The misty damp conditions  at the draw for this latest round in the Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifiers held at Monk Lakes on 11th May 2016 soon gave way to a warm sunny day,  and the fish in most of the lakes responded accordingly.

It was very disappointing to have 28 anglers not turning up especially as half of them did not notify the organisers beforehand.

Regular finalist Perry Stone from Chertsey, Surrey ran out a comfortable winner with 213 lbs 8 ozs from 67 on Lake 2 where he fished meat on the long pole to net a succession of  barbel  and carp, his biggest carp approximately 8 lbs. Perry has now qualified from Monk Lakes 3 times in the last 4 years.

Runner-up Peter Uppertons 173 lbs 6 oz net would have been a winner in most matches, but Peter had to settle for second place.  Peter from Ashtead, Surrey had carp to 12 lbs from Peg 129 on lake 3 where he fished meat in the margins.  Third place went to Matthew Threlfall who made the long journey from Wigan, he landed 158 lbs 14 oz from Peg 78 on Lake 2. 

Fourth place Kevin Parker 150 lbs Peg 123 on Lake 3.  In fifth place Lee Kendrick  weighed in 122 lbs 6 oz  Peg47  Lake 2 and in sixth place was  Matthew Bunting 115 lbs 2 oz Peg 112  Lake 3.

There were 14 nets over the 100 lb mark and the lowest 10 peg  section  winning weight was 52 lbs14 oz.

The Angling Trust  would like to thank Morgan and his helpers at Monk Lakes.

The Fish ‘O’ Mania action moves on Saturday 14th May to Barford Lakes in Norfolk.