As the countdown to FishOMania 2025 continues, we introduce five more contenders set to take their place on the banks at Westwood Lakes, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, July 19. From familiar faces to exciting debutants, this next group brings a mix of experience, passion, and dreams of lifting the trophy.
Callum Dicks secured his spot in the final after topping the field at Lindholme Lakes 1 on May 31, while Charlie Law impressed once again to win the Partridge Lakes 2 Qualifier on June 4. Jack Stamp made it through at Monk Lakes on June 7, Rob Swan booked his third appearance in the final with victory at Westwood Lakes 2 on June 11, and Kerry Kirkwood earned his return at Moorlands Farm 1 on June 18.
Meet the 2025 FishOMania Anglers:
Full name: Callum Dicks
Age: 36
The first place you ever went fishing: Loch Rinn, Ireland
Your favourite place to fish: Porth Reservoir
What would you do with the £50,000 if you won?: Put it towards a holiday home
Favourite fishing method: Slider
Your first FishOMania memory (as a competitor or a viewer): Watching my uncle in the final many years ago
Bank runner’s name: Will Raison
Best FishOMania finish to date: First final
Full name: Charlie Law
Age: 21
The first place you ever went fishing: Loch Ken
Your favourite place to fish: Lindholme Lakes
What would you do with the £50,000 if you won?: Go travelling
Favourite fishing method: Fishing in the mudline
Your first FishOMania memory (as a competitor or a viewer): Competing in the 2022 final
Bank runner’s name: Stephen Kobak
Best FishOMania finish to date: 11th in 2023
Full name: Jack Stamp
Age: 37
The first place you ever went fishing: Todber Manor
Your favourite place to fish: The River Stour in Dorset
What would you do with the £50,000 if you won?: Put it down on a house
Favourite fishing method: Float fishing
Your first FishOMania memory (as a competitor or a viewer): Watching the final on Sky Sports
Bank runner’s name: Mark Wynne
Best FishOMania finish to date: N/A. This is my first time in the final!
Full name: Rob Swan
Age: 24
The first place you ever went fishing: Carlton Hill Fishery
Your favourite place to fish: Weston Pools Fishery
What would you do with the £50,000 if you won?: House deposit
Favourite fishing method: Edge fishing for big carp
Your first FishOMania memory (as a competitor or a viewer): First memory is definitely watching it on Sky Sports as a junior
Bank runner’s name: Tom Scholey
Best FishOMania finish to date: Been in the final twice!
Full name: Kerry Kirkwood
Age: 48
The first place you ever went fishing: Trotting a worm with my dad on the River Swale
Your favourite place to fish: Tunnel Barn Farm
What would you do with the £50,000 if you won?: Put it towards getting a bigger house!!!
Favourite fishing method: Caster shallow
Your first FishOMania memory (as a competitor or a viewer): Watching the very early finals and dreaming of getting there!!
Bank runner’s name: Wayne Rooke
Best FishOMania finish to date: This is my 3rd final. 4th in 2015. 2nd in 2016
