Angler Steve Howell won the latest open match at Shiplate Farm by ounces from Russ Peck in second spot.

With only ounces separating this week’s winners, the open match on the Hawthorns at Shiplate Farm Fisheries, saw local angler Steve Howell return to his familiar winning formula to bag top spot on the winners board.

Fishing meat and feeding micro on the pole, Steve managed to weigh in 50lb 4oz from peg six.

Second was Russ Peck (peg 13), 49lb 2oz, followed by Pete Sivell (peg 10), 44lb 15oz and Andy France. Silvers went to Ian Pinkett (peg 5), 8lb 14oz.