CHARLEY VALLENDER eased to victory at the latest round of the Preston Innovations Saturday Open at Woodland View Fishery.
Fishing at the Back Deans pool, Vallender (peg 35) fished 6m corn and pellet down the edge to claim a mixed bag of 179lbs 2oz.
Troy Weaver (peg 37) narrowly finished in second with 86lbs 4oz while Andy Pollard, fresh off the back of last week’s victory, came in a close third with 84lbs 6oz.
Meanwhile Paul Foster ended the afternoon in fourth with his catch of 71lbs 6oz.
CHRIS NEWTON fished up a treat to cruise to the latest Sunday PM Open round.
Held at the Arles and High pool, Newton (peg 16) fished dead maggot over micro to fish an incredible mixed bag of 229lbs 9oz, more than 100lbs more of second placed Martin Pritchard (peg 8) who caught 123lbs 12oz.
John Newton (peg 22) narrowly missed out on second place with his catch of 122lbs 3oz while Scott Smith (peg 4) finished in fourth with 107lbs.
