The best Flyfishing and Spinfishing Stories.
Surrounded by the spectacular alpine panorama, hidden in the crystal clear Swiss mountain lakes, an introduced salmonide species inhabits its clandestine existence in the eternally cool waters. Stefan Küng pursues the Namaycush with his spinning rod, merging alpine mountaineering tradition with modern fishing
If you want to fish for grayling, there are several internationally renowned destinations. But if, like Tony von Bornstädt, you are also looking for solitude and adventure, you will inevitably end up in Lapland.
The Hobie European Kayak Fishing Championship 2021 took place this time in the Dutch Rhine Delta. After two years without this fantastic happening, all participants were thirsting for competition, conviviality, and great catches. It was obvious that SCALE had to be part of this event again!
When it comes to Musky-fishing, the eyes of many anglers begin to sparkle. Myths and nebulous stories surround that fish of seemingly endless casting. David Holmes takes us out on his Power Drifter to bring light on the tannic waters of his Minnesota rivers. Flyfishing for the elusive musky with 14 inch long bucktail flies might be an exhausting undertaking, but if you manage to seduce a large and beautiful river predator, all pain will be forgtotten quickly. Learn more about the actual flyfishing for musky and what changes this discipline has undergone in recent years.
The pursuit of renewable energy has recently mutated into a political power struggle. So-called clean energies are often unfortunately fraught with problems that attack exactly what we actually want to protect: Nature and the environment.
Countless hydroelectric power plants around the world are becoming death traps for migratory fish, their turbines chopping up everything in their path. And to make matters worse, most of the smaller hydropower plants operate inefficiently and perform no service in providing usable energy. Swiss aquatic ecologist Eva Baier lays charges!
The technique of light rock fishing is by no means an invention of the tackle industry, rather it has its roots as far back as ancient Japan during the Edo period of the 17th-19th centuries! The historian and archaeologist Georg Tyrikos Ergas, who holds a doctorate, is a true specialist in this field and in his sunny homeland of Greece he pursues the busy white sea bream with light tackle. Anyone who would like to take an excursion into the historical background of the LRF will be well catered for with this exciting and informative article!
Yineth Gil takes us on a journey to the reservoirs of Gran Canaria. More than 14 microclimates provide Gran Canaria with a rich variety of landscapes and fish habitats. Yiya and her Dalmatian Lucky know them all and show us what colourful fishing at the “presas” can look like. The subtropical volcanic island has much more to offer than large concrete tourist development and crowded beaches with red-toned Brits or German tourists in sandals and socks spending their summer holidays over here!
Find out more about the probably most sustainable salmon in the world. Sustainably grown up. In a closed terrestrial biotope. Completely free of anitbiotics.
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What happens when a renowned outdoor brand enters into a liaison with an Italian shoe manufacturer, you can read in our review of Patagonia’s brand new Forra Wading Boots. One thing in advance: There’s a lot of amore involved.
At SCALE we love to support people who have thought about sustainability and environmental protection in angling and are breaking new ground. The two makers of Q-Jig are two of those enthusiasts who have come up with something: Completely lead-free jig heads that, in addition to their environmental compatibility and unusual skull look, stand out for another feature: Rubber lures hardly ever tear when pushed onto the hook.
When it comes to choosing the right pair of polarisation glasses, opinions are divided. Some swear by well-known premium suppliers whose models are usually not available for less than 200 to 300 euros, others claim that the glasses from the bargain bin next to the checkout at the discounter for less than 20 euros will do the job. Others have opted for a model from the mid-price range and others claim that you can do without polarised lenses or sunglasses altogether when fishing. We therefore want to – attention, ambiguous! – to shed some light on the subject.
The new Rudi Heger Annual Calendar 2022 is here! 12 brilliantly shot motives with something for everyone on board: from jumping tarpon to landed huchen.
Moritz Jovy from Munich has been fishing for as long as he can remember and has become a passionate fly fisherman through all forms of fishing. As a trained textile designer, he has recently combined his second passion, fashion, with his wet-hobby and has now launched his first own small collection. Under the label TryFly Fishing Crew, he currently offers hoodies, shirts, jumpers and a five-panel caps in his online shop, but the product range will soon be expanded.
Yes, I have enough knives! I am aware of that. But the filleting knife in 17 cm and the utility knife, I can well imagine on my magnetic bar at home…
The Swifcurrent wader is a product that is perfectly designed with a light comfort in mind, but still has a certain material strength and thus resistance that inspires confidence. Patagonia makes these waders from 4-layer, breathable H2NoH2N Performance Standard microfibre outer fabric, which is made from 100% recycled polyester and water repellent impregnated
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