Sorry a bit of a short report this week as I could not make the match but did swing by early on.

It was a very hot day along the dam bank of Beggars with no shade to be had. The carp did not seem to mind it though as there were signs of them down the edges from early on - but seeing them does not mean you can catch them.

Phil on peg 20 was having a tricky start catching plenty of different species but not the bigger carp you need at Beggars. Mark on 19 had them at his feet from early on. Tony on peg 18 (again!) was having a steady start with a couple in the net when I left and over on peg 17 John was having a bit of a nightmare with lost fish.

Well the fishing must have improved and it was a close finish with one good sized between the first 3: 1st Phil Whitmill 69lbs, 2nd Tony Cruci 60lbs 9oz and 3rd Mark Halverson 55lbs 10oz

Pic is Tony just having netted a good sized carp.