Fishing from the fancied Car Park Bank, GOT TonUP Baits matchman Phil (Madd) Young took 93lb from peg 23 to finish on top of the pack in a closely contested match. Most anglers fished a Bomb line at about 18-22m for the bulk of the catches and Madd's return was no exception. Fishing to the bar with single and double sweetcorn hook baits the GOT TonUP Baits (A new team backed by a new Carp Pellet for 2005 from a company going by the name of GOT TonUP Baits - Due to be launched in the first quarter of this year - quick Plug! I'm sure they'll need to send some free bags to the webmaster for testing?) angler spent the 5 hours concentrating on an active tip. With fish moving up and down the bar, it was the same story for John Bennett on Peg 25. John managed to keep pace with Madd and it took the arrival of the scales to confirm the result as 93lb to 87lb 4oz in Madd's favor.

John Harrison (Crosskeys) enjoyed a similar battle for 3rd and 4th place with fellow team angler Neil Davis (Pegs 17 and 15 respectively). Again, the Bomb Rod was the chosen attack with sweetcorn hook baits. The two anglers took advantage of the same bar that has given steady sport on Pegs 23, 24 and 25 over the past matches. John's 79lb was good enough to beat Neil's 65lb for last place in the main pool.

Gary Boweren won the Silver fish match with 11lb 12oz from peg 35 with mostly Roach, a few small Perch and a few dozen Herring sized Bleak.

As the weather continues to be out of sorts, Rolf has lifted the ban on the feeder rod. The lifting of the ban will be on a trial basis and will last until 01 Apr 05, although Rolf reserves the right to re- impose the ban.  A maximum main line of 5lb will be enforce - so don't forget to set those clutches. (NO BRAIDS). Bomb Only - Running Lead. NO FEEDERS.