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Testimonials

Coming back from my first fishing trip guided by Luis Meana Baeza I still can feel the rhythm of the giant chalk stream Tormes with its fascinating “Jurassic” brown trout. The submarine shaped fish with splendid coloured flanks do not hesitate to rise for a 22 dry fly (especially the fabulous pattern of Luis: “Pardón de Meana”) if the service is tender and accurate using a thin tippet (0,13 mm) and a long leader of monofilament (6-7 m). The “well educated” trout are strong fighters knowing their opportunity to get free by running into the huge-jungles of water plants. I have lost my biggest fish like this but yet achieved to admire several amazing brownies between 50 and 65 cm sliding into my landing net. Surrounded by nature and accompanied by and highly competent, sensible Guide, whose interest consisted not only to enable me catching fish but also to optimize my tactical concept and my casting abilities I realised some days of pure enthusiasm. Regarding the comfortable accommodation and the delicious, authentic Spanish food there is small wonder that I am burning to add a second chapter of the Tormes-story and will return in 2018.

Thank you so much Luis!

Christopher – Master Caster – Germany.

Thanks Luis for this successful fishing trip. More than seventy barbel caught with dry flies in four days!
It was nice to see the coming barbel rising slowly to the fly or the water explosion.
I will be back

Daniel – France

Fantastic 4 days fishing just me with Luis. Good man who never hesitate to share his knowledge. I enjoyed every bit of it, not to mention the trout!

Guillaume - Scotland

“Barbel fishing on the dry... what can I say. It’s visual, it’s sight fishing, it’s explosive, it’s hot, it’s like fishing on the moon ... it’s dry fly fishing for super aggressive fish in clear water. What’s not to like.

The smaller fish will give you a couple chances in the fly and are super aggressive; the bigger fish are wearier and provide a great challenge. But when you nail a big one, you know about it!

Fishing days in the star destination in Extremadura. An experience that you have to live.

Feedback from Max Lodge Manager, The Delphi Club, Abaco, Bahamas”

I'm fairly late to fly fishing - but it's my obsession. I've been lucky enough to fish all over the world but little did i know that some of the best fly fishing in the world is on my (European) doorstep. I caught Black Bass and Carp with Luis, but the real draw is the barbel on the dry fly. I split my trip into a day on the river and two days on the reservoir. Such a great experience. These are extraordinary fish to catch and land. Luis is attentive and a font of knowledge as a guide - he put me on fish all the time. But even better than this is that he is the perfect host - went out of his way to make me comfortable and my trip a complete joy. I can't recommend him highly enough. I'm already booked to go back in June, Nov and April 2018!!

Duff – England

Luis is a very dedicated and knowledgeable fisherman. He knows his quarry inside out and the techniques required to catch them. He is a very good guide and very tolerant with his clients who make a "hash" of thing in trying to catch fish! He has a great sense of humour and is good company during and at the end of a hard day's fishing.

Bruce – England

I have been fishing with Meana Fly Fishing Experiences for several years now and enjoyed every minute of it. Luis works very hard to make the trip special and attention to detail is what he does. Fishing depends on conditions and the weather cannot be controlled so if you wish to experience real fishing and not catching in a fishery than I can recommend this experience.

Alan – England

Had three great days with Luis and learnt a lot of tricks and techniques that I can use fishing on rivers and still waters in the UK. The venue was great even though the water level was low we saw plenty of barbel and had some good sport. But it was a great deal more than just fishing; the accommodation, the guys with the boats and the food were all great and complimented Luis and Xavier's enthusiasm and guiding perfectly. Cannot recommend the experience highly enough -a great fishing break.

Peter - England

Had the pleasure of fly fishing several times with Luis. He is a helpful and accomplished guide and a thoroughly nice bloke.

Philip – England

I have fished with Luis for several years and have always found the experience FIRST CLASS, from the accommodation to the various locations. I have learnt so much from his skills as a guide and flytier and his enthusiasm to get you to catch fish ,especially the various species of Barbel that are present in the rivers and lakes in Exmaradura. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to join Luis on one of his guided trips, just do not pick our week!

Bill – England

Spent a couple of days with my wife and son in October 2016 flyfishing for Barbel with Luis. A new experience for me. The fishing was great, and the accommodation was excellent. Definitely going back.

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Robert – Norway

I don't know a more knowledgeable or enthusiastic guide than Luis. His fly tying skills are fantastic.

John - England