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Dry fly fishing
for wild trout in rivers and lakes set in a wild and unspoiled
landscape define fishing in the Spanish Pyrenees environment. You
are invited to fish in these privileged conditions in one of the
best fly fishing destinations for salmonids in Europe. These
rivers and the habits of the trout are a real paradise for lovers
of the dry fly: in every beat, pool or lake you can find different
challenges for this type of fishing which offers the best results
with respect to other techniques. Fly fishing in the Pyrenees is
for those looking for something different; the day is spent
without even seeing another angler and is surrounded by a wild and
unspoiled countryside.
THE FISHING: The
original native trout present in these waters for thousands of
years, is the Brown Trout. There are brown trout in the mid and
lower reaches between 25 and 30 inches in 8 different rivers in
the area. To catch these fish you have to look for them in
special areas of each river and be very patient! However, it is
more realistic to talk about the average size fish in a typical
dry fly fishing program from June to August: At the source of the
rivers, 8-14 inches; in the mid and lower reaches of rivers, 10-16
inches; in selected high mountain lakes, 16-22 inches. And hidden
at the source of some of the rivers is a perfect habitat for Brook
Trout. Catch many “brookies” each day up to 14 inches on some of
the small, high mountain rivers. During the season, the number of
fish caught by an average angler is always more than 5 fish per
day. It is very usual to catch more than 15 and it is not
uncommon to catch more than 30 in some of the high mountain
rivers.
THE LODGE:
Set in a rural and
tranquil atmosphere, next to the bell tower of the Church of Santa
Cilia, the lodge, once an ancient 15th century palace belonging to
the monks of the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, has been
converted into a first class fishing lodge. All the bedrooms have
been rebuilt while keeping their rustic style. Every room has an
en-suite bathroom and good views overlooking the river. Five
rooms and limited to 10 anglers/guests.
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Double
occupancy: 8 days, 7 nights, 7 1/2 fishing trips, 3300 € per
angler; 8 days, 7 nights, 5 days of activities, 2200 € per
companion. 1 day, 1 night, 1 fishing trip, 500 € per angler,
1 day, 1 night, 1 day of activities, 350 € per companion.
Minimum service: 2 days. Additional supplement for single
occupancy: Single room: 50 € per day; Single guide: 75 € per
day. (Effective
through August 31, 2008)
INCLUSIONS:
Transfer from/to Pamplona Airport by light aircraft or by van
from Zaragoza train station, lodging in double room with
en-suite bathroom, meals (buffet breakfast, lunch, appetizer
and dinner), drinks (including selection of wines from Spain,
coffee, beer and soft drinks), open bar (with whisky, rum and
other spirits and liqueurs), fishing trips with English
speaking fly fishing guides (1 guide per 2 anglers), transfer
to/from fishing areas each day, one transfer by helicopter to
high mountain lake, fishing license, fishing permits
(including restricted areas), insurance (details on request),
and fishing tackle and fly casting instruction for beginners.
EXCLUSIONS:
Travel costs
to and from Pamplona Airport or Zaragoza train station,
airport taxes, personal life insurance, laundry, gratuities,
telephone calls, items of a personal nature, etc.. |
| LOCATION: Spain. HOW TO GET THERE:
Usually by air to Madrid and then onward to Pamplona or
Zaragoza.
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