Graham Townsend beats the mud and 19 others to win the fist round of the Hydneye Series.

20 hardy souls battled through the very muddy conditions to reach their pegs and fish the first round of the 4 match “Hydneye Series” on Sunday. At least the weather was dry this week.

Graham weighed in 23lb 5oz to take first place, Martin Foreshaw was 2nd with 23lb 9oz and 3rd was Michael Wood with 20lb 4 oz.