YOUNG Ledbury angler Josh Emery landed the biggest fish of the day at the Herefordshire Academy of Angling Youth Open held at The Millpond, Little Tarrington.

Twenty-five youngsters attended the academy's second annual fishing match under the eye of Professional Angling Association coach David Roberts.

With age categories of U16 and U11 all entrants caught fish with the winning weight being 5lb 3ozs and the biggest fish being 4lb 8ozs.

The Academy will restart after the seasonal break on the first Saturday in February 2004, at The Millpond.

Any youngsters interested should contact D Roberts on 0781 2081479 for details.