Anglers battle it out

Nine members of Diss AC went to West Mersea to fish the Black Deep 20 miles offshore for tope.Best fish of the day went to David Newcombe from Tibenham with a 26-pounder (pictured).

Nine members of Diss AC went to West Mersea to fish the Black Deep 20 miles offshore for tope.

Best fish of the day went to David Newcombe from Tibenham with a 26-pounder (pictured).

The runner-up was Charlie Flatman from Burgate with an 18-pounder.

Other anglers were: Peter Mills (Diss), Michael Thorndyke (Eye), Nigel Bryant (Laxfield), Colin Haddock (Thorndon), Keith Carter (Hoxne), Paul Stowe (Scole) and Peter Amies (Laxfield).