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The pike took center stage on Lake Parentis for the 2026 EsoxCup. Bringing together 85 pairs, or 170 competitors , the event combined competition and camaraderie, resulting in numerous catches.
On this body of water in the Landes region, the crews had to find the fish and land their catches to build up their scores. At the end of the day, Tom Morand and Antoine Teresi secure the victory with 3,480 points .
A podium separated by 290 points
Behind the winners, Thibaud Méral and Tom Lauby take second place with 3,270 points , 210 points behind first place. Alexis Canitrot and Mathieu Jeannot round out the podium with 3,190 points , which is only 80 points behind the second-place team.
These three teams thus finished within a 290-point margin, illustrating how close the competition is at the top of the standings.
139 pike and more than 84 meters of total catch
The catch report reflects the level of activity during this year's event: 139 pike were verified , for a total length exceeding 84 meters .
The average size of the fish recorded is 60.7 cm , while the largest pike of the day measured 77 cm . While the very large fish stayed out of sight, there were numerous catches overall during the competition.
The Podium at the 2026 EsoxCup
- Tom Morand and Antoine Teresi : 3,480 points.
- Thibaud Méral and Tom Lauby : 3,270 points.
- Alexis Canitrot and Mathieu Jeannot : 3,190 points.
With a strong turnout of anglers, a closely contested podium, and nearly 140 pike recorded, the 2026 EsoxCup was a memorable and successful day on Lake Parentis. It was an event where the joy of coming together to fish for pike went hand in hand with the competitive spirit.
