European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 14, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Fishing the wiesen1 continued from Page 5 Eckert. Mrs. Eckert stocks a Large selection of fishing tackle flies and sportsmen s accessories. We selected a Supply of flies tied to local patterns As Well As some silicone Fly dressing and leaders. Mrs. Eckert Speaks some English and is a Friendly source of advice and information about the local fishing scene. Together with her husband Toni she also sponsors weekend Fly fishing courses for beginners and novices As Well As for anglers of More advanced skills. The next course is scheduled for sept. 23-25 and costs 220 Marks about $122including meals and hotel. Rental equipment is available. For More information Contact Der Wiesen Fischer at Breiten Bacher Strasse 22, 8553 Ebermann Stadt West Germany Tel. 09194-4084. We did not get Back out on the River until 4 30, and we could t have planned it any better. The wind had calmed and the Sun burned through the hazy Cloud cover triggering another massive mayfly Hatch. This was Trout fishing As it is dreamed about. The Only problem if you can Call it that was too much natural feed. You could make a cast and follow your Fly on the current Only to have it fall victim to neglect by virtue of numbers As Trout slurped Down real mayflies within a few feet of it. I caught five Browns ranging from 10 to 14 inches missed at least twice that Many that struck Short or spat out the Fly and had a Good size one that broke the Leader before losing the fish that ended the Day. As we walked Back across the Damp Meadow in the gathering dusk the Only sounds in the Valley were the River a sibilant rustling of leaves and the last Twilight songs of the Birds. From top a selection of flies at a tackle shop near Doos the author prepares to land a Brown Trout and the catch is photographed before it is returned to the Stream. The Gasthoff Heinlein in Doos. Gasthoff Heinlein caters to anglers Gasthoff Heinlein is a family business with a Long and distinguished tradition. Erich and Johanna Heinlein have operated the hotel since 1952, and it has been in the family since 1829. In the tradition of Fine european country hotels the hotel s restaurant and cafe feature a menu with a wide variety of International standards As Well As such specialities of the House As local game dishes and of course fresh Trout. Prices Are 55 Marks about $30 for a single room with Shower and slightly less per person for a double depending on furnishings and Bath facilities. The hotel has had fishing rights along an area of the Wisent River for More than 100 years initially subleasing the privilege from the count von Schonborn and then eight years ago taking Over the rights to a 1.3-mile Section stretching upriver from the Junction of the aufses and the Wisent. Hotel policy states that fishing permits will be issued to guests who stay a minimum of four Days and present a valid German fishing License. Only Fly fishing is allowed with the native Brown Trout and Grayling the predominant Quarry. There Are a few rainbows. Minimum size for Trout is 26 centimetres 10.3 inches for Grayling it s 30 centimetres 11.8 inches. Permit prices Are four Days 30 Marks about $16.50 five to 14 Days 35 Marks $19.50 More than 15 Days 40 Marks $22.25. Guests May have their own Trout prepared by the hotel staff. According to Fritz schuster technical advisor to Rod and gun club Headquarters and the Usa eur Hunting and fishing office in Schwet Zingen West Germany . Military personnel can get a fishing License by obtaining an application from local Hunting and fishing coordinators or Rod and gun clubs. The form must be filled out in duplicate and taken to the local City Hall or county clerk s office with a passport size photograph. The individual s immediate supervisor must verify that the person is a member of the . Forces. The Hunting and fishing office encourages . Military anglers to take the fishing course that is Given through local Rod and gun clubs schuster said. Those who pass a test at the end receive a certificate of successful completion. In the state of Hessen the Cost is 9 Marks $5 for a one year License and 45 Marks $25 for five years. In Bavaria the Cost is 10 Marks for a one year License and 40 Marks for five years. Tourist licenses Are available for visiting friends and relatives. We encountered no other fishermen along the River while we were there and Heinlein says that is not an atypical situation. Many of the hotel s fishing guests have their own Waters in the area and do not use the hotel s stretch of the River. Reservations can be made by writing Gasthoff Heinlein 8551 Doos Tel. 09196-766. Other area hotels with fishing Waters available to guests include Gasthoff Pulver Mishle 8551 Wai Schenfeld Tel. 09202-1044 pension Mariando 8551 Streinberg and Gasthoff Zur Fra Kischen Schweiz 8553 Gass Eldorf Tel. 09194-234. To get to the Wisent River Valley from the North direction of Frankfurt and Wurzburg take autobahn 3 South to the exit for route 470 Hochstad just South of the Bamberg exit. From the South the route 470 exit off a3 comes after the exits for Erlanger. Or take the main Erlanger exit North to 470. On 470, head East through Lorchheim toward Behringer Muhle and Wai Schenfeld. Doos is too Small to be on most maps. . To tripe Magazine Juty 14, 1988