IT is almost full steam ahead for match anglers as details of forthcoming summer leagues and matches are announced.

The Wednesday Night Dixon Green Open matches run by Farnworth Anglers have 20 pegs available each week at £5.50 for members and £7 for guests.

The draw takes place from 5pm until 5.30 pm and fishing is from 6pm until 9pm. Swing tip and swim feeder anglers will be limited to a maximum cast of 30 metres, rule breakers will not be allowed to weigh in.

Bolton Rivers AC are to hold their annual charity match on both waters of Doe Hey on Sunday July 21st. The 60 peg match will cost £10 all in. The draw will take place at 10am with fishing from 11am until 4pm. Tickets are available from Worsley Angling Centre or ring Bob Fearnhead on 0161 799 4242.

Farnworth and District Anglers are running a match to underline Walkden Jubilee Festival on Blackleach Reservoir on Bank Holiday Monday the 3rd. June. at £10 all in. The draw takes place at 7am with fishing from 8am until 1pm. The tickets are on sale at Worsley Angling Centre or for further information ring Bob Fearnhead on the above number. If you have news of a forthcoming event or any angling information please ring Glynn Kateley on 01204 439623.