BDCA Trent View Match Report
24th–26th July 2026
Eighteen anglers took part in the BDCA match at Trent View during extremely hot weather, which made the fishing challenging throughout the weekend.
Despite the difficult conditions, every angler managed to catch at least one carp. A total of 14 carp were landed, weighing an impressive 298 lb 15 oz altogether.
Final Top Three
🥇 1st – Gary Watton
Peg 6/7 | 6 carp | 125 lb 13 oz
Gary produced an excellent performance in the heat, catching six mirror carp to secure a convincing victory.
🥈 2nd – Mark Cunliffe
Peg 13 | 2 carp | 50 lb 9 oz
🥉 3rd – Paul Casey
Peg 10 | 2 carp | 46 lb 6 oz
Biggest Fish of the Match
Congratulations to Jamie Doolan, who landed the biggest fish of the weekend—a fantastic 30 lb 1 oz mirror carp!
Well done to all seven anglers for continuing through the very hot conditions. The fishing may have been difficult, but everyone caught and enjoyed another great weekend of fishing, friendship and community.
Same passion. Stronger together. 🎣🤟
