 | ANDREW GELDART became Betway Fish’O’Mania XXI champion after coming on strong in the second half of the match to take the £30,000 top prize and the most prestigious title in angling. The 29 year-old from Whitkirk, Leeds had come third at Cudmore three years ago and drew on that experience to hold his nerve in the tense closing stages. Geldart was always in the running and was never worse than third place in the opening two hours on a hot, muggy day at Cudmore. |
Roach and skimmers kept him in the frame in the first two hours before six or seven decent carp proved to be match winners.
A delighted Geldart said, “I cannot describe this feeling. I put so much timeand effort into my fishing over the last few years trying to qualify for these finals. It has paid off and I have won today and I am absolutely over the moon.”
Daniel Brydon made a heroic effort in the last part of the match and it was enough to secure second spot and £5,000. Geldart lost a carp in the final minutes – it was foul-hooked – but it made no difference as he took the 21st annual Betway Fish’O’Mania title.
2014 Betway Fish’O’Mania XXI
Final Result
1. Andrew Geldart (3) 19.57kg
2. Daniel Brydon (4) 16.32kg
3. Andy Power (5) 14.58kg
4. Pemb Wrighting (7) 13.27kg
5. Ashley Price (6) 13.23kg
6. Raymond King (9) 9.28kg
7. Alan Bruce (1) 9.09kg
8. Kieron Rich (8) 8.16kg
9. Shaun Cooke (11) 5.99kg
10. David Burley (2) 5.19kg
11. Kevin Dicks (13) 4.54kg
12. Jamie Hughes (16) 4.36kg
13. Perry Stone (15) 2.96kg
14. Adam Rumble (12) 2.64kg
15. Gary Bull (10) 1.60kg
16. Steve Cooke (14) 0.0kg
Source: Angling Trust
A delighted Geldart said, “I cannot describe this feeling. I put so much timeand effort into my fishing over the last few years trying to qualify for these finals. It has paid off and I have won today and I am absolutely over the moon.”
Daniel Brydon made a heroic effort in the last part of the match and it was enough to secure second spot and £5,000. Geldart lost a carp in the final minutes – it was foul-hooked – but it made no difference as he took the 21st annual Betway Fish’O’Mania title.
2014 Betway Fish’O’Mania XXI
Final Result
1. Andrew Geldart (3) 19.57kg
2. Daniel Brydon (4) 16.32kg
3. Andy Power (5) 14.58kg
4. Pemb Wrighting (7) 13.27kg
5. Ashley Price (6) 13.23kg
6. Raymond King (9) 9.28kg
7. Alan Bruce (1) 9.09kg
8. Kieron Rich (8) 8.16kg
9. Shaun Cooke (11) 5.99kg
10. David Burley (2) 5.19kg
11. Kevin Dicks (13) 4.54kg
12. Jamie Hughes (16) 4.36kg
13. Perry Stone (15) 2.96kg
14. Adam Rumble (12) 2.64kg
15. Gary Bull (10) 1.60kg
16. Steve Cooke (14) 0.0kg
Source: Angling Trust
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