This method of angling, known to do least damage to the fish
that are caught, is the most popular method in Slovenia, and is
even the sole method permitted in certain fisheries. Slovenia
has a long tradition of fly fishing, and the Soča area was where
one of the best-known flies, the behmova košatica , was
developed. Fly fishing in Slovenia’s clear rivers and lakes
offers an opportunity to enjoy nature, tranquillity and
excitement while on the watch for fish. The fly fishing boom
Decades ago it was mainly various species of trout and grayling
that were fished for in Slovenia’s rivers and lakes using
artificial flies , and occasionally chub . In recent decades fly
fishing has expanded to the vast majority of other fish species
that experts mostly believe will not take artificial bait. The
boom in fly fishing was brought by the use of maggots. Barbel ,
common carp and grass carp can all be fished for with artificial
flies in Slovenia’s rivers and lakes. Given the non-cruelty of
fishing with artificial flies, so