GUNKI BELGIUM takes the 10,000 EUR jackpot and wins the STREETFISHING MASTERS EUROPE 2025
The final day of Streetfishing Masters EUROPE 2025 wrapped up today in Zwolle, Netherlands, with Team Gunki Belgium (Ivo Crabbe & Steve Adam) emerging as the overall champions after two adrenaline-filled days on the city’s historic canals. The team showed tactical consistency and great results across both competition zones to secure the top spot.
The event, featuring 70 anglers from 8 countries, delivered on its promise of elite-level competition and thrilling finishes. Rain-soaked conditions on Day 1 and ever-changing dynamics on Day 2 pushed teams to adapt, strategize, and execute under pressure.
Final Top 5 Team Standings:
Gunki Belgium – Ivo Crabbe/Steve Adam (Belgium) – 420 cm total [10,000 EUR prize]
Lures Only – Ben Sharp/Adam Seeley (UK) – 485 cm [5,000 EUR prize]
Hooked-up North – Ian Bos/Wouter Booi (Netherlands) – 478 cm [3,000 EUR]
Double D – Daniel Weijers / Dennis Nijenhuis (Netherlands) – 380 cm [1,000 EUR]
Lilix – Marcel Schmidt / Artur Bilan (Ukraine) – 411 cm [500EUR]
Notable Catches:
Biggest fish of the tournament: pike 101 cm (Team Lilix, Ukraine)
Biggest perch of the tournament: 45cm (Team Insekts, Latvia)
Longest single day total: 272 cm (Team Lilix – Day 2)
Gerben Jorritsma, SFM organizer and three-time Streetfishing World Champion:
“What an incredible two days! Zwolle has delivered an unforgettable setting for top-tier streetfishing. We saw talent, strategy, and community come together in a way that proves how strong and exciting urban fishing has become in Europe. And a very special thanks to the beautiful city of Zwolle!”
Roberts Valters, organizer, RatterBaits.com:
“This event exceeded all expectations. The energy, the sportsmanship, the close results — everything made it one of the most exciting streetfishing competitions to date. Huge thanks to Zwolle and to all the teams. The concept of rotating host cities will take us to a new location in 2026 — stay tuned!”
The tournament was proudly presented by FRAPP and Zetrix, with strong support from RatterBaits.eu and the City of Zwolle.
What’s Next?
As part of the rotating city concept behind Streetfishing Masters EUROPE, the 2026 edition will take place in a new European city, to be announced later this year. The event continues to expand its reach, uniting elite anglers, passionate communities, and iconic urban fishing spots.