Hello!
My name is Kaspars Holms, and I am one of the first professional spinning (predator) fishing guides in Latvia. Fishing has been part of my life since childhood, and I have been working at a professional level for more than 15 years. During this time, I have represented the Latvian National Team in boat spinning, earning several podium places in the Latvian Championships. Thanks to both competitive experience and thousands of hours on the water, many anglers recognise me as one of the most experienced and trusted fishing guides in Latvia — most of my clients find me through recommendations.
My Roots and Background
Fishing has been a tradition in my family for generations — both of my grandmothers and grandfathers were spinners, and my father took me and my brother to the lakes when we were still very young. My first fishing reel was my grandmother’s old “Nevskaya,” and those early fishing trips with my father sparked a passion that grew into a lifelong commitment — and later into a professional career. Naturally, fish have always been close to me.
Over the years, I have spent thousands of hours on the water, constantly improving my skills in both sport and everyday fishing. Working in the IT field has given me a strong advantage in mastering fishing electronics, and technology has always been my natural environment. This allowed me to deeply understand sonar systems, Live technology, target-fish tracking and modern predator-fishing techniques. Today, these skills form one of my strongest assets.
My daughters also fish, and the younger one caught her first zander at just three years old — a clear reminder that with the right approach and patience, anyone can succeed.
Achievements in Competitive Fishing
🥇 1st place — Latvian Cup 2017
🥈 2nd place — Latvian Boat Spinning Championship 2017
🥉 3rd place — Latvian Boat Spinning Championship 2018
🥉 3rd place — World Boat Spinning Championship (England), Latvian National Team 2018
🥈 2nd place — Latvian Boat Spinning Championship 2019
🥇 1st place — 3× individual and 4× team victories in Alūksne Lake
⭐ Professional Coaching and National Team Training
🌍 Coach for international national teams preparing for the 2023 World Championship held in Latvia
🎣 Mentor and trainer to multiple Latvian fishing guides and high-level sport anglers
📈 Specialized in tournament strategy, modern electronics, and trophy predatory fish techniques
You can also see my work featured in numerous episodes of “Copes Garša” on YouTube and Latvian TV channels, as well as in the “Video” section of this site.
My Specialization
I spend more than 100 days a year on the water, and my knowledge comes from both competitive sport and continuous real-world practice. This intensive routine allows me to stay close to the fish, understand their behavior, seasonal patterns and migration — the small details that often determine whether the day ends with a trophy or not.
🎯 Trophy Zander and Pike Fishing
I specialize in trophy zander and pike fishing in Latvia, using the latest Lowrance and Garmin Live technologies. My approach is based on accurate fish detection, precise lure presentation, and proven sport-fishing tactics that I teach daily.
📡 Electronics and Live Sonar Expertise
Electronics is my strongest side — I can quickly locate fish, interpret their behavior, and teach you how to use Live sonar systems effectively. I explain everything in simple, practical terms so that anyone can master modern fishing technology, even on their very first trip.
Guiding Philosophy
I became a guide naturally — people saw my results in sport and everyday fishing and increasingly asked for help. What began as a hobby grew into a full-time professional guiding career, where quality, learning and honest fishing principles come first.
What I guarantee each client:
- Individual approach (max 2 people in the boat)
• A safe, enjoyable and high-quality guided fishing day
• High chance of catching a trophy zander or pike
• Hands-on learning of tactics, electronics and target-fish searching
• Ethical and sportsmanlike fishing philosophy
• A modern Astra 470 boat, fully equipped with the latest Lowrance Live technologies
• Option to fish from your own boat, if you prefer learning directly in your own environment
All large trophy fish are always released. Smaller fish can be taken for food, but if someone believes that “everything must be kept,” I am not the right guide.
I mainly guide around Riga waters, as well as lakes Burtnieks, Alūksne, and the upper Daugava River above the HES — but I can take you to any fishing location in Latvia.
Why Choose Me
- One of the first professional fishing guides in Latvia
• Former Latvian National Team member & World Championship medalist
• 15+ years of competitive spinning experience
• Deep expertise in electronics, tactics and trophy-fish hunting
• Personalized coaching style — a real “masterclass on the water”
• Consistent results and many client personal-bests
The emotions that come from catching a trophy zander or pike stay with you for a lifetime.
Let’s hit the water and catch your big one! Tight lines! Cpt Holmz🎣🔥