Since the early 2000s, a particular fishing technique has developed in Italy aimed at catching a freshwater fish known not so much for its silent soul, but for the brute force it unleashes in combat. The sturgeon, the protagonist of today's article, was a fish that somewhat revolutionized the Italian sport fishing panorama.

Summer is approaching and with it also sea fishing. Many Italians, thanks to holidays in the summer, spend their free time saltwater fishing every year. It doesn't matter whether from the cliff or in the port, from the beach or from outside a pier. In summer we still go fishing and among the favorite techniques of every fisherman there is always room for a specialty that comes from England.

Monofilament is one of the essential elements of sport fishing. It is also called slime, thread, leader, terminal, but the substance does not change: it is that "something" that allows us to fish, that allows us to recover prey, on which we apply leads, floats, hooks, swivels and, with they, all the secrets of fishing.

Bottom fishing is a generalist discipline widely practiced in Italy, both in the Adriatic, Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. It is the twin sister of its freshwater variant, which aims to capture grub fish, that is, fish that move on the bottom, such as sea bass, sea bream, sea bream, etc. instead of carp, tench, crucian carp, which happens in fresh waters. It must be carried out from the shore, therefore from the beach, from the cliffs, from the piers. Its primary objective is to present the bait...

Pond trout fishing is a technique that knows no stops. Fishermen who frequent quarries and sport fishing facilities can practice it in all seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The trout are always there thanks to the skilful work of the managers who manage to populate the bodies of water even when it is hot (spring temperatures permitting). Instead, it is up to the fisherman to do his best to catch rainbow trout, which tend to change their habits depending on the season, climate and...

Trout fishing in streams is among the longest-standing disciplines in fishing history. It is not simply an activity aimed at catching prey, but involves a whole series of sensorial rituals: immersing oneself in the purest nature, coming into contact with a watercourse in the most remote corners and, above all, it represents a great challenge sporty .

Trout fishing in lakes, also called lake trout, is an entirely Italian technique. Born at the end of the 80s in northern Italy, where it was usual to fish for trout in former quarries transformed into lakes, it has consolidated itself as a favorite specialty for many fishermen in all regions of the peninsula. This is a discipline that unequivocally aims at catching rainbow trout in paid lakes, both of semi-natural and totally artificial origin, where adult fish material intended for fishing...

There are two important times during the year for the trout fisherman. The first is the infamous "opening" while the second is known as the "closing". The terms are very common in fishing jargon but, for those who don't know, opening means the beginning of trout fishing while closing usually indicates the last day of salmonid fishing. Trout fishing in running waters such as rivers and streams, in fact, is not open all year round: the national regulation, with some exceptions at provincial...

Very often it is believed that catching a fish is the main problem of fishing activity. In reality, if we think about it for a moment, we discover that in addition to the commitment necessary to capture any prey, it is also necessary to equip ourselves to free it from the hook and return it to its original environment. There are ways and methods to do this, with or without special tools. We will leave out the classic unhooking of a fish with your fingers, because it is really simple and does...

Mullet fishing is one of the most sporting specialties that exist in the fishing scene. It is precision fishing, which requires a methodical approach both in terms of equipment, bait and rigs. It is among the most refined fishing that exists: light rods and reels, hairlines, small hooks and delicate bait are used. A challenge often to the advantage of the undisputed king of the seas, which certainly represents a point of arrival for the advanced fisherman, and never a starting point. Today...

The English fishing technique is very widespread throughout the Italian peninsula, but many times basic errors are made that compromise the catch.

Preparing a hair-rig is very simple, but in order not to leave a chance for your mustachioed friends it is necessary to know and replicate some small tricks as best as possible.