Crazy February

Into February and what a funny old month we have had, the weather has been so changeable, and so was the fishing.

Peter and Charith from Holland were over early on in the month, temperatures were reaching into the 20´s every day, bright sunshine and not a hint of a breeze. Adding to that there was a very heavy frost every night and the pressures were sky high. The lads stuck at it despite the bad conditions, we moved them several times to try to get fish, even resorting to Brava for a couple of days. They managed 6 runs in total, nothing big, being experienced anglers, with PB´s of over 60lb, they knew the conditions were against us and appreciated the effort we made. They’re back later on in the year, so lets hope conditions are more favorable for their next visit.

Within a few days of their departure the weather changed, and so did the fishing. Craig and Lee were to have their first session of the year on Orellana. With a strong westerly and rain they were almost straight into the fish, landing several 20lb fish with a couple of lower 30´s. Regular visitor Stu was to join them for a couple of days. Craig left to collect him, and on returning, Lee was just about to land a decent fish, a helping hand soon had the 42lb 10 oz common sliding into the net. A few hours later, the big fella had done it again, this time a little over the 40lb mark.

The wind got stronger and stronger and at one stage, as they were fishing at distance, they couldn’t get the baits out. Stu and Craig managed to get a rod a piece out as the wind dropped for a few minutes. Other rods were placed in the margin, but to no avail. They didn’t have long before the action started, literally 2 hours later Craig’s distant rod screamed off, and the result was a 37.5lb common. A couple of hours later Stu was in, again at distance, and another common at 35.5lb.

The wind did eventually die down enough for baits to be presented right, even a bit of break from the rain to manage a B-B-Q. Craig had the luck, for once, and couldn’t go wrong; he has a knack for catching a phenomenal amount of upper 30lb fish. His sights have been set on a 20kg+ (44lb) fish, and he managed just that, not once, but twice..

In total Craig had fish at
46lb 4 oz, 44lb and 41lb 12oz. 5 x 30´s, 6 x 20´s and 1double

Lee managed
42lb 12oz, 40lb 4oz, 4x 30´s, 3x 20´s and 1 double.

Stu landed 2 fish at 35lb and 35lb 4oz

All fish were taken on VITAL BAITS

Ken was back, and what was he to bring along with him this time? Torrential rains??? Thunder and lightning??? NO, it was his friend Bob and a very strong easterly. This bloke has so much bad luck with the weather…… On his last trip he had a PB Mirror at 36lb and was quite aware of the potential of this lake. Neitherless to say due to the easterly, the going was very hard, but he did manage to land a new PB Common at 34lb.

The monotonous was interrupted by the arrival of Spanish National TV who had rang Craig as they wanted to film us whilst fishing with clients. A laugh was had by all as Ken and Craig were interviewed, but ´pensioner Bob ‘was only allowed to be filmed talking to his mate and setting up the unhooking mats. I bet his bottom lip is still wobbling now, to top it off the producer had asked him if he was a pensioner. He is 6 years younger than Ken who celebrated not only his 64 th birthday but his 40^th wedding anniversary whilst over here.

THE GOOD, BAD and THE UGLY

The good……

TRANSFERS FROM MALAGA AIRPORT

As of 2011 EFS, in addition to Seville and Madrid, are now offering transfers from Malaga Airport . Not only will this provide a wider selection of departure airports, but a greater choice of cheap flights.

FLIGHTS TO MALAGA FROM
BIRMINGHAM – BOURNEMOUTH - BRISTOL - CARDIFF – DONCASTER - EXETER – EAST MIDS - GATWICK – HEATHROW - LEEDS BRADFORD – LIVERPOOL – LONDON CITY - LUTON - MANCHESTER – STANSTEAD

BELFAST - CORK – DUBLIN - SHANNON

EDINBURGH – GLASGOW

2010 saw a greater number of guests arriving from HOLLAND and DENMARK - more are already booked in for this year. Guests travelling from these countries will also benefit with the option of flights from

DENMARK
AALBORG – AARHUS – BULLUND

NETHERLANDS
AMSTERDAM - EINDHOVEN - GRONINGEN - MAASTRICHT - ROTTERDAM

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DISCOUNT WINTER FISHING PACKAGE

Also as on 2011 we will be now offering a discounted WINTER PACKAGE for December and January.

Over the last two years Northern Europe has had to contend with horrendous winters, whilst here in Extremadura we have enjoyed some cracking winter fishing. We hear many anglers complaining that the lakes are frozen, some in Holland and Denmark for months, and temperatures well below freezing.

Obviously we can’t guarantee sunny days with temperatures of nearly 20 degrees or run after run, but we do get lots of days like this throughout December and January.

To give you an idea of our catches during this time, check out the December and January updates below. So with 10 hours sunlight per day, catches like these, cheaper flights and the chance to get fishing, what’s more there to say !!!!

the bad………

2011 PRICES

It’s our policy here at Extrema Fishing Spain to keep prices as low and affordable as possible. However due to rising costs we unfortunately have to put our prices up to maintain our high standards. This will take effect from March 1^st any deposits taken before that date for holidays taken in the same calendar year will be held at the present prices.

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and the Ugly………

JANUARY UPDATE

EFS guides, Lee and Craig have managed to get in a couple of short sessions in on Sierra Brava already this year.

During January they have fished a total of 9 days over the three sessions and had a staggering 68 runs with fish well into the 30´s. That’s not bad for winter fishing, sometiimes having to deal with easterly winds and cold nights.

Here´s a few of photos from their January sessions.

Winter Fishing on the Orellana with Vital Bait

Here´s photos of some of the fish as reported in our previous post. During December Lee and Stu managed a 72 hr session on the Orellana, between them they banked over 30 fish, most were 30lb plus. Lee had fish to 42lb and Stu took a new PB of 39.5lb.. all taken on VITAL BAIT fishmeal boilies.

Extrema Fishing Spain would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year.

Well yet another year over, 2010 has come to a close and what a second half of the season it’s been. We have had a very busy season with plenty of fish and great laughs with our guests.

We have seen dozens of upper 30 – 50lb+ previously uncaught fish being banked by our guests, and a fair few lost, only 9 out of the many clients failing to bank a new PB.

Our guides, when they have managed to get the time to wet a line, have banked some cracking fish. Lee had 2 new Orellana PB´s, a 59.5lb Common and a 44lb Mirror, within 6 days of fishing and Craig has caught more upper 30lb fish than the amount of days he has actually fished. So come and see what it’s all about, be quick though, we´re getting booked up, many regulars have already rebooked and plenty of new guests are wanting to take on these hard fighting wild Carp….

DECEMBER UPDATE

We haven’t managed much time fishing during December; we have been visiting friends and family all over the place. However on the two short sessions that we did manage to get on the bank we had some cracking fish. Whilst Craig was braving the cold in UK, Lee and Stu did a 72 hr session and banked over 30 fish, several were upper 30´s and Stu banked a new PB of 39.5lb, Lee had fish to 42lb.

The next venture out was Craig and Lee on a short 48 hr session a week or so before Xmas. Between them they had 5 runs with fish again between 25 and 35 lb, not bad for winter fishing, heres a couple of the fish.

In the meanwhile we are going to put in a few more sessions, so keep an eye on our updates and see how we get on.

Novice Carp Anglers on the Orellana

Christian and John took on the Orellana and won, over the 3 days the novice anglers had plenty of fish. They landed several 30´s between them, Johns took the biggest fish at 44lb, he is a sample of their catches. More photos of the 30´s still to come.

Pleasure Fishing

Dave, owner of North West Angling Center, visited for a 4 day break. Due to illness he only managed 2 days fishing, he banked around 15 Barbel, several carp including this 14.5lb new PB , all on tip tactics
. Beer monster Chris and friends only fished days. He they are all with new PB - well all except Chris, unfortunately as the saying goes, the big one gotta way. A great laugh was had by all, I´m just hope Chris and George dont returnat the same time, couldnt handle them both at once. Look forward to seeing you next year,

For Ian´s second visit this year, he decided to go for Specimen Carp rather than course fishing. They only fished the days, enjoying the local cuisine and night life in the village on the evenings. Unfortunatley Mick pulled out of mid to upper 30lb Mirror at the net after a right tussle, however they both still managed a new PB each.