Reclin de Gries

About Reclin de Gries

My fishing career got off to a late start. This started with my father’s angling business. Which I had to run due to circumstances. I remember saying to customers; Pooh no idea…just look around to see if you can find it. Hahah I still have to laugh about that period. A loyal regular customer in the store pointed out to me that it couldn’t be that way. And took me to the waterfront. He had everything arranged! Even the lines were already out. I then caught my first carp (although I may not claim any further credit) on the Kleine Wielen in Friesland with a weight of 16kg! The adrenaline I got then struck the carp virus. Then the angling store became like a specialized chocolate store!

Proud of myself but especially of the people around me. And loyal regular customers! Because alone it would never have been possible to get where I am today.

Along the way, opportunities presented themselves. And this included starting a travel agency specializing in fishing trips. In 2010 it finally became a reality! And I started my travel agency under the name De Vissende Hollander. It didn’t take long and the business grew internationally with good fishermen and reliable people. Which made it easier to change the name to Angling Escapes. There are so many beautiful waters, from small to large. All offer their own ambiance and friendliness.

Proud of myself but especially of the people around me. And loyal regular customers! Because alone it would never have been possible to get where I am today. And so many years later, I still enjoy my work!

I wish everyone the trip of a lifetime! And especially enjoy it on the waterfront!