KEARSLEY A.C. held an aggregate match on one of the more established fisheries but still found the carp as eager as they were in the early days of 'muddy hole' fishing.

Each of the framers caught carp on differing tactics but John Berry's tip with paste and worm approach proved to be the best.

A 32lbs-12ozs bag was just about enough to secure victory over second-placed Vinnie Felton, his short pole and sweetcorn approach realised 30lbs-8ozs.