A full 60 turnout for this Sunday’s qualifier. Conditions being a cool 6C and a stiff breeze with mainly overcast sky.
The reservoir was full of gin clear water, so was evident sport would be tough.
Winner today was a joint result.
Stephan Pal and Stefan Gent won zone 2 with just 13lbs each, placing them both in the March Final.
Both anglers casting long with the hybrid feeder and waffter hook baits.
3rd placed Nathan Gooderham managed a single carp weighing in 12lbs to win zone 1.
Nathan progressing to the final in the March.
Nathan fished a method feeder long with waffters.
4th & 5th place was again tied with 1-4-0 between Matt Marshall and Darren Smith.
Both anglers fished long with hybrid feeders with waffters and dead reds.
From the 6 sections, only one angler caught so the remaining 5 sections were drawn from the hat.
Zone winners (Zones of 20 anglers)
Nathan Gooderham – Tied Zone2
Stephan Pal – Tied Zone2
Stefan Gent – winner zone 1
Matt Marshall – Tied Zone3
Darren Smith – Tied Zone 3
2 additional qualifiers go through to the final due to weight ties.