The 2015 Fish’O’Mania Junior match was won by 15 year-old Sam Collett from Leicester Forest East, who enjoyed a comfortable win as he bagged up 12.275kg in the four hour match. That gave Collett a 2.875kg winning margin over his nearest rival Kristian Jones, with Tom Edwards coming in third place.
It was Collett’s second appearance in the Fish’O’Mania Junior match – he came last in 2013 – and he takes home the winner’s cheque of £1,000 for his fine effort. A recent 4th place finish in the Fish’O’Mania qualifier at Barford Lakes showed his recent form.
“I had a mixture of F1, carp and tench from mainly fishing double dead maggot.
“I was in this a couple of years ago and from that I learnt a few things. I practiced a lot more this time and was able to keep my cool better. I tried different things and fished a normal match, trying not to think about it being Fish’O’Mania.
“I fished my own match and didn’t keep too much of an eye on what else was happening. After the second hour I felt I had a chance. I had a really bad first weigh but started to fish steadier after that.
“I had two good carp in the last hour and a couple of f1 so by the final weigh in I knew I was ahead. I haven’t thought about how I might spend the money.
“I fished the main event qualifier at Barford Lakes and came fourth. I didn’t get in but to win this has really made up for it,” said a delighted Collett.
Juniors Results
1. Sam Collett – 12.275kg
2. Kristian Jones – 9.400kg
3. Tom Edwards – 6.050kg
4. Daniel Slack – 5.400kg
5. James Allen – 4.925kg
6. Morgan Davidson – 3.500kg
Biggest Fish (£1,000)
