Fishing
There are many reasons why fishing is the most popular of
all sports (and that includes football). Perhaps one of
them is that as the human race advances in the artificial
world of technology the desire to feel at one with natural
surroundings, grows. The recreation offers the fisherman/
woman the opportunity to be at one with nature as hunter,
and to enjoy the thrill of catching something (anything)
real that reinforces man’s dominance and ability in
the universe.
Here in the Canaries there is a wealth of
opportunities to become involved in many different types
of fishing whether you are a novice or a pro. Here is a
brief guide to the types of fish and fishing activities
that are available on the island as well as some tips that
may make future expeditions all the more successful.
The Canaries are blessed with an exceptional
climate all year round, which means that the sea temperature
rarely drops below 19C in the winter months and rises to
26C during the summer. The ocean floor varies to depths
of 3,500 meters which allows for some serious deep-sea fishing.
There are several types of fish that you
are likely to find swimming around the Atlantic ocean that
surrounds the Canaries. The Bluefin Tuna, the biggest of
the Tuna family, weighs up to 1,000 lbs and is not caught
without a fight as it often dives towards the ocean floor
once it has been hooked. The Wahoo can be found in schools
around the coastal reefs and is know for its speed and agility
when its been caught.
For night time fishing the Oilfish and the
Escolar are easy targets as this is the time when they rise
to the surface. The Malfara shark lives between 400-600
meters below sea level and requires deep-sea fishing equipment
to be caught and a lot of patience. The Blue Marlin is certainly
a prize species as it can grow up to 500lbs in weight and
proves a challenge for even the most experience of fishermen.
Other fish that make their appearance between April to November
are Spear fish, Dorado, Amber jack the Hammerhead Shark.
There are two types of fishing that lend
themselves to the Canaries; surf fishing and pier fishing
(deep-sea is also excellent but it is advisable to do this
with an organised excursions group). Excursions can be found
at Puerto Calero
among other places. Many excursions on offer include transportation
from your hotel or accommodation, they include lunch and
equipment is provided. Sport fishing excursions are very
popular, where you can experience shark fishing, bottom
fishing and trawling. See sports
companies for contact details.
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