Stephen Bennett admits it has been tough going this January, and he isn't the only person to say that, but this 33lb common made a few winter blanks well worth the effort.

Wesley Leadbeater will look back on this January capture for the rest of his angling life, proving even huge carp can be caught in the most unlikely and unfavourable conditions.

DNA team member Grant Westlake not only defied the fact his normal angling partner couldn’t make it but also a late draw to come out on top in the latest qualifier of the £10,000 Todber Manor Pairs competition.