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French sport fishing has achieved another impressive international accolade. At the Montargil Dam in the Ponte de Sor region, Yvon Houssais won the gold medal in the Masters Feeder category. This title places the Frenchman at the top of the world rankings and is the highlight of France?s performance at the event.
Held from October 8 to 10, 2026, this fifth edition of the world championship brought together thirteen nations in the Masters category. France faced off against England, Italy, Hungary, Spain, and Portugal, among others. Three days of competition were scheduled to determine the winners.
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This victory adds to Yvon Houssais?s international achievements. Already a member of the French Masters team that was crowned world champion in 2023, he has now added an individual gold medal to his list of accomplishments. This achievement highlights his competitive experience and his unwavering dedication to feeder fishing.
The sport involves reel fishing using a bait cage to place food near the bait. Accurate casting, bait selection, and reading bites are among the skills competitors must master.
France Ranks Fourth in the World
In the team standings, Les Bleus finished in fourth place. They thus fell just short of the team podium, while still ranking among the top nations in this Portuguese edition.
The French team?s performance thus combines a top-three finish in the team competition with the highest individual honor. With Yvon Houssais?s gold medal, the French feeder team has achieved a remarkable result and has yet another world title to celebrate.
