On Sunday, the first Golden Reel qualifier of 2025 was held at the fantastic Larford Lakes in Stourport. The victory went to former two-time winner Andy Power, who booked his place in this year’s Grand Final at the first time of asking.
Andy won the match from peg 20 on the Match Burr with a weight of 142lb 13oz. Pete Upperton finished in second with 121lb 12oz from peg 5 on Match Grass. Dale Shepherd finished third with 99lb on the dot from peg 10 on Match Grass. Both Pete and Dale have now secured their place in this year’s semi-final.
Unfortunately, the winner’s interview stream on the Golden Reel Facebook page was cut short. However, Andy’s bait sponsor Sonubaits revealed that he caught on pellets shallow with the odd few in the margins.
Congratulations to Andy Power, who became the first angler to qualify for the big-money final at Larford Lakes on 20th September. The full list of Golden Reel 25 finalists so far is below:
- Andy Power
The next Golden Reel qualifier takes place at Partridge Lakes in Warrington on Sunday, 5th April. Tickets for the match are still available from the Golden Reel website: GoldenReelAngling.co.uk. Tickets cost £50.