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  Bolognese fishing in free fall

  Posted in: Fishing Techniques, Fishing

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  We are in the midst of summer, of great heat, of long sunny days. The sea water has a warmer temperature and the typical reef prey has resumed its activity. Fish tend to feed, so the appetite and predatory instinct are not lacking. However, the conditions of abnormal heat, the absence of winds and storms and high pressure tend to make fishing for specimens weighing more than a kilo complex, sometimes almost impossible. And it is precisely in this context that the fisherman will have to use...

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  Reels: history and types

  Posted in: Fishing

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  Well yes, the reel was born before the fishing rod... or rather what can be considered the ancestor of the reel or rather a simple piece of wood with wire wrapped around it and it would seem that the Egyptians were the first to use this ploy for winding the fishing line, then among other things this system is still used by some tribes in different parts of the world.

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  Fishing in Bolentino: advice on materials and techniques

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  Bolentino fishing is an extremely popular fishing technique in Italy. It is a dynamic technique that can be practiced at sea from a boat or even from the coast. This technique involves the use of artificial or natural bait and different materials to build our lines. In this article we will see which materials are most suitable for practicing this technique and which are the most used techniques. Furthermore, we will also see which are the best places to practice this technique.

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  Kolpo Poetico and Siciliar: characteristics and review

  Posted in: Fishing, Advice from the champion

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  Pescalccacca has been distributing the Kolpo brand for years, a brand specialized in rods, reels, small parts and much more available on the site. We recently tested two new reels from Kolpo in the field: Poetico and Siciliar, models designed for different fishing specialties, which will certainly be talked about for their excellent quality and reliability.

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  The best places to fish in Basilicata

  Posted in: Fishing, Where to fish

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  Basilicata is a region in southern Italy that boasts excellent fishing spots, both in fresh water and at sea. In 2019 it will be in the spotlight for Matera, elected European Capital of Culture. Probably, given the tourist flows expected for the event, it will also be the subject of visits by fishermen who will take advantage of the summer holidays to discover a very picturesque corner of Italy together with their family, without forgetting the fishing rod in the luggage rack.

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  Kolpo match fishing floats

  Posted in: Fishing, Advice from the champion

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  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.

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  Kolpo fishing lines: models for all needs

  Posted in: Fishing, Advice from the champion

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  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.

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  Bibi bait, what it is and how to use it for fishing

  Posted in: Fishing, Advice from the champion

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  The Bibi is a marine worm present in almost all parts of the world, it is part of the Sipunclidae family and there are over 300 species in total, in our seas alone there are at least ten different species

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  Where to fish in Salento

  Posted in: Fishing, Where to fish

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  The Salento peninsula, known to all as Salento, is an area located in eastern Puglia, washed by two seas (the Adriatic to the north and the Ionian to the south), which offers a multitude of spots for shore fishing.With the increase in tourism in recent years, Salento has also seen the growth of the practice of sport fishing. Many people who spend their summer holidays in Salento wonder where they can have fun.

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  How to use a disgorger: guide to unhooking a fish

  Posted in: Fishing, Advice from the champion

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  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...

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  How is English fishing done?

  Posted in: Fishing Techniques, Fishing

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

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  How to choose a fishing rod

  Posted in: All about fishing rods, Fishing

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  Many times we have asked ourselves, how to choose the fishing rod? In this article we will try to help you in choosing the right fishing rod. Search for the best fishing rods on our online fishing store .

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