Geoff Ringer won the Bank Holiday Monday Open at Rolfslake with a tidy 87lb 8oz from Peg 16 with an all Carp catch taken on the bomb rod with sweetcorn and multiple pellet hook baits. Dave Ashdown took second spot by fishing bread punch on the bomb cast to the rising edge of the bar in the middle of the lake - almost opposite Geoff on the far side bank.

Ton Up baits matchman Stan Robak stuck it out on the pole for the best part of the match, only resorting to the bomb in the later stages. Fishing sweetcorn hook baits, his 72lb 4oz was good enough for 3rd place and the last of the main frame.

Rod Smith of Simons 2000 won the silver fish match with a level 11lb from peg 28 as the silver fish start to put in an appearance for the fist time this winter.

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.