DEAN SMITH won the opening round of the Embassy Racing York Winter Angling League.
Smith, representing Matric Bait Tec, had an all-roach net of 9lb 6oz from the end of Palace Ings.
Second place went to Tang Hall’s Alan Pfluger, also with an all-roach catch of 7lb 10oz, while club-mate Trevor Price was third with a haul of 6lb 10oz.
Selby’s Andy Malham was fourth with 6lb 6oz.
Anglers’ World won the team competition, ahead of X Men and Selby Ship Yard.
Round two will be held on December 8.
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