| Developed mainly for salmon and trout, fly fishing | | | | streams, is the Damsel Fly, while on the faster |
| is a special angling method whose origins are lost | | | | section of the river, the caddis rules. Artificial baits |
| in the mist of time. Initially, real flies and worms | | | | are used as well. But there is more to this place |
| were used as baits, bur as time passed and | | | | than the scenery. The people are the element |
| plastic and rubber were invented, artificial flies | | | | that gives the real value to the spot. Besides, |
| replaced the real ones. The rods were made from | | | | they are really experienced fishermen, so you |
| wood at first, but are now made from | | | | could learn a thing or two from them. Therefore, |
| polycarbonate and glass fiber. The artificial fly is | | | | if you should decide to go fly-fishing to Spain, this |
| very light, however the line is heavy, helping the | | | | is exactly where you should book a ticket. |
| bait sink. | | | | The Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec |
| Places to go fly-fishing | | | | This wonderful place is located at about 350km |
| Many stories have been told about places where | | | | eastwards from the mainland of Canada. Because |
| trout jump out of water, or where you can catch | | | | of the surrounding mountains, that rise up to |
| salmon with your bare hands. I can't promise you | | | | 1200m, and the gulf called "Baie des Chaleurs" ( |
| that, but I am going to tell you about two of my | | | | "The Gulf of Heat"), the scenery here is |
| favourite fly-fishing locations, where you can find | | | | breath-taking. The rivers here are said to have |
| big trout and salmon, and where you can have a | | | | the clearest water in the world. Just check this |
| relaxing time as well. | | | | with your own eyes, and you will have no doubt. |
| La Rioja, Spain | | | | Fishing in Gaspe will definitely be an experience |
| Spain. What would be the first image that comes | | | | you will never forget. For instance, the water is |
| into your mind when thinking of Spain? Sunny | | | | so clear, that you can see the salmon as it nears |
| beaches perhaps, wine and friendly people maybe, | | | | your fly, and the majestic dance it performs |
| but not in a million years would you think about | | | | around it. This is a great place for out-door |
| fly-fishing. Well, think again, because in La Rioja, a | | | | camping as well. |
| small town in northern Spain, is the perfect spot | | | | Good fishing |
| for trout fishing. The two wild rivers that surround | | | | These are just two of the many wonderful |
| La Rioja, (Iregua and Najerilla) are perfect for | | | | places a passionate fisherman could go. However, |
| fly-fishing. Big trout, enjoying life in the fertile | | | | just as the place is important, so is company. So, |
| water, steep valleys and tall mountains, is exactly | | | | if you don't want to fish alone, choose your |
| what you will find in La Rioja. The most popular | | | | company well, since bad company can ruin |
| bait used by the locals fishing on the slower | | | | everything. Trust me, I know! |