VINCE Shipp was the big winner at Ridgway Lakes’ latest Saturday Open, landing a catch of 223lbs to take top spot.

Adrian Davis came in second with a haul of 186lbs and Andy Dixie was third with 184lb 8oz.

Pleasure anglers at the lakes are continuing to catch large bags of carp on banded pellet fished up in the water, while a large amount of silver fish are showing to red maggots.

Day tickets are available every day from 7am from the café.