Pro-Staff, field-tester or ambassador, the terms may vary, but all are considered sponsored anglers.
What is their fishing career like? How did they come to become brand ambassadors? How do they view the world of fishing? These are just some of the questions that Pro-Staff and brand ambassadors will be able to answer in all simplicity.
The "Pro-Staff" series will take us into the world that many anglers dream of, a world that is sometimes little-known, but which is still accessible and has some great, passionate and exciting anglers.
Each interview is unique, and you'll be able to meet a variety of experienced anglers from different brands.
You can find the interviews in full below:
François Blanchard: "A challenge that pushes me to improve"
Pro-Staff #49 -François Blanchard has been an ambassador for the Bricoleurre brand for several years. After a career in spearfishing, he turned to lure fishing and the creation of his own lures.
Romain Caron: "You are the future of our passion"
Pro-Staff #48 -Romain Caron is a young FishXplorer Pro-Staff. He's passionate about trout and black-bass fishing and doesn't hesitate to travel to discover new landscapes and new species to stalk.
Antoine Leggeri: "Sharing the same values as the brand"
Pro-Staff #47 -Antoine Leggeri is a brand ambassador for Suzuki Marine, Babyface and Greendevil. Passionate about freshwater and saltwater lure fishing, Antoine competes successfully throughout France.
Antonin Duclos-Perrotte: "To have a goal, a mission, to test the equipment"
Pro-Staff #46 -Antonin Duclos-Perrotte has been a Daiwa brand ambassador for several years. Passionate about lure fishing, Antonin enjoys both sea and freshwater fishing, and is always looking for maximum pleasure.
Clovis Grognu: "I love tinkering, testing, inventing!"
Pro-Staff #45 -Clovis Grognu recently became an ambassador for Bricoleurre. Passionate about lure fishing and DIY, he naturally started making his own lures with which he enjoys stalking predators.
Sylvain Giraud: "Conveying a positive image of our passion"
Pro-Staff #44 -Sylvain Giraud is a brand ambassador for Navicom, Zeck Fishing, Mercury Marine and BassBoatEurope. An avid angler, Sylvain has been a specialist in catfish fishing, particularly in competitions, for many years.
Julien Olleville: "We represent the image of a brand"
Pro-Staff #43 -Julien Olleville is a brand ambassador for Bricoleurre. A fishing enthusiast since childhood, Julien enjoys fishing for bass and other sea bream with lures. He has been making his own lures for over ten years now.
Marina Vannachak: "In general, femininity in fishing is well perceived"
Pro-Staff #42 -Marina Vannachak is a brand ambassador for Navicom, Way Of Fishing and Mercury. Passionate about lure fishing, Marina is one of the few women to represent recreational fishing with passion and conviction.
Emeline Lemoine: "Practice, rides and lots of fun"
Pro-Staff #41 -Emeline Lemoine is a brand ambassador for hPa, Fiiish and JMC-Mouches de Charrette. With her partner Mattéo, she shares her two passions, fishing and photography, through their association The Fin Chasers Media.
Arnaud Rizzi Anderson: "Something not to be taken lightly"
Pro-Staff #40 -Arnaud Rizzi Anderson is a brand ambassador for Lowrance, Berkley and Abu Garcia. A lure angler, he takes part in many successful fishing competitions. Arnaud is also passionate about music, and lives his two passions to the full.
Mattéo Pergent: "As far back as I can remember, fishing has always fascinated me"
Pro-Staff #39 -Mattéo Pergent is a brand ambassador for hPa, Fiiish and JMC-Mouches de Charrette. An avid angler, photographer and traveler, he and his girlfriend founded an audiovisual production association to share their passion for fishing.
Kimo Barthoux: "Introducing other fishermen to the brand"
Pro-Staff #38 -Kimo Barthoux is a young angler and a recent ambassador for the Need2Fish brand. Barely 14 years old, Kimo is an avid lure angler in search of predators.
Florent Rebour: "Investing as much as possible in your passion"
Pro-Staff #37 -Florent Rebour is a brand ambassador for Fiiish. An avid lure angler, Florent is particularly keen on sea bass in kayaks and carnivorous fish such as pike-perch and pike in freshwater.
Florian Le Hetet: "Just be yourself and have fun at the water's edge!"
Pro-Staff #36 -Florian le Hetet has been a Railblaza brand ambassador for several years. He is a keen kayak angler, both in the sea and in freshwater, and is always on the lookout for new species.
Robin Allié: "Believe in your dreams and desires, work hard"
Pro-Staff #35 -Robin Allié, aka Powpit, is Pro-Staff for the Amiaud brand. An avid sea angler, he is always on the lookout for good fish in France and abroad.
Goulven Geffroy: "We need to build tomorrow's fishing industry together"
Pro-Staff #34 -Goulven Geffroy is a Fiiish brand ambassador. Passionate about bass fishing with lures, he has always wanted to understand and learn. That's probably why Goulven's job is so close to his passion.
Théophile Gonet: "It's not a task to be taken lightly"
Pro-Staff #33 - Théophile Gonet is a young angler and brand ambassador for Shimano and BKK hooks. Passionate about bluefin tuna fishing, among other things, he has had the chance to go head-to-head with big fish all over the world.
Azara Mariani Ghjuvà: "Fish with products you love"
Pro-Staff #32 - Azara Mariani Ghjuvà is a brand ambassador for Delalande, Rodhouse and Pescanautic. He is passionate about trout fishing. He's lucky enough to be able to fish on the Isle of Beauty, surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Jean-Michel Marcon: "You have to know how to fish, but not only how to fish
Pro-Staff #31 - Jean-Michel Marcon has been a Shimano and G.Loomis brand ambassador for almost twenty years. An avid freshwater lure angler, Jean-Michel enjoys luring a variety of predators.
Manon Rocher: "Persevere, live and share your passion"
Pro-Staff #30 - Manon Rocher is a brand ambassador for Fiiish, Hobie Kayak Europe and Lowrance. She tracks sea bass in kayaks, trout and freshwater predators. A keen competitor, Manon proves that women have their place in the fishing world.
Yannick Langlet: "There are still things to learn"
Pro-Staff #29 - Yannick Langlet is a FishXplorer brand ambassador. Passionate about freshwater lure fishing, Yannick stalks a number of predators, particularly catfish in float tubes.
Romain Freydefont: "Fishing is more than just a passion"
Pro-Staff #28 - Romain Freydefont has been a Fiiish brand ambassador for four years. An avid angler, he stalks all types of carnivorous fish on freshwater and saltwater lures. Romain enjoys fishing Alpine lakes, particularly for pike.
Vincent Ottmann: "It's a win-win agreement!
Pro-Staff #27 - Vincent Ottmann is a fishing guide and partner of the Kerfil brand. Based in Brest, he practises a wide range of fishing techniques and helps train future fishing guides.
Thierry Baumann: "You have to be accessible and know how to give techniques"
Pro-Staff #26 - Thierry Baumann has been an ambassador for the FishXplorer brand since its launch. An opportunist, Thierry stalks every fish across France and Europe in the hope of catching big fish.
Goulven Crehan: "Things are starting to move in the right direction
Pro-Staff #25 - Goulven Crehan has been a Shimano brand ambassador since 2021. He started out as a freshwater angler and developed a passion for lure fishing. Today, Goulven stalks sea bass and pollack in Brittany.
Leslie Dubois: "Be passionate about the brand you represent"
Pro-Staff #24 - Leslie Dubois is one of those rare female brand ambassadors, a Pro-Staff for Rodhouse. Leslie is passionate about pike-perch and perch fishing, and of course about building her own rods.
Julien Campadieu: "That doesn't mean we're the best"
Pro-Staff #23 - Julien Campadieu started fishing in 2016. Three years later, he became an ambassador for the Fiiish brand. Julien fishes both sea and freshwater with his favorite technique, the classic linear.
Hervé Viana: "To understand our environment in order to protect it"
Pro-Staff #22 - Hervé Viana mainly fishes at sea and is an ambassador for the Kerfil brand. He enjoys jigging in the Mediterranean. Concerned about the marine environment, Hervé never ceases to seek a better understanding of the environment he explores.
Sébastien Mongruel: "Don't hesitate to come and talk and testify"
Pro-Staff #21 - Sébastien Mongruel is a Suzuki brand ambassador. He fishes for tuna and is interested in various predators. A competitor, Sébastien won the Grand Pavois Fishing in 2018.
Jean-Philippe Planes: "To have something to share with others"
Pro-Staff #20 - Jean-Philippe Planes has been an ambassador for the Sportex, Kryston and Climax brands for over 10 years. He recently became country manager for these brands in France. He practises many fishing techniques, both in freshwater and in the sea.
Oscar Lehmann: "Good synergy is the key to any project"
Pro-Staff #19 - Oscar Lehman, aka "Fario des Alpes", is an ambassador for the young FishXplorer brand, for which he is also Media Manager. A passionate trout fisherman, he mixes fishing and adventure in the Swiss mountains.
Jean-Baptiste Morel: "There's no secret, you just have to fish and fish and fish"
Pro-Staff #18 - Jean-Baptiste Morel is an ambassador for Lowrance, in charge of marketing and communications for the Fox Group's carnivore brands in Europe. A carp angler for many years, he then turned to predator fishing.
Carlo Bertagna: "Trying to make a difference"
Pro-Staff #17 - Carlo Bertagna is an ambassador for the Kuruk clothing brand. He enjoys fishing for various predators in France and abroad whenever he can. Carlo is also passionate about trout fishing.
Thierry Nguyen: "I like to share my knowledge and experience"
Pro-Staff #16 - Thierry Nguyen has been Shimano's G.loomis brand ambassador for three years. A lure fishing specialist, he stalks bass and freshwater predators. Thierry is also a passionate fly-fisherman.
Frédéric Jullian: "Learn to master all the techniques"
Pro-Staff #15 - Frédéric Jullian works in partnership with various brands: Adventer&fishing, Suzuki, Navicom, Deeper, BSR, Plano, and Abu Garcia. A lure fishing specialist, Fred has been involved in the early days of sponsorship.
Vincent Marin: "Being able to contribute to product development"
Pro-Staff #14 - Vincent Marin is an ambassador for the Rapala Group and VMC. He is a hydrobiology engineer with a passion for fishing and photography. Vincent stalks predators in both sea and freshwater.
Philippe Bernard: "Luck alone is not enough"
Pro-Staff #13 - Philippe Bernard is passionate about predator fishing, whether on fly or lure. An ambassador for the Fiiish brand for over 10 years, he also manages a fishing camp in Lapland.
Freddy Bechet: "The fishing industry is moving in the right direction"
Pro-Staff #12 - Freddy Bechet is an ambassador for Kerfil, a story of encounters and sharing. Freddy enjoys luring asp on his favorite river, the Loire, without neglecting other predators.
Julien Dubois: "Don't forget the fun factor!
Pro-Staff #11 - Julien Dubois is an enthusiast of lure fishing for predators. He has been a Pro-Staff for the Digital Squad Fishing brand for the past year, and takes great pleasure in the water.
Vincent Lopez: "Just like fishing, you have to be patient"
Pro-Staff #10 - Vincent Lopez hails from the South of France and has been a Rapala, VMC and 13Fishing Pro-Staff for 10 years. A big fan of lure fishing, he loves to share and continue learning every day.
Stéphane Montailler: "I was touched by the recognition I received"
Pro-Staff #9 - Stéphane Montailler loves fishing with the rods he assembles. A Rodhouse Pro-Staff for the past 5 years, he has transformed his garage into a rod-fitting workshop, and never ceases to enjoy passing on his passion.
Paul Duval: "We must encourage young people to adopt good practices"
Pro-Staff #8 - Paul Duval has a wealth of fishing experience. He is an ambassador and Pro-Staff for several brands: Galaxy Kayaks, Astufish and Flashmer. A kayak fisherman, he regularly canvasses the Breton tip.
Laurent Chauvet: "There are some great fish to be caught on Reunion Island"
Pro-Staff #7 - Laurent Chauvet is Pro-Staff for Top Fishing and fishes in La Réunion. Specialist and passionate about big game fishing, he likes to practice slow jigging and vertical fishing in search of beautiful fish.
Etienne Goletto: "Communicating the benefits of fishing"
Pro-Staff #6 - Etienne Goletto, Flashmer brand ambassador since 2005, is the youngest of a family of experienced and renowned anglers. He fishes in both sea and freshwater, and never stops trying to learn and understand.
Sébastien Rousseau: "You don't have to be a good fisherman any more"
Pro-Staff #5 - Sébastien Rousseau started being sponsored at a very young age when he was competing. Today, he works with Daiwa, Fun Fishing and Deeper. He masters a variety of techniques, including jigging, feeder and English fishing.
Quentin Reber: "Today's fisherman is a sentinel"
Pro-Staff #4 - Quentin Reber is a young angler and brand ambassador for Fiiish, and is passionate about lure fishing. Quentin takes an interesting look at the world of fishing and sponsorship.
Guillaume Fourrier: "I've kept the passion of the early days"
Pro-Staff #3 - Guillaume Fourrier is a brand ambassador for April Marine, Simrad, Beneteau and TimeZero. An experienced angler who never stops trying to understand and learn in order to pass on his passion.
Mickael Le Poursot: "Fishing will undoubtedly have to become more professional"
Pro-Staff #2 - Mickael Le Poursot is in charge of instructor-guide training in Caulnes and Pro-Staff for Shimano France. He is a competitive feeder angler and carp fishing enthusiast.
William Bordignon: "A real plus for living my passion and sharing"
Pro-Staff #1 - Fishing.news gives the floor to brand ambassador anglers through a series of interviews. In this first "Pro-Staff" episode, we give the floor to William Bordignon. Among other things, William fishes for big pike in Alpine lakes and is an ambassador for several brands: Daiwa, Amiaud and Lowrance. A fishing enthusiast who knows how to adapt and modify his approaches.
