Please Note:
As from January 1st 2009, the use of a catapult for feeding groundbait is no longer allowed on any of the 3 lakes.
Catapults may be used for loose feeding of maggots and casters, pellets, corn, etc.
The use of a big waggler is still allowed but feeding of ground bait must be by hand only.
PVA pellet tea bags are also prohibited.
Thirty one anglers attended this latest classic qualifier on the Match lake. A freezing cold wind lashed the complex for the duration of the day making conditions very difficult. Despite this, however, the fishing was, once again, first class!
Winner on the day was Maver's own Jamie Hughes. Fishing from peg 20 with pole and pellet at 14.5m, he put together a fine winning weight of 127-06-00 to qualify for the May final in style.
Finishing close behind in second place was Matt Smith, who drew peg 30. Fishing pole and pellet at 14.5m and then, later, switching to the margins, Matt weighed in a total of 123-10-00, also booking his place in the final.
Third on the day was Neil Cotton, who drew peg 14. Neil opted to fish the method feeder to weigh 106-04-00.
Fourth placed Martin Churchill weighed in 97-09-00 from peg 12.
| Position | Name | Peg | Method | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jamie Hughes (Maver) | 20 | Pole and pellet | 127-06-00 |
| 2nd | Matt Smith | 30 | Pole and pellet / margins | 123-10-00 |
| 3rd | Neil Cotton | 14 | Method feeder | 106-04-00 |
| 4th | Martin Churchill (Tricast) | 12 | Pole and pellet | 97-09-00 |
