Testing Field and Fish products in Italy's Piedmont region!

Why go fly fishing in Piedmont when we have fabulous rivers here in Haute-Savoie? To test new products, of course, but not only that! First and foremost, for the charm and hospitality of our Italian neighbors, and I'm not just talking about the delicious Piedmontese specialties that delight me every year. 

 

 

I'm going to Italy to Piedmont for five years now, and it's always a great pleasure to meet up with my friend and fly-fishing guide Marc Boesch. He was kind enough to show me around and introduce me to his fellow wardens, Roberto and Stefano, who look after their beautiful rivers.

These allocate anglers according to fishing pressure. This way, you'll never have 10 anglers on your tail. If you come across 2 or 3, that's already a lot! As for the program for your stay, we'll discuss it with Marc when you arrive. For my part, I've taken a good friend with me, to whom I've introduced this passion for dry fly fishing. I enjoy watching him cheat his trout as much as if it were me, especially with his own flies. As you can see, this trip is above all a time for sharing and exchanging ideas, as well as the pleasure of trying out new products.

J’avais emmené pour l’occasion mon nouveau chest poche avec sac à dos amovible à tester et qui vous sera bientôt proposé. Pour la pêche, les plus grincheux diront que les rivières italiennes sont pleines de poissons de remise, certes, mais pas que, et comme je le dis souvent, « la pêche à la mouche pour tous c’est la pêche pour personne ». Bref j’ai croisé beaucoup de nos compatriotes de pêche avec la banane d’avoir pu combattre des arcs et farios en pleine forme, what else En ce qui me concerne j’ai mon jardin secret là-bas, dans lequel je me retrouve complètement.

 

 

THE FAMOUS SPOT :

Vous vous doutez bien que je ne vais pas vous révéler l’endroit exact, de ce spot idyllique, non pas parce je ne le veux pas mais parce le terrain est difficile d’accès et nécessite un guide. En revanche, je vous invite à contacter Marc Boesch qui le fera à merveille. Là-bas, vous ne verrez pas de truites de bassines mais que des petites truites sauvages dans une eau limpide à faire monter sur vos sèches. C’est ma pêche, pour ceux qui me connaissent. Une approche des plus discrètes, une bonne observation des alentours, ma canne en bambou 8,6 (merci à Bernard Rigal) ainsi qu’une soie naturelle en DT de chez « ver à soie ». Et ma mouche favorite pour ce genre de pêche qui vient de mon Ami et guide de pêche Serge Rollo, si bien nommée: « 3 en 1 ».

It's easy to see (especially from the angler's point of view), easy to tie and a single fly is all you need in several sizes.

The difficulty starts with trying to find a small path down to the valley floor, which turns out to be very steep (don't venture down alone). Once you've reached the bottom, you get a feeling of solitude as you find yourself in a place where few fishermen have ever passed. As you make your way upstream, you fish every gully meticulously, with some nice surprises, believe me! Physically, it's a tough job, climbing big boulders and being careful not to slip. We were equipped with our new shoes with MICHELIN soles, which have certainly proved their worth! We covered an average of ten kilometers a day, which is the equivalent of a good hike on flat ground, and by the evening we were quite tired. In these fishing conditions, you need to keep your weight to a minimum. So there's no question of taking all your tackle with you: a fly box is enough awith sedge, ignita and a few terrestrials. You won't need a landing net, but don't forget a light rain jacket and a water bottle. You won't need waders here: 3-layer pants are all you need.

So I took my new chest pack prototype with removable back, which is really very practical. There's nothing missing, a large magnetic pocket on the front, with two other pockets on the back closed by YKK double-slider zips. There's an accessory hook on the sides. Everything is in its place, well balanced on the shoulders thanks to the backpack into which I'd slipped my water bottle and rain jacket. The only drawback I generally find with these chest-packs is that you can't see your feet when you're moving around. In my opinion, it's no substitute for a vest, which remains essential if you're going out for a whole day to fish different spots.

I hope I've been able to share a little of my experience with you, and if you'd like more information, don't hesitate to contact our friend Marc below.

Halieutically - Frédéric Leroy

Marc Boesch - Fishing guide - 0680059781 - boesch.marc@hotmail.fr

 

 

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Vinciane Ramet

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