Europe's Predatortour Gains Major Sponsor in Boston Whaler

The addition of the boat brand underscores the tournament's status as the premier event on Europe's fishing calendar.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Predatortour, Europe's leading tournament fishing competition, has added Boston Whaler as a major sponsor, joining fellow Brunswick brands Lund Boats and Mercury. The tournament, founded in 2009 by Evert Oostdam, has evolved from a niche event to one that now hosts two major championships in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, attracting over 250 teams from across Europe.

Why it matters

The Predatortour's focus on catch-and-release, lead-free tackle, and barbless hooks has made it a leader in promoting sustainable and environmentally-responsible sportfishing. The addition of Boston Whaler as a sponsor further validates the tournament's status and ability to attract top brands in the industry.

The details

The Predatortour was founded by Evert Oostdam in 2009 after he was concerned by a pike fishing tournament where all the fish were killed. Oostdam wanted to create a competition that promoted catch-and-release and respect for the environment. Over the last decade, the tournament has grown significantly, now hosting two major championships in the Netherlands and Scandinavia that attract over 250 teams.

  • The Predatortour was founded in 2009.
  • The tournament now hosts two major championships annually.

The players

Evert Oostdam

The founder of the Predatortour, who started the competition in 2009 to promote catch-and-release and environmental responsibility in sportfishing.

Boston Whaler

One of the world's top suppliers of fishing boats, Boston Whaler has joined fellow Brunswick brands Lund Boats and Mercury as a prestigious backer of the Predatortour.

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What they’re saying

“I was fishing with some friends in Norway and was concerned to be told about a pike fishing tournament where all the fish were killed before being weighed. It gave me the spur to introduce a competition which promoted catch and release and respect for the environment. In 2009 the Predatortour was born.”

— Evert Oostdam, Founder, Predatortour (Angling International)

“As well as catch and release, all tackle is lead-free and the hooks barbless, ensuring that all fishing is conducted with the utmost respect paid to nature.”

— Evert Oostdam, Founder, Predatortour (Angling International)

What’s next

The Predatortour plans to continue expanding its reach and influence, with Oostdam stating his ambition for the tournament to be "the biggest ambassador for sportfishing" by leading on conservation and catch-and-release.

The takeaway

The Predatortour's addition of Boston Whaler as a major sponsor underscores the tournament's status as a premier event in European sportfishing. Its focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility has made it a leader in the industry, and the support of top brands like Boston Whaler, Lund, and Mercury demonstrates the tournament's ability to attract high-profile partners.