Carp fishing is probably one of the most popular forms of angling in Europe. The thrill of catching a monster carp, especially fish that hasn’t come out for years, is unparalleled. Anglers from around the world head to the best carp waters in order to catch that particular specimen. With sophisticated fishing techniques, using particular rigs, […]
Fishing rods come in many different lengths, actions, materials and styles for either coarse, game or sea fishing. The primary deciding factors when choosing a fishing rod are what size and species you intent to fish for, what size leads, floats or lures you are going to use and how far you need to cast. […]
Making a bucket list fishing trips selection isn’t easy. There are so many great destinations, but we can’t mention all fishing trips in one article. So we decided to come up with our favourite inshore fishing, off shore fishing and freshwater fishing bucket listers. Here we go! Inshore bucket list fishing trips The Andaman Islands, […]
The yellowfin tuna and the bluefin tuna, together with the bigeye tuna are the top 3 tunas. They are the biggest and the strongest tuna. Albacore, skipjack, blackfin tuna, longfin tuna, little tunny and bonito also belong to the tuna family, but they’re the smaller cousins. In this blog post we’ll explain the differences between […]
They come in all sorts of sizes, shapes and colors. Some make noise, others don’t. We’re talking about different types of lures. A fishing lure is a type of artificial fishing bait made to attract the fish’s attention. And they are irresistible for anglers too: I don’t know of any angler capable of walking into […]
So, you want to book a Panama Fishing Vacation. But what is the Panama fishing like? How about the boats, gear and the guides? Where will I sleep? Will anybody pick me up at the airport? When travelling to Central America it’s always important to prepare the trip and study all the Panama Fishing Vacation […]
Our appetite for travel hasn’t waned a bit In putting together our list of the best fishing destinations in 2021, we were faced with factors we’d never had to consider before. After a year marked by closed borders, grounded planes and mandatory quarantines, it felt key to have a 2021 list that is equal parts realistic and […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
