DEVIZES AC, on top of their game all season and winners of the local Upper Thames Angling Times Winter League in fine style, failed to book a place in the national final.

The Devizes team could only finish last on virtually their own water, the Kennet and Avon Canal, on Saturday.

It was disappointing, but they were not alone as many other fancied teams also fell by the wayside in a match that was very patchy.

Hayes won the match, followed by Delcac, Daiwa Gordon League and Dam/Lock.

The Wednesday Club held their match at Lechlade Marina. A total of 10 competitors all caught silver fish with Cliff Brown winning with 6lb 9oz, ahead of Pete Saunders (4-15-0).

There was also a tie for third place between Ricky Spiteri and Pete Gilbert, each with 3lb 6oz.

The BCA match was also a hard-fought affair on the Potters stretch of the canal at Bedwyn. Derek Hillier needed just 3lb 4oz to win ahead of Sid Webb (3lb) and Mick Flynn (2-7-0).

Diary:

Tomorrow: Ivy House Lakes Veterans Open.

Sunday: Raychem AC. Last catch match at Greenhill Fishery. Limited to 15 pegs. Draw 8am. Fish 9am to 2pm. Register names with Trevor on 725779.

Wootton Bassett AC. Toller Memorial at Wootton Bassett lake. Draw 8am.

Isis AC traditionally the last match of the season on the River Avon at Sutton Benger. Draw 9am at the Mermaid, Christian Malford. Breakfasts from 8am. Register on (01249) 535396.

Cloverleaf AC. Last cast match at Plaums pit. Draw 8am. Fish 9am to 2pm. Book in on (01793) 641557.

Haydon St AC are asking for all previous years perpetual cup winners to return the trophies to Mick at HOA as soon as possible.

BCA match at Lechlade Marina. Draw 8.30am. Fish 9.30am to 2.30pm. Register on (01793) 705119.

Coleview AA match at Upper and Lower Rushy 7am breakfast for 7.30am. Draw at Coleview Club. Ring Ian to confirm attendance on (01793) 692700.

Ivy House Lakes club match on the large lake. Draw 10am. Fish 11am to 4pm. Book in on (01793) 644449.