled corn, peg 1 Bridge Pool; Ian Cathrew (Merthyr) 93-0-0; Mark Williams (Abertysswg) 80-8-0.

Beechdale AC, Larford Lakes, Stourport, Worcs. Sun, 14. Linden Pickett (Beechdale) 146-10-0, carp to 7 lb, pellet at 11m, peg 24; Richard Broomhall (Beechdale) 138-8-0.

Bridgtown Social AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Penkridge, Staffs. Sun, 19. John Young (Bridgetown Social) 13-10-0, three chub to 4 lb plus small silvers, poled caster, peg 7 on green sheds; John Walters (Bridgtown Social) 8-13-12; Phil Eldershaw (Bridgtown Social) 7-15-4.

Browning Sponsored Anglers, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Fri, 60, House, Extension, New, Island and Canal Pools. Jason Evans (Browning West Midlands) 129-9-0, 74 F1s to 4 lb, corn at 4m, New peg 1; Mick Brown (Browning) 124-3-0; Gavin Bridge (Browning Wickford) 119-6-0; Pete Steward (Browning Wickford) 99-9-0; P. Harrod (Browning) 97-5-0; Simon Colclough (Browning/Maver Image) 92-12-0.

Browning Warhouse Classic, Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Sat, 37, House, Extension, New, Island and Canal pools. Clive Nada (Tyler’s Common) 108-3-0, F1s, pellet, Jenny’s peg 25; Matt Godfrey (Drennan Barnsley Blacks) 107-0-0; Tom Scholey (Matrix Dynamite Trentmen) 95-9-0; Mick Fordham (Browning Crowsport) 93-9-0; Roger Knight (Browning Crowsport) 83-1-0; Stu Dabbs (Browning Andover) 81-4-0.

Cardiff Nomads, Hendre Lake, Cardiff. Sat, 14. Chris Murphy (Bargoed) 31-9-0, bream, method and maggots, peg 7; Clive Roberts (Sensas Nomads) 29-3-0.

Cefn Mably, Cardiff. Wed, 13, Over-50s. Mike Yandle (Tredegar) 113-3-0, carp, poled pellets in margins, peg 23 Match Lake; Bob Mitchell (Cefn Mably) 98-0-0.

Chubbs’ WL, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Rodbaston, Staffs. Sun (Oct.12), 15. Dave Dale (Wolverhampton) 9-6-8, 242 roach, perch and gudgeon, long pole, squatt and pinkie, end peg 15; Joe Dale (Wolverhampton) 3-2-0.

Furnace Mill Ind WL, Mucky Meadow and Mill pools, Worcs. Sun, 15. Dave Taylor (Furnace Mill) 97-5-0, carp to 12 lb, dead maggot at 5m and margins, Mucky peg 38; Chris Whitehouse (Steven’s Tackle) 77-14-0; Colin Matthews (Stourport) 70-9-0.

Glamorgan, Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Sun, 20. Lyn Villis (Cardiff) 57-0-0, small carp, method and maggots, peg 38 Penny’s Pond; Martin Giddy (Barry) 49-8-0; Dave Pike (Cardiff) 47-0-0; Russell Palmer (Cardiff) 46-0-0.

Goodyear AC, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Coven, Staffs. Sun, 17. Steve Thomson (Goodyear AC) 7-12-0, small chublets, gudgeon, roach and perch, poled squatt, peg 14 on Mottas; Sos Shinton (Goodyear AC) 5-8-2; Wilf Kneller (Goodyear AC) 5-3-9.

Hawkesbury Hall Farm, Bedworth, Warks. Thurs, 14, Match Pool. Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 77-11-0, carp to 6 lb, roach, ide, skimmers and tench, pellet and corn, peg 46; John Kidd (Hawkesbury) 68-6-0; Susie Smith (Kobra Feeders) 53-14-0. Sun, 21, Match Pool. Dennis Saunders (Hawkesbury) 78-1-0, carp to 6 lb, goldfish, ide, roach and skimmers, meat and corn, peg 5; Ian Shirley (Hawkesbury) 62-3-0; Richard E. Grant (Hawkesbury) 55-14-0; Paul Reynolds (Hawkesbury) 41-8-0.

Heads of the Valleys, Lower Pen y clawdd Farm, Raglan, Gwent. Sun, 16. Colin Jackson (Risca) 78-4-0, carp and barbel on pole and pellets, peg on Wagtail Pool; Steve Harris (Newport) 66-0-0; Rob Skellett (Cwmbran Angling Nobblers) 56-4-0.

Holgan Farm, Llawhaden, W.Wales. Sun, 22, silvers. Kev Roberts (Rosebush) 18-9-0, small roach, short poled maggots, Match Lake; James Thomas (Ammanford) 13-7-0; Ian Heaps (Holgan Farm) 11-8-0.

Kidderminster DAA, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Wed, 10. Mike Martin-Davies (Sensas Nomads) 13-14-0, roach, stick and maggot, peg 106; Dave Foxall (KDAA) 12-14-0. Sat, 8. Dave Foxall (KDAA) 39-8-0, barbel, pellet, peg 77.

King’s Pools, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, W. Mids. Wed, 20, Big Match Pool. Terry ‘Old Rusty’ Edwards (Swan Elite) 69-9-0, F1s to 10 oz, pellet down the middle, peg 5; Tony Wollaston (Fatties Bait & Tackle) 55-2-0; Dave Mortlock (King’s) 51-5-0. Sat, 7, Carp. Pete Ricketts (King’s) 75-3-0, F1s to 2 lb, carp to 2 lb, pellet shallow, peg 10. Sun, 14, Big Match Pool. Daz Warden (King’s) 65-4-0, F1s to 1 lb, corn short, peg 39; Terry ‘Old Rusty’ Edwards (Swan Elite) 60-2-0.

Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, nr. Kidderminster, Worcs. Tues, 19, Silver Pool. Mal Watson (DGL) 111-12-0, F1s to 2 lb, pellet down the edge, peg 31; Pete Trueman (CPA) 81-14-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 77-7-0. Wed, 18, Over-50s, Bank and Moors. Kevin Roderick (CPA) 81-4-0, carp to 10 lb, pellet down the edges, Bank peg 27; Mal Watson (DGL) 74-6-0; Dave Roberts (CPA) 71-2-0. Thurs, 20, Meadow Pool. Kevin Roderick (CPA) 73-6-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet down the edge, peg 18; Tony Stead (WMP Maver) 67-6-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 61-9-0.

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. Wed, 14, Island Pool. Terry Winstone (Bonehill Mill) 88-8-0, carp and F1s, groundbait feeder and poled pellet, peg 18; Barry Duggan (Bailey’s of Warwick) 49-8-0. Thurs, 11, Middle. Barry Duggan (Bailey’s of Warwick) 91-12-0, carp and F1s, poled pellet and pellet feeder, peg 9; David James (Mosella UK) 73-8-0. Sat, 18, Boundary. Andy Grimes (Banbury Gunsmiths) 84-8-0, carp and F1s, poled pellet and pellet waggler, peg 36; Steve Partington (Arthur’s Angling Supplies) 84-4-0; Tony Shepherd (Banbury Gunsmiths) 81-0-0. Sun, 16, Boundary. Ryan Seymour (Banbury Gunsmiths) 55-14-0, large carp, pellet over groundbait in margins, peg 42; Jason Morris (Shipston AC) 53-4-0; Rich West (Shipston AC) 48-8-0.

Newport, Woodstock Pond. Sun, 10. John Mack (Newport) 44-4-0, carp, pole and feeder, pellets, peg 33; Martyn Truman (Newport), Wayne Howells (Newport) and Nick Jones (Pontypool) all 27-8-0.

Nisa, Dynamite Makins, Wolvey, Warks. Wed, 21, Phase 1 Lake 2. Andy Findlay (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 112-12-0, carp, bomb and long poled pellet, peg A20; Terry Sanderson (Angling Man) 100-6-0; Mark Saunders (Nottingham) 94-8-0; Andy David (Derby) 65-8-0. Thurs, 19, Phase 2 Snake. Bob Greenbury (Sensas) 57-4-0, carp and skimmers, pellet long, peg 15; Terry Cockburn Snr. (Coalville) 38-0-0; Mick White (Coalville) 26-0-0.

Poole Hall, Alveley, Shrops. Sun, 10, Heron Pool. Nigel Davies (Shakespeare) 40-12-0, carp, roach and bream, meat and corn over pellet, peg 16; Steve Burrows (Poole Hall) 38-10-0.

Port Talbot Docks, West Glamorgan. Sun, 15. Nigel Evans (Preston Innovations Thatchers) 66-8-0, bream, pole and feeder, corn and worms, peg 14 day ticket bank; Anthony Hogg (Glamorgan Rebels) 21-3-0; Mal Entwhistle (Glamorgan Rebels) 20-7-0.

Preston Innovations Boldings, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Mon, 15, Willows Pool. Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 93-11-0, carp to 7 lb and barbel to 4 lb, pellet at 5m, peg 18; Chris Green (Preston Innovations Boldings) 84-0-0. Wed, 16, Beech. Dave Brown (Maver Midlands) 104-4-0, carp to 7 lb, maggot shallow and to the sides, peg 9; Carl Foster (Preston Innovations Boldings) 37-12-0; Phil Shaw (Preston Innovations Boldings) 33-0-0. Thurs, 17, Willows and Sycamore. Steve Forest (Nottingham) 101-6-0, carp to 7 lb and barbel, pellet and corn to far bank, Willows peg 8; Andy Williams (Colmic Vespe) 84-13-0; Ken Humphreys (Oswestry) 82-13-0. Sat, 26, Sycamore. Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 114-1-0, carp to 8 lb and barbel, pellet and corn at 5m and sides, peg 13; Paul Hemmings (Wolves) 108-7-0; Robbie Griffiths (Matrix/ABC Baits) 106-15-0; Steve Owen (Wolves) 94-1-0. Sun, 27, Oak, Larch and Willows. Morgan Davidson (OAC) 109-4-0, carp to 7 lb, pellet at 5m and maggot down the sides, Oak peg 29; Ed Turner (Preston Innovations Boldings) 105-11-0; Mark Taylor (Shakespeare) 102-2-0; Colin Reynolds (Bilston Angling Centre) 95-12-0.

Preston Innovations Woodland View, Hadley, Worcs. Tues, 13, Arles Pool. Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 134-0-0, carp, pellet, peg 4; S. Riddle (Peg One Angling) 84-2-0. Sat, 17, Deans. Phil Edmunds (Veterans) 128-4-0, carp, pellet, peg 39; Rob Camden (Peg One Angling) 126-12-0; D. Roberts (Woodlands) 105-4-0. Sun, 10, Arles Pool. Jason Stone (Peg One Angling) and Phil Bishop (Gloucester) both 82-8-0, 82-8-0, pegs 4 and 6; Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 67-8-0; Mark Westley (National Express Walsall) 64-4-0.

Redhill Fishery, Monmouth. Wed, 12. Tony Summers (Wye Angling) 67-0-0, small carp, hard pellets at 12m, peg 14 Sophie’s Pond; Howard Green (Green’s Tackle) 43-8-0.

Rhymney, River Wye, Boughrood. Sun, 15. Gary Lewis (Rhymney) 8-4-0, two chub and two dace, maggot feeder, peg near bridge; Brian Rees (Rhymney) 4-6-0; Colin Whitehouse (Rhymney) 3-12-0.

Rough Hay AC, Greenhills Farm, Worcs. Sun, 21. David Taylor 89-11-0, carp to 7 lb, poled meat over micro pellet feed, peg 13; Luke Turner 58-10-0; Jez Meredith 51-14-0; David Payne 50-11-0 (all Rough Hay AC).

Sirhowy, Staunton Court, Gloucestershire. Sat, 20. Phil Rawlings (Newport) 120-8-0, carp to 8 lb, poled casters and chopped worm, concrete bank; Richard Watkins (Tredegar) 106-4-0; Mike Yandle (Tredegar) 103-0-0. Sun, 20. Cefn Mably Horseshoe Lake, Cardiff. Mitchell Weaver (Newport) 116-6-0, bream and carp, poled worms over casters, peg 8; Nigel Morris (Tredegar Angling Centre) 93-0-0; Shaun McCarthy (Tredegar Angling Centre) 90-0-0.

Solihull Angling Centre, Packington Somers, Meriden, W. Mids. Wed, 16, Molands Mere. Pete Heaven (Greyhound AC) 100-11-0, F1s to 4 lb, carp to 8 lb, caster down edge, peg 10; Lee Richards (Packington) 95-5-0; Danny Tresigne (Mosella UK) 81-1-0. Sat, 19, Big Geary’s. Susie Smith (Kobra Feeders) 40-9-0, 9 carp to 8 lb plus skimmers, pellet feeder with meat, peg 16; Steve Edwards (Packington) 40-6-0; Gary Lakin (Fishing Lodge) 39-10-0.

Stirrup Cup, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Curdworth, Warks. Sun, 10. Sam Lewis (3M’s) 5-12-11, perch and skimmers to 12 oz plus small roach and perch, poled squatt and caster, bush peg 64; Dave Lloyd (The Stirrup Cup) 4-9-11.

Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks. Mon, 19, Canal Pool. Dave James (Mosella UK) 192-3-0, carp to 6 lb and F1s, maggot through slop down edge, peg 13; Pete Hancox (B’ham) 144-13-0; Danny Tresigne (Mosella UK) 133-14-0. Tues, 18, Over-50s, Jenny’s. Ken Turner (TBF Vets) 89-6-0, F1s to 2 lb, pellet at 6m, peg 27; Pete Hancox (B’ham) 73-1-0; Barry Duggan (Warwick Portobello) 65-8-0. Wed, 16, Club. Shaun Weed (TBF) 98-7-0, F1s to 3 lb, barbel, roach and skimmers, maggot, top two, peg 9; Pete Hancox (B’ham) 85-4-0; Tony Maguire (TBF) 79-6-0. Thurs, 53, TBF Vets, High, Club and Jenny’s. Steve Johnson 162-8-0, F1s to 2 lb plus stockies, maggot shallow at 6m, High peg 15; Alan Higgs 115-10-0; Dave Chapman 105-4-0; Steve Stokes 100-2-0; Alan Dawson 78-15-0; Mick Dell 56-7-0 (all TBF Vets). Fri, 21, House. Pete Rice (Bag’em) 94-3-0, carp to 5 lb and F1s, maggot through slop on top two, peg 5; Dave James (Mosella UK) 93-6-0; John Harrison (Newdigate) 75-12-0.

Wassell Grove Autumn Pairs, Hagley, Worcs. Sat, 18, Brook and Match pools. Sam Parker (Club 2000) 85-8-0, carp to 5 lb, pellet long to island, Brook peg 11, £50 bonus peg; Ian Ross (Wassell Grove) 55-0-0; Dave Johnson Snr. (Club 2000) 54-0-0. League: Andy Gorton (Club 2000) and Chris Bills (Wassell Grove) 10.

Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Tues, 13, Rover. Mark Cooper (Carlsberg Tetley) 132-2-0, carp and F1s, pellet shallow, Stretton peg 14. Wed, 23, Over-55s, Stretton and Canal. Phil Weaver (Chester Tackle Locker) 117-0-0, carp and F1s, pellet shallow, Stretton peg 14; Les Picken (Connah’s Quay) 86-0-0; Arthur Wood (Tri-Cast Weston) 76-0-0. Fri, 16, Over-55s, Canal. John Dixon (Tri-Cast Weston) 62-10-0, barbel and carp, pellet and maggot at 4m, peg 25; Julian Tatton (Chester Tackle Locker) 57-12-0; Mike Williams (Church Stretton) 54-10-0. Sat, 8, Rover. Andy Amos (Tri-Cast Weston) 117-8-0, carp, pellet at 6m, Clay peg 29.

White Springs, Pontarddulais. New Canal. Wed, 14. Alan Godrich (Swansea) 94-14-0, carp, poled paste in margins, peg 5; Llew Spinks (Swansea) 67-12-0; Chris Bradley (Neath) 56-12-0. Sat, 15, Match Lake. Phil Phillips (Swansea) 117-8-0, all carp, poled paste, peg 16; Chris Bradley (Neath) 98-3-0; Llew Spinks (Swansea) 91-10-0. Sun, 18, New Canal. Martin Paget (Merthyr) 75-14-0, carp, poled pellets, peg14; Rob Jones (Neath) 72-8-0; Andy Ford (Swansea) 62-8-0.

Wolverhampton Over-60s, Staffs-Worcs Canal, Slade Heath, Staffs. Wed, 25. D. Holbrook (Brownhills) 5-2-0, dumpy perch, roach and gudgeon, poled caster, end peg 25; Dave Smith (Bridgtown Social) 4-2-0; Wilf Kneller (Bilston Angling Centre) 3-8-13; Arthur Shaw (Rough Hay AC) 3-6-2.

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Darren Cox, match fishing ace from Garbolino, ventured across to Ireland for the World Pairs last month. Seen below with a winning catch caught from an island during the event, Darren reveals all in this Angler's Mail blog.

WHAT a great season we’ve had this year as fishermen!

We have been so lucky with the weather for such a long period with just enough rain at the right time to freshen up the rivers and still enough warmth to keep the commercials fishing their heads off.

September and October have been really hectic for me as it is a key time for finalising the launch of all our new Garbolino products to the industry and there is a lot to be done. I did however manage to get across to Ireland for the World Pairs with my fishing partner Simon Fry.

This is a fantastic week on some of the most stunning venues I have every fished in my life and the fishing is always great. To make the trip even better this year we were joined by ‘Mr White Acres’ Clint Elliott and his partner the ‘Earl of Bolingey Lakes’ Andy Dare who were great company.

Clint knows his way round much of England…but got a bit lost in Ireland, as he’s showing here!

Garadice Lake

The week is based around two sections in the Enniskillen area with famous sections such as the ‘Airport, Crom Castle and Killadeas’ and three around Ballinamore and Ballyconnel with Garadice lake, Brackley and Bunerky, Kiltybarden and Lough Scurr all making up the sections. Anglers were spread out so that everyone was given a chance of catching a few fish every day which is generally what happened.

On the boat to Horse island

To add a bit of spice to the event the organisers had put in a ‘virgin’ section on Horse Island just offshore from Killadeas near Enniskillen. There was a lot of excitement about this island as everyone believed it could throw up some big weights but come the practice match on the Sunday nobody really wanted to be there as we believed we would be feeding it for the first match on the Monday!

So what did I go and do? Draw both Simon and I on Horse Island!

Obviously nobody had a clue how it was going to fish so we set up standard feeder tactics to fish between 25-60m out. The depth was perfect to catch even on the pole but we figured it wouldn’t be an option that day as no feed had gone in.

I thought we may struggle as is often the case on first time venues so I also set up my Garbolino G System Xtra Power feeder and cast it until I found a drop off over 90m out. I clipped it up and hoped I wouldn’t need it but after an hours fishing and only a few perch being caught I decided to take the gamble and go for it.

I had ten very quick casts to get some bait out and then sat on my hands. I didn’t wait long as a 10oz hybrid soon tried to pull the rod in. Fifteen minutes later I had a 5lb bream which really got me excited and for the rest of the match I picked fish off in bursts ending up with five bream up to 5lb and around ten hybrids up to 4lb!

It’s great when a plan like that comes together as I won the island with 18.750kg see catch picture at top of blog), and that ended up winning the match on a tough day.

We also had some great banter on the day with the likes of Cathal Hughes, Tom Sexton, Stephen Leddy and many others on the boat trip to and from the island.

The whole week was great although the draw gods evaded me for the rest of the week… it’s Simon’s turn to draw next year!

If you want a good match away with a great group of anglers get booked on the World Pairs for next year, you will love it!

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Here are the Preston Innovations Matchman of the Year Qualifiers - tables are exclusively in the magazine, along with terrific match fishing content in Angler's Mail this week. When you get to the base of this page click the tab to the next page with this region's smaller event results.

* Bilston Angling Centre Ind WL, Shropshire Union Canal, Pendeford, Staffs. Sun, 30. Barry Jones (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 6-9-14, perch, poled caster and worm, peg 27; Martin Spruce (Bilston Angling Centre) 6-0-0; Wilf Kneller (Bilston Angling Centre) 5-7-9; Carl Westwood (Four Ashes AC) 4-5-5. League: Mel Wood (Four Ashes AC) 3; Dave Hughes (Browning Lifestyle) and Lee Dorset (Pelsall Old Boys) both 4; Steve Lovell (Mosella Bait-Tech) and Steve Cope (Four Ashes AC) both 5.

* Diana’s Cup Wychavon Qualifier, River Avon, Evesham, Worcs. Sun, 40. Terry Pitcher (Evesham) 12-14-0, chub to 1 lb 8 oz, waggler and maggot, peg 22; Des Nosworthy (Evesham) 10-7-0; Tom Hitchman (Lane’s Bait & Tackle) 7-15-0; Steve Pierpoint (Sensas WB Clarke) 5-2-0. Ian Sutherland (Bait-Box) 4-14-0.

* Kidderminster DAA Teams of Three, River Severn, Bewdley, Worcs. Sat, 51. Reg Beagley (Tidal Angling Red) 21-8-0, barbel, legered meat, peg 63; Dave Beecroft (Bridgnorth Green) 18-4-0; Gary Fuller (Tidal Angling Yellow) 18-1-0; Derek Fuller (Tidal Angling Yellow) 14-2-0. Teams: Mark’s Tackle 44 (£300); Tidal Angling Yellow 41; MAP 37; Hasbury AC 35.

* Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sat, 43, Silver and Moors pools. Albert Jones (Moorlands) 87-8-0, F1s to 3 lb, pellet down edge, Moors peg 11; Martin Lefevre (Moorlands Gold) 80-10-0; Des Ravenall (Colin Pace Academy) 80-4-0; Mal Watson (Daiwa Gordon League) 70-4-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 66-6-0; Iwan Mills (Robin’s Timber) 55-9-0. Sun, 46, Meadow and Bank. Albert Jones (Moorlands) 101-10-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet at 4m, Bank peg 5; Pete Mace (Autism Birmingham) 78-0-0; Cliff Richards (Wassell Grove) 74-6-0; Ian Wood (Moorlands) 74-5-0; Terry ‘the Heron’ Homer (Club 2000) 68-3-0; Colin Pace (CPA) 66-4-0.

* Preston Innovations Clubmans Championship, Hadley, Worcs. Sun, 130, all pools. Phil Rutter (Match Box AC) 129-8-0, carp, pellet, Front Deans peg 18; Rob Green (Preston Innovations Woodland View) 126-14-0; Lee Cole (Northfield AC) 90-0-0; Barry Cluley (Hozelock AC) 87-6-0; Dave Burrows (Preston Innovations Woodland View) 82-12-0; Charlie Singleton (Halesowen AC) 77-0-0.

* River Wye Championship, Hereford. Sun, 139. Richard Candy (Cardiff Nomads) 61-14-0, chub to 3 lb plus a barbel, a big roach and a grayling, wagglered bread and maggots, peg 77 at Bartonsham; John Snelson (Alan’s Tackle) 52-11-0; Brian Rigby (Shakespeare Superteam) 45-10-0; Chris Stephens (Hereford) 45-8-0; Lee Green (Sensas WB Clarke) 45-5-0; Ray Downey (Hereford) 41-13-0.

* Tunnel Barn Farm WL, Shrewley, Warks. Sat, 80, House, New, Extension, Club and Top pools. Aidan Mansfield (MAP Bait-Tech) 147-14-0, F1s to 1 lb 8 oz, maggot at 14m and left edge plus pellet at 17m to island, Top peg 33; Myles Levy (Guru) 118-3-0; Joe Carass (Match Fishing Draw Bags) 115-14-0; Danny Dryhurst (DS Floats) 115-2-0; Pete Rice (Barston/Preston) 111-12-0; Pemb Wrighting (Guru) 110-14-0.

Teams: Match Fishing Draw Bags 72; Guru 66; MAP/Bait-Tech 65; Barston/Preston 59; Drennan Banbury Gunsmiths 56; Maver Gold/Bag’em Oak 55. Sun, 40, Teams of Eight WL, House, New and Extension pools. Pete Rice (Mosella) 149-15-0, F1s, roach and skimmers, maggot shallow through slop, top two, House peg 9; Kevin Adderley (Phoenix) 129-9-0; John Wallace (Phoenix) 128-8-0; Steve Ayres (Frenzee) 111-9-0; Dave Elliott (Mosella) 108-11-0. Teams: Frenzee 1; Mosella 2; Phoenix 3; TBF Vets All Stars 4; Haines’ Tackle 5.

* Warwickshire WL, Trent and Mersey Canal, Willington, Staffs. Sun, 40. John Johnson (Measham) 8-9-1, skimmers and roach to 6 oz, poled bloodworm, end peg H5 near Rail Bridge; Rob Chambers (Mosella Bait-Tech) 7-14-8; Derek Jackson (Middy Dams and Lock) 6-7-2; Keith Brown (Browning Central) 5-11-8; Ben Sharratt (Shakespeare Superteam) 5-9-0; Dave McCall (Shakespeare Superteam) 5-8-0. Teams: Browning Central 21; Middy Dams and Lock 23; Measham 23; Shakespeare Superteam 25; Mosella Bait-Tech 28. League: Middy Dams and Lock 4; Browning Central 4; Shakespeare Superteam 5; Measham 7; Mosella Bait-Tech 10.

* Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shrops. Sun (Oct 19), 31, Stretton and Weir pools. Kristian Jones (Maver) 136-4-0, carp, pellet and maggot, Stretton peg 26; Andy Morrison (Palwa) 131-8-0; Richie Parry (Tri-Cast Weston) 119-11-0; Mike Williams (Oswestry) 106-8-0; Andy Amos (Tri-Cast Weston/Drennan NW) 83-3-0.

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Here are the Preston Innovations Matchman of the Year Qualifiers - tables are exclusively in the magazine, along with terrific match fishing content in Angler's Mail this week. When you get to base of this page click the tab to the next page with this region's smaller event results.

* Angling Trust Tunnel Barn Farm WL, Shrewley, Warks. Sun, 40, House, Extension and New pools. Steve Chester (Mosella) 146-9-0, F1s and stockies to 2 lb, pellet at 6m and down the edge, House peg 16; Chris Hill (Mosella) 139-3-0; Rob Jones (Frenzee) 109-1-0; Andrew Mann (Frenzee) 107-10-0; Alan Higgs (TBF All Stars) 107-7-0; Luke Sorokin (Frenzee) 107-2-0. Teams: Frenzee 14; Mosella 17; The Phoenix 23; TBF All Stars 30; Haines Angling 36. League: Frenzee 2; Mosella 4; The Phoenix 6; TBF All Stars 8; Haines Angling 10.

* Barford AA WL, River Avon, Barford, Warks. Sat, 54. Steve Williams (Shakespeare) 25-7-0, chub and dace, poled caster, peg 84; Zbigniew Pawlowski (Shakespeare) 13-4-0; John Walkden (Match Box) 13-4-0; Paul Caswell (Sensas WB Clarke) 11-10-0; Ian Winter (Sensas WB Clarke) 11-7-0; Colin Talbot (Match Box) 9-8-0.

Teams: Sensas WB Clarke 18; Shakespeare 19; Match Box 19; Sensas Portway 25; Barford 32; Baileys of Portobello 37. League: Shakespeare 89; Sensas WB Clarke 92; Lane’s Bait and Tackle 111; Sensas Portway 115; Barford 119; Baileys of Portobello 123.

* Blackfords Progressive, Calf Heath Reservoir, Gailey, Staffs. Sat, 38. Nev Bailey (Ian’s Tackle) 49-2-0, bream to 3 lb, method feedered hard pellet, peg 57; Kev Tipton (Sensas) 42-6-0; Carl Hammond (JCB) 36-7-0; Shane Hodgkinson (JCB) 29-10-0.

* Evesham DAA Centenary Cup/Wychavon Qualifier, River Avon, Evesham, Worcs. Sun, 35. Gary Seadon (Odds & Sods) 10-1-0, roach and perch, poled maggot, peg 1; Mark Newman (Poole Hall) 7-14-0; Brian Pollard (Daiwa Gordon League) 4-2-0.

* Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sat, 34, Bank and Island pools. Chris Hill (Mosella) 106-6-0, carp to 5 lb and F1s to 3 lb, pellet, Island peg 21; Mal Watson (DGL) 64-0-0; Richard Kings (CPA) 62-15-0; Dave Hill (Foster’s) 52-0-0; Lee Richards (Packington) 51-0-0. Sun, 38, Meadow and Island pools. Ian Wood (Moorlands) 116-1-0, carp to 8 lb, pellet down edge, Meadow peg 3; Kevin Roderick (CPA) 106-1-0; Clive Munslow (Moorlands) 95-10-0; Tim Hodges (Moorlands) 88-4-0; Martin Adcock (Moorlands) 80-8-4.

* Preston Innovations Woodland View Pairs, Hadley, Worcs. Sun, 41, High, Arles and Deans Pools. Simon Beck (Allen’s Tackle Leamore) 153-4-0, carp, pellet down edge, Front Deans peg 10; Ronnie Phero (Peg One Angling) 153-0-0; Lee Cole (Bilston Angling Centre) 140-14-0; Paul Wedge (Mosella) 124-8-0. Pairs: Wayne Panting/Rob Camden (Peg One Angling) 4; Paul Wedge/Danny Ludgate (Mosella) 4.

* Stratford-upon-Avon Classic, River Avon, Recreation and Lido Sections, Stratford, Warks. Sun, 40. Ed Warren (Preston Innovations/Sonubaits) 66-12-0, 15 bream and two hybrids, feedered worm, Rec peg 2; Steve Hemming (Alcester Sports) 61-10-0; Ian Sutherland (Bait Box) 18-2-0.

* Tunnel Barn Farm Teams of Four, Shrewley, Warks. Sat, 80, House, New, Extension, Top and Club pools. Stu Palsar (Drennan Banbury Gunsmiths) 156-0-0, F1s, ide, roach and skimmers, maggot shallow at 6m, Top peg 21; Neil Carless (Ridgemere) 146-12-0; Pete Rice (Barston Preston) 144-0-0; Wayne Sweetman (The Four Musketeers) 135-9-0; Steve Conway (Shakespeare Superteam) 135-6-0; John Ashwell (Maver Gold Bag’em Oak) 128-8-0. Teams: Shakespeare Superteam 65 (438-0-0); Barston Preston (424-5-0); Match Fishing Draw Bags 61; Team Guru 60; Middy Norfolk Boys 54; Drennan Banbury Gunsmiths) 52. League: Match Fishing Draw Bags 133; Team Guru 126; Barston Preston 124; Shakespeare Superteam 120; MAP Bait-Tech 116; Drennan Banbury Gunsmiths 108.

* Wye WL, River Wye, Hereford. Sun, 72. Hadrian Whittle (Woody’s/Premier Floats/Sensas) 32-5-0, roach and perch, float fished chopped worm and casters over balled in groundbait, Belmont peg 92; Rory Jones (Woody’s Premier Floats) 29-8-0; Tom Lane (Shakespeare) 26-0-0; Andy Burt (Wizards) 25-12-0; Colin Harvey (DH Angling) 25-8-0; Tony Birt (DH Angling) 25-0-0. Teams: Woody’s Premier Floats and Wizards both 57; Shakespeare 54; DH Angling 52; WB Clarke 39; Ludlow 38.

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ANGLER’S MAIL can confirm who’s booked their places in the 2014 RiverFest final, run by the Angling Trust on the River Wye in Hereford over the weekend November 15 and 16.

The 20 qualifier matches have meant that 60 anglers will compete for the title of RiverFest Champion 2014 worth a cool £12,000.

As you see above, last year’s winner was Andrew Murphy, the Welsh international.

Sky Sports will be attending to cover the action this time and spectators are encouraged to come along and watch as the weekend unfolds.

More details below on where and when you can see this Angling Trust-run showpiece event.

Total prize money of £29,000 makes the competition bigger and better than in 2013.

Thames Water and Severn Trent Water have demonstrated the commitment to angling by contributing £2,000 each towards that fund.

Leading bait company Bait-Tech will provide each of the finalists with a variety of products.

Daiwa Sports have donated a prize for the angler who catches the biggest fish over the weekend.

WANT TO GO ALONG? HERE ARE THE KEY RIVERFEST FINAL DETAILS

• Fishing is from 10.30am until 3.30pm on the River Wye around Hereford each day, Saturday November 15 and Sunday, November 16.
• Parking and entry is free for Angling Trust members and you’ll be able to watch and meet some of the best river anglers in the country doing their stuff.
• There is a path along the match length and access is easy.
• Cars should be parked in the field adjacent to the Hereford Rowing Club at the bottom of Greyfriars Avenue.
• Spectators can also use the facilities and be able to get refreshments at the rowing club where there will be a bookmaker present to take bets on your fancied anglers.
• The draw takes place each day at 8am and the club is open to Angling Trust members from 9am.

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Here are the Preston Innovations Matchman of the Year Qualifiers - new Rivers, Canals and Lakes tables are exclusively in the magazine, along with terrific match fishing content in Angler's Mail this week. When you get to base of this page click the tab to the next page with this region's smaller event results.

* Barford AA WL, River Avon, Barford, Warks. Sat, 54. Ian Winter (Sensas WB Clarke) 24-8-0, ten bream, feedered worm, peg 58; Nigel Ball (Attleborough Sports) 19-10-0; Rick Rogers (Sensas Portway) 19-8-0; Mike Bedding (Sensas WB Clarke) 17-10-0; Tony Skinner (Shakespeare Superteam) 15-6-0; Mike Davies (Match Box) 11-11-0. Teams: Sensas Portway 17; Sensas WB Clarke 22; Attleborough Sports 22; Shakespeare Superteam 24; Barford AA 30; Match Box 31. League: Shakespeare Superteam 113; Sensas WB Clarke 114; Sensas Portway 132; Attleborough Sports 148; Barford AA 149; Lane’s Bait & Tackle 149.

* Bilston Angling Centre Ind WL, Shropshire Union Canal, Brewood, Staffs. Sun, 30. Martin Owen (Browning Lifestyle) 14-0-0, two chub to 4 lb plus silvers, poled caster and worm, peg 16; Neil Turner (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 10-10-0; Barry Jones (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 9-5-0; Steve Broome (Bilston Angling Centre) 8-14-0. League: Martin Spruce (Bilston Angling Centre) 7; Mel Wood (Four Ashes AC) 7; Barry Williams (Bilston Angling Centre) 7; Paul Turner (Wolverhampton AA VDE) 8; Steve Cope (Four Ashes AC) 8.

* Moorlands Farm, Hartlebury, Worcs. Sun, 36, Bank, Moors and Island pools. Clive Munslow (Moorlands) 132-2-0, F1s to 3 lb and carp to 6 lb, pellet at 4m, Moors peg 13; Terry ‘the Heron’ Homer (Club 2000) 97-15-0; Mal Watson (Daiwa Gordon League) 95-2-0; Richard Kings (CPA) 85-15-0; Kevin Roderick (CPA) 78-10-0.

* Packington Somers Ind WL, Molands Mere, Big Geary’s and Little Geary’s pools, Meriden, Warks. Sun, 64. Jon Newton (Smithy’s Angling Centre) 50-14-0, F1s to 3 lb, skimmers and crucians, maggot, Molands peg 46; Danny Tresigne (Alvechurch Fisheries) 44-6-0; Matt Brayfield (Gone Fishin’) 42-14-0; Jon Arthur (Drennan) 41-14-0; Johnny Welham (Gone Fishin’) 41-6-0; Ron Savage (Lane’s Bait & Tackle) 39-12-0.

* Preston Innovations Boldings Pools, Bridgnorth, Shrops. Sun, 30, Willows and Oak pools. Dave Hailey (Preston Innovations Boldings) 89-4-0, carp to 6 lb and barbel to 4 lb, maggot, pellet and corn, 8m and edges, Willows peg 16; Dave Emlyn (Oakengates Angling Centre) 58-7-0; Jamie Potts (Preston Innovations Boldings) 57-11-0; Nigel Ball (Wolves) 55-13-0.

* Warwickshire WL, Birmingham-Fazeley Canal, Minworth. Sun, 40. Brent Wilkes (Mosella Bait-Tech) 11-9-2, four bream to 3 lb plus 1 lb of bits, poled caster and bloodworm, end peg 21; Tony Barker (Shakespeare Superteam) 6-11-0; Alistair Chisholm (Shakespeare Superteam) 6-10-0; Keith Brown (Browning Central) 6-5-8; Ben Sharratt (Shakespeare Superteam) 6-0-10; Mark Hardman (Mosella Bait-Tech) 6-0-0. Teams: Shakespeare Superteam 12; Mosella Bait-Tech 23; Browning Central 24; Measham 27; Middy Dams & Lock 32. League: Shakespeare Superteam 6; Browning Central 7; Middy Dams & Lock 9; Measham 11; Mosella Bait-Tech 12.

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