On Saturday, 30th May 2026, Moorlands Farm hosted the latest FishOMania qualifier, where Andy Bennett secured his place in this year’s Grand Final with a commanding victory at the Staffordshire venue.

The former two-time FishOMania champion is no stranger to qualifying for the sport’s biggest event, and he once again booked his ticket to Westwood Lakes from the same venue where he earned qualification in 2025.

Drawn on peg 8 in the bowl on Meadow Pool, Andy weighed 165lb 5oz to top the standings. On a warm, sunny and windless day, he spent much of the match mugging carp on the long pole with maggots before enjoying a productive spell down the margins on casters during the closing stages.

Andrew Mann continued his impressive run of form by finishing runner-up for the second FishOMania qualifier in succession. Drawn on peg 3 on Meadow Pool, he also relied on mugging and margin tactics to build a catch of 128lb 3oz. Third place went to Kerry Kirkwood, who weighed 123lb 9oz from peg 3 on Moors Pool to complete the top three.

Few anglers possess a FishOMania record to rival Andy Bennett’s. A two-time champion and one of the most respected competitors on the commercial circuit, he has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to deliver when qualification is on the line. His latest success ensures another major name will be present at Westwood Lakes in July, adding even more quality to a Grand Final field already packed with former champions, finalists and big-match specialists.

While Bennett took the qualification place, Andrew Mann’s second consecutive runner-up finish will undoubtedly be one of the talking points from the day. Having narrowly missed out at Makin’s Fishery just a week earlier, he again came frustratingly close to securing a Grand Final berth.

FishOMania 2026 Finalists

• Brad Lucas (2025 FishOMania Winner)
• Matt Redman
• Jake Fowles
• Jake Dye
• Chris Barley
• Jamie Hughes
• Harry Campbell
• Chris Reilly
• James Fuller
• Steve Openshaw
• Art Hilmi
• Kristian Jones
• Jordan Holloway
• Dale Shepherd
• Sam Brown
• Andy Bennett

The road to Westwood Lakes now leads to Partridge Lakes, which hosts its second FishOMania qualifier of the 2026 campaign on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. With fewer qualification opportunities remaining, every result is becoming increasingly significant in the race to reach July’s Grand Final.

Spectator tickets for the 2026 FishOMania Grand Final at Westwood Lakes on Saturday, 18th July 2026, are still available.

• Entry: £7.00 per person
• Group of 4: £20.00
• A service fee and £2.95 booking fee per order apply
• Parking: £7.00 per car / £10.00 per van (available when booking)

Head over to the FishOMania website to get your tickets now.