Baitcasting reels are just cool. Technically they are superior to most other types of fishing reel… in my opinion. They are strong and reliable – and nowadays they are pretty user friendly as well. Modern casting brake systems have made the troublesome birds nests a thing of the past – at least if you follow […]
It started in musky fishing circles and spread to pike and bass fishing: Jigging with Zonkers, Bunnies and other fur strip flies. It turned out that the undulating movement of a well-soaked fur strip proved irresistible to large predators. That was especially the case in hard fished catch and release areas. The predators that had […]
Most jerkbaits are designed to imitate baitfish – while a few mimics the looks and action of an amphibian or a mouse. Generally jerbaits are large lures and considered go-to lures for pike or muskie. But actually slightly downsized jerbaits also account for quite a few trophy-sized zander, walleye, bass and trout. Usually jerkbaits have […]
One of my favourite lures for spinning and light baitcasting for trout, perch and lots of other predators… even pike… are actually a limited edition lure that no longer is in production. Here’s the story! Lauri Rapala was born in 1905 and decades later he designed the fabulous wobbler that caught a lot of fish… […]
To me… one of the fish that really defines summer and summer fishing is the perch. It’s very common in most parts of Scandinavia, it’s greedy, wild and totally unpredictable. And… in my book it’s one of the most beautiful freshwater fish. When spinning for perch I usually sling some kind of jigs or softbaits. […]
Ulla and I just returned from a week’s holiday in Southern Sweden. We spent the first couple of days in Ystad, and went fishing along the coastline on short daytrips. The weather was fabulous – but not for trout fishing: Burning sun and temperatures up to 20 degree Celsius (around 77 Fahrenheit). So we were […]
Being a fly tier and fly fisherman… as well as a spin fisherman – I like to tie and fish hair jigs. They will catch just about any predator swimming in fresh- or saltwater, and they are plain fun to fish. Besides… if you don’t overcomplicate things, they are tied in no time. And… sure… […]
