After fly fishing, photographing and filming in over 35 countries, I have come to realise what a real treasure chest we have in Spain. I am committed to your knowing all about my home waters. Fly fishing in the fresh and saltwaters of Spain is amazing, from trout, atlantic salmon or sea trout to carp, barbel, wels catfish, pike, bass, bonito, bluefish, tuna and even white marlin. Spain on the Fly is a specialised company dedicated to organizing your custom fishing trip to Spain, in collaboration with some of the best and most experienced guides in the country. José H. Weigand Certified Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor http://issuu.com/flymagemagazine/docs/spain_on_the_fly_flyfishing_trips_c travel@flymage.net

1. Nº #21 - DICIEMBRE 2013
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2. After fly fishing, photographing and filming in over 35 countries, I
have come to realise what a real treasure chest we have in Spain.
I am committed to your knowing all about my home waters.
Fly fishing in the fresh and saltwaters of Spain is amazing, from
trout, atlantic salmon or sea trout to carp, barbel, wels catfish, pike,
bass, bonito, bluefish, tuna and even white marlin.
Spain on the Fly is a specialised company dedicated to organizing
your custom fishing trip to Spain, in collaboration with some of the
best and most experienced guides in the country.
José H. Weigand
Certified Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor

3. A different way to make your fishing trip
customized for you to get the best of Spain

4. It is true that many foreign anglers know about trout fishing in
Spain through the popularity of the Pyrenees, and really they are
spectacular, but there is much more to be discovered across the
country, as far south as Andalusia.
Throughout the entire territory there are many trout waters from
freestone rivers, chalk streams, lakes and reservoirs where you can
catch wild brown trout and rainbows.
Because of the weather and the type of rivers abundant hatches occur
and you can fish both either dry fly and nymph or streamer.
* In addition, sea trout can be fished for in northern Spain and
there are a few chances for Atlantic salmon.

5. WILD BROWN TROUT, SEA TROUT AND ATLANTIC SALMON

6. From spring to mid-October brown trout (salmo trutta fario) are
fished for in rivers of all kinds, but there are many chalk streams and
freestones. This is where the dry fly fishing and, especially nymph
fishing is of utmost importance.
The center and north of the country are where there are more and
most different rivers. Lowland and medium to high mountain rivers
nestled in natural landscapes of great beauty witnesses to really a
important cultural past, where the Romanesque and Gothic arts take
on a special role, and some of these rivers are also crossed by the
famous St. James Pilgrim’s Way.
Fly fishing for trout in Spain is not only about catching fish, is also
inviting as one of the cradles of the fly fishing world.
Season: April-October

7. Freestone rivers, chalk streams, lakes
and reservoirs all around the country

8. They call it the “golden bonefish” and it really is like a “freshwater
relative” to bonefish. The barbel is one of the most abundant fish in
Spain and every one of the species is really attractive.
Three of them are most notable, the common barbel, the comizo and
the gypsy. Older specimens can exceed 10 kilos (22lb) although their
average weight is (depending on the area) at about 4 pounds.
There´s sight fishing, stalking, walking the shores in search of these
fish patrolling the shallows and feeding on surface or “tailing” like
bonefish. It is one of the few fish that often allow us to suddenly see
the backing on the reel.
Foam flies that imitate terrestrials and nymphs, crayfish and prey fish
imitations are the best options.
Can you imagine a “golden bonefish” day with dozens of catches or
having a fish of 6-8 pounds at the end of your line?
Want to try for a “golden bonefish” Grand Slam? Go to the next page.
“golden bones” video

9. SIGHT FISHING FOR BARBEL IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING
WAYS TO FLY FISH with over 90% ON DRY FLIES!

10. In some parts of the country it is possible to catch these three real
gems in the same waters. We call it the “Golden Grand Slam” and you
can get and even surpass that with a “Golden Super Grand Slam”,
adding to the list the largemouth bass and carp on the same day’s
fishing. Interesting, right?
It’s all sight fishing and in some of the most beautiful and wild sierras
of southern Spain, where nature is at its greatest splendor with deer,
wild boar and eagles as witnesses.
Season: March-November

11. GET THE BARBEL GRAND SLAM!
3 DIFFERENT SPECIES ALL IN THE SAME AREA

12. This could be termed the “new gold rush”. There is a great love for
carp fly fishing worldwide. In Spain, with the arrival of the bleak, carp
behavior has changed and it’s common to see attacks on baitfish
schools as though they were marine predators.
Widely distributed in the country, carp are found mostly all year
around. Bring #7-8 weight rods because carp grow up to large
sizes. Sight casting to 10-20 pound carp is one of the most intense
experiences in freshwater fly fishing.
Bring your fly reels loaded with 100 yards, more than once you´ll see
it all ripped off your reel!
There are two main varieties of carp. Common and Mirror carp. Both
grow to large sizes. Apart from bleak and crawfish as their main food,
carp anglers also use bait for them with boilies and pellets so over
recent years their weight and size has increased, that´s an advantage
for fly anglers.
Its wide distribution means that even if you are travelling on
business in a major city like Madrid, you can catch them at a short
half hour drive, although it is best to plan a few days of fishing and
add other species from different locations.
Season: March-November

13. the NEW GOLD RUSH!
sight fishing with baitfish imitations

14. Largemouth bass on the fly and especially surface flies like deer
hair bugs is the equivalent of dry fly fishing for trout. Traditional
and excellent fishing. In Spain there are several of the best places in
Europe to catch them and their abundance and size increases every
year.
It is possible to catch them virtually all year round in several Spanish
regions, especially in central and southern peninsula.
It is also possible to fly fish for other species in the same waters as
carp, barbel and northern pike.
If you have already fished for largemouth bass you will have the
chance to get a big one and if it is your first time, you won´t forget it.
Ideal for combining with other species, even with saltwater fly
fishing during the week.
Season: March-November

15. SPAIN IS CONSIDERED THE BEST
LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTRY IN EUROPE

16. The end of summer marks one of the most prolific fishing seasons
in the waters of the Straits of Gibraltar with the arrival of the flying
fish. Few natural spectacles are as impressive as the flight of these
magnificent fish escaping from predators. Both move at high speed
and you need to follow them with the boat. Once in the hunting
area there are only a few opportunities to cast and then start again.
Bonito, barracuda, amberjack, bluefish or sea bass are the main
predators in the area.
Bonito hunt on the surface early and late in the day, basically fleeing
from bright sunlight.
Streamers are attacked even before touching the water, that’s how
fast barracuda hunt flying fish.
Season: August-November

17. MANNA FROM HEAVEN!
AUTUMN FLYING FISH PARADE

18. Also there are chances of different saltwater species such as sea bass,
bluefish, amberjack, leerfish or snapper, and at specific times bluefin
tuna and white marlin.
Southern Spain is a great area for white marlin fly fishing, close to
the famous area of Morocco where several world records have been
caught.
Season: August-November

19. WHITE MARLIN on the fly!

20. * If you or any of your companions want to use another type of
fishing such as spinning or trolling do not worry, we can also do so.
As an additional service, we also offer the possibility of making a
professional video of your fishing trip and a photographic portfolio.
Please contact me to design your custom trip and host you on your
Spanish adventure. You will discover a Spain quite attractive for fly
fishing and will enjoy all the best aspects of our country, such as
culture, climate, food, wine and friendly people.
José H. Weigand - travel@flymage.net

22. We have a wide range of accommodation available, from stately
homes to private estates, and an extensive network of hotels, where
we can find the best to suit your needs, always close to the fishing
grounds.
You will find the perfect place to unwind and relax after the day’s
fishing and with immediate access to cultural life and leisure
activities of the area.
We can count on our professional colleagues to provide the
best accommodation and amenities to make your stay in Spain
unforgettable. Besides quality fishing, Spain offers unique and very
attractive tourist and cultural attractions.

23. In partnership with Greatness Homes Collection
we offer several private estates.
Also there are a wide range of hotels and
cottages throughout the entire territory

24. We offer alternative activities for fishermen and their non-fishing
companions from Golf, Cultural Visits, Shopping, Pure Flamenco,
Horseback riding excursions and Equestrian Shows, Haute Cuisine,
Birdwatching, Wine Tastings or Sailing, to other activities to make your
visit to Spain unforgettable.

25. there are many different alternative activities
Ideal to combine with fishing
and very attractive for non-fishing companions

26. “Pepe H. Weigand is a true professional in
every aspect of angling. He is an editor,
producer, TV presenter and an excellent
fisherman, who has dedicated the last two
decades of his life to promoting, extending
and celebrating catch and release fishing
in Spain and around the world. For many
years he was fishing editor and presented
the angling section of the TV channel “Caza
y Pesca” for Canal+ and is currently running
the online angling magazine Flymage,
while at the same time, organising angling
adventures in Spain for fishermen from all
over the world.
It is a real honour for me to work with him
and to take part in his various angling
projects.”
John Langridge, Angler & Writer
REFERRALS
“José is the consummate guide to fly fishing
Spain, from high mountain trout to the wild
coastal salt.
His recommendation of guides for me
far exceeded my expectations. He went
beyond the call of duty, in translating by
cell phone, between my guide and myself
during my fishing excursion, resulting in an
incredible experience I’ll never forget. I will
return!”
Wanda Taylor
TFO rods Advisory Team Member
1st Woman certified Master casting
instructor by the IFFF in the world
Guide and Instructor for Taylor & Taylor Fine
Fly Fishing Experiences
www.garyandwandataylor.com

27. “Over several years, I have had a wonderful
writing and publishing relationship with
Pepe, so it was a great pleasure to finally
have the opportunity to meet and fish with
him on a recent holiday in Spain. It is not
rare to encounter individuals within the
global fly fishing community who have
a deep passion, or a creative eye, or an
innovation style, or the technical skill and
deep love of the history and tradition of fly
fishing, but it is rare to meet someone who
encompasses all of these traits. It is equally
rare to meet someone so humble and
generous with their time and knowledge.
I hold the highest regard for Pepe as a fly
fisherman, artist, conservationist, and a
compassionate advocate for all that is fly
fishing. “
Ray Montoya, Angler & Writer
“I know Pepe since 20 years now, he has been
one of my first fishing buddies when I got to
Spain and he still is. When I started fishing with
him, since I haven’t had a fly fishing companion
(I’m a lure fisherman) I didn’t know whether he
was really good or it was me who didn’t know
much about it but soon I had the confirmation
he knew a heck about the technique and he
was a master fly fishing angler, one of the
finest I met around the world. Pepe showed
me around Spain through the 20 years we
fished together, we waded most of the lakes
and rivers I still fish today and shared hundreds
of photos, laugh and nice fish, the only thing
I didn’t like much is that he would usually
catch more pike than me, and this, you have to
admit, is unbearable...
Apart from being TV host in Spain’s
Caza & Pesca TV channel, he’s a talented
photographer, video producer and skillful
fishing guide apart from being great fun,
that is always a plus. I would have no doubts
in recommending him as your guide here in
Spain, having been in this business for almost
15 years now and having been myself a tropical
fishing guide I wouldn’t know anyone better
that him for this task.“
Nicola Zingarelli - Caranx.net

29. Catalog Images
Mikel Arrazola - Salvador Cervera - A. Conde - Javier F. del Rivero
GREATNESS - KBO Gourmand - Alvaro Queizán
Bernardo Serna - Carlos de Torregrosa - Nuria Urán - Carmelo Villar
José H. Weigand - Nicola Zingarelli

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