When can I book my fishing trip? The COVID-19 pandemic has led to dramatic loss of human life and the economic disruption is devastating. But there’s hope! NHS could receive first deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine as soon as 7 December. UK could start Covid vaccinations as early as 8 December. Also Germany expects to […]
The German and the British Government announced that quarantine-free travel would be permitted to the Spanish islands including Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote. Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, also announced that a “travel corridor” will be opened up to the island of Mykonos (Greece). According to Foreign Office “The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) […]
Summer is coming to an and. At least that’s what people are saying. But in the French Riviera, Italy and Spain it’s still pretty hot! September and October are the best months for inshore trolling with light tackle. Fishing charters target smaller pelagic fish like bonito, frigate tuna and dorado only a couple miles from the […]
From the 21 June, international flights from the EU’s Schengen Zone and the UK will be landing again on the Canary Islands. First tourists will arrive as holiday hotspots, beaches, hotels and restaurants embrace new social distancing rules. Having survived one if Europe’s strictest lockdowns since mid March, local businesses are eager to receive the […]
No, this isn’t an article about the 1999 American film starring award-winning American actor Brad Pitt. Surely a great movie that most of us would have enjoyed watching 20 years ago, however, this is a fishing blog and today we are comparing two awesome fish species many anglers would love the opportunity to catch. We […]
The Spanish authorities revealed on May 16 that people will be allowed to go fishing in Spain from Monday, May 18, as part of slightly relaxing the lockdown measures. Fishing charters in Spain are starting their engines with some restrictions, but also with a firm commitment to avoid new COVID 19 infections. The new order […]
Spain is slowly lifting the lockdown although Madrid and Barcelona, Spain’s two largest cities, could remain under virtual lockdown as the rest of the country eases its way towards some semblance of normal life. The plan to lift lockdown restrictions has four stages, in which restrictions are progressively eased, with each region applying to enter […]
How to release a fish correctly, catch & release fishing? Firstly, what you should know about catch and release fishing is that each river, lake or ocean that you fish in has different regulations and laws regarding how you should handle all fish that you catch. There are a lot of things fishermen at all […]
Simply mentioning the fish species bluefin tuna in a sentence is usually enough to get most game and sport fishing enthusiasts excited and eager to talk. They are an exciting fish to catch and have had an interesting and close relationship with humans for over 5,000 years now. This is due to the Japanese fisherman’s […]
As all of us are acutely aware of right now, the world is in a state of panic and uncertainty. Countries are doing all they can to control and minimise a virus we now all know as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Governments are taking unprecedented measures to try and protect their population and as a […]
Fishing is popular all around the globe and it’s no mystery as to why. How many sports can say that their game is calm yet harsh, or gentlemanly but competitive? A fishing trip can be a small two-hour trip or a huge journey to bring days of fun. There is plenty of fascinating gear involved, […]
Captain Berto is proud to be one of only two fishing charters granted permission that allows him access to fish in Europe’s largest natural marine reserve around La Graciosa. The area covers the Islands of La Graciosa and Alegranza, north of Lanzarote. It’s obvious that the waters here are home to amazing fishing opportunities that […]
It will come as no surprise to any fishing fan out there that the popular Spanish Islands, known as the Canary Islands, offers some of the best fishing grounds found in Europe. Right now we are happy to report that the tuna season has started with a chaotic frenzy this year. Almost all of our […]
Today we are focusing our attention on the well-renowned party island of Spain, known as Ibiza. Before you start thinking why is TomsCatch focusing on an island in the Mediterranean Sea that is known for its late-night partying, all you can drink boat cruises and cheap alcohol deals, let us tell you about a particular […]
We all are probably well aware of the tragedy that is unfolding in many of Australia’s inland towns at the moment. It is nothing short of a disaster and we wish all the best to everyone dealing with such events. Us ourselves at TomsCatch have marked the 2020 year by entering our newest fishing region […]
