The carp at the Willows also proved easier to tempt on Saturday and weights were back to normal summer levels.

In a close finish, Andy Barker again topped the frame, this time with a solid 93lb haul of carp to 5lb, which he took on pellet fished at 16 metres across to the island at peg 35.

Andy Hampson was in close contention, finishing a fish behind with an even 91lb. Hampson fished meat deep and shallow at 48 for a mix of carp with ide and chub.

Result: 1 Andy Barker, Sensas Walton, 93-0-0; 2 Andy Hampson, Hirst Tackle, 91-0-0; 3 Paul Turner, Willows, 78-0-0; 4 Graham Boardley, Bob-Co, 75-0-0; 5 Mark Rockingham, Leeds Angling, 58-8-0; 6 Steve Raper, Hirst Tackle, 58-2-0.