Consultants are used with SPRO to create the best possible products that meet the demands of the angler as much as they possibly can. The consultants also add an aspect of innovation. In recent years we have launched products that were far ahead of its time. The innovative mind of our consultants has formed a large part of this success! Days, weeks, months and years are spend on the bank and at the water to make the best possible products. Our consultants also have an eye for trends. Closely following the latest trends and thinking one step ahead about technology, material combinations and methods have become necessary characteristics for the SPRO consultants, so that we can translate this knowledge to successful products that fit in your assortment!

PREDATOR

	Henk Simonsz Henk is extremely creative and has helped us to develop an exciting range of predator gear. The well-known HS Shads, Pike Fighter lures and the Bullet Streamers are just some of the products that Henk designed.			SPRO USA - Bill Siemantel Bill Siemantel became well known to the public with the BBZ Swimbait, one of the most successful and revolutionary baits in recent years. His slogan is: Game On!
	SPRO USA - Dean Rojas Dean Rojas is head developer of the successful Bronze Eye Frogs. He amazed friend and enemy with the excellent attraction of these frogs!			SPRO USA - John Crews John Crews has formed the basis of the development and production of the Little John lures. Numerous innovative technical features and the bizarre catching properties have accounted for a great success in a relatively short period.

CARP

	Saron Debets Saron Debets is one of the new assets in the Strategy team and excels in observation and his clear approach of his venues. The determined way of fishing, knowledge, experience and respect for both anglers and fish are synonymous to the values we want to add to our Strategy products.			Pieter van de Werfhorst Pieter van de Werfhorst is a passionate carp angler. Extremely experimental regarding rigs and set-ups, which allows him to carefully test all ‘small items’ in the Strategy range. During his many (inter)national sessions he uses the Strategy material in the toughest of conditions.
	Klaus Wegmann Klaus is the newest addition of the Strategy carp team and we are very proud to have this skilled angler with us! Regardless of his young age he is a very experienced and driven angler that has already accounted for some breathtaking catches in Germany and on the large French reservoirs. His drive, enthusiasm and eye for details make him an excellent contribution to the team!

TROUT

	Hans-Walter Handstein Specialised in the Sbirulino method, Hans- Walter offers the knowledge and experience for the expansion of our trout range. Many of these products are of his hand. Besides his commitments with Spro he also writes Tips & Tricks for various German magazines and gives fishing demonstrations.

COMPETITION

	Spro Freshwater Team The Spro Freshwater Team counts six internationally recognized anglers: Bert Aufderhaar, Patrick Mulder, Leo Koot, Wim Fuhler, Stefan Altena and John Vasse. All of them have a great track record of national and international titles. The experience and enthusiasm of this team is unsurpassed.			Tamas Walter This enthusiastic Hungarian World Champion, has won numerous national and international championships. Together with Tamas we develop products for the competition, but also for the general fishing market. He has a lot of knowledge how to make a product better.
	Berti Bovens Berti is an enthusiastic member of our Spro freshwater team. He is a well respected guest at competitions and tradeshows where he is open in explaining his many different techniques and approaches that lead to his success. Berti’s creative mind has lead to many interesting new products within the freshwater product range.			Döme Gábor To cooperate closely with international partners, that have local know-how and experience, we develop products tailored for specific markets. Döme is specialized in Waggler- and Feeder fishing.
	Jan Verbruggen Specialized in pole fishing for large bream and carp. Jan daily fishes matches in the typical Belgium ponds, this with excellent results. Jan is one of the anglers that helped us to develop the Cresta pole range.			François “Swa“ Busschots The specialist for carp- and bream fishing with the pole. Swa fishes several matches a week on the Belgium ponds, where he tests the material under the toughest conditions. The Cresta pole series is one of the projects that he was closely involved in.

SALTWATER

	Spro Saltwater Team A team of driven beach casting and boat anglers with a wide international experience: Arjan Rijnberg, Jan Stam, Jan Hennekam, Remi Lindhout, Sjaak Lindhout, Eric Goossens, Toon Marijnissen, Ilonka Rijnberg and Linda van de Velde. Each team member has his speciality and ‘drive’ for the best results.			Arnd Vogel Our passionate Norway angler Arnd Vogel is one of the true ‘thrill seekers’ in our Pro Staff. He tests and develops our Norway range in the most extreme of weather conditions. During these fieldtests new, innovative products are created and tested to further expand our Norway Range.
	Georg Blänich Georg has been fishing the oceans for many years that has lead to him being a living legend in the Big Game scene. Based in Croatia he still fishes on a daily bases. We have used his knowledge to create the Little Big Game range.			Andreas Veltrup Andreas Veltrup joined the SPRO consultants team in 2009 and helped us to develop the new Norway Expedition range. Andreas has lived in Hitra (Norway) for more than 15 years already. Many anglers therefore know him as the godfather of Norway angling because of his experience. Next to product development, Andreas is known for various articles in German fishing magazines and contributions to angling websites. He always fishes hard and is keen to experiment and develop new items for SPRO.
ALLROUND & CASTING
	Jana Maisel She is the ‘Iron Lady’ of casting! Years of experience in casting competitions all over the world have led to countless international titles. We use her know-how to design rods that offer the perfect combination of components for long distance and accurate casting.
TEST SEALS For several Spro and Gamakatsu products in this catalogue you will find a test-seal next to the product. These seals have been granted by some of the leading German fishing tackle magazines. They represent the recognition from magazines and anglers that our products have outstanding product features.