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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Have you recently booked a trip to the Spanish Island of Tenerife located in the North Atlantic Ocean close to Morocco and looking for some things to do on this island? I’m sure you’re aware of how amazing the fishing is Tenerife but even the most passionate fishing fan deserves a few days off the […]
As the weather gets colder, people around the world stay indoors more and more. However, any good fisherman knows that fish don’t go home for the holidays. In fact, with the migration of winged insects around the fall times, fly fishing only gets better with the cold weather. There are hundreds of lures to choose […]
Its fishing time, you have had this day planned for weeks and your pretty sure you have everything planned. You have visited the local tackle shop and stocked up with the latest tackle and bait, you have plenty of snacks and a good lunch to ensure you have all the energy you need to tackle […]
Recently I had the chance to head to the Ebro Delta to fish with the owner Thomas of TomsCatch and a few of his mates. The Ebro Delta is in the Catalan region of Spain, an easy two hours drive south of its main tourist city, Barcelona. I have lived in Barcelona for the past […]
Famous for the five star hotels, the Algarve features excellent golf courses and its sandy stretches as far as the eye can see, framed by golden cliffs. But the Portuguese Atlantic Ocean great surfing conditions, snorkeling and … great sport fishing conditions both off-shore and in-shore. Read a short travel guide for your next Algarve […]
Fishing charters in Mauritius have become increasingly popular over the years. When you consider just what this fabulous island has to offer, then it is no surprise. Found in the Indian Ocean close to Madagascar, it really is a tropical paradise. With calm seas, clear water, stunning beaches and friendly locals, it has everything you […]
Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover once said, “All men are equal before fish.” That saying is never more true than when deep sea fishing on a sportfishing boat. The great wide ocean is home to legendary fish and humans spend a great deal of time trying to catch them. Deep sea fishing is exciting, exhilarating, […]
Tuna can be caught all over the world. Of course there are more than 10 places to catch huge tuna, but here are our favorites: Spain & the Canary Islands, the Azores, Croatia, Italy, Panama, Mexico, New Zeeland, Canada & the United States. Other fantastic tuna fishing destinations could be Madeira, Seychelles, South Africa, Cape […]
We all know that Giant Trevally feed on fish and that crustaceans, cephalopods and molluscs make up a considerable part of their diets. But birds?! In 2017 the BBC released some stunning footage showing giant trevally hunting birds in Farquhar Atoll in the Seychelles. Check out the video from the BBC documentary Blue Planet II for […]
