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  Reels: history and types

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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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  Kolpo match fishing floats

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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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  Fishing for trout with a slide: the secrets of this technique

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  Pond trout fishing is a technique that encompasses multiple specialties. During the winter it is practiced with a float, with a sinker, with small bombards but, above all, it is the ideal time for trout fishing with a slide. It is the result of a technological evolution which first involved the recovery of a bait and a lead ballast, to then arrive at a particular ballast, which we will talk about in the following lines.

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  Fishing with the Bolognese: technique, equipment, bait

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  Fishing with the Bolognese is probably the most practiced technique by Italian fishermen. It was born after the war in Emilia-Romagna as an evolution of fishing with a fixed rod and, over time, it spread to other regions, both in fresh water and at sea. This is a particularly profitable technique, which proposes the bait with maximum precision and demonstrates its versatility in various environments such as ports, cliffs, mouths, running waters such as rivers or canals. Furthermore, it is a...

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  Kolpo Poetico and Siciliar: characteristics and review

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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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  Umbria and spinning fishing

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  Umbria is a region rich in lakes, rivers and the ideal environment for spinning fishing. This fishing technique is based on using a fishing rod with a reel and lures instead of live bait. Spinning fishing is an exciting sport that offers numerous benefits. In Umbria there are numerous places where it is possible to practice it, such as Lake Trasimeno, Lake Bolsena and the Tiber river. If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your time in Umbria, spinning fishing is a great choice.

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  How to spin fish

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  Spinning fishing has developed in recent years and is well suited to catching predatory fish both at sea or in fresh water. It is essentially a technique that allows you to throw lures at a great distance, trying to stimulate the curiosity of our prey.

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  Fishing with Bolognese in the sea at night

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  Winter is now a memory. Summer is at the height of its splendor, with the typical hot days of August. Many will choose the sea for their holidays and, thanks to the good weather, they will certainly try to go fishing. When? Certainly not during the day, because there are many commitments and the crowding of marinas and beaches is notable. Many will do it at night, while their wife and children rest in the hotel, leaving some free time on the sultry August evenings. What does the sea offer in...

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  Fishing in September: our advice

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  The month of September is certainly the best time of the year for sea fishing. The temperatures are still high, very good and pleasant. The beaches are finally free from hordes of swimmers. Ports and marinas experience less vessel traffic.

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  Sport fishing, what are its techniques?

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  Fishing is divided into two large, completely different branches: sport fishing, professional or commercial fishing.

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  Kolpo fishing lines: models for all needs

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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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  Sea fishing for garfish from the shore

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  September and October have always been the best months for sport fishing at sea. The now warm waters, the reduced activity of bathers along the beaches and the reduced presence of boats finally leave room for long and profitable fishing. In addition to the ideal conditions, there is also the greater predisposition of some species ready to take our bait. Among these, we certainly cannot forget the garfish, typical September and October prey, a true classic of late summer and even autumn...

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