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Fishing Reports
Fishing Report DENMARK
September 22, 2003
Posted by Presterno Fishing
Christiansfeld, DK6091 Denmark
Email: presterno@mail.com
Current Report
One of the key factors in
fly fishing is observation.
It’s a valid point. So many
anglers, especially in salt,
wade straight in and more
often than not, through some
ground that would definitely
hold sea trout. This week
alone, I sat and watched an
angler (clearly a tourist),
carelessly wade through some
thick patches of weed in
order to get out to the
deepest point so he could
stand in water up to his
armpits. Why?
I have seen so many anglers
with an understanding,
thinking the fish are only
found in deep water. Well,
I’m afraid I’ll have to
burst your bubbles. That’s a
myth.
Anyway, getting back to the
story. This angler began
fishing, obviously using
maximum effort to get his
fly out as far as he could.
At one point, he definitely
lost his balance and got
wet. While he was in his
frantic struggles to regain
his balance and dignity,
unaware to him, sea trout
were feeding in the water
behind him and in about knee
deep of water. If only he
had waited on the shore and
observed the area first…
This week has been very good
fishing in the salt. Several
nice sea trout have been
brought ashore and one
amazing sea trout weighing
in at a staggering 14kg –
107cm was caught in Gamborg
Fjord. Although, pity to
say, not by fly or any other
light weight tackle. It was
caught by net.
Can you imagine the fight
this beast would of given?
Still, if there’s one, more
than likely, there are more.
Let’s hope.
Odense fjord has given
superb results and that’s
including the northern
shores of Fyn. Salmon have
even been caught in the
OdenseÅ (Å = Danish for
river), which, although not
rare, has shocked most
anglers. As the water
temperature falls –
incidentally most areas
registering 15oC – Sea Trout
are moving close to shore
again getting ready for the
late spawning runs. Although
most are not what you could
call say “monsters”, they
are strong and focused on
feeding which, at times can
be difficult due to their
picky appetite in passing up
most patterns. Commonly this
time of year, sea trout will
follow the fly right up to
the rod tip. Occasionally,
the trout will seize the fly
as it is lifted from the
water, others will show no
interest what so ever no
matter how you change your
retrieve.
By simply speeding up the
fly will normally lure the
fish into striking. It’s
just a matter of testing
different methods.
Grønninghoved and the area
north up to Kolding Fjord
has been exceptional
recently with catches
averaging 50cm on small
shrimp patterns tied on
hooks 8 to 12. It seems the
smaller patterns are the sea
trout’s preferences. One
exceptional report was a
8kg – 86cm sea trout taken
in Kolding Fjord on the 21st
September.
The west coast of Fyn has
seen good results with
several sea trout topping
the 60cm bracket.
Wedellsborg is improving a
great deal especially on the
south side of the peninsula
right up to the SW corner.
Most fish are slightly
coloured indicating spawning
so careful handling is
required if you plan to
release your fish.
On that point, it brings me
around to mention the next
run of spawning fish. A
second wave of spawning sea
trout happens between
October and December and
most fish now are beginning
to show signs of their
spawning colours with a
slight golden tint. It’s up
to you if you decide to keep
these fish, as long as they
are over 40cm, you can
harvest your catch. But just
bear in mind that these fish
are our future generations.
One female released is
several thousands of eggs /
future sea trout for the
next generation.
Most definitely now one of
the best seasons in the sea
trout year is unfolding.
Autumn for most is “the”
best season. Water
temperatures are cooler and
scenery changes to
unbelievable colours. It is
something to stand in a
mirror and watch the sky
ignite in a display of
colours and feel a sudden
change in the airs
temperature.
The rivers are all
reportedly fishing well.
Grayling are being landed on
dry fly imitations on the
Kongeåen, Gelså, and Holmeå.
Sea trout are averaging 70cm
in all west bound rivers
namely the Ribeå, Kongeåen,
Vardeå, and Skjernå.
The Gudenåen is experiencing
a good period with Salmon
being taken more or less the
entire stretch.
Things are happening now and
it’s time to dig out the
neoprene’s and thermals for
the coast and fish the
rivers before they close on
November 1st. The coast
calls…It’s time I hit the
salt again, and hopefully
rake in that dream fish…
Ripley Davenport
Fly Fishing Guide
Presterno Fishing
www.presterno.com
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