TEN anglers battled the elements to compete in the fourth round of the KDAC/WADAA winter league at Ratherheath Tarn near Kendal.

As the rain poured and wind howled on Sunday, January 11, Tony Ryan plucked his winning 7lb fish from the water.

Roger Peacock came second with 4lb 7oz and Kevin Goik was third with 4lb 4oz.

Winning tactics were maggot feeder and pinkie hookbait which accounted for three small bream.

The next match will be at Wyreside, near Lancaster, on Sunday, February 8.