Wiley Challenge 1 of 3 | Hamsey | July 12th 2026

1. Tony Morris | 24lbs 15oz | peg 6
2. Darren Chilcott | 6lbs 0oz | peg 4
3. Norman Cragg | 2lbs 10oz | peg 1

Match Overview

On a very blustery day the conditions were far from ideal as the wind was down stream for most of the match. Tony Morris drew fancied end peg 6 and after initially starting on the pole decided not to risk damage and it proved to be a wise decision. He changed to the cage feeder and worm with chopped worm two thirds across the river and had his first Bream mid match. He went on to land five Bream, a rare Tench and a good Perch backed up by a Eel of about 1-4-0 for a total just under 25-0-0 and a comfortable win in the first leg of the Willey Challenge Cup. Runner up from peg 4 was Darren Chilcott. He had a Bream of 4-6-0 on double maggot which he backed up with some silvers for a level 6-0-0. Norman Cragg came third on end peg 1 with 2-10 of small silver fish all caught on the waggler and maggots which was no mean feat in the wind as he did not take a pole.