Roy Weston hit the jackpot by landing a superb 70lb-plus mixed haul at Basildon's Gloucester Park Lake.

Using a scorpion indicator from his new Hotspot range, the Ridley Angling Products proprietor fished a swim feeder and red maggot to include seven different species in his big haul.

His catch included carp to over 10lb, a net of chub to 3lb, numerous tench to over 4lb, a big bream, a crucian, and a number of quality roach.

Weston, who had his rod pulled out of the rest on two occasions, also netted three barbel to a best of 3lb. All of the fish fell to maggot baits.

Published Thursday, May 22, 2003

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