| Have you ever heard about fly-fishing? It is a | | | | Hampshire, England in the European continent |
| specialized type of fishing that involves using an | | | | beckons lovers of this watery sport with loads of |
| artificial fly. It is distinctively different from | | | | idyllic spots that house trout and salmon. |
| traditional fishing methods. The unique feature of | | | | Regarded as the seat of modern angling, |
| fly-fishing that sets it apart from other methods | | | | Hampshire is one of the best destinations to |
| of fishing is that a thread forms the unification for | | | | consider for indulging in this sport. Considered an |
| the 'fly', as opposed to using worms or other bait | | | | engaging past time for many fishermen here, the |
| in traditional methods. The experience of | | | | approximately six million American anglers of |
| fly-fishing for sport or relaxation, at the right | | | | today, have their sports pedigree tracing back to |
| destination, further enhances the enjoyment of | | | | tranquil county in the English countryside. The |
| this specialized activity, which many anglers have | | | | errant streams that run through the many |
| honed to perfection. | | | | splendors of the European landscape present |
| Fly-fishing has progressively grown to become the | | | | many opportunities to the fly-fishing enthusiast |
| increasingly popular sport it is today, with most | | | | here. |
| anglers admitting it is a game that goes beyond | | | | New Zealand |
| the mere catching of fish. Some fly-fishermen go | | | | Both the North and South Islands in New Zealand |
| as far as viewing fly-fishing akin to a kind of | | | | offer incredible opportunities for the fly fisherman. |
| religion in the spiritual relief and satisfaction it gives | | | | The best-known fly-fishing destination in the Land |
| to the soul of the avid angler. Fly-fishing variety | | | | Down-under would be in the Shotover River, the |
| and the picturesque destinations that afford the | | | | home of one of the largest collections of trouts. |
| best opportunities for this sport are the two main | | | | There is a limitless bounty of this fish in the |
| considerations for specialized anglers who regard it | | | | waters of the Shotover River - the catch bound |
| a relaxing pastime for all age groups. The more | | | | only by the skill of the angler. Other varieties of |
| environmentally conscious fly-fishermen are | | | | trout, like Lunker Browns, Rainbows swim the |
| known to return their catch, as it is less harmful | | | | waters too, and a guided tour up this river, with |
| to the fish than many other techniques-bringing a | | | | an experienced guide is a distinct advantage. The |
| whole new meaning to the phrase 'the one that | | | | guides double up as fishing instructors in the |
| got away.' | | | | knowledge they impart about the technicalities of |
| Alaska | | | | fly-fishing during the trip. The qualified guide can |
| Determining where the interest lies is a very | | | | teach beginners with ease about the difference |
| important factor for deciding the destination for | | | | between Rock and Trout. |
| fly-fishing, as personal preferences are a deciding | | | | Canada |
| factor. For Salmon-seekers, Alaska is where the | | | | Canada offers many good fly-fishing locations, the |
| fun is. Alaska has developed into one of the prime | | | | prime being Labrador. Closer home are |
| fishing locations in the world, with countless fishing | | | | destinations like Snake River, near Yellowstone |
| and traveling facilities cut out for the discerning | | | | and the Grand Teton National Park, which are |
| angler. Beginners can find guided fly-fishing tours | | | | accessible by plane, the nearest airport being at |
| for fly-fishing combined with learning opportunity | | | | Jackson Hole. |
| filled with tips and techniques about the fine art of | | | | Russia |
| fly-fishing from professionals. A pro would have | | | | Russia's Kola Peninsula is among the major fishing |
| plenty of other challenges in Alaska, especially | | | | locations, with the Kola River acknowledged |
| those pitched by the five different sub species of | | | | globally as the most important fly fishing location. |
| Salmons; the King Salmon being the sovereign | | | | There are numerous fly-fishing facilities across the |
| best among all of these. | | | | world, some average, some incredible but to |
| England | | | | objectively rank these locations would be a |
| For those that have experienced Alaska and its | | | | difficult task as the beauty, charm and utility of |
| evident charms, the divergent choice for equally | | | | any fly-fishing paradise would be determined with |
| wide variety of fly-fishing game plans would be to | | | | memorable times (and catches) associated with |
| select another global international destination. | | | | the destination. |