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Fishing Reports
Current fishing conditions and report for Denmark
January 28, 2004
Posted by Presterno Fishing
DENMARK
Fax: 0045 7557 3021
Email: presterno@mail.com
Current Report
From my first days with fly
rod in hand, sea run brown
trout and grayling
precipitated my every move
and took up all my thoughts.
I tied endless amounts of
leaders and flies and
dressed my fly lines beyond
the call of duty. It was the
only way I could combat the
boredom and frustration of
not being out in the water
during the cold hard winter
months.
As ice builds on those rings
and each finger turns every
colour of the rainbow,
thoughts run wild through my
head at why did I even get
out of a warm bed this
morning? Simple…You love to
fish.
I was always told in the
military by my
superiors…, “NO PAIN, NO
GAIN!” Those words echoed
through my head for many an
exercise and most often than
not, while carrying 50lb’s
of gear on a 10 mile battle
march, or pushing it out in
a gym being “beasted” by the
sadistic PT instructors. I
always wondered if one could
get used to pain? Gone of
the subject I think…
It gets difficult tying on
that fly with freezing
fingers. But you know, out
there somewhere is a fish
with your name on it. That
dream fish. A fish so big
that even you wonder how the
hell you will get it in?
That’s what it is all about.
That’s the gain that follows
the pain. Not every time
mind you!
Most of Denmark has been
blanketed by snow the past
couple of weeks bringing
temperatures down to well
below –5 Celsius. Coastal
temperatures have fallen to
just above freezing point.
Most sheltered fjords and
estuaries are covered with
wafer thin ice making
fishing difficult at some
places. But the fish are
still feeding regardless of
these obstacles.
“Hardcore” fly anglers are
out there in full force
during icy winds. Most (like
me) with severe head
problems! You know that one
day all this awful weather
and misery will pay off and
that’s what gives us the
drive and determination.
Fishing isn’t just about
catching fish…But yes, it
helps, it’s about the
experiences involved in
fishing and that is what
makes our far fetched
fishing stories unique. I
know that the festive peak
season for fishing in
Denmark rapidly approaches
and the waters are your
oyster. I am at alert 5!
So, the scores on the doors.
One story that captured my
attention this last week is
a 5,08kg – 11.17lb salmon
caught from the coast at
Næsby Strand in Zealand –
far from my known guiding
waters. I can understand the
delight of catching such a
fish as I also took two
salmon on the fly at the
coast last year, on two
separate occasions, just on
the legal Danish size limit
of 60cm. As shocked as I
was, I had to confirm it was
what I thought it was. There
has been reports of salmon
caught from the coast all
over Denmark. Not an
impossible feat. Most salmon
caught in Denmark are from
our main west bound rivers
in Jutland and certainly
reach outstanding sizes well
into the 8kg – 17lb figure.
Some smaller streams and
brooks even hold salmon that
branch out from the main
runs.
Talking of rivers, most, if
not all, west bound running
rivers will open in April
for everyone, signalling
another season of great
fishing. While some rivers
and streams are open now,
they are only for local
members of relevant fishing
clubs.
There are plenty of reports
from these individuals and
rivers at present with great
catches of sea trout. Now
that the protected closed
season has ended for sea
trout in freshwater – ending
January 15th, anglers are
seeking that “Moby Dick” and
photographs are speaking a
thousand words.
Grayling are being taken in
some streams and brooks
giving good game for the
angler seeking quality
gamesters. Good nymphing
techniques can reach those
grayling as long as you have
a good eye for that take!
I’ll bring more reports from
locals fishing the river,
stream and brook situation
as I get news.
Anyway, back to the coast…
There’s plenty of sea run to
catch and most have been
taken in the fjords and more
brackish water.
The south-eastern shores of
Jutland and west shores of
Fyn have seen some good
results and no doubt as the
weeks trickle by, more and
more fine, plump, fighting
fit sea run brown trout will
be taken as the spawning
runs come to an end and the
sea trout “hoards” return to
the salt to feed.
Weather considering, the end
of February will mark the
beginning of the peak
season. While most critics
will argue this case and
enjoy giving dates, times,
seconds and “how long to
cook bread” type criticism.
In my opinion and belief and
listening to more wise
helpful anglers, I believe
that February / March is it.
Enough said…
Final word…Fishing is a real
privilege and not a God dam
given right.
I’ll get more reports out as
the weeks fly by for those
interested fly anglers as we
approach peak season. Tight
lines all and keep the sand
out of your weapons, keep
those actions clear…and I’ll
see you on the beach…
Ripley Davenport
Presterno Fishing
www.presterno.com
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