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[quote:9424e097fe="Rodney"]The protective zone just outside Tryggevælde, how big is it and is it marked? I can't remember the distance from the river mouth where you are not allowed to fish...[/quote:9424e097fe]

Large rivers are protected all year in a 500 meters half circle outside the estuary, meaning that you have to go half a kilometer along the beach before you can fish legally. Most zones are NOT marked.

Smaller streams have the same protection, but only in the winter during the spawning run. I think the dates are November 15th to January 15th.

Martin

Martin, last Sunday did not seem so windy after I watched that video. :roll:

Thanks for the information on ide. I am always very interested in finding new species and techniques, I will definitely want to try it out.

The protective zone just outside Tryggevælde, how big is it and is it marked? I can't remember the distance from the river mouth where you are not allowed to fish...

Just under 10", very nice bluegills! Can't wait to get back on the water after finals.. 3 more days.. and just 2 more finals... :shock:

Thanks for your help. I visitited Denmark on April for the first time and I like this country very much. Baltic sea seems to be full of fish, countryside is beautiful, so I'll be back soon:-)
BTW: Congratulations. Your Ice hockey team stays in group A for next year

Though windy during the day, the weather picked up and ended like this. I could not resist to share this photo with you (it looks much better when enlarged). My colleague was holding a spinning rod, sorry for this faux pas, I was the one flyfishing.
P.S. I do not know if I am just unlucky, however, since the garfish appeared, I have not hooked any seatrouts ever since. Is anyone else also hopeless this way? :shock:

I fished a pond in Sperryville, Virginia today and picked up about a seven pound Largemouth on a hair bug. The guy is sending me some pics that I will post (if I figure out how). I also caught about ten Bluegills, all just under ten inches.

[quote:8f6c4afd4c="vanuz"][It was even difficult to cast with spinning gear the other day, but the flyline turned out to be the right choice. I reckon the right wind can enhance your flyfishing experience.[/quote:8f6c4afd4c]

I told you so... ;-)

I actually detest calm conditions on the coast. Casting with a good wind is much better and catching is soooo much better when there's some wave action and you'd be amazed how much wind can be overcome and produce fish.

[url=http://10stille.dk/video.php?id=22&guest=b2bfc0abb9]This little Windows video[/url] from one of our Bornholm trips proves my point. Kasper dragged four big sea trout of this inferno.

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WInd is a good thing on the coast as long as it is on your side.

Martin

[quote:41a5683f89="vanuz"]Ide in the salt water? or I just misunderstood something?[/quote:41a5683f89]

The ide (Leuciscus idus) do go into the salt, even though the salt isn't that salty alt all. We're talking the brackish water of the Baltic here, but anyway...

But the fish can also be caught in the streams and lakes.

Martin

Ide in the salt water? or I just misunderstood something?
If we are talking the same fish, this is a very common fish in the streams and lakes in Slovakia, and a very frequent catch even for the beginners. It is a real predator as for its behaviour, though very timid. It can be caught on anything basically, small streamers as well as dry flies and nymphs (to say nothing about wobblers if spinning)

[quote:55013fcd2c="Rodney"] I found the Danish coastal wind to be very unforgiving. [/quote:55013fcd2c]
So did I. But surprisingly, even though I am not an experienced flyfisher, I have achieved easier and longer casts under the windy conditions. It was even difficult to cast with spinning gear the other day, but the flyline turned out to be the right choice. I reckon the right wind can enhance your flyfishing experience.

Hi guys!

Besides talking about army stuff :wink: , is there anything going for our CLAVE in Funnen? Is there something I can do to help?

Looking forward to hearing from anyone!!!

Tight lines
Eddy

[quote:dea44963c9="Rodney"]but I found the Danish coastal wind to be very unforgiving[/quote:dea44963c9]

Yup! That's coastal fishing for you... the wind is an ever important factor. It only takes about 10-20 years to learn all the tricks: casting backwards, going to the right places in any wind direction, finding spots with wind but no dirt etc.

[quote:dea44963c9="Rodney"]...with small spoons that I have made up. After several casts I brought in a rimte/ide, my first ever. I was somewhat surprised as I did not think they would strike like a predatory species.

I've been told about ide fishing in the Tryggevælde in the past. While we were there two days ago, I noticed the water was somewhat brown. Have people been successful with ide on the fly? I've tied up these brown/olive/black wooly buggers in size 4 to 8, I wonder if they would entice some ide and perch if slowly stripped near the bottom, or are they not even going to see it...[/quote:dea44963c9]

I have fished ide on the coast (right by Tryggevælde outside the protected zone) and other places. They seem quite content with almost anything, but prefer stuff on the bottom it seems. I'd go for some [url=http://globalflyfisher.com/reports/flyfair2000/pic.php?id=1858&caller=a… nymphs[/url] or just bright, shiny, heavy nymphs or buggers on a sinking line.

Personally I would much rather sight fish for them in the clear ocean water, but your mileage may vary...

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Martin

[quote:34b67a6118="Pike"]It sounds like a dream to catch over 100 garfish.[/quote:34b67a6118]

Some people consider them a plague, and hate the fact that they are so numerous.

[quote:34b67a6118="Pike"]What flies do you use for garfish fishing? And when approximately season does start in autumn?[/quote:34b67a6118]

The flies I use are my usual sea trout flies. But if your want real success with garfish on a fly, use very small (12-14-16) flies on wet fly hooks tied in bright colors. Bright red, orange and chartreuse seems to be their favorite.

The autumn season is very different from the spring. In the we see a lot fewer fish and they travel quickly through the Baltic and into the Atlantic. If you want to join the feast, come the first couple of months in May. That's when they're plenty and large. The smaller ones come later and slowly the numbers drop.

Martin

It sounds like a dream to catch over 100 garfish. One friend of mine spent last week in Sweden and he caught some garfish too. What flies do you use for garfish fishing? And when approximately season does start in autumn? I would like to visit Denmark again and it looks like very interesting. Thanks a lot

Submitted by James Stallcup on

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I tried it on the Arkansas (CO) and it kicked butt. The caddis hatch was just starting in Browns canyon and "caught more than four" as John Gierach says. Bottom line; the pattern is easy to tie, very realistic and browns love it! (Try hanging it under a peacock body elk hair....and hold on!)

Thanks everyone. :) Yesterday we spent a morning down around Køge as Martin had recommended but I found the Danish coastal wind to be very unforgiving. :? Most of my flycasting has always been done in streams and lakes, so I really had no clue what to do on a beach. :shock: Instead we turned to our spinning rods and fished with small spoons that I have made up. After several casts I brought in a rimte/ide, my first ever. I was somewhat surprised as I did not think they would strike like a predatory species. Anyways, interesting looking fish with some pretty red fins. No garfish sighted yesterday, but the locals have all talked about how good the fishing has been. :shock: Better luck next time I guess. A pretty spot down that way by the way! The drive through the narrow roads was adventurous by the way, it was like a maze while we were trying to figure out where the coast was.

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I've been told about ide fishing in the Tryggevælde in the past. While we were there two days ago, I noticed the water was somewhat brown. Have people been successful with ide on the fly? I've tied up these brown/olive/black wooly buggers in size 4 to 8, I wonder if they would entice some ide and perch if slowly stripped near the bottom, or are they not even going to see it...

Exciting times ahead. :)

Hey, if there are a lot of fish around and the population isn't really effected by a large harvest like your talking about Martin, more power to ya. Fish are great eating and are so very good for you, why not take some home. I particularly like the fact that this is a family fishery, it's great when the whole family gets out and does things like this together.

[quote:85f3e33971="Rodney"]Arrived yesterday afternoon, did a short fishing trip this morning to Tryggevælde Å. I managed to connect with a pike and a perch. :D [/quote:85f3e33971]

Good job Rod!

Tryggevælde is known for some excellent fishing for many different species. You can probably expect to see bream, ide and sea trout plus many other species as well as pike and trophy size perch.

Let's hear what your trip brings.

Martin

[quote:d8716b775e="Rodney"]Any recommendations around Copenhagen would be fantastic. :)[/quote:d8716b775e]

Rod (and others interested in garfish),

They are everywhere! Around Copenhagen I usually choose the island Amager as my goal. The beaches are easily accessible within short distance and you can find a spot in almost any wind. Look for Amager Strand, 10-øren and Kongelunden on a map and you will have some destinations that work in most wind directions. Bring waders and go fairly far out where you can. The water is very shallow in some of the places.

If you move further away from Copenhagen you of course get fewer people and more beutiful scenery.

Bring a 4 or 5 weight, small bright orange or chartreuse flies in 10, 12 and 14. Blind fish anywhere with varying retrieve, and you are very likely to hook a fish within 10 minutes.

Martin

Rodney,

Gz with the pike - always a fun fish to catch.
Enjoy your stay in Denmark.

/Peter :)

Submitted by Tom Rathman on

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I found this article most enlightening. I can't wait to try dryer dubbing.

The gars are all around the place Rodney... I also thought I need to go up north to Helsingor for a good fishing day, however, I went to Klampenborg (north of Copenhagen), Jyllinge (Roskille Fjord), North of Helsingor - they are everywhere.
To judge if the spot is a garfish-successful - just look at the beach - if you manage to spot hundreds of gars' heads, then you know you found the right place. Sad but true.
Re: Martin - I couldn't possibly write it better than you :D

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