Hayfield Lakes hosted the final Golden Reel qualifier of 2025 on Sunday, 31st August, where a strong field of 54 anglers competed across Adams and Island Lakes. At the end of five hours it was Steven Roe who secured the last Grand Final place of the season.
Drawn on Island peg 39, Steven made the most of a coveted flyer to finish with 176lb. His winning approach began with a jigger set-up, producing four carp in the first hour, before a switch to his long edge line delivered a steady run of fish to the scales.
Runner-up on the day was Callum Dicks, who weighed 147lb 10oz from Island peg 61. Just behind, Matty Dawes claimed third with 140lb 14oz from peg 33, while Chris Riley finished fourth on peg 69 with 126lb 15oz. Completing the top five was recent FishOMania champion Brad Lucas, who recorded 116lb 8oz from peg 47.
Congratulatoins to Steven Roe, who has booked his place at Larford Lakes for September’s Grand Final. Below is the complete list of all 24 anglers who have qualified for the Golden Reel Grand Final so far:
Golden Reel 2025 Finalists
- Andy Power
- Kristian Jones
- Dale Shepherd
- Ryan Laycock
- Adam Richards
- Simon Skelton
- Neil Colcombe
- Sam Brown
- Danny Squire
- Kieran Marsden
- Colin Scott
- Mikey Williams
- Jimmy Brooks
- Jamie Hughes
- Jordan Holloway
- Mark Griffiths
- Phil Canning
- Perry Stone
- Artur Hilmi
- Craig Edmunds
- Howard Kelly
- Billy Egglestone
- Taylor Weir
- Steven Roe
There is now only the semi-final remaining before the full line-up of 25 finalists is confirmed. The Golden Reel semi-final takes place on Wednesday, 10th September 2025 at Larford Lakes. This year’s final will be held on Saturday, 20th September.