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Fly fishing on the Dordogne, a legendary river
The Dordogne is a true paradise for lovers of fishing and especially for fly fishing enthusiasts. Aesthetic, majestic, fly fishing is an art which often translates, for the practitioner, into an art of living.
Let yourself be tempted by a weekend by the water, where we only hear the song of birds and the silk thread of the fly rod waving above the river.
This paradise of serenity for nature lovers is located in Pessac-sur-Dordogne, where the curious can come and admire the choreographed gesture of the fly fisherman performed in silence. This demanding discipline, sublimated on the big screen by Robert Redford in his film And A River Runs, invites you to escape.
Classified as “Man and Biosphere”, the river Dordogne is one of the cleanest rivers in Europe, making it a suitable place for the development of many species of fish.
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Once generous in salmon, as rock remains and writings attest, the Dordogne is still very rich in fish. The most common fish are salmonids. Trout, salmon, grayling, will delight fishermen. You will also have the opportunity to come across predatory fish, pike, zander or catfish, but also some white fish such as carp or roach. Among these categories, you will be able to encounter several very popular migratory species, notably lamprey, shad, eel but also salmon.
To start fly fishing, the first equipment to acquire is the fishing license, it allows you to practice completely legally. You can get it from the website the fishing federation.
For fly fishing, many pieces of equipment are essential, let's start with the fisherman's equipment
Le fishing vest or a chest pack
Polarized glasses
The waders or “overalls”
A cap or hat with a feather
Then the material
A cane
Un reel
Du backing: it is used to have additional line
La silk : it is this which serves indirectly to propel the fly.
La rat tail: more or less long thread whose diameter decreases from the silk towards the fly.
From the thread of bottom line
The flies: they imitate the bugs which the fish feed on.
A landing net
That's it, you are well equipped, now it is important to find a clear spot on the banks of Pessac-Sur Dordogne, where the river becomes wider.
Beginner ? You are hesitant to get started so get support from an insider, contact our directly fishing guides ! They offer many options and will personalize your lessons.
Once your rods are stored, you can take out the oars for a stroll in canoeing on the river.
And after all his efforts comfort him with a little snack at Palmanova or the family Organic Chai .
