Mat Barker enjoyed a good day as he landed first place in Holbeach and District Angling Club’s latest match.
It took place on Sunday, July 12 at Sharps Bridge on the main Holland Drain.
Conditions looked ok but the colour had drained from the river so things were expected to be tough.
Leading the way was Barker who caught a total of 14lb 13 1/2oz from peg 13.
His haul included a good net of mainly roach on the pole line.
In second place was Holbeach captain Ian Thrower who caught 9lb 15oz of good stamp roach on the short waggler line from peg 14.
Third and fourth were father and son duo Robert and Chris Newton.
Newton Snr edged ahead of his offspring, weighing in with 6lb 15oz from peg 16.
Chris wasn’t far behind and finished with a catch of 6lb 3oz from peg 18.
