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Fly fishing & photography magazineFly fishing & photography magazine

José H. Weigand, angler, photographer and TV fishing editor at Caza y Pesca channel on Digital+. Contributor to some international magazines, blogs and forums.

Antonio Goñi, fishing video producer, photographer and angler. Currently producing

fly tying series “Thread corner”at Caza y Pesca channel on Digital+.

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The snow arrived and along with it a new edition of Flymage, improved and expanded, with some of the most exciting developments in fly fishing equipment for 2011. Two new blogs in Spanish and English and our photo gallery on Flickr. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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It´s the largest freshwater fish you can catch in Europe. Illegally introduced into the Ebro, it’s already over 100 kilos. Fly fishing for them is extreme both for the gear and for fisherman...

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They can barely see but detect their prey by vibrations. The challenge of fly fishing for

them is attracting more and more fisherman.

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Nick Reygaert shows images from the South Island of New Zealand in summer, as an appetizer for his new video The Source: New Zealand

Some of the most interesting new products for 2011 in rods, reels, waders,

boots or lines.

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Another way of looking at and understanding fly fishing. Mikel Elexpuru proposes to reverse dry and nymph patterns for trout.

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Revista de pesca a mosca y fotografíaRevista de pesca a mosca y fotografía

Contributors in this issue:José Díaz, Markus Stegger, Nick Reygaert, José Luis García y Juan Urán.

WELS CATFISH

Since its illegal introduction into Spain in the mid 70s the catfish has colonized waters and is growing to more than 100 kilos. For the fly fisherman it is a challenge, especially to capture the largest fish of his life.

WELS CATFISH

Since its illegal introduction into Spain in the mid 70s the catfish has colonized waters and is growing to more than 100 kilos. For the fly fisherman it is a challenge, especially to capture the largest fish of his life.

WELS CATFISHWELS CATFISH

The murky waters of the Ebro are perfect for catfish, with food in abundance.The murky waters of the Ebro are perfect for catfish, with food in abundance.

Fly fishing here is not easy, large deep pools and little room on the bank to backcast the giant flies used.Fly fishing here is not easy, large deep pools and little room on the bank to backcast the giant flies used.

Detail of the catfish´s mouth and the large streamer that just looks like a dry fly ...Detail of the catfish´s mouth and the large streamer that just looks like a dry fly ...

The strike comes at the deepest part of the pool, where the current is slower. It´s at the end of the fight when gear has to produce the power to raise it to the surface.

The strike comes at the deepest part of the pool, where the current is slower. It´s at the end of the fight when gear has to produce the power to raise it to the surface.

A “kitten”A “kitten”

The Ebro has great biodiversity and offers many leisure options, such as rafting in summer when people can explore stretches with no access from land.

The Ebro has great biodiversity and offers many leisure options, such as rafting in summer when people can explore stretches with no access from land.

With no space on the bank to land the catfish, the fisherman chooses to use the lifting power of the rod without realizing the danger...

With no space on the bank to land the catfish, the fisherman chooses to use the lifting power of the rod without realizing the danger...

... and the result is a broken rod.... and the result is a broken rod.

This is a more than acceptable size for catfish on the fly, but the biggest are more easily found downstream, at the famous village of Mequinenza.

This is a more than acceptable size for catfish on the fly, but the biggest are more easily found downstream, at the famous village of Mequinenza.

In Mequinenza, and with the Bavarian Guiding Service, Markus

Stegherr rowing a catamaran.

The strike options are perhaps lower but bigger fish. Stronger gear, huge flies and the idea of a hard work day with a #13 line rod.

A double cat with casting platform is perfect to fish these waters. Markus runs the operation in key areas where he knows there are catfish.

In a few years, this fish can exceed 100 kilos as have some already caught. Growth limit in these

waters is not yet known but it is expected to increase. Carp fishing’s use of pellets and boilies

has led to even faster growth of the catfish.

A “kitten” attacks the fly on the first casts. Bleak, crayfish, small carp and other prey, are the main diet of young catfish.

Casting in shallow waters with patches of vegetation where the catfish find an ideal hunting area.

A strike in open waters

A small zander takes the big catfish fly.A small zander takes the big catfish fly.

Finally a big catfish. During the fight it drags the catamaran several times, while Markus rows to compensate for its strength and lift it to the surface.

Finally a big catfish. During the fight it drags the catamaran several times, while Markus rows to compensate for its strength and lift it to the surface.

The moment they´ve been waiting for, finally on board a big catfish on the fly. The reel has been decisive during the fight.The moment they´ve been waiting for, finally on board a big catfish on the fly. The reel has been decisive during the fight.

Freshwater giants. More and more fly fisherman come to the Ebro river to catch the fish of a life time.Freshwater giants. More and more fly fisherman come to the Ebro river to catch the fish of a life time.

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José Díaz Markus Stegherr

José Diaz showed us in the last issue how to tie a huge catfish fly. In this one he uses it on two different sections of the Ebro river.

Markus Stegherr has been guiding in Mequinenza for 18 years with the Bavarian Guiding Services, a really successful company.www. bavarian-guiding-service.de

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FLY PATTERNS: Mikel elexpuru

Fly tying desk in the middle of the river. This is what Mikel wishes, to take straight to the vise what he sees in the water.Fly tying desk in the middle of the river. This is what Mikel wishes, to take straight to the vise what he sees in the water.

REVERSE AMBER MAYFLY NYMPH

“I designed this reverse nymph to be used in deeper waters and get it sunk in the shortest time, this is possible by placing the tungsten bead in the bend of the hook, achieving clean entry into the water and avoiding the nylon loop formed with traditional tungsten nymphs. Its movement is irresistible”

Brown Cock de Leon fibres for tails. Amber plastic for the body with dark brown thread rib. Brown polypropylene loop to imitate a broken wing case with two lateral wings of barred brown Medallion. Wingcase is made with thin rubber. Amber thorax. Black plastic tinsel for legs.

“Chironomids emerge upside down, that’s why I designed this reverse pattern. It has dramatic movement. Chironomids abundance is increasing in our waters, mainly because of their decreasing quality. Trout take advantage of these massive hatches and it’s necessary to to take along several different imitations. This emerger is perfect for sight fishing.”w

BLACK CHIRONOMID EMERGER

Light khaki CDC shuckBody with black thread and light grey rib Lateral legs with Cock de Leon fibres and peacock herls. Black rubber over peacock and emerald blue tinsel to form a wingcase. Peacock colour plastic thoraxBlack plastic tinsel for legs and white CDC antennae. Used in still waters and lakes but also for currents with short strips of line to create a perfect emergence.

Sight fishing. This rainbow trout went straight to take the reverse amber nymph in a deep area of a lake.

Sight fishing. This rainbow trout went straight to take the reverse amber nymph in a deep area of a lake.

Olive mayfly in the last moment of emergence. I use this nymph when trout are feeding just under the surface film.

Shuck: Varnished olive antronBody: Olive plastic and yellow thread ribWings: Barred brown MedallionWingcase: Medium dun CDC.

* Mayfly body colour is the same as the emerger one with mallard duck wings.

This fly can be used as a dry emerger or submerged about four inches under the surface.

Yellowish cream caddis hatching from the pupa.

Shuck: Amber antron varnishedBody: Yellowish cream latexSides: Mixed barred brown Medallion and cock de Leon fibres Wingcase: Khaki CDCBody: Cream antron and hare´s ear for legs.Wing: Woodcock feather and CDCEyes: Nail polishAntennae: Cock de Leon fibres

One of Mikel´s laboratories where he studies and tests his new fly patterns with wary Cantabrian trout.One of Mikel´s laboratories where he studies and tests his new fly patterns with wary Cantabrian trout.

MIKEL ELEXPURU

One of the most innovative professional fly tyers on the scene.

His search for new designs and materials, sometimes improbable,

have earned him a great reputation among

his customers, many of them international

competitors.

www.mikelfly.com

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20112011

NEW PRODUCTSNEW PRODUCTS

20112011

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Big Daddy fly rodsBig Daddy rods are great choice for casting the big, air resistant flies. Their powerful medium fast action is forgiving and pleasant when casting but they have brutal power for fighting the monster size pike. As a four piece rods they are easy to pack when you’re traveling.These 9 foot rods are made for line weights #8, #9 and #10.

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REELSROSSwww.rossreels.com F1 TM Series - Lines #2 to #9After more than two years of design, development and testing, Ross introduces the F1TM - “a large arbor series that is destined to revolutionize modern fly reel design.” The F1 is a complete departure from conventional thinking and incorporates the most innovative features found in any fly reel. Inspired by Formula 1 race car brake systems, the F1 is an integration of carbon fiber and stainless steel; utilizing eight independent contact points “to produce the smoothest and most dependable drag system on the market today”

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Deep Reels - Lines # to #8 These die-cast aluminium reels have reliable and smooth disc brake. They are strong but still light in weight, thanks to deeper arbour design. Available in sizes 5/6 and 7/8 either black, grey or white.

HARDYhttp://fly.hardyfishing.com “Taupo” Perfect Fly ReelThe legendary 1958 Taupo reel created to fish for legendary NZ trout. Now improved construction from solid bar stock aluminum and hard anodized for strength and durability but looking like the old one.

NAUTILUSwww.nautilusreels.com FWX SeriesThe FWX reels differ from the FW series in that they are almost a half ounce lighter due to their new spool design, making them “the lightest machined aluminum disc drag fly reels in the market.” Like the NVG reels, the FWX has a Giga arbor design that promotes faster line pick up and backing drying.3 models: FWX 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8, and they are compatible with the older FW reels

REELS

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The GreenWater accommodates the Alaska fly fishing explorer to the Belize bound flat’s fisherman.

*Check also the Tenet model

COSTA DEL MARBonitaBonita’s nylon frame also features the no-slip Hydrolite™ nose pads and spring hinges for Costa’s signature “forget-they’re-on” fit. Combined with the Costa 580™ lenses, Bonita annihilates glare and allows eyes to truly relax.

*Check also Maya model

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Nikon F-801 s, Fuji film, Lenses 135 mm, Polarizer filter

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Old Slides

Nikon F-801 s, Fuji film, Lenses 135 mm, Polarizer filter

NZZNSummertimeSouth IslandSummertimeSouth Island

Text & photographs: Nick ReygaertGin Clear Media

Text & photographs: Nick ReygaertGin Clear Media

While big dry flies make for heart stopping takes and thrilling action, nymph fishing also has its place in NZ. A selection of well weighted nymphs are essential and will often fool the fussier fish.

Big mountains and clear rivers – heaven!

The cabbage tree is common in the Southern part of the South Island.

The moment of joy – a big fish in the net!

Gin clear water

Filming remote

Releasing a nice rainbow.Releasing a nice rainbow.

Blue skies and a bent fly rod – this is the epitomy of fly fishing the South Island in summer.Blue skies and a bent fly rod – this is the epitomy of fly fishing the South Island in summer.

Brown with a big dry flyBrown with a big dry fly

The humble cicada. This large insect provides

quite a meal for the trout during the summer months so much so that

they will often move quite a distance to take one.

At the peak of the cicada hatch the fish lose all

inhibitions – this is a time when some of the biggest

fish are fooled.

The humble cicada. This large insect provides

quite a meal for the trout during the summer months so much so that

they will often move quite a distance to take one.

At the peak of the cicada hatch the fish lose all

inhibitions – this is a time when some of the biggest

fish are fooled.

In NZ a trophy trout is any trout over 10 pounds, this magnificent fish topped the scales at 10 ¾ lb and was the highlight of Silvio Caldelari (pictured) season.

In NZ a trophy trout is any trout over 10 pounds, this magnificent fish topped the scales at 10 ¾ lb and was the highlight of Silvio Caldelari (pictured) season.

A boat and GPS are handy tools to have when exploring the wilderness.

A unique and powerful landscape.

Brown trout predominate in the South Island but there are plenty of big rainbow trout around to spice things up.Brown trout predominate in the South Island but there are plenty of big rainbow trout around to spice things up.

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