Hello Quentin, can you introduce yourself to the readers of Fishing.news ?
Quentin Reber - Hello everyone, my name is Quentin, I'm 24 years old and I'm passionate about fishes first and then about fishing since my youngest age. The passion for fishing came to me when I was able to observe the first trout of my life in the stream that passed by my parents.
Can you tell us about your early days in fishing?
Quentin Reber - I thought that I would like to observe these fish more closely and I thought that catching them would be the easiest way to approach them and get to know them. So I went and got my father's old fishing rod and went fishing.
Since then, many things have happened, I have gone through many techniques. But the one I like the most is fishing with lures for carnivorous fish in mountain lakes to the open sea.
When, how and why did you agree to be a Pro-Staff?
Quentin Reber - In 2020, I joined Team Fiiish. I really liked this brand and the regularity with which I caught fish with their products pushed me to want to join their team. I was regularly posting pictures with Fiiish lures on the social networks which allowed me to be spotted by the brand. We got in touch with each other and I joined the team.
What does being an ambassador mean to you?
Quentin Reber - For me, being an ambassador means conveying the image of your brand in your region. You have to try to be exemplary, efficient and regular. The brand trusts me and I try to give it back to them with beautiful images and quality communication supports. My role can also be to test new products on the species I am looking for. I feel really privileged to be able to help in the development of these future products.
We always have to have something to take pictures of at the water's edge and this sometimes requires organization to try to get the best picture of our models, lures and fish. It is also necessary to convey the spirit of the brand and to be available for other fishermen who need information on the different lures or on their use.
I really like this aspect, because I like to share with other enthusiasts and their feedback on the products is often very interesting and useful for me, as well as for the brand.
What is your best memory, or anecdote, as a Pro-Staff to share with our readers?
Quentin Reber - My great experiences with Fiiish are numerous, we invite each other between ambassadors to share sessions together in our respective regions. We discover new techniques and new ecosystems and I find that great. The Team is welded and we interact a lot together to share our sessions and beautiful fish.
If I had to keep only one memory, it would be that of my first CAMP ambassador, where I was able to meet the whole team first, and then realize one of my childhood dreams which was to fish for tuna. I still get chills just thinking about it.
How do you see the fishing industry in France?
Quentin Reber - Today, fishing in France is in full development. I meet many young fishermen full of vigor who are passionate about fish and nature. I find this very positive, but I doubt that the ecosystem will be able to offer them many beautiful fishes in the long term. Fish populations are declining and fishing is getting harder and harder, even though there are still many interesting playgrounds full of life.
This generation is more attentive to the needs of the environment and is sensitive to things that the older generation does not care about. I am hopeful that this is changing for the better. I think that before catching fish, the fisherman is one of the few people who cares about and is sensitive to aquatic life. To me, he cares and fights against its destruction. I find this aspect almost more important than the fishing itself.
Regarding relationships with other ambassadors, I share a lot with ambassador friends from other brands and the relationships are very good too. We share a lot together and organize sessions together.
Any advice for anglers who want to join a Pro-Staff team one day?
Quentin Reber - Before becoming an ambassador, you must have a lot of time to devote to fishing. You have to be available and mobile. It also requires personal organization and equipment to make beautiful images.
As the Fiiish Community Manager said, the hardest thing is not to become an ambassador, but to stay one. I find this quite true. You have to be regular, organized and rigorous to keep your place. But the experience is worth it, the sharing with others is exceptional and it opens doors for great adventures.
