2024-2025 Rivers Qualifiers

September 2024

[Sunday 29th September – River Dee, Llangollen, North Wales – Qualifier now rescheduled to 10th November 2024 – see below]

October 2024

Sunday 13th October – Lower Itchen – Organiser: Tony Fox

Organiser Tony Fox reported that the Lower Itchen fished well in the morning, but got hard in the afternoon.

Overall Results: 1. Cameron Craigs 2. Jay Curry 3. Gilliaum Vermeulen 4. Alan Williams 5. Dan Scott Paul 6. Tony Fox 7. Andrew Smith 8. Mike Heritage 9. S Crowder 10.James Christoforou 11.Baz Reece 12.Harry Chance 13.D Dunbar 14.Alex Adams 15.Vinnie King 16.Trevor Hayman 17.John Waters 18.Jim Dillon

November 2024

Sunday 10th November – River Dee, Llangollen, North Wales – Organiser: Simon Caddy

Organiser Simon Caddy reports: ‘The River Dee Qualifier went ahead, despite illness and injury causing the numbers to reduce from 14 to 10 anglers. The draw took place in the Hand Hotel amongst the anglers and a few pints the evening before.
Grayling were the target species, although the brown trout were putting in a good appearance with the mild weather conditions. The River Dee was as low and clear as it gets.
James Atkinson won the morning session with 10 fish followed by Pete Buckey with 8.
Mike Dixon came 1st in the afternoon and won the match with 12 fish, closely following him was Kevin Moran with 11 fish.’

Overall Results: 1. Mike Dixon 2. James Atkinson 3. Kevin Moran 4. Peter Buckey 5. Alan Clark 6. Harry Chance 7. Paul Baker 8. Karl Watson 10th= Keith McAdam 10th= Danny Williams

February 2025

Saturday 15th February – River Test, Wherwell – CANCELLED

Sunday 23rd February – River Dee, Llangollen – CANCELLED

March 2025

Sunday 9th March – River Dee, Llangollen – Organiser: Simon Caddy

Organiser Simon Caddy reports: ‘The qualifier started off with a great social gathering and draw in the The Hand Hotel, Llangollen followed by a nice meal.
A few new faces and some old ones were present which was nice to see.
The river showed its moody side in the morning with an easterly wind making for a cold start. Accompanied by clear water and bright sunshine, this made challenging conditions for the anglers.
Keith McAdam fished brilliantly and won the morning session with 8 fish. Kevin Moran (previously qualified) came 2nd and Simon Caddy 3rd.
As the day progressed and warmed up the fish seemed to respond better.
The afternoon session and overall competition winner was James Atkinson (previously qualified) who put a fantastic performance in to catch 9 fish. Simon Clarke was 2nd in the session closely followed by 3rd placed Alan Clark.
Thank you to all the anglers who fished and supported the event.’

Overall Results: 1. James Atkinson 2. Keith McAdam 3. Kevin Moran 4. Simon Clarke 5. Alan Clark 6. Simon Caddy 7. Alex Tipping 8. Paul Fairhurst 9. Harry Chance 10.Dale Burgess 11.Tim Pottage 12.Danny Williams

April 2025

Sunday 13th April – River Ure, Wensley, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire – Organiser: Paul Page

Overall Results: 1. Karl Watson 2. Peter Crowe 3. Nick Craigs 4. Anthony McKenna 10=Alex Adams 10=Keith Adam 10=Paul Baker 10=Simon Caddy 10=Kevin Moran 10=Tom Hunt

May 2025

Saturday 17th May – River Lyd/Tamar – CANCELLED

Sunday 18th May – River Teign – CANCELLED

June 2025

Sunday 29th June – River Dee, Llangollen – Organiser: Simon Caddy

Organiser Simon Caddy reports: ‘The River Dee qualifier started with a big rise in the river causing it to colour up and look like canal water. This made conditions very difficult and fish were few and far between.
The morning saw mixed results but Chris Richardson showed how it was done with a fine display catching 10 fish from the Fridge Pool. Paul Baker was in 2nd with 5 fish from the Golf Course.
The afternoon session proved even more tricky to tempt a fish and was won by Dale Burgess with 3 hard fought for fish, followed by Andy Taylor with 2 fish.
The draw took place in the Hand Hotel the evening before among the anglers and a pint, and it was great to see a few new and old faces.’

Overall Results: 1. Chris Richardson 2. Dale Burgess 3. Paul Baker 4. Andy Taylor 5. Karl Watson 6. Peter Crowe 7. Danny Cunningham 8. Tom Hunt 9. Richard Baxendale 10. Kevin Moran 11. Tim Pottage 12. Darren Everitt

July 2025

Sunday 13th July – River Tees, Raby Estate – Organiser: Simon Caddy

Organiser Simon Caddy reports: ‘The River Tees qualifier anglers braved the extremely hot conditions on Sunday to fish the qualifier. The draw took place in the morning with all the competing anglers present and after a quick briefing they were on their way to fish. Results were good as they each came back after the morning session to a cold bottle of water which was gratefully received. Kevin Moran showed how it was done with 14 fish winning the morning. The afternoon had similar results and the session was won by Danny Cunningham who was the overall winner with as fantastic performance catching 15 trout. Thank you to all who attended and supported the event.

Overall Results: 1. Danny Cunningham 2. Kevin Moran 3. Nick Craigs 4. Karl Watson 5. Tim Pottage 6. Paul Baker 7. Andy Cliffe 8. Alex Adams 9. Peter Crowe 10. Anthony McKenna

Sunday 27th July – River Dee, Llangollen – Organiser: Simon Caddy

Overall Results: 1. Paul Fairhurst 2. Kevin Moran 3. Richard Baxendale 4. Andy Taylor 5. Danny Cunningham 6. Keith McAdam 7. Tom Hunt 8. Paul Baker 9. Tim Pottage 10. Julian Erbsloeh 11. Gary Hedges 12. Alex Tipping