Fly Fishing Spain  Specifically Fly Fishing in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway.

Suggested Regions to Fish  1. Catalonia – Brown and Brook trout. Brown and Brook trout. High mountain fishing/Guide required 4x4 vehicle High mountain fishing/Guide required 4x4 vehicle  2. Aragon – Brown trout only Brown trout only Mountain Streams/Guide required Mountain Streams/Guide required World cup of Fly fishing 2003/France won World cup of Fly fishing 2003/France won  3. Navarra – Brown trout Brown trout In the footsteps of Hemingway In the footsteps of Hemingway  4. La Rioja – Brown trout Brown trout Wine country Wine country  5. Cantabria  6. Asturias – Atlantic Salmon, Sea-going trout, Brown Trout Atlantic Salmon, Sea-going trout, Brown Trout Streams from Picos de Europa Streams from Picos de Europa

License & Cotos  Libre: Free waters that don't require a special permit.  Libre: Free waters that don't require a special permit.  Cotos: Restricted waters that do require a permit (usually awarded through a lottery system). Really geared toward the locals and long term resident types.  Cotos: Restricted waters that do require a permit (usually awarded through a lottery system). Really geared toward the locals and long term resident types.  Intensivos Fisheries: A permit for intensivos can by purchased in a local pub or a shop near the water (river or lake).

The region Navarra  Rio Irati – Made famous by Don Ernesto Hemingway. The Irati tumbles out of the steep Pyrenees through the majestic beech and fir trees Twisting its way past Basque villages

 Like everywhere, the river is divided in stretches of restricted access ("cotos"), free access stretches, (free for anglers bearing a license), and stretches where no fishing is allowed.  There is one famous "coto" on the Irati. Getting a ticket without local acquaintances would be hopeless, however GourmetFly can usually cope with this issue and get you access.  The Irati offers a lot of free access stretches and we provide all informations to find the best spots as well as for the

Fishing License and Permits on the Irati  The Spanish fishers license & the daily permits are obtained after an exchange of letters and phone calls Please allow at least a week to do everything-  Good Idea to employ the help of GourmetFly to avoid confusion and frustration.  Trout season from March 15th to July 31st

Where to Stay  GourmetFly suggests a hotel in an old traditional village house, clean, neat and good looking. There are only 7 rooms ! The hotel sits in a well preserved traditionnal hamlet. There are only 7 rooms ! The hotel sits in a well preserved traditionnal hamlet. Average price double room 70 euros including 2 breakfasts - menus at 15 euros Average price double room 70 euros including 2 breakfasts - menus at 15 euros

Deluxe Alternative  Deluxe alternative Parador Average price double room around 120 euros

Alternative Streams in Navarra  other streams to explore include the Urrobi under Burguete, the Salazar around Oronz or the Esca under Isaba

Diverse waters of the Iraty  From fast moving riffles to deep slow moving pools the Iraty offers a wide array of fishing opportunities.

Typical Brown Trout on the Iraty

Sites to See while on stream and off.  Little cafe used by fishers for a good snack  La Posada de Roncesvalles

Sites continued  Touring highlights include the Monastery of Roncesvalles

Village of Ochagavia

Gear  Bring a 4 – 6 weight travel rod  Waders  Felt Bottom Boots  Although flies can be purchased it is a good idea to bring your own.  Don’t forget a camera