making a difference responsibly Angling Spirit


If you’re aware of Angling Spirit’s initiative ‘Friends of the Ebro’ this will need little introduction. If, however, you are unaware of the 50 tonnes of rubbish that the World Catfish Classic Team cleared from the banks of the River Ebro over the past two years, read on ..


Angling Spirit, owners and organisers of both the World Carp Classic and the World Catfish Classic, believe strongly in environmental issues such as the conservation of flora and fauna, particularly on the banks of the rivers


and lakes used in our events. We cannot do anything other than lead by


example, where and when we can, and hope that in the process others will see what can be achieved and follow that principle. Whilst it is appreciated that the large


majority of carp anglers act responsibly, and conform wholeheartedly to the ethos of ‘take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints’, some of the litter certainly suggests that not everyone shares that ideal. However simple it might be to take rubbish away when they leave, shamefully, some anglers think nothing of leaving it on the bank and that is disrespectful to the environment and those who own and use it. As with all of our events, there is zero


tolerance toward anyone who departs from their swim leaving any form of debris behind. Our strong view on this will ensure that your actions will be met with harsh penalties. Be aware, there is no excuse whatsoever… you bring it, you take it away! The penalties for not doing so may include any or all of the following; the withholding of any prizes that you may have won, a permanent ban from entering all Angling Spirit events, and where possible, fines may be sought for and applied by local authorities. There are ample waste bins in place in


many areas around the lake, and there are also several sorting stations for specific waste such as glass. On top of this, large bin bags will be provided by Angling Spirit


Bags of pride.. Your fishing in the future could depend on your actions in the present


for general waste. We have taken every step possible to ensure that this is an easy process for competitors and we will be greatly disappointed if anyone fails to cooperate. If you would like to help out with the


cleanup operation prior to the event, we would welcome your presence. Please note that gloves will be provided by Mappa, and bin bags provided by Angling Spirit on both days. The local community have also been invited to attend the cleanup which will take place pre event on Friday 31st Aug and post event on Sunday 9th Sept. It has to be said that there isn’t very much


litter of any description on the banks of Lake Bolsena. The lake is very well cared for and great pride is displayed on its cleanliness. In fact, the beaches are cleaned and raked on a daily basis, so please bear this in mind! We must also add that we would advise


against taking any thin-walled glass bottles, such as cheap beer bottles to your swim, especially if your swim is situated on the beach areas. Please be mindful that Bolsena is a major tourist attraction and that the beaches are used by many thousands of bathers each year. In closing, we are delighted to say that


once again positive things have been brought about due to the presence of an Angling Spirit event. The local communities from each of the villages around the lake, plus the lakes commercial fisherman and carp angling clubs from throughout Italy are uniting for the first time ever and will be involved with Angling Spirits’ Friends of Bolsena initiative.


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