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Fly fishing?

Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

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I've had the same thought myself, there appears to be a number of beautiful trout streams along The Way. Some of the pilgrims meals often offer fresh fried trout and what a great addition to a meal cooked in the albergue. Make sure you get plenty, you'll need to share.
 
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
You have to bear in mind that these streams (including the trouts in them) belong to somebody, so you will need, most likely, some kind of permit. You will need time and Spanish to figure out how to get it ;-) Honestly, I do like to fish myself, but I would never take that kind of gear on the Camino. Every gram counts and every gram too much will only burden you. So my opinion would be - No, not worth it, SY
 
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
I would say that the majority of the streams/rivers were posted No Fishing. A few spots were posted as open to fishing. I got a haircut in Zaragoza from a fishing enthusiast. He said the fishing was great in Spain, but all his good places were away from the caminos.
 
You do need a permit by province, not cheap as a foreigner and fines are stiff if caught without or worse fostersail if over the limit or undersized you will get nailed for each one!
 
We ate lunch by a classic Hemmingway trout stream outside of Roncevalles. There were all sorts of signs about the protected trout, and a band of Gypsies had set up camp and were netting them out.
 
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

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Thanks for all the input. I still have a few weeks to decide. My 3wt rod & reel together weigh 1/2 pound---not bad. Will I feel worse walking along beautiful streams without being able to fish, or carrying extra gear? Right now I'm leaning toward fishing, which, for me, is a spiritual experience in its own way.
 
Oh, it is catch and release on many of the streams open to fishing! Don't take a frying pan.
 
I must admit that, in five Caminos, I have never seen a pilgrim fishing, but here is a link (http://madrid.angloinfo.com/information/lifestyle/sports-and-leisure/fishing/) which can provide information on licences. I know that hunting is closely regulated in Spain and I imagine that fishing is as well. My best memory of fishing in Spain was when I was on the Vadiniense and stopped in Las Salas for the night. After a discussion with the innkeeper on what might be available for dinner that night, he sent his son out to the stream to get my supper for me. I had my breakfast orange the next day on the porch of Franco's troutfishing cottage (now rentable from the council).
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.

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