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angling licence is required for fi shing in
reservoirs, rivers and estuaries. These
are obtainable from an offi ce of the
‘Delegación Agencia Medio Ambiente’
(AMA). There is one offi ce in each of the
provincial capital cities.
THE MARKET
Estimated angler numbers in Spain are
around the 1.5 million mark with 80 per
cent counting themselves as saltwater
anglers while the remaining 20 per cent
are fi sh in fresh water. The Spanish
recreational angling market contributes
around €200 million directly to the
economy and more than €3 billion
indirectly. Angler spend per annum is
estimated on average at €130 (retail).
BIG ISSUES
Currently, in Spain, some of its biggest
problems mirror those of other
neighbouring countries which are the
legalities imposed upon recreational
anglers. Small quotas, limitations and,
more recently, the non-native fi sh
law which is under review, have all
contributed to a reduction in the size of
Spain’s freshwater market. The Spanish
angling associations are working on
plans to limit these issues.
BREAKDOWN OF ANGLING DISCIPLINES
Spain has a variety of angling
disciplines that appeal to its
recreational angler. Among its many
styles are surfcasting, saltwater
spinning, shore fi shing, boat fi shing and
fi shing for black bass, carp and catfi sh.
MAIN TYPES OF TACKLE SOLD
Rods and reels make up the majority of
all tackle sales with a 35 per cent share.
Terminal tackle / accessories sales are
around the 20 per cent mark along with
live bait sales at 20 per cent too. The
lure market is slightly behind with 15
per cent share with line contributing to
just 10 per cent of annual sales.
DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS
One of Spain’s main distributors of
fi shing tackle, Grauvell Fishing S.A., was
founded in 1966 in Barcelona with its
vision to offer the most complete and
quality assortment of products to all
anglers. For more than two decades in
competition fi shing, its Spanish and
World Champion teams have helped
to develop specifi c product ranges,
where technology and experience has
rewarded the company with much
success.
The River Ebro in Spain is a big tourist att raction
Another Spanish distributor is
Suministros Evia. The company was
born in Eibar in 1948, with the help of
two passionate anglers who created a
small workshop to manufacture fi shing
spoons. Since then, the family business
has become the Evia Group, a leader in
distribution of sport fi shing materials in
Spain and with a presence in more than
40 countries.
Its catalogue, with more than
10,000 products, is present in stores
throughout Mediterranean and Central
European countries and its brands
are a benchmark of quality among
fi shermen. Brands include Hart,
Asari, Vercelli, Yokozuna, Virux and
Yamashita.
Retailer-wise, there are around 1,000
traditional small retail shops while the
large sports chain, Decathlon, is also
present in Spanish regions. In addition,
there are some popular websites
catering for the outdoor industry where
many fi shing tackle brands have a
presence. These include www.a-alvarez.
com , www.tradeinn.com as well as
many other smaller online shops.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
ADAP – The Spanish Recreational
Fishing Tackle Distributors Association
www.queremospescar.org . All of Spain’s
main distributors are members of this.
Grauvell Fishing S.A – Spanish
Distributor T. +(34) 935 740 304.
Website www.grauvell.com E-mail:
grauvellfi shing@grauvell.com
Suministros Evia – Spanish
Distributor T. (+34) 943 820 033. Website
www.evia.es E-mail: contacto@evia.es
RODS N REELS: 35%
LURE: 15%
TYPES OF TACKLE SOLD
LINE 10%
LIVE BAIT: 20% ACCESSORIES: 20%
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