Michele GRATTI

Castelfidardo / Center of Italy. Bassangler.

Passion, sun, and active fishing, Italian style

My name is Michele Gratti, I come from Castelfidardo, a village in the heart of the beautiful Marche region of Italy. Fishing has been a part of my life forever. Ever since I was a child, I would follow my father to the lakes—that's where I learned to read the water, respect nature, and savor every moment by the water.

At a very young age, I immersed myself in the world of fishing while working in a specialty store. But the turning point came later, when I caught my first black bass from the shore. That day, I understood that this fish would change my life. Since then, I haven't stopped.

Active fishing has become my daily life. In a float tube, in a belly boat, on the move or on an expedition… I spend a crazy amount of time outside, in the sun, looking for the right spot, perfecting my casts. It is exactly in this way of life that OUTWATER has established itself as an obvious choice. Their anti-UV clothing is designed for those who spend long hours exposed, in motion, on or at the water's edge.

With OUTWATER, I can focus on what matters: technique, the moment, the touch. The comfort is total, the protection real, and the style always there. It's a brand that accompanies me everywhere—on Italian lakes, in competitions, or during simple sessions with friends.

Today, I'm lucky enough to be equipped like never before: Armada 170 Plug&Go Ready, Flatform Evo XL, and of course... my OUTWATER clothes always in my bag. Because when you live your passion to the fullest, you need equipment that keeps pace.