Doggetts has been producing good sport for anglers visiting the Rochford venue.

Terry Weekly from Rayleigh pole-fished 30lb of bream up to 5lb and Steve Stone found rich pickings at the east bank where he landed about 25 tench to 5lb.

Rochford's Alan Slade fished from the south bank and was rewarded with four mirror carp ranging from 18lb to 22lb.

Bailiff Matt Price, also from Rochford, found the same bank provided him with a 17lb common and a 17lb mirror.

Gary Vandergen favoured the north bank where he caught a 13lb common and three mirrors ranging from 12lb to 17lb. Youngster Dan Mead landed 5lb and 8lb jack pikes.

Published Wednesday, June 25, 2003

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