CHANCES for young and old alike to enjoy competitive match fishing on one of the country's Premier Fisheries is on hand when Bradshaw Hall Fisheries stage three dedicated series.

The youngsters can try their chances in a preliminary round of 'The Browning Youth Masters' which takes place on May 29.

The first two in the match then go through to the final on Gleaves Fishery at Mallory Park. The entry fee is £12.

Another popular junior series is the return of the 'Hooked on Fishing not Drugs or Crime' matches that are fished throughout the summer and youngsters of all ages can join in.

Tickets are now on sale and those interested should be quick in obtaining them.

Those past retirement age can fish in the Pensioner Matches fished every Tuesday and the £10 entry includes a breakfast.

For further information on these matches ring 01204 307197.

Tommy Haslam won last week's Pensioners Match with 38lbs-4ozs with Ken Smith second on 25lbs-8ozs and Rowland Stansfields third on 19lbs-2ozs.

A bumper 142lbs.-8ozs fell to the pole of Stuart Holmes in the Wednesday Open well ahead of Tony Birchall in second place, who had 97lbs.-3ozs. Paul Blinkhorn was third with 88lbs.-8ozs.