On Wednesday, 22nd April, Tunnel Barn Farm hosted the latest FishOMania qualifier of the season, where Chris Reilly secured his place in this year’s Grand Final with a commanding victory.
Competing on the venue’s Top Pool, Chris produced the standout performance of the day to finish more than 33lb clear of his nearest rival. His winning weight of 153lb 8oz came from peg 13 and consisted of carp, F1s and silverfish caught on pole using maggot and pellet.
Matt Pillay finished in second place with 119lb from peg 5 on Canal Pool. He also caught a mixed net of carp and F1s but was unable to match Chris’s impressive total. Third place went to Greg Welsby, who weighed 113lb 12oz from peg 21 on Club Pool to complete the podium places.
Tunnel Barn Farm has produced many memorable FishOMania qualifiers over the years and remains one of the most popular stops on the qualifying circuit. While anglers often focus on the venue’s more fancied lakes, Chris demonstrated that Top Pool can still produce a winning weight when conditions fall right.
His victory earns him a coveted place in the FishOMania Grand Final at Westwood Lakes, where he will join an increasingly strong field chasing the sport’s biggest title.
FishOMania 2026 Finalists
- Brad Lucas (2025 FishOMania Winner)
- Matt Redman
- Jake Fowles
- Jake Dye
- Chris Barley
- Jamie Hughes
- Harry Campbell
- Chris Reilly
Attention now turns to the next qualifier, which takes place on Wednesday, 29th April 2026 at Westwood Lakes, the home of the FishOMania Grand Final. Another sold-out field will be competing for the next available ticket to July’s showpiece event.
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.