The international field is daunting. Over 50 competitors from over 14 countries from will be vying for the chance to win the coveted World Champion title. Many competed to represent North America, including Canada, but the following seven made it to the top. Each of them qualified in tournaments held throughout the spring and summer, besting hundreds for their spots on the HFW4 team.
Steve Lessard – Geismar, LA
Justin Carter- Charleston, SC
Elias Vasburge – Brooklyn, NY
Justin Ritchey – Ocoee, FL
Tom Michael- Mount Ephraim, NJ
Scott Brenneman – Seattle, WA
Kyle Moxen – Windsor, Ontario, Canada
The competition will take place in The Vinkeveen Plassen, a 20-minute drive from Amsterdam and famous for its predatory “Big Three” including Pike, Zander and Perch. Anglers will compete in identically rigged Hobie MirageÒ Pro Angler 12’s propelled by Hobie’s patented MirageDrive®with Glide Technologyand fitted with supporting sponsor products: Lowrance™ electronics, Ram® Mounting Systems and Power-Pole® micro-anchors. The event is a Catch, Photograph and Release (CPR) format. On each of the three days, anglers will submit a sim card containing their best fish of each species. The measurements will be totaled and the combined length will equal the angler’s score.
For more information between now and the competition, log onto hobiefishingworlds.com.