Fly Fishing Spain Specifically Fishing in the footsteps

Fly Fishing Spain Ø Specifically Fishing in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway.

Suggested Regions to Fish Ø 1. Catalonia – l l Ø 2. Aragon – l l l Ø Brown trout only Mountain Streams/Guide required World cup of Fly fishing 2003/France won 3. Navarra – l l Ø Brown and Brook trout. High mountain fishing/Guide required 4 x 4 vehicle Brown trout In the footsteps of Hemingway 4. La Rioja – l l Brown trout Wine country 5. Cantabria Ø 6. Asturias – l Atlantic Salmon, Sea-going trout, Brown Trout l Streams from Picos de Europa Ø

License & Cotos Libre: Free waters that don't require a special permit. Ø Cotos: Restricted waters that do require a permit (usually awarded through a lottery system). Really geared toward the locals and long term resident types. Ø Intensivos Fisheries: A permit for intensivos can by purchased in a local pub or a shop near the water (river or lake). Ø

The region Navarra Ø Rio Irati – Made famous by Don Ernesto Hemingway. The Irati tumbles out of the steep Pyrenees through the majestic beech and fir trees Twisting its way past Basque villages

Like everywhere, the river is divided in stretches of restricted access ("cotos"), free access stretches, (free for anglers bearing a license), and stretches where no fishing is allowed. Ø There is one famous "coto" on the Irati. Getting a ticket without local acquaintances would be hopeless, however Gourmet. Fly can usually cope with this issue and get you access. Ø The Irati offers a lot of free access stretches and we provide all informations to find the best spots as well as for the Ø

Fishing License and Permits on the Irati Ø The Spanish fishers license & the daily permits are obtained after an exchange of letters and phone calls Please allow at least a week to do everythingØ Good Idea to employ the help of Gourmet. Fly to avoid confusion and frustration. Ø Trout season from March 15 th to July 31 st

Where to Stay Ø Gourmet. Fly suggests a hotel in an old traditional village house, clean, neat and good looking. l l There are only 7 rooms ! The hotel sits in a well preserved traditionnal hamlet. Average price double room 70 euros including 2 breakfasts - menus at 15 euros

Deluxe Alternative Ø Deluxe alternative Parador Average price double room around 120 euros

Alternative Streams in Navarra Ø other streams to explore include the Urrobi under Burguete, the Salazar around Oronz or the Esca under Isaba

Diverse waters of the Iraty Ø From fast moving riffles to deep slow moving pools the Iraty offers a wide array of fishing opportunities.

Typical Brown Trout on the Iraty

Sites to See while on stream and off. Ø Little cafe used by fishers for a good snack Ø La Posada de Roncesvalles

Sites continued Ø Touring highlights include the Monastery of Roncesvalles

Village of Ochagavia

Gear Ø Bring a 4 – 6 weight travel rod Ø Waders Ø Felt Bottom Boots Ø Although flies can be purchased it is a good idea to bring your own. Ø Don’t forget a camera