Over the many years, I have been very fortunate to fish in a variety of places here in BC. One thing was common everywhere I went. Proof that I was no the first one there. Now I know many of us hope we find that spot, one that is pristine, and has no sign of humankind. However, wait, there is a sign, a nice tangle of monofilament, or some other fishing line laying around or better yet snagged at the end of our line. Perhaps it is the tin beverage container, or one of my personnel favorites the old Styrofoam worm container. Truth is that almost anywhere we go these days we can find trash left behind by others that may not have the same respect for the outdoors. Snags happen, however the various trash left behind really has no excuse.

I have seen others cleaning areas they fish or use, carrying out others refuse. To you I salute you and your tireless efforts to keep our waterways and outdoors cleaner than when you arrived.

I myself decided to take another approach and see what products are available to us that can assist in lowering the trash impact we have. However, I wanted more.
What more is there you ask? Have you been at a marine fueling station and seen the "small accidents," a drop here, a small opps there. The result is a nice little slick on the water. Now we say it is only a drop in a big body of water. I say, multiply that drop by the many boaters on the waters today. A drop of rain is only a drop... However, many drops add up to a rainstorm. Just like our cars, we may not always have most environmentally sound boat motors.

I knew I could do better by creating something as a solution rather than complaining about it. Well the Green Team was conceived in 2007 to create change. How are we doing that? By bringing to market high performance electric outboard motors so, we no longer need that ICE on the water and the oil and gas that go with them.

How do we bring attention to our cause and projects? We shall be competing in various angling tournaments with our electric drives across the country. Educating along the way as to the options we have today to create change on our waterways. Watch for our proof of concept boat coming to waters near you.

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Does your business produce truly green, eco friendly fishing, or outdoor products? Are you looking for a new and unique way to market your product? Do you wish to make your product stand out?

The Green Team is based on Quennell Lake, just south of Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a 300-acre nutrient rich, smallmouth bass, and trout haven. With a wide variety of angling and outdoor opportunities enjoyed on Vancouver Island daily, we can ensure products get the exposure they need, twelve months of the year!!! Our involvement in various piscatorial pursuits such as our Pro Staff position with BC Outdoors Magazine and the Backroads Tour, give us the ability to ensure your products get the visibility they deserve.

Let the Green Team Anglers work for you reaching a new to you market while helping the environment along the way. Each tiny step we do assists the earth in taking care of us.

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