The different types of sport and recreational fishing are distinguished by elements such as the type of rod and baits used, the position of the angler and the fishing method. Below we indicate some of the most popular and outstanding types of fishing that are practiced in Spanish territory.
Fly fishing
Fly fishing or fly fishing is characterized by the use of a lure to attract fish. This lure is known as a “fly” because it imitates the shape of an insect; For this reason, it is most frequently used in lakes and rivers, where fish are accustomed to trying to hunt for drowned insects.
The most important thing to practice fly fishing is to have a long, flexible rod that is light and transportable. Of course, it is also important to choose the type of fly based on the species of fish we want to catch.
trolling fishing
Trolling fishing is practiced in rivers, lakes and at sea, although in the latter case it is usually done on board a boat. Also known as trolling or trolling, it consists of moving the lure very little by little to attract several fish at the same time.
Trolling is used to catch species such as pomfret and bream, and is often carried out professionally. The key to success is to move the boat little if we use an artificial lure, while we can go faster with natural baits.
spinning fishing
As its name indicates, spinning fishing is defined by the use of a rod with the same name, which is characterized by guide rings for the fishing line and two grips that facilitate the movement of the lure. The latter is always artificial, but the specific shape of the rod allows the angler to move the rod in a believable way to fool the fish.
Due to the ease of handling the rod, spinning fishing is practiced everywhere: from rivers to oceans, including rivers and lagoons. Compared to other disciplines such as surfcasting fishing, it is a free, accessible and entertaining modality for all types of fishing fans.
coup fishing
Like spinning fishing, coup fishing is also highly recommended for beginners. It is practiced from the shore and is defined by the use of long rods up to 6 meters long, often with a buoy to indicate when the fish are biting.
The name of this modality, which can be translated as “waiting fishing,” describes how it is practiced: basically, fishermen must stand in a fixed place and wait for the fish to catch the bait. The great advantage of this type is that it does not require the use of a reel to fish.
surfcasting fishing
Surfcasting is also one of the most relaxing types of fishing and recommended for beginners. Its name can be translated as “fishing among the waves”, and indeed it is usually practiced in the sea, in front of the shore. Starting at sunset and taking advantage of the fact that there are no bathers, the fishermen place a light rod between 4 and 4.5 meters long.
The main advantage of surfcasting is the contact with nature and the calm that fishing in front of the sea provides. Of course, since the fish must detect the bait by smell, natural lures must be used.
carp fishing
The last type of fishing that we will talk about is somewhat more peculiar than the previous ones. As its name indicates, this modality was invented for fishing large carp. This species sucks up the natural bait instead of biting it, so the angler must leave the hook free and hold the bait with a hair.
In this type of fishing, fishermen agree to release the carp after catching them. Their ethical conduct carries over to the moment of fishing: they try to avoid long confrontations with the fish and fish it with the utmost care to return it to its habitat in good condition.
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