Seasoned carp angler Neil Raynor and newcomer Steve East, enjoyed a tremendous session at Basildon's Gloucester Park lake landing an astounding 74 carp between them.

In total their haul, taken during a 34 session at the big bay, weighed well over 500lbs.

The duo fished homemade boilies to take fish constantly throughout their session.

The biggest specimen fell to Neil who netted a common of 19lb, whilst Steve beat his personal best three times taking carp up to 14lb.

Published Wednesday July 14, 2004

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