LOVE was in the air as a new personal best was set at Anglers Paradise in Halwill during Valentine’s week.

Paul Willsea joined the resort with his wife for Valentine’s week and managed to get some fishing in. He caught a personal best 30lb Mirror, a 25lb Mirror and a 24lb Mirror all from the ‘Specimen Carp Lake’ and won the ‘Fish of the Week’ competition.

Paul said: “I have been coming to Anglers Paradise for 21 years and have never caught three big fish in one week. On Monday, February 18, I went down to the Specimen Carp Lake. The reel went screaming off after about an hour, I couldn’t believe it, I landed a 24lb Mirror using a tutti fruity boilie.

“After a little while, off it goes again and I landed a 25lb Mirror on a Sticky Baits Krill pop up, I was well chuffed, couldn’t believe it — two 20’s in one day!

“Then on Thursday, February 21, about 2pm, I thought I would pack up in about half hour, when suddenly off the reel goes. I landed a 30lb 2oz Mirror on a tutti fruity boilie. This is the best Valentine week I have ever had, I beat my personal best by 4oz, celebrated my birthday on Valentine’s Day and had an absolutely fantastic week at Anglers Paradise!”