A full 60 peg sell out for this latest qualifier. Conditions on the day were extreme with overcast sky and highs of around 6C.
The reservoir had filled to capacity but the water temperatures were very low so weights were always going to be difficult for this particular qualifier.
Winner on the day and progressing to the March 23rd final was Paul Cooke with a weight of 30-8-0.
Paul fished a hybrid feeder fished at distance with waffter hook baits from peg no 8 Dam Wall.
Second on the day was Alex Walker from peg 98 Sanctuary with a weight of 23-8-0.
Alex also fished long with the hybrid feeder and waffter hook baits.
Third to the frame was Mark Fountain from peg 109, Sanctuary, with a weight of 22-12-0.
Fourth overall was Garreth Hawley with a weight of 21-4-0 from peg 77.
Fifth place was Charlie Simpson with 16-10-0 from peg 3, Sailing Club.
Qualifiers (Zones of 20)
Paul Cooke
Garreth Hawley
Alex Walker