This report from the organisers of this year’s American Pairs event:

That’s another year of the American Pairs wrapped up, and we’re delighted to say it was another huge success! Despite the less-than-ideal conditions, we had an incredible turnout with 23 pairs (46 anglers!) all showing up, fishing hard, and making it a brilliant match.

The fishing itself didn’t disappoint either plenty of bites across all banks, which is more than we could ask for. A massive thank you to everyone who came along and stayed right through to the presentation.

Section Winners

Deeps

  • 26–32: Dairus Sakalys & Tomas Lisauskas – 25.930kg
  • 34–40 (Default): Liam Bedford & Richard Bedford

Haughtons Shore

  • 51–57 (Default): Irish Feeder & Mariusz – 11.080kg
  • 59–65: Piotr Horbinski & Darren Fairhurst – 9.840kg

Church Shore

  • 3–7: Pablo Dykun & Donatas
  • 9–11 (Default): Aivaras & Vaidas

3rd Place – From Haughtons Shore with 11.080kg: Richard Pratt & Rorry Dunne (Nytro Boys)

2nd Place – From Church Shore with 12.800kg: Pavlo & Yugin – two rising stars!

Winners of the American Pairs 2025 – Rimantas Kondrackas & Robertas Ziliatis with an astonishing 33.950kg !

Huge congratulations to all the section winners, framers, and of course our champions!

A word of thanks as these events wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors:

  • Hiszpan Feeder – kindly sponsoring the trophies for the second year in a row! Hiszpan is not only a top angler but also shares brilliant content on his YouTube channel. Be sure to check him out and show your support!
  • Nick & Susan are some of the nicest people you could meet, and their groundbait is simply top class! If you haven’t tried it yet, you definitely should one of the fastest-growing and most respected baits out there. Champion Feed Ireland
  • A huge thank you again to our sponsors, and to everyone who helped make this year’s match such a success.

See you all in 2026 where we’re already planning to make the American Pairs even bigger and better!

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