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Andalucia is a wonderful place for the angler to indulge his passion of
fishing. The shorelines of both the Atlantic and the Mediterranen are a magnet
for many who like to go fishing in Andalucia and when conditions are
right you will see alot of fishermen setting up all along the coast line as dusk approaches.
For those who want more of a challenge and a bit more excitement then
there are lots of companies operating out of all the major marinas
such as Duquesa, Estepona, Fuengirola Marbella Benalmadena who offer
sea fishing charter boats. On such a charter you can expect to fish
for swordfish, tuna, bass, bream and even shark.
Swordfish are found off the coasts of Almería,Granada and Málaga between July and
September and in the summer the tunny are swimming so close to the
surface you feel you could reach out and touch them. Barbate and Conil
are particularly good areas for these fish.
Throughout the summer there are many fishing competitions all around
the coasts of Andalucia and you can find details of thee at your local
marina. The World Coast Fishing Championships are held at Adra (Almería).
Fishing in Andalucia, from either the shore or a boat requires a licence.
This can be obtained from the offices of the "Delegación Provincial
de la Conserjeria de Agricultura y Pesca" of which there is an office
in all provincial capital cities. If you have any trouble locating
this then just ask one of the boat charter companies at your local
marina as they will be glad to help. Once you have your sea fishing
licence you will be able top use it in other regions in Spain.
In addition to the sea fishermen in Andalucia also have a great
selection of rivers and lakes to choose from. The latter for the most part
are man made reservoirs and are particularly popular. There are many of them
spread throughout Andalucia in the Alcornocales National Park and around
Grazelema for instance. Here you can fish for pike,black bass, barbel and carp.
There are in fact 64 such fishing preserves in the Nature Parks of
Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas and in Sierra Nevada.
One very popular location not far from the coast is the Charco Redonda
just off the new road to Jerez. Also in the same National Park of Los
Alcornocales is Celemin where there is a super "zona recreativa" at which
you can camp for a few days, free of charge, and fish to your hearts content.
The Rio Frio between Malaga and Granada in the foothills of the Sierra de Loja
has excellent trout fishing and actually has records of trout fishing there
going back to 1664. More recently there have been record catches of brown trout
weighing in at 5.2kg. The season lasts all year round there and
is a very popular location.
Fishing in Andalucia in any of their resevoirs, rivers and estuaries
requires a licence. These can be quite simply obtained from the
"Delegación Agencia Medio Ambiente" (AMA) and their offices re to be found
in each of the provincial capital cities. An angling licence is also
obtainable from branches of the Caja Mar bank.
Article submitted by Ruth Polak the owner of http://www.costadelsol-vacationrentals.com A web site specializing in holiday villas and apartments on the Costa del Sol and in Rural Andalucia. You will also find lots of information about Spain and Andalucia, in particular.
As seen on : Fly fishing in Japan 08-07-03 Iwana is similar to brook ,but have no spots on the fin. Lives in the mountain stream. A lot of spiderweb prevented my fly from reachingh to the point. While I shelterd myself from the heavy shower with thunder and lightning. I sang this song Itsy Bitsy Spider replacing spider with fisher. This is the beginning of the hot wet Japanese summer.
Funny video of Funny Boy catching his first fish.On this day while he had his fishing rod in the water a fish bit the fishing line without him knowing and when he pulled up on the fishing line the fish came flying out of the water and scared him.. The fish Teddy named "Free" was released back into the water.
Steve Brocco Tri-Color (steelhead fly) (Photo credit: andrewb823)Image via WikipediaImage via WikipediaImage via WikipediaImage by TenkaraAshley via FlickrOne of the best parts of fly fishing is learning the art of fly tying. While you can buy pre-made flies, there’s nothing more satisfying than tying your own flies and being able to share with your friends the fact that you caught a 20 pound fish using a fly you made yourself. While it’s not complicated, fly tying for fly fishing can be a very delicate art.
The first piece of equipment you will need when undertaking fly tying is a fly vice. These hold your hook while you are tying it together. You’ll want a vice that can hold all sizes and shapes of hooks and that is easily adjustable.
Get a bobbin that will hold your thread. A bobbin will keep your thread tight and organized while you are tying your fly. Bobbins come in a variety of sizes, but they all basically do the same thing. Spend just a little bit more money on a bobbin and you won’t have to worry about cut threads before you are through.
You need to also splurge on a good pair of scissors. To start out with, one pair of scissors is enough, but as you get better at fly tying, you’ll want to have a variety of shapes and sizes to meet the needs of the flies you are tying. The loops should fit your fingers comfortably, and they should be kept sharp.
Hackle pliers are small pliers with enough constant tension designed to wrap hackle feathers around the hook. As with scissors, they come in all shapes and sizes, but they all do basically the same thing.
Find a good bodkin too. A bodkin is basically a needle in a handle. You can use a bodkin not only to tie the fly, but also for delicate work that requires a small, sharp point like separating out pieces of feather and fur.
Of course, you’ll also need a large selection of feathers and fur to match the different types of flies you want to match. Mink fur and pheasant feathers are good materials to work with as are peacock feathers.
There are several books and websites available that can teach you fly tying for fly fishing as it can’t really be explained in a few short paragraphs. The best way to learn how to tie your fly fishing ties is to experiment and keep doing it. You’ll eventually find techniques that work for you and be well on your way to becoming an expert on fly tying for your fly fishing needs!
Image via WikipediaFly fishing has been around in various forms for many years. Early historical records indicate that Macedonian fishermen were using artificial flies to catch fish as early as the second century. The Roman Claudius Aelianus described the Macedonian anglers as using six-foot rods with six-foot line. Aelianus detailed how the Macedonian fishermen would craft artificial flies from a hook with red wool and insect wings tied on. These Macedonian fishermen were apparently quite successful with their technique. There is also some evidence that fishing with artificial flies may even predate the second-century Macedonian techniques.
Unfortunately, little else was written about ancient fly fishing methods. It was 1496 before any major work was published describing fly fishing.
It is thought that modern fly fishing probably developed in England and Scotland. Fly fishing techniques similar to modern techniques began to be developed in England in the 19th century. Around this time fly fishing clubs were also formed in England to accommodate a growing interest in the sport. Part of the interest in fly fishing in southern England was because of the prevalence of shallow, weedy rivers. Fly fishing proved to be well-adapted to this type of water course.
Fly fishing quickly became something of an elitist sport in England. Fly fishing purists insisted on fishing with dry flies only and looked down on wet fly fishing as being inferior. Wet fly fishing continued to be developed around the same time, however. The US and Scandinavia also saw fly fishing popularity increase during the 19th century. However, anglers in the US and Scandinavia did not share the English view concerning the superiority of dry fly fishing. US and Scandinavian anglers fished both dry and wet flies.
Fly fishing materials have continued to develop over the years. Significant advances have been made in fly fishing equipment, including rods, line and flies.
Early fly fishing rods were made from a tropical wood known as greenheart. Bamboo replaced greenheart as fly fishing popularity spread. Bamboo rods were further refined as American rod builders developed advanced rod building techniques that involved cutting the bamboo into strips before gluing the bamboo back together around a solid core. Following World War II fiberglass became a popular material for fly rod construction. The fiberglass rods were more affordable than their bamboo predecessors since bamboo rods may take as much as 100 hours to build. Modern fly fishing rods are usually made from a graphite compound. Modern rods are less expensive than earlier rods and perform exceptionally well.
Artificial flies were originally made from natural materials like feathers and fur. Most modern flies are made from synthetic materials.
Fly line has also been improved quite a bit. Fly fishing line used to be made of horse hair. Horse hair line was replaced by silk line. The silk line was an improvement over horse hair but the line still had to be removed from the reel periodically to allow it to dry.
US interest in fly fishing peaked in the 1920s with Maine, Vermont and Wisconsin being the most popular areas for fly fishing. Interest increased again in the 1950s with the development of affordable, fiberglass fly fishing rods, synthetic fly line and monofilament leaders. These developments served to make fly fishing a more affordable sport for many people.
The Sage company has been producing quality fly fishing gear for many years. They offer quality, top of the line fly fishing rods, reels, and lines to the beginning and experienced fly fisher. They take pride in the quality of their equipment producing rods and reels that many fly fishermen use exclusively.
They design and test their hand built gear with one thought in mind: maximum fishability. That term was coined by the company to represent the type of performance that will help you cast better, fish more effectively, and have more fun while fly fishing.
Their company offers the fly fisherman all sorts of advice and tips on how to select the right rod for you and what is important to look for in your fly fishing equipment. Sage rods and reels have long been the choice of many fly fishermen all over the world.
When you are just beginning to get interested in fly fishing, it’s easy to get frustrated at the amount of information you need to know. However, those same frustrations are also felt by experienced fly fishers that provides them with the challenge and excitement that makes the sport so compelling.
As we’ve said, Sage rods are hand built which makes them quality products. They manufacture nine different series of rods in a variety of models and sizes for every fishing situation. They have medium to ultra fast action rods to suit many types of fly fishers.
Their website, which can be found at www.sageflyfish.com also boasts many new product lines and accessories that all fly fishermen can use. They carry hats, t-shirts, rod and reel cases, fly lines, and much, much more.
Their new Z-Axis series of rods has breakthrough technology that is significantly stronger, lighter, and easier to cast. That makes this new line of rods great for beginners, and also experienced fly fishermen. They implement their exclusive Generation 5 technology that makes their rods unique and high end.
When you buy a Sage fly fishing rod, you are getting a quality piece of fishing gear. But that quality doesn’t come cheap. Rods range in price from $400 to $700, but they do come with a guarantee. Plus, if anything happens to your rod, they offer a rod repair service.
Many sporting goods stores and specialty fishing shops carry Sage fly fishing rods as do many online retailers. You can go to their website and click on the “Buy” link to find a retailer near you that carries their equipment.
Sage fly fishing equipment is well known in the fly fishing world as a trusted manufacturer of valuable fly fishing gear. Check them out for the best in the sport!
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