Water levels rising

We haven’t been fishing for a while due to Mothers Day, we have been away visiting family for a while. 

In the meanwhile its been raining here in Extremadura and the lakes are filling up nicely, its going to be a great year.

Here are a couple of photos of the charts of water levels of the lakes.

https://www.embalses.net/cuenca-6-guadiana.html

Vertical Fishing Explained

Vertical Fishing Explained

Theres not much call for vertical fishing in the UK,  however here in Extremadura its a very productive and enjoyable way to fish.  

In the cooler months when targeting Pike, Bass, Zander and even the big Barbel, its a technique we use regularly as the predators are in deeper water. 

  For those of you that are not familiar with vertical fishing, here is a great video explaining the basics of the technique.