ONE fish was enough to give Dave Bedford his first win of the season, competing on the near pool at Hay Farm.

Bedford landed a 15lb 4oz common, taken on single caster, staking an early season claim for the heaviest fish.

Young Owen Baker fished well on the Curtis Pool to take second place with small carp and silver fish.

Result: Bedford 16-1, Baker 14-8, Tim Jones 13-4, Joe Thornton 13-1.

At Willow Marsh, Steve Cleavely caught from the start and won easily on the Dragonfly Pool.

Fishing swimfeeder with corn hook bait, Cleavely's win took him into an early lead for the aggregate trophy.

Result: Cleavely 49-10, Jones 25-8, John Holden 24-4, Bill Bedford 17-10.

Aggregate Cup (top 10): Cleavely 72, Keith Clarke 67, Jones 63, Perry Mountain 57, Richard Billingham 53, Baker 51, Martin Tayloe 47, John Harbord 42, Danny Marson 41, Chris Hale 39.