FISHING

Walthamstow Brothers AS: Only two of the 22 that fished in the first official club match of 2008 made a catch.

Although initially struggling, Simon Robertson claimed top points after keeping with maggots/feeder to catch two chub (3.15.0 and 2.10.0) late in the day.

Tony Goldberg also sat it out on the feeder and one bite landed a 3.9.0 chub to weigh in second.

Debden AS (Birds Green Fishery, Ongar): Guest Image ace Johnny Weedon topped the scales at the pre-season friendly.

Using the pole over pellet, he made 3lb carp for a total catch of 56lb.

Club Champion Russ Hogg weighed in 10lb of caster, catching roach and a small carp totalling 46lb for second place.

Jimmy Hornsby, with 25lb of roach and carp, finished in third place.