JIMMY Byrne won our Disabled and Over 60s match fished on the Dead Length of the Bridgewater Canal on Monday.

Jimmy put an all roach catch on the scales for 4lbs 2ozs 12drs taken on the pole using bread punch, but taking better fish later on caster.

Following close on his heels with a mixed net of roach and perch was Graham Belton, who luckily drew an end peg and certainly made it pay with 4lbs exactly.

Believe it or not George Barber was in receipt of coin yet again! Please note that the draw venue for the match next week is the Warrington Gun Club car park.

The Mersey was carrying quite a lot of extra water for this week’s popular Sunday Series event, but this did not phase winner Ray Bowden, who showed his mastery of the pole by weighing in 4-0-8 of small roach and perch.

It was good to see organiser Ant Higham in the frame once again.

Ant, along with his mate Paul Harding, run this event, which I know is appreciated by everyone.

The final match in the Pairs Series was fished at Walton last Saturday in difficult windy conditions that saw some anglers really struggling for fish. It was tight at the top with just five points separating the top two, and all eyes were on the draw!

When Mike Savage and Craig Lowndes both drew well and Kev Green and Adam Harman only managed an average draw it was game on.

As I predicted last week, it turned out to be a close run thing with Mike and Craig narrowing the gap to within two points.

However, Kev Green and Adam Harman rose to the challenge to take the pairs series overall.

Neil Davies and Bob Campbell held their third place with Neil winning the day individually, catching some roach for 4-2-8.

After the Christmas break, probably mid-February, Jeff Stoll intends to run a Spring Series if there is sufficient interest and weather permits.

Keep sending catch reports to 01928 716238 or frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7pm and 9pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.

Results: Pairs Series: Individuals: 1, Neil Davies 4-2-8; 2, Jeff Stoll 3-9-0; 3, Craig Richie 3-2-2. Overall Series: Kev Green/Adam Harman 34points, Mike Savage/Craig Lowndes 36, Bob Campbell/Neil Davies 39. Disabled and Over 60s: 1, Jimmy Byrne 4-2-12; 2, Graham Belton 4-0-0; 3, Derek Bibby 3-10-12; 4, George Barber 3-2-10. Mersey Series: 1, Ray Bowden 4-0-8; 2, Derek Bibby 3-7-4; 3, Eddie Frangleton 3-1-0; 4, Ant Higham 1-7-8.

Forthcoming events: Sunday: Mersey Series: Draw 9am Mersey Walk (Fish 42 up). Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw at 10am at Gun Club car park. Call John Dagnall on 635486.