HEREFORD angler Paul Woodward carried off the top prize in Hereford & District Angling Association's Joe Berrows Memorial Charity Match fished on the Wye last Sunday.

Woodward, of Woody's Angling Centre, landed the title with a haul of 54lb 4oz - 10 barbel and one chub - using a feeder with pellets as bait.

"The match was fished on a rising river, which went up 18 inches during the day, showing a little colour," said HDAA's Brian Powell.

The match was fished between the Belmont Tennis Courts and Bartonsham with 69 pegs.

Evesham angler Lee Gardiner, with a net of 39lb 8oz of dace, was runner up in the competition which raised £340 for local charities.

Results: 1 Paul Woodward (Woody's Angling Centre) 54lb 4oz; 2 Lee Gardiner (Evesham) 39-8; 3 Richard Candy (Cardiff) 30-0; 4 Paul Williams (Wolverhampton) 28-10; Nick Young (Leeda) 25-15; 6 Mick Webb (Ross on Wye) 25-11.