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International Waters

Spring in Denmark
April 26, 2004

Posted by Presterno Fishing
Denmark
Email: presterno@mail.com

Current Report
After a busy guiding schedule I have time to catch up on the situation here in Denmark. Winter struggled to keep a grip with one final last week of a cold strong easterly wind at the beginning of April that made the salt unfishable on the southeast Jutland side especially the area from Kolding to Genner. Temperatures have now risen and spring has control with daily temperatures pushing 17C / 62.6F. Sea temperatures are rising and at present are reading 8C / 44.6F. Over the next two months coastal temperatures will rise averaging 14C / 57.2F. Fly fishing the salt at present is good to excellent with some monsters being taken along the entire stretch of southeast Jutland and west coast of Fyn. Most of the larger fish pushing the Oh my god, its a monster size are averaging 3kg / 6.6lb but some Godzilla types are being taken causing a sudden change of underwear and a night in hospital. Easter was very busy with some parts of the coast packed with tourists standing shoulder-to- shoulder throwing around blinkers the size of world war two aircraft carriers. The aftermath of such an invasion leaves the beaches strewn with empty beer tins and rubbish and old fishing line. Sick I know. Most locals retire to more fishable waters with less noise and more fish. Now that the Easter angling tourist has returned home, things are back to normal and peace and solitude yet again covers the land. The fish return to the shores and the beaches are clean For now? Garfish are beginning to arrive to the Danish shores once again and reports are scattered throughout Denmark. Within the next couple of months the shallow areas will be full of spawning garfish giving easy prey to many anglers from shore. These strong and great fighters are excellent sport for the fly angler. You can even catch them without using a hook by just using wool or string!! Some garfish can reach up to one metre with average sizes pushing the 60 to 70cm mark. In addition, cod are visiting the shallow shores in late evening especially in the fjords were deeper water is within casting distance. Mullet will also soon arrive to our shores. As the warmer weather approaches, fishing has a slight change in pattern especially for those hunting sea trout. Early morning before sunrise when the sea temperatures are at their coolest is an ideal time to find the feeding silver ghosts close to shore. The few hours around sunset also prove good hunting. Once the temperatures top that 18C / 64F they become harder and harder to locate. When the temperatures reach that flip in heck, why the hell am I wearing thermals, 20C / 68F, the sea trout will visit the shores but very briefly to feed. Night fishing is the key - if you know where to find them. Rivers, streams and brooks have also been good. The opening season started slow but the water has cleared and good dry fly action is happening throughout the day. However, nymphing still brings in the larger fish. I managed to take my largest grayling last week with a fantastic 51cm specimen taken along with 4 others averaging 35cm in one day. A quick picture and a careful release and who knowsmaybe a battle another day? Grayling are still protected until May 15th, and if caught, have to be released by law. Browns are around but laying low for a while. Feeding browns are taking nymphs and dries but around late afternoon when the temperatures warrant a hatch of Duns. Rainbow trout are also strangely everywhere in one stream. So many infact, that since March 31st, thirty-six has been taken by myself and guests. That figure normally is the yearly amount caught. Still, they are good fish in and pack a punch! Several other confirmed reports are stating the same figures. Rainbow trout are not native to Denmark and no size limit is in force for them. If you do catch rainbow trout, it is good for the native fish if you remove them. As most are around the 35cm mark, take them home and enjoy them with some chilled white wine. Also noted so far, is the number of anglers killing under-size fish. Seven French anglers were noted and seen fishing the Kings River last week pulling everything out and killing it regardless of size. One French angler had 3 undersize brown trout in his bag and continued to wade in a non-wading river right over grayling spawning beds! Excuses wear thin here The inspectors have heard them all. Youll get a fine regardless if you are caught. In Denmark size limit rules are in force and other regulations. It pays to read up and adhere to these rules. Fishing inspectors are out and about You have been warned and I know most local anglers will be happy to report you! Every year the amount of anglers breaking the rules is sickening. Pleaseif, you plan to visit another country to fish, respect the countries rules and regulations. Enuff said Busy times here Tight lines all and have a great spring Ripley Davenport Fly Fishing Guide Presterno Fishing www.presterno.com

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