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2026 All-Star Game
On Friday, November 6, coarse anglers gathered at the Hotoie Reservoir for the All-Star Game, held as a prelude to the International Coarse Fishing Show. The announced lineup featured 28 champions from six countries, with two disciplines in the spotlight: float fishing and feeder fishing. Free for spectators, this event offered the chance to watch international specialists in action.
The 2026 All-Star Game crowned two specialists: Ferruccio Gabba of Italy in float fishing and Steve Ringer of England in feeder fishing.
60 fishing brands
With 60 brands represented and more than 9,000 m² of exhibition space , SIPAC 2026 brought together manufacturers, distributors, specialists, and practitioners. Among the major brands in attendance were Sensas, Garbolino, Guru, Tubertini, Colmic, Lai Fishing, and Preston Innovations ... The event also brought together bait suppliers and artisans specializing in fishing rods.
The show provided the many visitors with an opportunity to explore the 2027 collections, compare equipment, and make purchases directly from exhibitors. Free lectures featuring experts and international champions were also part of the two-day program.
A European Dimension
The European dimension was another highlight of the announced lineup: more than 30% of the exhibitors came from abroad, notably from Belgium, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland.
With a large turnout and plenty of interaction at the booths, SIPAC 2026 wrapped up on a positive note. From discovering new gear to meeting champions and exchanging tips, this fourth edition reaffirmed Amiens? status as one of Europe?s premier events for coarse fishing enthusiasts.
