der fang meines lebens

der fang meines lebensThe catch of my life The most spectacular fishing adventures of the professionals "A good wine and a successful boilie have more in common than you might think. If anyone has always known this, it's Max Nollert. One of his boilie compositions lured a very special fish to the hook and almost cost Max his life in the process. He just barely managed to avoid drowning in the drinking water and land his first big one." With these words , Martin Liebtanz

The catch of my life – The most spectacular fishing adventures of the professionals

"A good wine and a successful boilie have more in common than you might think. If anyone has always known this, it's Max Nollert. One of his boilie compositions lured a very special fish to the hook – and almost cost Max his life in the process. He just barely managed to avoid drowning in the drinking water and land his first big one."

With these words , Martin Liebtanz-Vahldiek describes my personal story in his new book , "The Catch of My Life." His perspective on the events—precise, narratively compelling, and imbued with genuine passion for fishing—transported me deep back into the situation I experienced at the time.

Martin interviewed fifteen professional anglers and well-known personalities for this book. He transformed their extraordinary catches, defining moments, and significant milestones into insightful, exciting, and authentic chapters. He will present each of these stories individually in the coming days.

Included in the book

• Horst Hennings – Angling Legend
• Gregor Gysi – Member of the German Bundestag
• Lisa Wolf – Fishing Influencer
• Michael Eisele – World Record Holder
• Rainer Korn – Sea fishing professional
• Lars Kaufmann – Handball World Champion
• Danny Hrubesch – World Angling Champion
• Matthias Schloo – actor
• Najwa Hussein – Fishing Guide
• Patrick Baier – Tuna Specialist
• Mike Brüggen – Streetfishing expert
• Katrin Sänger – Wholesaler of fishing equipment
• Frank Schlichting – Editor at “Angelwoche”

What makes this book special

Each story comprises around ten pages, illustrated and featuring personal experiences, setbacks, successes and distinctive moments that make fishing so special.

Martin has a unique ability to condense stories so effectively that, while reading, you feel as if you are standing on the shore, listening to the water, and holding your breath as the decisive moment approaches.

Tight lines,
Max Nollert