ILMINSTER Angling Association held their annual Barney's Pairs Open on the Isle and Dillington pond on Sunday and once again it was well attended with eight pairs taking part.

The weather was awful once again but both venues produced some good weights.

Top pair on the day were Tiverton's Bruce Hunt and Martin Heard who had four points.

Bruce was second at Dillington with 13lb 10oz and Martin was second on the river with 13lb 14oz.

Robin Cox and Graham Field were second with six points and Jamie Rich and Justin Charles were third with seven points.

All the anglers enjoyed a lovely buffet back at the Royal Oak and the club would like to thank Steve and Cindy once again.

Next Sunday there is a rod only match out the pond and the draw is at the Oak between 8.30am and 9am.

Results: Overall Pairs: 1 Bruce Hunt and Martin Heard 4pts; 2 Rob Cox and Graham Field 6pts; 3 Jamie Rich and Justin Charles 7pts (on weight).

Pond: 1 Jamie Rich (Against Men and Fish/Burt Baits) 14lbs 8ozs; 2 Bruce Hunt (Tiverton) 13lbs 10ozs; 3 Ashley Tomkins (Tackleuk) 10lbs 13ozs.

River: 1 Rob Cox (Ilminster) 16lbs 17ozs; 2 Martin Heard (Tiverton) 13lbs 14ozs; 3 Leighton Cox (Ilminster) 12lbs 2ozs.