The 24/25 Drennan Cup season was an exceptional one with 2 new British Records and a third which is just awaiting acceptance. There were also many new faces who entered and received a new Drennan Cup cap & badge, but the votes have now been counted, and we can finally reveal the winner of the 24/25 Drennan Cup is ………… Steve Ricketts!!!
Steve is no stranger to the Drennan Cup, managing to have his name etched into the history books back during the 12/13 season as he finished runner-up to Gareth Goldson with eel catches of 7lb 10oz, 9lb 13oz, 6lb 14oz and 5lb 13oz. Whilst Steve only managed 1 award during the 24/25 season, what an award it was! A British Record 11lb 3oz eel which beat Steve Terry’s record that had stood since 1978.
Along with having his name engraved once again on what is regarded as the biggest cup in specimen fishing, Steve also bags himself £2000!
Anglers submit their captures to the Angling Times and we will then consider each one for a weekly award. Each winner will be awarded £80 and each first time winner gets a weekly winners cap and badge. The lucky winners are then published in the Angling Times and once the season has ended a full list of the contenders are showcased to the weekly award winners from the past 5 years and they vote for who they believe should be crowned champion.
Well done Steve!