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Andre Krafthöfer

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 114cm
Perch: 53cm
Zander: 96cm

What is your favorite fish? I don't really have a favorite fish, anyone who knows me knows that I fish for anything with fins.

What tip would you give to beginners in fishing?Always keep calm and don't put yourself under pressure. Spend a lot of time on the water and gain experience, as this is what will ultimately lead you to fish.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing?That was definitely a sea trout that I caught while perch fishing on the Rhine-Herne Canal in the middle of the Ruhr area.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? If I had to choose one lure, it would definitely be the Iris the Shad! This lure can be used at any time of year and catches perch, pike and zander. In my eyes, it's exactly what a universal lure should be able to do.

Claudio_Munno_SPRO_Team

Claudio Munno

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 131cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 97cm

What is your favorite fish? The perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Enjoy the time with friends and family on the water, help each other and help others because fishing is not a competition but a passion that you live together.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? I wanted to call it a night, hadn't caught any fish yet because I was a bit frustrated, so I quickly took the bait out of the water and chopped an eel by the tail. That only happens once in a lifetime perhaps 😅

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The Wob-Shad has always been my favorite for pikeperch and zander since it came on the market. It seems to produce the perfect frequency underwater, whether it's the small or the larger versions. I've caught predators with it that exceed the magic limits.

Daniel_Hemetsberger_SPRO_Team

Daniel Hemetsberger

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 134,5cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 78cm

What is your favorite fish? Pike

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? The most important thing is to find and, above all, keep the joy of fishing! Regardless of your fishing success, you should enjoy every experience and every day of fishing in nature, whether from a boat or from the bank, and have fun with it. Trust in what you are doing and the fish will eventually come by themselves. Time is the best bait!

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? I've caught pike on boilies, flounder on big pike rubbers and things like umbrellas and car rims. It's hard to say exactly what the most unusual thing was... 😉

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The Shocktail 40 in the colors "Firetiger" and "Roach". Not only do I love fishing with "big baits", but this lure has also brought me many big open water pike, even up to over 120cm.

Daniel_Heythausen_SPRO_Team

Daniel Heythausen

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 117cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 99cm

What is your favorite fish? Pike

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Make your own experiences. You can look at and read a lot, but you can only really learn by spending time on the water, and you don't have to catch fish every time.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? The same pike on the same day.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? IRIS Popeye. An absolute all-rounder. As it is available from small to large, you can cover everything from perch to pike and zander.

Gerrit_Broders_SPRO_Team

Gerrit Broders

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 127cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 92cm

What is your favorite fish? Perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Never give up.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Piranha

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? Ikiru crank 60 LL in Roach

Jan_Pusch_SPRO_Team

Jan Pusch

Roger_Unsenos_SPRO_Team

Roger Unsenos

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 121cm
Perch: 50cm
Zander: 85cm

What is your favorite fish? Pikeperch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Set yourself achievable goals, pursue them and never give up!

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? As a young angler, I caught an 80 pike on two maggots. There was probably a smaller fish nearby that the pike was actually after.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? There are a few, but the 12cm PopEye in the Salt&Pepper pattern and the Insta Worm in the color UV Cola are my favorites.

Marcel Kühl

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 97cm
Perch: 48cm
Zander: 82cm

What is your favorite fish?zander and perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing?Be respectful of living creatures, learn from experienced anglers, never give up and enjoy your time on the water and in nature.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing?One very unusual catch was a plaice while dropshot fishing.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why?My favorite Spro lure is the Insta Craw, I regularly catch big zander and perch on it.

Salah_Eddine_El_Barbouchi_SPRO_Team

Salah Eddine El Barbouchi

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 124cm
Perch: 54cm
Zander: 97cm

What is your favorite fish? Perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Be flexible and try out a lot, spend every free minute on the water and observe nature and you will learn a lot.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? A sea trout over 90 cm and that in the middle of Düsseldorf, almost 500 km from the coast.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? SPRO ASP Jiggin Spinner, of course. A lure with which I can catch all the predatory fish in the world, very variable to fish and always catchy.

Simon_Gottschall_SPRO_Team

Simon Gottschall

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 128cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 82cm

What is your favorite fish? The brown trout

What tip would you give to beginners in angling? Try out a lot, start with the basics and work your way into the subject step by step

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Apart from various bicycles and shoes, it was an old Save...

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? There are quite a few... but at the moment it has to be the Spro scent series Insta Shad in 6.5cm - an absolute catching machine for both big trout and perch.
I prefer to fish it on chatterbaits, but it's also a really great lure on a chebu or classic jig!

Steffen_Zacher_02_SPRO_Team

Steffen Zacher

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 103cm
Perch: 42,5cm
Zander: 74cm

What is your favorite fish? Pike/perch/pikeperch at the same time.

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? To start with, stick to the basics and start small. The big fish will come all by themselves. Enjoy nature and freedom.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? A 12kg silver carp on a 3cm mini lure. That's the beauty of fishing, you never know what's going to happen next underwater.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The SPRO Rk Crawler! The small crankbait is versatile, easy to fish and fits perfectly into the prey pattern of every predator.

Stephan_Schober_SPRO_Team

Stephan Schober

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 123cm
Perch: 53cm
Zander: 98cm

What is your favorite fish? Pikeperch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Always keep at it and keep trying. Especially at the beginning, it's easy to get frustrated if things don't go as planned. The next catch is definitely worth the effort.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Apart from a golden perch, it's objects discarded while street fishing such as bicycles, scooters or items of clothing that fit into this category.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The ASP jigspinner. A favorite lure lives from memories of successful catches and there have been plenty of those.

Sven_Johnen_SPRO_Team

Sven Johnen

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 118cm
Perch: 51,5cm
Zander: 85cm

What is your favorite fish? The zander

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Be patient: Predator fishing requires patience and perseverance. It can take some time before you find your target fish. Rule no.1 "Never Give Up", be flexible and cast for all you're worth! Furthermore, as a beginner in the sport of fishing, it is important to first find out about the different fishing methods and equipment and decide which could best suit your fishing style. The SPRO Predator Guide on our website will be of great help to you. It is also advisable to find out about the fishing habits and waters in your region to increase your chances of a successful catch. I hope these initial tips help you to catch your next fish!

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Catching an albino catfish in the Cote d'Azur in the south of France. The thrill was catching it at close range, on sight, in crystal clear water.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The SPRO Insta Worm from the Scent Series! A supposedly inconspicuous lure that entices ALL predatory fish species to bite using various fishing techniques. It has not only brought me a particularly large number of fish in recent times, but also big ones.

Samuel Beeskow

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 109cm
Perch: 46cm
Zander: 80cm

What is your favorite fish?My favorite fish is the perch, as it is the most versatile to fish for.

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing?my tip would be to spend as much time as possible on the water and watch enough videos to learn from others and then put it into practice on your own water.

What is the most unusual thing you have ever caught while fishing?1.6m catfish on a 4m feeder rod while fishing for zander, the fight lasted 3.5 hours

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? Popeye, many different colors + many sizes and a super subtle run, perfect for zander, but also for overfished waters. In addition, I can use this lure for any type of fish and the rubber compound is not too soft or too firm but perfect and holds a lot of fish.

Marco Focke

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 117cm
Perch: 49cm
Zander: 96cm

What is your favorite fish? I love fishing for all predatory fish. But if I had to choose, it would be zander.

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing?Go fishing with a lot of love and the belief that every day on the water could be the exceptional day; with the fish of your life.
And if possible, look over the shoulders of experienced anglers - thanks Dad.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing?I once caught a 1.40 meter catfish on a 5 gram spinnerbait. It was very exciting on a 12 gram perch rod and the fight was really long.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why?I don't really have a favorite. The wide range from Spro / Gamakatsu allows me to adapt to all situations and react immediately. But the Spro KGB Chad Shad is, in my opinion, mega and has a very firm place in the tackle box; easy to guide and super catchy. 👍

Andre Krafthöfer

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 114cm
Perch: 53cm
Zander: 96cm

What is your favorite fish? I don't really have a favorite fish, anyone who knows me knows that I fish for anything with fins.

What tip would you give to beginners in fishing?Always keep calm and don't put yourself under pressure. Spend a lot of time on the water and gain experience, as this is what will ultimately lead you to fish.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing?That was definitely a sea trout that I caught while perch fishing on the Rhine-Herne Canal in the middle of the Ruhr area.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? If I had to choose one lure, it would definitely be the Iris the Shad! This lure can be used at any time of year and catches perch, pike and zander. In my eyes, it's exactly what a universal lure should be able to do.

Gerrit_Broders_SPRO_Team

Gerrit Broders

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 127cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 92cm

What is your favorite fish? Perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Never give up.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Piranha

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? Ikiru crank 60 LL in Roach

Salah_Eddine_El_Barbouchi_SPRO_Team

Salah Eddine El Barbouchi

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 124cm
Perch: 54cm
Zander: 97cm

What is your favorite fish? Perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Be flexible and try out a lot, spend every free minute on the water and observe nature and you will learn a lot.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? A sea trout over 90 cm and that in the middle of Düsseldorf, almost 500 km from the coast.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? SPRO ASP Jiggin Spinner, of course. A lure with which I can catch all the predatory fish in the world, very variable to fish and always catchy.

Steffen_Zacher_02_SPRO_Team

Steffen Zacher

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 103cm
Perch: 42,5cm
Zander: 74cm

What is your favorite fish? Pike/perch/pikeperch at the same time.

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? To start with, stick to the basics and start small. The big fish will come all by themselves. Enjoy nature and freedom.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? A 12kg silver carp on a 3cm mini lure. That's the beauty of fishing, you never know what's going to happen next underwater.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The SPRO Rk Crawler! The small crankbait is versatile, easy to fish and fits perfectly into the prey pattern of every predator.

Claudio_Munno_SPRO_Team

Claudio Munno

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 131cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 97cm

What is your favorite fish? The perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Enjoy the time with friends and family on the water, help each other and help others because fishing is not a competition but a passion that you live together.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? I wanted to call it a night, hadn't caught any fish yet because I was a bit frustrated, so I quickly took the bait out of the water and chopped an eel by the tail. That only happens once in a lifetime perhaps 😅

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The Wob-Shad has always been my favorite for fishing for pike and zander since it came on the market. It seems to have the perfect underwater frequency, whether in the small or large version. I have already caught predatory fish with it that have exceeded the magic limit.

Jan_Pusch_SPRO_Team

Jan Pusch

Samuel Beeskow

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 109cm
Perch: 46cm
Zander: 80cm

What is your favorite fish?My favorite fish is the perch, as it is the most versatile to fish for.

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing?my tip would be to spend as much time as possible on the water and watch enough videos to learn from others and then put it into practice on your own water.

What is the most unusual thing you have ever caught while fishing?1.6m catfish on a 4m feeder rod while fishing for zander, the fight lasted 3.5 hours

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? Popeye, many different colors + many sizes and a super subtle run, perfect for zander, but also for overfished waters. In addition, I can use this lure for any type of fish and the rubber compound is not too soft or too firm but perfect and holds a lot of fish.

Stephan_Schober_SPRO_Team

Stephan Schober

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 123cm
Perch: 53cm
Zander: 98cm

What is your favorite fish? Pikeperch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Always keep at it and keep trying. Especially at the beginning, it's easy to get frustrated if things don't go as planned. The next catch is definitely worth the effort.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Apart from a golden perch, it's objects discarded while street fishing such as bicycles, scooters or items of clothing that fit into this category.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The ASP jigspinner. A favorite lure lives from memories of successful catches and there have been plenty of those.

Daniel_Hemetsberger_SPRO_Team

Daniel Hemetsberger

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 134.5cm
Perch: 49.5cm
Zander: 78cm

What is your favorite fish? Pike

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? The most important thing is to find and, above all, keep the joy of fishing! Regardless of your fishing success, you should enjoy every experience and every day of fishing in nature, whether from a boat or from the bank, and have fun with it. Trust in what you are doing and the fish will eventually come by themselves. Time is the best bait!

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? I've caught pike on boilies, flounder on big pike rubbers and things like umbrellas and car rims. It's hard to say exactly what the most unusual thing was... 😉

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The Shocktail 40 in the colors "Firetiger" and "Roach". Not only do I love fishing with "big baits", but this lure has also brought me many big open water pike, even up to over 120cm.

Marcel Kühl

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 97cm
Perch: 48cm
Zander: 82cm

What is your favorite fish?zander and perch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing?Be respectful of living creatures, learn from experienced anglers, never give up and enjoy your time on the water and in nature.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing?One very unusual catch was a plaice while dropshot fishing.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why?My favorite Spro lure is the Insta Craw, I regularly catch big zander and perch on it.

Sven_Johnen_SPRO_Team

Sven Johnen

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 118cm
Perch: 51,5cm
Zander: 85cm

What is your favorite fish? The zander

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Be patient: Predator fishing requires patience and perseverance. It can take some time before you find your target fish. Rule no.1 "Never Give Up", be flexible and cast for all you're worth! Furthermore, as a beginner in the sport of fishing, it is important to first find out about the different fishing methods and equipment and decide which could best suit your fishing style. The SPRO Predator Guide on our website will be of great help to you. It is also advisable to find out about the fishing habits and waters in your region to increase your chances of a successful catch. I hope these initial tips help you to catch your next fish!

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Catching an albino catfish in the Cote d'Azur in the south of France. The thrill was catching it at close range, on sight, in crystal clear water.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? The SPRO Insta Worm from the Scent Series! A supposedly inconspicuous lure that entices ALL predatory fish species to bite using various fishing techniques. It has not only brought me a particularly large number of fish in recent times, but also big ones.

Roger_Unsenos_SPRO_Team

Roger Unsenos

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 121cm
Perch: 50cm
Zander: 85cm

What is your favorite fish? Pikeperch

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Set yourself achievable goals, pursue them and never give up!

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? As a young angler, I caught an 80 pike on two maggots. There was probably a smaller fish nearby that the pike was actually after.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? There are a few, but the 12cm PopEye in the Salt&Pepper pattern and the Insta Worm in the color UV Cola are my favorites.

Daniel_Heythausen_SPRO_Team

Daniel Heythausen

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 117cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 99cm

What is your favorite fish? Pike

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing? Make your own experiences. You can look at and read a lot, but you can only really learn by spending time on the water, and you don't have to catch fish every time.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? The same pike on the same day.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? IRIS Popeye. An absolute all-rounder. As it is available from small to large, you can cover everything from perch to pike and zander.

Marco Focke

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 117cm
Perch: 49cm
Zander: 96cm

What is your favorite fish? I love fishing for all predatory fish. But if I had to choose, it would be zander.

What tip would you give to beginners in the sport of fishing?Go fishing with a lot of love and the belief that every day on the water could be the exceptional day; with the fish of your life.
And if possible, look over the shoulders of experienced anglers - thanks Dad.

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing?I once caught a 1.40 meter catfish on a 5 gram spinnerbait. It was very exciting on a 12 gram perch rod and the fight was really long.

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why?I don't really have a favorite. The wide range from Spro / Gamakatsu allows me to adapt to all situations and react immediately. But the Spro KGB Chad Shad is, in my opinion, mega and has a very firm place in the tackle box; easy to guide and super catchy. 👍

Simon_Gottschall_SPRO_Team

Simon Gottschall

What was your biggest pike / perch / zander?

Pike: 128cm
Perch: 51cm
Zander: 82cm

What is your favorite fish? The brown trout

What tip would you give to beginners in angling? Try out a lot, start with the basics and work your way into the subject step by step

What's the most unusual thing you've ever caught while fishing? Apart from various bicycles and shoes, it was an old Save...

What is your favorite SPRO lure and why? There are quite a few... but at the moment it has to be the Spro scent series Insta Shad in 6.5cm - an absolute catching machine for both big trout and perch.
I prefer to fish it on chatterbaits, but it's also a really great lure on a chebu or classic jig!