Development and distribution of fishing lines, hooklinks and PVA systems for carp fishing, engineered in Germany.
Katran GmbH
Schkölen (Naumburger Str. 44, 07619) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Katran
Katran GmbH is a German company from the angling sports sector based in Schkölen (Thuringia). The product range focuses on fishing lines for carp fishing: monofilament and braided mainlines, spliced and unspliced hooklinks, shockleaders, fluorocarbon products and PVA systems, complemented by accessories such as the W/B 460 PRO headlamp. According to the company, the products are developed in Germany and tested under real conditions in cooperation with an international network of more than 120 carp and tournament anglers from 26 countries. The company places value on traceable, measurable product specifications, including diameter specifications accurate to 0.001 mm. More than 200 products and variants are distributed via distributors, dealers and verified online stores in more than 35 markets worldwide, including 143 verified online shops in 34 countries. Katran is a partner of the World Carp Casting Championship.
- Site
- Schkölen
- Processes
- Product development and engineering of the fishing lines in Germany, Structured product testing through an international angler network, B2B distribution / dealer network (143 verified online stores in 34 countries), Marketing support for dealers and distributors, Customer support (DE/UK telephone hotline, multilingual), Distribution of Spyder SPOD products in markets with distribution rights
- Materials
- Monofilament (Polyamide/Nylon), Braided Line (PE/Braided), Fluorocarbon, PVA, Braided Line (Braided)
- Industries
- Angling Sports / Fishing Tackle, Carp Fishing, Sports and Leisure Equipment
- 01
Product development & engineering (Germany)
- 02
Structured product testing through an international angler network
- 03
Distribution via distributors, dealers and verified online stores
- 04
Marketing support for dealers
- 05
Multilingual customer support
Materials & Product Areas
Monofilament (Polyamide/Nylon)
Core of the mainline range for long-distance casting, carp and feeder fishing as well as competitive casting.
Braided Line (Braided)
Direct connection and controlled sinking, including the sinking SBM Ready marker and spod lines.
Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon-coated leaders and hooklinks for inconspicuous presentation.
PVA
Mesh systems, bags, tape and lines for bait presentation, as a fully organic PVA Organic line.
Locations
Schkölen
DEHeadquarters with product development, sales and customer support
- Materials
- Monofilament, Braided Line, Fluorocarbon, PVA
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
History
Over 30 years of experience in line and product development according to company information (year of foundation not published)
- 2025
Participation and presence at the World Carp Casting Championship (WCCC 2025)
- 2026
WCCC 2026; product novelties such as RUSH Tapered Braided Shock Leader, Synapse Orange/Tangerine, Titanium Feeder and Spyder SPOD; 143 verified online stores in 34 countries