Basildon Angling Centre squad member Alan Busby weighed in 19lb 7oz to take his third consecutive win in the Ridley Angling Products-sponsored Gloucester Park series.

He pole fished caster baits from the incoming sluice and included a good chub in his otherwise roach catch. Alan won £100.

Second place and £62 went to Browning Crowsports man Alan Milsom with a 16lb 4oz 8dr haul.

Alan fished the cockle bank where he used pole tactics alternating between maggot and caster baits.

Third place and £42 went to Dave Hemmings who weighed in 15lb 4oz. Dave pole fished maggot and worm baits.

After the elimination of the major winners Del Smee weighed in 6lb 14 to take the £31 prize money in Section One.

Garry Upjohn of Bills Tackle claimed the £31 prize money in Section Two with 11lb 12oz.

Published Thursday, January 23, 2003

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