BOB BRAZIL won the Needles AC Christmas Eve open on the River Alne at Great Alne with a catch of 2lb 15oz.
Barry Blewett was second with 2lb 14oz, Graham Rowe third with 2lb 9oz and section winners were Glyn Blewett (1lb 14oz), Alan Elms (1lb 9oz) and Pete Lewis (6oz).