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 Godfather
- Biggest Pike: 116 cm