|
|
|
|
Randers Fjord is an extension of the Gudenå river system and the long confluence of fresh water and salt provides rich opportunities to catch a very wide range of fish. Tidal flow affects the salt content of the fjord, which means the fish follow ebb and flow depending on which conditions they prefer.
|
At the top of the fjord, you can find fish that prefer brackish water, such as pike, zander and whitefish. Further out towards its mouth, there are excellent chances of catching flounder and herring. Perch can be found far out in the fjord at low tide, whilst sea trout and salmon are found in the fjord during migration on their way up or returning down the Gudenå, and there are good chances of catching them anywhere in the fjord.
If you intend to fish from a boat, a shorter rod than that you might use for shore fishing is recommended. A 9 foot rod with a good old-fashioned fixed spool reel and a 0.35 line or 0.15 woven line work very well for angling for flatfish, eel, cod, garfish, mullet and sea trout.
Bottom tackle with a couple of hooks and sand worms, brush worms or herring streamers work very well for flatfish, cod and eel. Spinners and flies are recommended if going after predatory fish.
|
Fly-fishing tackle for shore wading usually consists of a 9 - 10 foot, class 6 - 8 rod with float or intermediate shooting head. To manage a 25 metre cast with relative ease, a stripping basket or flexistripper are highly recommended to keep the line under control. To get away from the shore to avoid getting your line tangled when back-casting, a pair of waders will be useful and there is no need to wade out into deep water. Many fish come close inshore, so wading out can actually frighten them off. A good fly choice is a size 2 - 8 streamer or size 8 -12 shrimp fly, but we recommend having 4-6 different types in a range of sizes and colours along. The simpler fly patterns are the ones that catch the most fish in these waters, such as Magnus, Polar Magnus, Fyggi, Mysis and Christmas Tree, all of which are a good choice.
Friday, January 09 2009
Fjordcentret
The Fjordcenter at Voer Færgested has plenty of activities the entire family: Fishing, boat rental, canoeing, activities in the workshop and lots more.
A fun outing? You can carry a lot more tackle in a boat than you can when shore fishing. The kids love to come along for a chance to steer the boat, making it a fun outing for the whole family. Boat rental is possible at several places along Randers Fjord.
|
|
|
|
|