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With the M4 EVENT, Starbaits didn't just offer a simple competition. The brand has imagined a complete event, combining sporting challenge, sharing and showcasing its know-how, both in terms of equipment and product innovation.
A warm welcome
As soon as they arrived at the various sites, participants and visitors were welcomed in a friendly atmosphere with coffee and pastries, encouraging exchanges and good humor before the start of the events. A welcome gesture that reinforces the community spirit so dear to Starbaits.
A demanding and fair competition format
On each of the seven sites, the rules were identical: two practice throws, followed by an officially measured throw, the only one used for the ranking. The aim was clear: to achieve the maximum distance, under strictly controlled conditions.
The 13-foot 3.5-lb M4 at the heart of performance
All casts were made with an M4 Limited Edition rod in 13 ft 3.5 lbs, one of the brand's benchmarks for long-distance casting. Used in particular from the Starbaits pontoon, the flagship product of the range, the equipment enabled participants to exploit their technical potential to the full.
Prestigious awards
At the end of the event, the winner of his site went home with three M4 Limited Edition rods of his choice, rewarding the best performance of the day.
Our 7 long cast winners from 7 different locations over the weekend of January 24 and 25, 2026:
At Duris pond, it was Quentin Châtaignier with a throw measured at 170.90 m!
At the Vastapane pond, it was Rachid Krifif with a throw of 160.80 m!
At the Étang du Bois de Clos, in the 28, it was Aubin Touchard with a throw to 169.73 m!
At Lac de Saint-Porquier, in the 82 department, it was Julien Tournay's turn with a 160 m throw!
On the Aspach-le-Bas lake, in the 68 department, it was Mathieu Gérardin with a throw to 169 m!
On the Sagnat pond, in the 87 department, it was Simon Kevin's turn with a throw to 142.80 m, despite the headwind!
On the Prés Saint-Jean lake, in the 71 region, it was Jérôme Laurent with a throw of 163.30 m!
Unanimously recognized reliability
One of the highlights of the weekend was the fact that, out of the thousands of casts made, not a single rod broke. A fact widely emphasized by many participants, confirming the exceptional robustness and reliability of the M4, including the brand-new M4 Limited Edition, even under extreme conditions of use.
Discover Starbaits 2026 new products
Alongside the competition, visitors were also able to discover Starbaits 2026 novelties, as well as the brand's emblematic products, reinforcing the interest of the event beyond the casting competition.
A successful, unifying event
The M4 EVENT is a key event for the carp community. An event in the image of the Starbaits brand: demanding, innovative and, above all, angler-oriented.
