Farnworth Anglers: Open Match, Gorsepit - The introduction of 1,000 carp and 250 tench into a Gorsepit water which is a rarely used venue for matches meant that a decent turn out of 17 anglers enjoyed good sport with a variety of methods. The winner taking three tench and a crusian on the pole with bread punch. Next week's open takes place on Dixon Green Reservoir. 1 John Sherwood 8-4-0, 2 Steve Hayes 5-7-0, 3 Gary Armstrong 3-4-0, 4 Harry McKoy 2-1-2.

Patricroft AC: Aggregate match - Meadowbank, River Weaver. After heavy tackle and bumper weights on the carp lakes, it was back to basics with lighter rigs and smaller hooks to tempt finicky fish on a dour river. 1 Cliff Barber 5-0-8, 2 Peter Leigh 4-6-8, 3 Dave Thornton 4-6-0, 4 Brian HoRrobin 3-14-0, 5 Wayne Rigby 3-8-8, 6 Paul Horrobin 3-4-8.

Bolton Rivers AC: Empress Cup - Doe Hey Bottom Water. Fallen leaves caused problems for the pole lads who could only fish half a match. The winner took perch and big skimmers on pellet. An open match takes place on the water on Sunday, October 21. Ring Bob Fearnhead on 0161 799 4242. 1 Graham Wrae (Bolton Rivers) 8-15-0, 2 Peter Fletcher (Bolton Rivers) 5-2-0, 3 Bob Fearnhead (Worsley Angling Centre) 4-15-0.

Royal Ashton: Winter League Match - Rumworth Reservoir. Thirty anglers fished this first match out of seven and summer methods found the fish with red maggot and caster bringing roach and skimmers on the pole. 1 Darren Handley 8-8-0, 2 Chris Riley 7-15-0, 3 Mick Whelan 6-11-0, 4 Martin Ormerod 5-12-0, 5 Mick Twigg 4-12-0.