CHORLEY and District Sea Anglers fished for flounder and eels at Preston Trax Centre on the Ribble in overcast conditions with rain and a southerly breeze throughout.

Matchwinner Sherryl Bellfield showed the lads how to do it by bagging up with 12 flounder for 8lb-2oz. She also shared heaviest flat fish prize with Paul Jackson, each with a 1lb flounder. Runner up was Sherryl's partner Gary Beasley with sev en flounder and two eels for 6lb-14oz. Current club top rod Alan Smith sneaked into third place with a late run of seven flounder for 4lb 13oz.

Most fish came on the ebb-tide with fishing slowing over high water with several good eels exceeding 1lb landed.

.The club welcomes new members including ladies and juniors. It holds monthly league matches on the Mersey and Dee estuaries, summer matches on the Ribble as well as autumn and winter cod and whiting sessions at Blackpool.

The club boasts a Sea Angler accredited casting instructor who provides free tuition. Contact Syd Wisdom, Club Chairman, 01772 813059 or Bill Hodgson 07770 831333.

BOLTON MATCHSCENE

LORD NELSON AC: Aggregate Match - River Weaver at Winsford. Those that framed either had a bonus bream or a few high weighing eels to boost their weight. The Weaver is a popular place for the winner as he won last years match on the venue as well. 1st. Martin Owen 7-0-0, 2nd. Andy McKenzie 4-1-8, 3rd. Pete Caloe 7-0-0.

Over Hulton AC: Charity Farm 1st. Tony Sharples 45-13-0, 2nd. Peter Hodgkinson 28-2-0, 3rd. Brian Ormrod 11-8-0.

Kennels and Catteries - 1st. Tony Sharples 25-12-0, 2nd. Eddie Speakman 10-3-0, 3rd. Graham Marsden 7-6-0.

White Maggot Match, Duchy Pond - 1st. Paul Watson 11-0-0, 2nd. Jim Luby 7-11-0, 3rd. Paul Baistow 6-12-0. There are limited visitor places available for their next match on Bradshaws Number six Lodge on July 21. Anyone interested should ring Paul Baistow on 01204 457224.

Kearsley AC: Aggregate match - Doffcocker Reservoir 1st. Darren Bridge 11-4-0, 2nd. John Berry 8-8-2, 3rd. Duggie Durose 4-6-5, 4th. Vinnie Feltham 4-5-0.

Redbridge AC - 1st. Alan Farnworth 3-13-0, 2nd. Steve Farnworth 3-12-0, 3rd Dave Waring 3-0-0.