IN-FORM Malvern Angler Shaun Taylor came out on top at Oakeridge Fishery’s Willow Pool.

Carp were expected to dominate the catches from this pool at this time of year. And that proved to be the case although the fish became somewhat more shy to catch as the sun increased in strength during the match.

Taylor led the way with a winning weight of 49-12-0 made up mainly of a number of good sized carp caught on pole fished worms.

Meanwhile, novice pole angler John Shaw was pleased to catch several carp using some pellets given to him by a fellow competitor to finish second with 30-8-0.

He was just ahead of third-placed John Taylor with 30-0-0.

Results: 1 Shaun Taylor 49-12-0, 2 John Shaw 30-8-0, 3 John Taylor 30-0-0, 4 Lee Harman 26-14-0, 5 Dick Oakley 23-4-0, 6 Richard Webster 18-4-0, 7 Frank Edwards 16-6-0, 8 Clive Harman 6-1-0.