Excitement grows for Polish fishing event
Preparations are well underway for one of the largest fishing events in Europe, the giant Rybomania, which takes place in Poland in early March.
The biggest and best-known tackle manufacturers, distributors and retailers will gather at the MTP Poznań Expo, Poland between March 7th and 9th to showcase everything from tackle, lures, accessories, clothing, tents, beds, seats, boats and pontoons.
Whatever your interest, there will be plenty to choose from, for professionals and hobbyists alike, covering key disciplines such as carp, catfish fishing, method feeder or spinning. There is even an expanded fly fishing section.
Last year the angling community flocked to Poznan, with 31,748 people making the trip from more than 20 countries, making it the largest event of its kind in Europe.
The upcoming edition will again be a venue for angling in every sense of the word: business relations, friendships, meetings with celebrities, but also those first ‘encounters with a fishing rod’ for complete novices and the youngest participants.
Rybomania project manager Miłosz Jankowiak said: “It never gets boring – watching passionate visitors with a twinkle in their eye as they make their way through the pavilions, high-fives at every turn, laughter and enthusiastic voices. Each edition is seemingly the same event, but each time it evokes a very fresh, strong impression.
The event is based around the presence of the most important brands and angling shops covering tens of thousands of square metres of exhibition space.
Complementing the manufacturers, distributors and retailers will, as always, be offerings from fisheries, craftsmen and companies in the fishing tourism and equipment sectors.
One key attraction will be the giant aquarium. The almost 20,000 litre tank will be filled with specimens of various Polish fish, with experts ‘testing’ the latest gear and showcasing their skills in front of the audience.
The programme includes a lecture stage with presentations by the recognised experts in various fields, as well as another edition of the Young Angler’s Academy addressed to children and aimed at igniting their passion for angling while respecting the natural environment.
Pic: Fotobueno.
Building on success
Last year, alongside the latest rods and reels, lures and fishfinders was the Polish premiere of an innovative bait boat not to mention beds, tents and clothing, new electric and combustion engines.
Rybomania 2024 even featured a unique curiosity – a boat created by the VIiking company especially for the people with disabilities.
More than 250 exhibitors from 12 countries presented their offerings. On the main stage, celebrities and angling experts shared their experiences and knowledge.
Speakers included: Jakub Vagner, Ross Honey, Kamil Walicki, Radosław Witólski, Robert Adamski, Piotr Boufal, Rafał Mleczak, Tomasz Lewandowski, plus Monika and Łukasz Lechowscy – the winners of prestigious competitions, including Stairs2Hell and Polish Carp Masters 2023 – also met with the audience.
In addition, on the first day, a conference was held scientists from the University of Warmia and Mazury. While another attraction was the auction of a jubilee catamaran made on behalf of the MEUS company on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the World Carp Classic competition.
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