Holland’s Jurgen Spierings was the Fish’O’Mania International as he enjoyed a comfortable win amongst a field of top class international anglers. Spierings, who had experience of the venue when he represented Holland in previous years in the international pairs match, lead almost from the off as he collected the magnificent trophy and the cheque for £3,000.
“It is unbelievable to win as it is such a great event to win. The World Championships and Fish’O’Mania are the events you want to win.
“For the first two hours I only caught ide and in the last two hours it was more difficult so I was catching some other species too.
“This is my fourth Fish’O’Mania. I have played in the team event so that experience helped me – the fishing was the same as last year. Knowing the lake helped for sure because I could use the same tactics as last year; worms, casters and peat.”
The runner-up spot went to Italian veteran Milo Colombo who carried off a cheque for £1,000.
Fish’O’Mania XXIII International – Results
1. Jurgen Spierings (Holland) – 27.400 kg
2. Milo Colombo (Italy) – 20.950 kg
3. Mathieu Vilain (France) – 14.075 kg
4. Adam Niemiec (Poland) – 14.350 kg
5. Mario Nebauer (Germany) – 12.300 kg
6. Eric di Venti (Belgium) – 11.800 kg
