28 brand teams already registered
While 26 brands were registered for Grand Pavois Fishing 2023 on the same date, by early June 2024 there were already 28 Teams registered. A real success for this new edition of Grand Pavois Fishing 2024 and its Fishing Area at Grand Pavois La Rochelle, with 35 boats expected! It should be noted that the Grand Pavois Fishing will not be able to welcome more than 35 Teams for this 2024 edition, as the fishing zone does not allow more boats in the area to be able to fish serenely, and the organization is unable to enhance the presence of the Teams as it should with more Teams registered.
A unique brand competition
Grand Pavois Fishing is the only competition reserved for brands! It's a unique concept, and the boat, engine and equipment brands are not mistaken: the Fishing & Grand Pavois Fishing Area is a must for presenting the latest boats, engines and equipment (deck fittings, electronics, various materials...). What's more, pro-staffs, fishing guides and brand members are on hand both on the water and on land, to share with enthusiasts the benefits of the products on display, their passions and their techniques...
Who will succeed the top three in 2023?
As a reminder, it will be the 2nd round of 2023 that will change the final standings and crown the Suzuki Fishing Team 2 with 333 points. Tony Palermo, Claude Jubert and Damien Pichon finished 3rd and 2nd in the two heats, putting them one fish ahead of Yamaha âeuros Navicom with Xavier Rigollet, Boris Moreau and Benjamin Moreau. The winning Team 2022 finished 2nd in this edition with 300 points, with the Suzuki Fishing Team 1 of Sébastien Mongruel, JérÃ'me Taboulet and Sébastien Gaillard following in their wake to finish 3rd with 231 points.
Shimano France with Goulven Crehan, Quentin Rothe and Thibault Petit, thanks to a superb quota on the second day, finished 4th, one point behind 3rd with 230 points. Inox du Bocage 1 with Nicolas Jeanne, Stéphane Caillère and Olivier Boar was 5th with 227 points. Only 4 points separate 3rd from 5th... Incredible! In the end, 25 boats were classified out of the 32 entered. A total of 63 sea bass were counted in mesh (editor's note: the legal mesh size for sea bass and speckled bass is 42 cm), representing a total of 2979 points or centimetres, or almost 29.80 metres of sea bass caught and released as quickly as possible on the fishing grounds.
Registrations to date for the 2024 edition
- 2 crews Suzuki Marine 1 and 2 - Official partner Grand Pavois Fishing 2024 (winner of the 2023 edition),
- 2 crews Nowe 1 and 2 (winners of the 2018 and 2019 editions with Zeppelin, Suzuki Marine and Navicom),
- 2 Navicom crews (winners of the 2015 edition with Quicksilver âeuros Mercury - Navicom and 2016 and 2017 with Valiant âeuros Mercury âeuros Navicom, 2023 with Yamaha),
- 2 Kent Lowrance crews 1 and 2,
- 2 Eole Performance crews,
- 2 Marine Rib crews,
- 2 MMG Bateaux 1 and 2 crews,
- 2 SO Nautisme crews (Seagame and Humber),
- 1 April Marine crew - Official Partner Grand Pavois Fishing 2024,
- 1 Furuno crew,
- 1 Garmin France crew,
- 1 crew L'Atelier du Marin,
- 1 Mercury Marine France crew,
- 1 Shimano crew - Official partner of Grand Pavois Fishing 2024,
- 1 Mer M'Aide crew,
- 1 Pochon SA crew,
- 1 Difama crew (Gemini...)
- 1 crew West Marine - Kerfil,
- 1 crew AT.FA.CO,
- 1 Sailtica crew,
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Other brands have shown interest, and some are waiting for confirmation that they will be present at the event.
As always, the Open des Glénan and Sailtica Fishing will be invited. A unique and convivial opportunity to meet the organizers of these competitions, which are among the major events for French and European sport fishing enthusiasts.
Live broadcast from channel 2 ème handle
Among the new features for this 2024 edition, the second round of the Grand Pavois Fishing will be broadcast live, notably on the show's giant screen, as well as live on various social networks. 12 cameras will be on board, 10 on competitor boats with cameramen, a tenth camera on board with cameraman and a presenter on one of the organizing boats, to interview the various participants. A drone will also be on site for aerial filming.
Last but not least, a TV studio ashore at the Espace Pêche & Grand Pavois Fishing (the Grand Pavois Fishing stage), presented and hosted by Frédéric Brilloux, will be based on commentary by the presenter at sea, as well as on-board footage and on-shore footage produced using the same equipment as every year. This will be a major first, enabling viewers to share in this competition at sea and in contact with the best pro-staffs and ambassadors!
Numerous possibilities for visitors
As in previous years, visitors to the show will have the opportunity to test equipment, talk to fishing brand ambassadors and perfect their knowledge, all in a friendly atmosphere.
- Visitors will have the opportunity to test boats, engines and equipment at sea on boats entered in the Grand Pavois Fishing event. Appointments are to be made with the brands.
- Opportunities to take onboard electronics training courses and discover new equipment at sea, with the presence of leading brands accompanied by their pro-staffs. Appointments can also be made with the brands for sea outings or onboard electronics training courses.
- On land, you'll be able to discover kayaks and boats specially designed and equipped for amateurs and neophytes, as well as brand stands selling electronics, equipment and materials for all types of fishing.
- Enjoy an entertainment area with a podium and demonstration pool to share fishing techniques, equipment demonstrations and new products, not forgetting the chance to meet big names from the fishing world and associations committed to preserving the resource and encouraging responsible fishing.
A 2024 edition that should delight all fishing enthusiasts.
