Tunnel Barn Farm hosted the final FishOMania qualifier of 2025 on Wednesday, 9th July. Reigning Fish North champion Lee Thornton who clinched the last available ticket to the next week’s big-money grand final.
Drawing peg 2 on House Pool, the Maver-sponsored angler took full advantage of favourable conditions. A steady wind pushed fish directly into his margins, setting up an ideal match scenario. Lee chose maggot and pellet over groundbait and immediately found success tight down both margins. He consistently landed carp and F1s throughout the match, amassing an impressive total of 197lb 6oz.
Hull-based angler Danny Nicklas secured second place from peg 13 on Extension Pool. He weighed in with a strong 173lb 3oz of carp and F1s. Tony Coates completed the top three from peg 5 on House Pool with a commendable 166lb 7oz.
Congratulations to Lee Thornton who becomes the 25th, and final, angler to secure a spot in ths year’s FishOMania Grand Final. Below is a list of all the anglers that have booked a place in the Grand Final.
List of FishOMania 25 Finalists
- Dave Shires (2024 FishOMania Winner)
- Andy Power
- James Howarth
- Kristian Jones
- Joost Vos (International Qualifier)
- George Reynolds
- Dylan Mertens (International Qualifier)
- Steve Openshaw
- Jamie Hughes
- Dale Shepherd
- Gary Thomas
- Ben Lord
- Daniel Squire
- Callum Dicks
- Charlie Law
- Jack Stamp
- Rob Swan
- Kerry Kirkwood
- Andy North
- Steve Foster
- Brad Lucas
- Andy Bennett
- Sarah Challinor (Ladies National Champion)
- Harry Michael (Youth National Winner)
- Lee Thornton
All eyes now turn to the eagerly awaited FishOMania 2025 Grand Final. The event takes place on Saturday, 19th July on Westwood Lakes’ Falcon Lake.
Spectator tickets for the 2025 FishOMania Grand Final 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.