WELCOME TO TUNNEL BARN FARM
UPDATED OPENING DETAILS
AND MATCH RULES
MATCH FISHING WILL RECOMMENCE FROM WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER
Following the latest Government and Angling Trust guidelines, we will be re-opening for match fishing from
Wednesday 2nd December. The Tackle Shop will also re-open but the cafe will remain closed and will be serving
takeaway breakfast baps only to be delivered to your peg. Please remember that for TBF opens, it is important that
you call the Tackle Shop by 4pm the night before to book on. If you don't book on you may be turned away on the day.
On arrival, the NHS track and trace QR code will be displayed outside the Tackle Shop. Please check in using the app.
Whilst onsite with us it is important that you wear a face covering at all times other than when you are sat at your peg.
You will be refused entry without one so please make sure you make it part of your regular fishing regime
and pack one in your car along with your hand sanitiser.
Please ensure that once you have any tickets/sandwiches/bait that you require, that you go straight to your peg. We ask that you do not walk around the lakes before a match starts and that you DO NOT follow the weigh in. We have already implemented a number of measures to ensure that we are as Covid secure as possible (please see below). We ask that you please adhere to these measures.
If you wish to pre-order any day tickets, bait, sandwiches then please call the Tackle Shop on 01926 842188.
Travelling to Fish
Tunnel Barn is now deemed in a Tier 3 area. If you reside in a Tier 3 area, you can continue to travel to venues which are open for organised outdoor sport. If you reside in a Tier 1 or 2 area then you should follow the latest Government advice about travelling to different Tiers. It is up to you as an individual to apply common sense and act within the spirit of the Government’s guidance.
You absolutely shouldn't leave home to fish if you have Coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating.
TBF INDIVIDUAL WINTER LEAGUE
INDIVIDUAL WINTER LEAGUE PAYMENTS ARE DUE NOW. PLEASE ARRANGE TO PAY YOUR ENTRY FEE BY EITHER
CALLING THE TACKLE SHOP 01926 842188 OR THE OFFICE ON 01926 842188 ASAP
We are open for OPEN MATCHES, CLUB MATCHES and PLEASURE FISHING subject to our amended guidelines below
(Please don't forget that you need a rod licence to fish - you can buy these online at GOV.UK)
Below are the general social distancing rules, in addition to our existing fishery rules, that still apply so
PLEASE take time to read them:
We look forward to seeing you all. Stay safe.
Mike, Sarah and the team at Tunnel Barn
Following the latest Government and Angling Trust guidelines, we will be re-opening for match fishing from
Wednesday 2nd December. The Tackle Shop will also re-open but the cafe will remain closed and will be serving
takeaway breakfast baps only to be delivered to your peg. Please remember that for TBF opens, it is important that
you call the Tackle Shop by 4pm the night before to book on. If you don't book on you may be turned away on the day.
On arrival, the NHS track and trace QR code will be displayed outside the Tackle Shop. Please check in using the app.
Whilst onsite with us it is important that you wear a face covering at all times other than when you are sat at your peg.
You will be refused entry without one so please make sure you make it part of your regular fishing regime
and pack one in your car along with your hand sanitiser.
Please ensure that once you have any tickets/sandwiches/bait that you require, that you go straight to your peg. We ask that you do not walk around the lakes before a match starts and that you DO NOT follow the weigh in. We have already implemented a number of measures to ensure that we are as Covid secure as possible (please see below). We ask that you please adhere to these measures.
If you wish to pre-order any day tickets, bait, sandwiches then please call the Tackle Shop on 01926 842188.
Travelling to Fish
Tunnel Barn is now deemed in a Tier 3 area. If you reside in a Tier 3 area, you can continue to travel to venues which are open for organised outdoor sport. If you reside in a Tier 1 or 2 area then you should follow the latest Government advice about travelling to different Tiers. It is up to you as an individual to apply common sense and act within the spirit of the Government’s guidance.
You absolutely shouldn't leave home to fish if you have Coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating.
TBF INDIVIDUAL WINTER LEAGUE
INDIVIDUAL WINTER LEAGUE PAYMENTS ARE DUE NOW. PLEASE ARRANGE TO PAY YOUR ENTRY FEE BY EITHER
CALLING THE TACKLE SHOP 01926 842188 OR THE OFFICE ON 01926 842188 ASAP
We are open for OPEN MATCHES, CLUB MATCHES and PLEASURE FISHING subject to our amended guidelines below
(Please don't forget that you need a rod licence to fish - you can buy these online at GOV.UK)
Below are the general social distancing rules, in addition to our existing fishery rules, that still apply so
PLEASE take time to read them:
- - If you would like to pre-book and pay for a peg and/or bait/breakfast bap prior to arrival, then please call the shop
on 01926 842188. Pegs will only be allocated after pre-payment of the appropriate peg fees - - The cafe will be open serving takeaway breakfast baps only
- - Face coverings should be worn at all times around the fishery with the exception of eating/drinking in the cafe
or if you are sat at your peg - - Please ensure that you respect the 'rule of six' and don't gather outdoors in groups larger than 6
- - Anglers are encouraged to leave a good 2m space next to other cars in the car park
- - There will only be 1 person allowed in the shop at any one time and there will be a one-way system in operation
- - Hand sanitiser will be available on entry/exit to the shop
- - All doors will be left open. The shop is roped off to ensure a safe distance for customers and staff
- - No bait boxes or buckets, all bait will be put into bags
- - Ensure that you keep to the 1+m social distance rules outside of the shop, on the bank and AT ALL TIMES whilst onsite
- - Only one angler per peg (unless you are with someone that you live with) - stick to your peg, no wandering around please
- - No spectators at all. Everyone onsite must have a valid fishing ticket
- - Keepnets - if you are using keepnets then a minimum of 2 nets to be used at all times with a maximum weight limit of 50lb/net
- - Take away baps/sandwiches can be ordered in the shop, or you can call from your peg. These will be delivered
- to your peg between 8am and 9.30am
- - Toilets. If you need to use the toilet make sure it is one in and one out. Only the disabled toilet will be open. Please wait outside until the person in front of you has finished. Please leave the toilet clean, flush the toilet and WASH YOUR HANDS
- If these facilities are abused, we will have to close the toilets - - Please ensure you bring hand sanitiser with you to use throughout the day whilst you are onsite
- - Please ensure that you take all of your rubbish home with you
- TBF OPEN MATCH RULES
- - Please book in for the match you wish to fish BEFORE 4PM the night before the match by
- calling the Tackle Shop on 01926 842188 or emailing admin@tbftackle.com. We will confirm your request
- - It will be a ROLLING DRAW on arrival from 0730
- - Keepnets - minimum of 2 nets to be used at all times with a maximum weight limit of 50lb/net - if you are over the limit by more than 10% then your whole net will be disqualified
- - Weigh in - all anglers should stay on their pegs until they are asked to tip their fish into the weigh in device
and MUST wear a face covering. You will not be weighed in without one - - Once fish are tipped in, you should step back. Fish will be weighed and then put back in the water by the people weighing in
- - Please do not follow the weigh in buggy around
- - Please ensure you bring hand sanitiser with you to use throughout the day whilst you are onsite
- NEW CLUB MATCH RULES
- - ALL CLUBS SHOULD PROVIDE US WITH A METHOD STATEMENT THAT DETAILS HOW THEY WILL BE HANDLING THE DRAW AND WEIGH IN PROCESS AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE THEIR MATCH
Things we would like you to consider are detailed below and will be emailed to each club:
- DRAW - WE ARE REQUESTING THAT ALL DRAWS TAKE PLACE OFFSITE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
TO AVOID CONGREGATING IN THE CAR PARK OR ON THE BANKS. TO ENABLE THIS:
- Clubs should confirm their final number of anglers with us at least 24 hours before their match
- Clubs will then be provided with peg numbers for the draw that they should carry out offsite and inform their anglers of their peg numbers prior to arrival onsite
- On match day, all anglers should go straight to their pegs to setup - - Keepnets - minimum of 2 nets to be used at all times with a maximum weight limit of 50lb/net
- - Please ensure you bring hand sanitiser and a face covering with you to use throughout the day whilst you are onsite
- - Any required bait/sandwiches can be purchased from the Tackle Shop after setup
- WEIGH IN - These are the TBF guidelines for weigh in that we would like you to follow:
- No more than 2 people involved in the weigh in process who should have masks and gloves
- A free-standing weigh in device should be used that is stable and will not topple over
- All anglers should stay on their peg until they are asked to bring their fish up once people weighing in have stepped back and both the people weighing in and the angler should wear a face covering
- Anglers should then tip the fish into the weigh in device and move back to their peg
- The fish will then be weighed and put back into the water by the people weighing in
- This process should be repeated for subsequent weighs
- Anglers should not follow the weigh in and should stay at their peg at all times
- Prizes should be handed out to the winners by a single person wearing gloves and maintaining 2m social distancing - - Please remember that social distancing and the rule of six should be observed at all times whilst onsite with us
- and that all these rules are in place for yours and our safety
- - Anyone displaying symptoms of Covid-19, or sharing a household with someone with symptoms,
- should not come fishing and should follow Government advice
We look forward to seeing you all. Stay safe.
Mike, Sarah and the team at Tunnel Barn
TACKLE SHOP - OPEN MATCHES and POOL INFO: 01926 842188
OFFICE - MATCH and ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS: 01926 842975
WE'RE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR YOUR 2021 MATCHES
CALL US NOW TO SECURE YOUR FAVOURITE POOLS
ABOUT US
Tunnel Barn Farm is the Midlands premier fishery offering day tickets for pleasure fishermen and daily competitions for match anglers.
Located in the picturesque village of Shrewley in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, our fishery is made up of 9 unique pools.
We have been open to the public for over 20 years and stocks tens of thousands of fish including many varieties of carp, chub, tench, bream, roach, perch, etc. Each pool ranges in size and style and giving you over 300 pegs to choose from. Each peg has been designed to give anglers something to fish to. There are a number of designated disabled pegs and for those that require assistance reaching their pegs, a member of staff is always on hand.
Our onsite tackle shop has been expanded and stocks virtually all types of bait and tackle. For example, we have poles starting from £30, landing nets with handles from £10 and keepnets from £20. For more information on the tackle shop please call 01926 842188 and our staff will be pleased to assist you.
We also have an excellent Café and clubhouse on site providing breakfast and food throughout the day which can, if required, be delivered to you at your peg. Advice on how to fish the complex is always available from the guys in the shop.
We pride ourselves on being one of the top angling venues in the country and regularly attract big matches such as Fish-O-Mania qualifiers, Maver Match This qualifiers, Garbolino Club Angler of The Year qualifiers and we have hosted the Super Cup Final for the last three years.
We have also held corporate events for a number of companies including, Ibstock Brick, Cromwell, Argos, Severn Trent, the RAF, MOD, the Fire Service and the Royal Navy.
We hold our own Winter League which is attended by some of the top anglers in the Midlands including England internationals.
This league is extremely popular and sells out within weeks of the dates being announced.
We are able to cater for any size of a match from a knock up with a few mates to corporate days of more than 200 anglers.
Our on-site accommodation consists of 2 country log cabins, our Fisherman's Rest as well as caravans. From a one night stay to long stay fishing holidays, we cater for large groups as well as single occupancy. Please read more on our accommodation page HERE.
Located in the picturesque village of Shrewley in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, our fishery is made up of 9 unique pools.
We have been open to the public for over 20 years and stocks tens of thousands of fish including many varieties of carp, chub, tench, bream, roach, perch, etc. Each pool ranges in size and style and giving you over 300 pegs to choose from. Each peg has been designed to give anglers something to fish to. There are a number of designated disabled pegs and for those that require assistance reaching their pegs, a member of staff is always on hand.
Our onsite tackle shop has been expanded and stocks virtually all types of bait and tackle. For example, we have poles starting from £30, landing nets with handles from £10 and keepnets from £20. For more information on the tackle shop please call 01926 842188 and our staff will be pleased to assist you.
We also have an excellent Café and clubhouse on site providing breakfast and food throughout the day which can, if required, be delivered to you at your peg. Advice on how to fish the complex is always available from the guys in the shop.
We pride ourselves on being one of the top angling venues in the country and regularly attract big matches such as Fish-O-Mania qualifiers, Maver Match This qualifiers, Garbolino Club Angler of The Year qualifiers and we have hosted the Super Cup Final for the last three years.
We have also held corporate events for a number of companies including, Ibstock Brick, Cromwell, Argos, Severn Trent, the RAF, MOD, the Fire Service and the Royal Navy.
We hold our own Winter League which is attended by some of the top anglers in the Midlands including England internationals.
This league is extremely popular and sells out within weeks of the dates being announced.
We are able to cater for any size of a match from a knock up with a few mates to corporate days of more than 200 anglers.
Our on-site accommodation consists of 2 country log cabins, our Fisherman's Rest as well as caravans. From a one night stay to long stay fishing holidays, we cater for large groups as well as single occupancy. Please read more on our accommodation page HERE.
READ BELOW FOR ALL OUR LATEST NEWS, OPEN MATCHES, PLEASURE FISHING PRICES, CLUB BOOKINGS AND MORE...
PLEASURE FISHING PRICES
FULL DAY TICKET £10.00
CONCESSIONS £8.00 (weekdays only)
HALF DAY TICKET (FROM 3 PM) £8.00
NIGHT FISHING £25.00 (Bottom pool only)
PLEASE REFER TO OUR Pleasure Angler Rules
CALLING ALL CLUB SECRETARIES
Book 4 matches with us we will give you a 5th match for free. For more information, please contact ANNETTE OR SARAH
01926 842975 or email admin@tbftackle.com
latest news and match info
jon arthur wins the daiwa 2020 pole masters
A huge well done to Jon Arthur for winning the 2020 Daiwa Pole Fishing Masters with a perfect three point score!
Take a look at the video of the event by Catch More Media:
Take a look at the video of the event by Catch More Media:
TUNNEL BARN HOSTS SPORTS STARS FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
On August 18th 2020, Tunnel Barn hosted the annual charity Target Sports Stars fishing event in aid of the Willow Foundation.
There were 32 sports personalities from Boxing, Snooker, Darts, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Netball and Football competing for the coveted team and singles titles.
You can see how they got on this Wednesday 16th September on ITV4 at 8pm (or on the ITV hub on catch up). You'll be surprised!
There were 32 sports personalities from Boxing, Snooker, Darts, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Netball and Football competing for the coveted team and singles titles.
You can see how they got on this Wednesday 16th September on ITV4 at 8pm (or on the ITV hub on catch up). You'll be surprised!
WEEKLY OPEN MATCH INFO
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OPEN POOLS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE and CONFIRMED ON THE DAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE TACKLE SHOP ON 01926 842188
TUESDAY - OVER 50'S CLUB - AGE AND MEMBERSHIP FEE APPLY
THURSDAY - VETS' CLUB - AGE AND MEMBERSHIP FEE APPLY
INFORMATION Correct at time of publication - Updated 04/06/20 16:00pM
GARBOLINO CLUB ANGLER 2020 - NEW TBF QUALIFIER DATE
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GARBOLINO CLUB ANGLER OF THE YEAR 2020
After the original qualifiers and final were scuppered due to the lockdown, Garbolino have announced that the premier club angler competition in the country will still go ahead in 2020. Tunnel Barn Farm Qualifier - Wednesday, September 30th Tunnel Barn Farm is the Midlands Mecca of F1 fishing and over the past few years has been our most well attended qualifying round. Spread across the nine-lake complex TBF offers fantastic fishing, with a number of lakes capable of throwing up match-winning weights. Limited to 150 anglers. To book your place go to: WWW.SHOPATDHP.COM |
daiwa pole masters 2021
21st To 23RD JUNE 2021
Call Annette or Sarah on 01926 842975 or email admin@tbftackle.com to book your place
on the Daiwa Pole Masters 2021 TODAY! (21-23 June)
on the Daiwa Pole Masters 2021 TODAY! (21-23 June)
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One of the UK’s richest, and best supported commercial fishing festivals. Held annually normally in June, the Daiwa Pole Fishing Masters takes place at the Tunnel Barn Farm complex near Warwick, and boasts one of the biggest festival payouts in match fishing. Thanks to generous support from sponsors Daiwa, the winner walks away with £3,000 cash plus a flagship pole - usually worth in excess of £3,000. |
TUNNEL BARN FARM TACKLE AND BAIT SHOP
Did you know we have a full on-site Tackle and Bait shop? Have a look at the information on our Tackle Shop Page HERE
FISH-O-MANIA 2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDY BENNET FOR WINNING THE
FINAL FISHOMANIA 2020
BENNETT IS BACK-TO-BACK FISHOMANIA CHAMPION
Andy Bennett became the first angler to successfully defend his FishOMania title when he won Saturday’s £50,000 match at Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster with 40.1kg at the end of a gripping afternoon of fishing.
In what was one of the most exciting afternoons FishOMania has enjoyed, the lead changed hands four times before Bennett took command in the second half of the match. Luke Sears, one of the early leaders, maintained the pressure at the top with a 5.3kg ninth weigh, while Bennett had nothing, meaning the defending champion had a lead of less than 3kg with 30 minutes to fish.
However, with 15 minutes remaining Bennett brought in a sizeable carp which looked likely to be enough for the match and proved to be just that at the final weigh as Bennett took the title with more than 6kg more than runner-up Sears, who completed the afternoon with 33.850kg in his bag.
“It feels amazing,” said Bennett. “I am absolutely over the moon. To win FishOMania is amazing, but to defend it is unbelievable.
“It was quite a simple match really; I had one short and the rest on a bomb. I didn’t think it was going to happen. I had a good run in that fourth hour, got myself back into it and said to bank runner Paul, anything can happen. With an hour to go I thought it would be quite simple and then it stopped going around; that’s bomb fishing for you. It made that last 40 minutes a bit nerve-racking because I couldn’t get a bite on anything.
“You can’t catch them if they aren’t there and there has been some fish in the deeper water and they have settled here and it has been my day and I’m absolutely made up.
“I’ll be back next year and hopefully I draw another good peg because three in a row would be some going!”
Sears took the £10,000 prize for coming second, while Lee Farmer came third and collected £2,500 as one of three section winners. Three-time FishOMania champion Jamie Hughes, who lead early in the match, won section three while Chris Lane was the section one winner.
Andy Bennett became the first angler to successfully defend his FishOMania title when he won Saturday’s £50,000 match at Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster with 40.1kg at the end of a gripping afternoon of fishing.
In what was one of the most exciting afternoons FishOMania has enjoyed, the lead changed hands four times before Bennett took command in the second half of the match. Luke Sears, one of the early leaders, maintained the pressure at the top with a 5.3kg ninth weigh, while Bennett had nothing, meaning the defending champion had a lead of less than 3kg with 30 minutes to fish.
However, with 15 minutes remaining Bennett brought in a sizeable carp which looked likely to be enough for the match and proved to be just that at the final weigh as Bennett took the title with more than 6kg more than runner-up Sears, who completed the afternoon with 33.850kg in his bag.
“It feels amazing,” said Bennett. “I am absolutely over the moon. To win FishOMania is amazing, but to defend it is unbelievable.
“It was quite a simple match really; I had one short and the rest on a bomb. I didn’t think it was going to happen. I had a good run in that fourth hour, got myself back into it and said to bank runner Paul, anything can happen. With an hour to go I thought it would be quite simple and then it stopped going around; that’s bomb fishing for you. It made that last 40 minutes a bit nerve-racking because I couldn’t get a bite on anything.
“You can’t catch them if they aren’t there and there has been some fish in the deeper water and they have settled here and it has been my day and I’m absolutely made up.
“I’ll be back next year and hopefully I draw another good peg because three in a row would be some going!”
Sears took the £10,000 prize for coming second, while Lee Farmer came third and collected £2,500 as one of three section winners. Three-time FishOMania champion Jamie Hughes, who lead early in the match, won section three while Chris Lane was the section one winner.
Fish ‘O’ Mania, now over a quarter of a century old, is one of the great summertime sporting occasions. Known as the ‘FA Cup of Fishing’, the competition involves 24 anglers who have qualified through heats across England and Europe, fishing off for a massive £50,000 first prize.
July 2019 saw the record-breaking 26th edition of the world's No.1 coarse fishing match. Televised live from start to finish, the competition has been a regular fixture in the British sporting calendar since its inception in 1994. Broadcast for 5 1/2 hours live, Sky Sports give fishing the big-time makeover as their big budget state-of-the-art production highlights fishing in a way unrivaled in televised sport.
The event gains much of its excitement by abandoning the traditional weigh-in at the conclusion of the match, and instead features weigh-ins every 30 minutes which gives the event a changing leader board that makes the action easy to follow.
Fish’O’Mania was a success from the start as the inaugural event at Mallory Park was won by Ian Turner of Worksop. With 22 qualifying matches across England starting in the spring, a total of 2,600 anglers enter but there will be only one winner who takes home the £50,000 top prize.
We are excited to yet again be hosting Fish-O-Mania Qualifiers at Tunnel Barn Farm on 14/03/20 and now (hopefully) 10/06/20. Tickets are only available from the Angling Trust Website HERE.
Please note: Anglers must have individual membership of the Angling Trust available on 0343 507 7006 (option 1) or on the Angling Trust website click here. Anglers are also reminded they must be 16 years of age and above in order to take part in the main event.
July 2019 saw the record-breaking 26th edition of the world's No.1 coarse fishing match. Televised live from start to finish, the competition has been a regular fixture in the British sporting calendar since its inception in 1994. Broadcast for 5 1/2 hours live, Sky Sports give fishing the big-time makeover as their big budget state-of-the-art production highlights fishing in a way unrivaled in televised sport.
The event gains much of its excitement by abandoning the traditional weigh-in at the conclusion of the match, and instead features weigh-ins every 30 minutes which gives the event a changing leader board that makes the action easy to follow.
Fish’O’Mania was a success from the start as the inaugural event at Mallory Park was won by Ian Turner of Worksop. With 22 qualifying matches across England starting in the spring, a total of 2,600 anglers enter but there will be only one winner who takes home the £50,000 top prize.
We are excited to yet again be hosting Fish-O-Mania Qualifiers at Tunnel Barn Farm on 14/03/20 and now (hopefully) 10/06/20. Tickets are only available from the Angling Trust Website HERE.
Please note: Anglers must have individual membership of the Angling Trust available on 0343 507 7006 (option 1) or on the Angling Trust website click here. Anglers are also reminded they must be 16 years of age and above in order to take part in the main event.
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