The last FishOMania qualifier of the year occurred on Saturday at Marston Fields Fishery in Sutton Coldfield. It was the final chance for the 89 anglers competing to secure a spot in this year’s 30th Anniversary FishOMania Grand Final.
The victory on this occasion went to Dale Shepherd who has now earned a spot in the FishOMania Grand Final and qualified for The Golden Reel Grand Final. Dale won the match from peg 38 on Sycamore with a weight of 86lb 2oz. His weight was put together with a mixture of carp and F1s caught on the method feeder. Second place went to Lloyd Hayes from peg 10 on Sycamore with 70lb 15oz. England Ladies International angler Sam Sim came third with 61lb 13oz from peg 1 on Laurels.
Dale Shepherd is the final competitor to book at place in this year’s final and will fish for his chance to win £50,000 and the FishOMania crown at Westwood Lakes in July. The full list of FishOMania 24 finalists is below:
- Matt Dawes (2023 FishOMania Winner)
- Jason Redgrave
- Chris Reilly
- Adam Playford
- Gary Ainscough
- Alex Dawson
- Andy Bennett
- James Woodfine
- Kieran Marsden
- Jamie Hughes
- Kim De Page (International Qualifier)
- Ben Townsend
- Nick Speed
- Jordan Holloway
- Dave Shires
- Harry Bignell
- Nico Kremer (International Qualifier)
- Andy Power
- Kristian Jones
- Pemb Wrighting
- Ted Stewart
- Leanne Knott
- Jimmy Brooks
- Dale Shepherd
This year’s FishOMania final is on Saturday, 27th July at Westwood Lakes in Boston. Spectator tickets are available to purchase already. Tickets cost £7.00 per person, while a group booking for 4 people costs £20.00. A 10% service fee and £2.95 booking fee per order also apply. Car parking tickets are available for an additional fee when booking. Car parking will cost £7.00 per car and £10.00 per van.
Head over to the FishOMania website to get your tickets now.