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