Cris Caanen was born in Neerbeek in 1982. At a young age he learned trout fishing in a local trout pond. He became an allround predator angler, but a preference for pike grew as he got older.

• Age: 42
• Favourite technique: casting crankbaits
• Sports: Diving, Climbing, Futsal, Mountain biking
• Passions: Fishing, BBQ, Adventure, Travel
• Nickname: The Grey Fox
• Biggest Pike: 116 cm