The championships were first devised to find an overall champion from local clubs. The first match was a 50 peg match, which was contested by the top two champions from each local club. The past winners are Lee Richardson, Dave Birchall, Steve Finnerty and Dave Coulburn

Todays match has been expanded to accommodate most of Gilders Fishing Tackle's own customers. 190 took part with many other customers having to be disappointed by being added to a waiting list. The customers fill in a form at the shop. The form is like a raffle ticket. A draw takes place to see who actually fishes. However from next year the event will be for over 200 to try to satisfy all their customers. Jerry and Pam put a lot of their own time as well as money into this successful event.

The entry fee charge for the match is just £10. All of the entry fee is paid out in section money. The winners of each section receive £60 and a trophy donated by Jerry and Pam. Second in each section receives £40

All the trophies and cash are donated by Jerry and Pam. The top four all receive a trophy, cash and a prize. First place. £500 a Garbolino pole and a trophy. Second place. £250 a rod and a trophy. Third place. £150 a rod and a trophy. Forth place. £100 a bucket of ground bait and a trophy