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JEAN CLAuDE BEL:PRESIDENT OF EFFTEX THE FUTURE LOOKS


Jean-Claude Bel, President of EFTTEX is passionate about fishing, the tackle trade and the future of the World Predator Classic


Business can be fun, and business can also be


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This second edition of the World Predator Classic looks promising. It has once again, brought the loyal support of prestigious sponsors. As in many sport events, the main sponsors are conscious of the benefits


brought to their brand, and if they are back again this year, it is certainly because they saw the benefit not only to their brands and the whole industry, but also because the inaugural event was so successful. It is the only event organized in such a professional and sustainable way, year after year. It is not only a way to promote and showcase


products in the intensely tough conditions imposed by competition where there is no room for mistakes, either in the choice of the strategy, tackle and baits. It is only possible to win with talent forged by experience, only the best have a chance there. It is also a major way to promote the whole industry by spreading information and aspirational images of how exciting fishing can be, and this is done through all possible media. What is good for the angling community is


good for the industry and employment, it helps the trade to go forward, being constructive, and imaginative in terms of products that care more and more about the environment. It is not only good for the industry and


anglers, because such an event, normally organised in a medium or small city also has a big economic impact on the local economy, we are probably looking at over 1.5 million Euros, which can be so important for those venues and communities.


good for the environment … The environment and resources are a major


issue and the behaviour of the champions at the World Predator Classic could be a great help, by spreading the right messages to help us, industry associations and anglers’ associations to change the mindset of non-anglers and business. They should not only be seen as examples


as anglers, but also as representatives of the community. In the past, the environment wasn’t the


first thought of anglers and competitors, but this is changing, fast. Most anglers respect the environment, and this is particularly important amongst the growing population of young anglers, who are working to change habits to much more sustainable behaviour. Respect the environment, respect the fish


which give you so much pleasure and adrenaline shots, respect the diversity and manage the resource… as the saying goes “Limit your catches...never catch your limits…” These are some of the numerous messages


that an event like World Predator Classic can spread to both the anglers and non-anglers’ communities. Once again I wish the Angling Spirit Team


good luck, but I am sure that the event will be a brilliant success, the quality and effort of the work of the organisers will no doubt bring them the success they deserve. I also wish all the angling teams, who are no doubt already


preparing themselves for the tournament, good luck and tight lines!


JEAN-CLAUDE BEL


President, European Fishing Tackle Trade Association


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