This year’s FishOMania Grand Final is almost here, but several spots are still up for grabs. Today, the 15th qualifier of the year took place at Westwood Lakes in Boston, where former champion Harry Bignell secured his place in the final.
Bignell who stormed to victory in the 2021 FishOMania final booked his place in the final with a weight of 159lb 8oz from peg 7 on Swallow Lake. With the warm weather and sunshine finally returning, Harry stuck to fishing shallow with a banded pellet on the long pole. His final weight was mainly made up of carp up to approx. 8lb.
Swallow Lake also produced the runner-up as Artur Hilmi finished a close second with 154lb 6oz from peg 30. The third place spot went to Tom Edwards with 135lb 9oz from peg 15 on Falcon.
Harry Bignell becomes the latest confirmed competitor 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
- Harry Campbell
- 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
The next qualifier takes place at Monk Lakes in Marden, Kent on Saturday 22nd June.
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.