Our new columnist and expert coarse and match angling man, Andy May, has only gone and scooped the big one, the XXIII Fish’O’Mania 2016 at the excellent Cudmore Fisheries!
Congratulations Andy.
In a short interview published by Andy’s sponsors, MAP, Andy had this to say:
“I’ve tried so hard to win this title, my dreams have come true. The money is obviously excellent, but to me it was just getting my name on the trophy (and the bottle of champagne!)”
Photo Courtesy of MAP Fishing
Andy took the lead from the third weigh in, dropping back to Ross Harold from Essex half way until he pulled through to the front during the last 90 minutes with 27.15kg. Supported by “Bagger” Andy Bennett, Andy paid tribute to his unwavering support in the campaign and finally to his family for all their support throughout the years.
Andy’s Tactics
Andy fished 6 metres using little tiny balls of ground bait with a few chopped worms in.
” I fished a worms head or a worms tail on a hook, 4 x 14 float, a bulk and 3 droppers, 014 line, 16’s hook, so fishing quite positive really. I’ve only had two bonus fish, I’ve had a tench, probably 2lb, and a skimmer probably a pound and a half, and all the rest are tiny F1’s, little tench, lots of little barbel, best fish in the world: chub and a few ides. Special thanks to the bagger Andy Bennett, he’s kept me cool. I can finally say, ‘We’ve won it ‘aven’t we! Oooosh!'”
You certainly have!
We’ll be hearing from Andy very soon in his next instalment!
The final Fish’O’Mania XXIII results were as follows:
1. Andy May – Peg 5 – 27.150 kg
2. Kerry Kirkwood – Peg 4 – 23.600 kg
3. Ross Harold – Peg 11 – 23.050 kg
4. Robert Minikin – Peg 6 – 21.750 kg
5. Ian Giddins – Peg 9 – 20.675 kg
6. Jason Collins – Peg 1 – 20.375 kg
7. Ben Fisk – Peg 12 – 19.250 kg
8. Les Marshall – Peg 3 – 18.650 kg
9. David Woodworth – Peg 7 – 17.075 kg
10. Jamie Hughes – Peg 14 – 16.100 kg
11. Andy Power – Peg 2 – 15.500 kg
12. Dale Stones – Peg 8 – 14.175 kg
13. Nathan Watson – Peg 13 – 11.825 kg
14. Stuart Fotheringham – Peg 10 – 10.075 kg
15. Ryan Lidgard – Peg 15 – 9.475 kg
16. Paul Wright – Peg 16 – 7.350 kg
