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Fishing

Rivers, lakes, coasts and countries with a real angling tradition.

Fishing

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What to pack

  • A local fishing licence - Most countries require one; check the rules and buy it before you cast.
  • Travel rod + reel - A packable multi-piece rod fits in a case and covers most holiday fishing. Find on Amazon →
  • A small tackle selection - Hooks, weights, line and a few lures or flies suited to local waters. Find on Amazon →
  • Polarised sunglasses - Cut surface glare so you can read the water and spot fish. Find on Amazon →
  • Waterproof boots or waders - For shorelines, riverbanks and wading cold northern rivers. Find on Amazon →
  • Pliers, line clippers, a net - The small tools that make handling and releasing fish easy. Find on Amazon →
  • Know the local rules - Seasons, size limits and catch-and-release customs vary - respect them.

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Where this comes in handy 841 places

old town Cidade Velha

Cidade Velha

Cape Verde
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Kinshasa

DR Congo
trail Käsmu

Käsmu

Estonia
national park Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa National Park

Estonia
lake Lake Peipus

Lake Peipus

Estonia
trail Viru Bog Trail

Viru Bog Trail

Estonia
aquarium Oceanopolis

Oceanopolis

France
old town Akko Old City

Akko Old City

Israel
viewpoint Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre

Italy
island The Borromean Islands

The Borromean Islands

Italy
bridge Kintaikyo Bridge

Kintaikyo Bridge

Japan
trail Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails

Japan
gallery Naoshima Art Island

Naoshima Art Island

Japan
beach Cape Maclear

Cape Maclear

Malawi
old town Grand'Riviere

Grand'Riviere

Martinique
old town Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye

Saint Lucia
old town Île aux Marins

Île aux Marins

Saint Pierre and Miquelon
fortress Fort Amsterdam

Fort Amsterdam

Sint Maarten
lake La Albufera

La Albufera

Spain
food street San Sebastian's Pintxo Streets

San Sebastian's Pintxo Streets

Spain
old town Aneho

Aneho

Togo
old town Blue Hills

Blue Hills

Turks and Caicos Islands
national park North York Moors National Park

North York Moors National Park

United Kingdom
dish The Cornish Pasty

The Cornish Pasty

United Kingdom
beach Cape Cod

Cape Cod

United States
viewpoint Katmai and Brooks Falls

Katmai and Brooks Falls

United States
island The Apostle Islands

The Apostle Islands

United States
lighthouse Cape Boujdour

Cape Boujdour

Western Sahara
island

The Åland Archipelago

Åland Islands
monument

The Eckero Post and Customs House

Åland Islands
viewpoint

The Geta Mountains

Åland Islands
viewpoint

Pago Pago Harbor

American Samoa
tradition

Anguilla Boat Racing

Anguilla
dish

Anguillian Cuisine

Anguilla
archaeological site

Big Spring Cave

Anguilla
town

Aluminé

Argentina
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Cabo Dos Bahías

Argentina
reservoir

Cabra Corral Reservoir

Argentina
reservoir

Cabra Corral Reservoir

Argentina
town

Chascomús

Argentina
valley village

Cholila

Argentina
city

Concordia

Argentina
city

Corrientes

Argentina
reservoir

El Cadillal

Argentina
town

Esquel

Argentina
town

Federación

Argentina
town

Goya

Argentina
town

Junín de los Andes

Argentina
lake

Lago Huechulafquen

Argentina
national park

Lago Puelo National Park

Argentina
national park

Los Alerces National Park

Argentina
coastal lagoon

Mar Chiquita Albufera

Argentina
city

Mar del Plata

Argentina
resort town

Necochea

Argentina
village

Paso de la Patria

Argentina
beach town

Playa Unión

Argentina
town

San Martín de los Andes

Argentina
spa town

Termas de Río Hondo

Argentina
town and lake

Tolhuin and Lago Fagnano

Argentina
town

Victoria

Argentina

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