IAN Alexander finished well clear of the rest in the sixth round of Newton-le-Willows Anglers' Association's summer league.

The Burt Baits angler weighed in 15lbs 15ozs to finish first on Havannah Flash near Parr in an event supported by Newton Tackle & Bait.

His catch included three tench and 8lbs of silvers on pole, totalling weight more than 7lbs heavier than his nearest rivals.

There was only 4lbs separating those anglers finishing second to fourth.

RESULTS:

Newton Tackle & Bait Summer League sixth round, Havannah Flash (25 pegs):

1st Ian Alexander (Burt Baits) peg 19, with 3 tench and 8lbs of silvers on pole for 15lbs 15ozs 0drs.

2nd Graham Sixsmith (Matrix LTB) peg 30, with all silvers on pole for 8-5-0.

3rd John Mallet (Bolton) peg 3, with one carp and silvers on pole for 8-2-0.

4th Ian Wilson (Newton) peg 5, with 1 tench and silvers on pole for 8-1-0.

The Phil Lyon Trophy, upper pound of the Sankey canal (20 pegs):

1st Ian Wilson (Newton-le-Willows), peg 44, 15-9-0, tench and silver fish on pole and maggot.

St Helens Star:

2nd Ryan Hughes (Fisherman's Way), peg 42, 10-4-0, roach and perch on pole and maggot.

3rd Chris Grehan (Warrington), peg 40, 7-4-0, bream and roach on pole and worm.

4th Graham Sixsmith (St Helens), peg 32, 6-4-0, roach and perch on pole and maggot.

The Disabled & Over Sixties members match, White Door Dam (20 pegs):

Beech Pool:

1st Billy Aston, (Golborne) peg 12, with carp, roach and skimmers to pole for 50-0-0.

St Helens Star:

2nd Eddie Marcroft (Golborne Tackle & Bait) peg 16, with carp, skimmers and roach to pole for 21-0-0.

3rd Jimmy Corkish (St Helens) peg 22, with all silver fish to pole for 16-6-0.

Oak Pool:

1st Chris Grehan (Warrington) peg 2, with carp and skimmers to pole for 16-4-0.

2nd Stan Roberts (Ashton in Makerfield) peg 36, with carp and silver fish to pole for 15-15-0.

3rd Phil Barton (Haydock) peg 34, with carp and skimmers to pole for 14-11-0.

Newton-le-Willows AA, juniors and women's matches, Mere Lane Fisheries:

Juniors:

1st Warren Jones, 26-0-0.

2nd Izzy Gibbins, 15-3-0.

3rd William HiIditch, 7-1-0.

Women:

1st Tanya Whitley-Price, 16-6-0.

2nd Donna Hil, 5-14-0.

3rd Lisa Mason, 5-3-0.