Visit a Spanish tackle shop

The Caspe Fishing Shop is located in Caspe, Spain, adjacent to Lake Caspe, venue for the 25th Annual International Caspe Bass Fishing Tournament. It was impossible to walk past without taking a peek inside.
The Caspe Fishing Shop is located in Caspe, Spain, adjacent to Lake Caspe, venue for the 25th Annual International Caspe Bass Fishing Tournament. It was impossible to walk past without taking a peek inside.
It was interesting to see soft plastics sold by the pound. Evidently, swimbaits are popular on Lake Caspe.
It was interesting to see soft plastics sold by the pound. Evidently, swimbaits are popular on Lake Caspe.
This is the Curvo topwater bait by Longas Baits, one of the most popular brands in Spain. It actually dives under the water a couple of inches before popping back to the surface. Lake Caspe is known for its topwater fishing, and this is one of the local favorites.
This is the Curvo topwater bait by Longas Baits, one of the most popular brands in Spain. It actually dives under the water a couple of inches before popping back to the surface. Lake Caspe is known for its topwater fishing, and this is one of the local favorites.
Among the unfamiliar brand names are some that are not only familiar, but legendary in the U.S.
Among the unfamiliar brand names are some that are not only familiar, but legendary in the U.S.
An oldie in the U.S., but still a goodie in Spain.
An oldie in the U.S., but still a goodie in Spain.
Although we are not sure where this spinnerbait is produced, there is no doubt you will feel better when you get the chance to use it.
Although we are not sure where this spinnerbait is produced, there is no doubt you will feel better when you get the chance to use it.
More Longas Baits. One of the owners, Sergio Longas, is known as the Kevin VanDam of Spain.
More Longas Baits. One of the owners, Sergio Longas, is known as the Kevin VanDam of Spain.
Hot Lips cranks are getting hard to find in the U.S. … not so much in Caspe.
Hot Lips cranks are getting hard to find in the U.S. … not so much in Caspe.
Yes, Zoom is pronounced the same in Spanish.
Yes, Zoom is pronounced the same in Spanish.
Yet another swimbait we were unfamiliar with.
Yet another swimbait we were unfamiliar with.
The Futurpesca brand was one of the first lures manufactured in Spain. It’s owner, Marcos Calleja, is a famous journalist in the country. His stories in various magazines helped ignite the bass fishing frenzy in his homeland. And yes, his baits are quite popular.
The Futurpesca brand was one of the first lures manufactured in Spain. It’s owner, Marcos Calleja, is a famous journalist in the country. His stories in various magazines helped ignite the bass fishing frenzy in his homeland. And yes, his baits are quite popular.
Because Lake Caspe can be incredibly clear, finesse fishing is a staple there. Wacky rigs and shaky heads are very popular.
Because Lake Caspe can be incredibly clear, finesse fishing is a staple there. Wacky rigs and shaky heads are very popular.
We found it interesting that the Gantarel, a well-known Jackall swimbait in the U.S., is packaged under a different brand (Illex) in Spain.
We found it interesting that the Gantarel, a well-known Jackall swimbait in the U.S., is packaged under a different brand (Illex) in Spain.
Although the majority of the tackle shop was dedicated to bass fishing, there was plenty of carp fishing gear, as well. These are weights, camouflaged to disappear into the lake bottom. Evidently, carp have keen eyesight.
Although the majority of the tackle shop was dedicated to bass fishing, there was plenty of carp fishing gear, as well. These are weights, camouflaged to disappear into the lake bottom. Evidently, carp have keen eyesight.
And some advanced carp nutrition is a must … pineapple flavor, of course.
And some advanced carp nutrition is a must … pineapple flavor, of course.
Here is the one item that got us excited about catching a carp: a bait slingshot. Who wouldn’t want to use this thing? And it may work with Texas-rigged worms.
Here is the one item that got us excited about catching a carp: a bait slingshot. Who wouldn’t want to use this thing? And it may work with Texas-rigged worms.
Bass rods from the Swedish company Gunki. We had no idea there were bass in Sweden.
Bass rods from the Swedish company Gunki. We had no idea there were bass in Sweden.
The reel selection in this particular shop was almost exclusively Shimano.
The reel selection in this particular shop was almost exclusively Shimano.
Many thanks to Mikel de Diego, owner of the Caspe Fishing Shop, for the tour!
Many thanks to Mikel de Diego, owner of the Caspe Fishing Shop, for the tour!