Pike Fishing
Pike fishing is best from the south of Sweden to Lapland, 150 miles to the north. Before fishing, buy a fishing license at almost any petrol station or local fishing shop.
TACKLE BOX
Rods: 7- to 9-foot heavy action rated between 2 to 8 ounces Reel: ABU Garcia Revo Toro NaCl Line: 30- to 50-pound braided line
Lures: Buster Jerk or Pig jerkbait, Bulldawg swimbaits, Granma, Jake or Cisco Kid crankbaits, Buck-A- Boo, Showgirl or Persons Grinder spinnersbaits for fishing in vegetation.
GUIDES
Joel Abrahamsson: Guided fishing trips in Norway and Sweden,
joelkayakfishing@gmail.com.
Mieko Fishing: Tour agent for both halibut fishing in Norway and pike fishing in the north of Sweden, info@
miekofishing.se.
Edsleskogs Wardshus: A pike fishing camp on the west coast of Sweden,
www.edsleskogswardshus.se.
ULTIMATE PIKE TRIP
To go pike fishing during the Swed- ish summer, it is best to travel north where the water is colder. Fly to Luleå airport and visit the pike fishing camp situated on the River Råneå. Stay on a house boat with your kayaks already in the water. When you’re not fishing, go on a moose safari, look for reindeer or visit the great waterfall Storforsen. For more info, visit
www.fiskenorrland.se.
Big pike will fall for monster jigs and swimbaits. Just
watch your fingers. PHOTO: S-O LARSSON
www.kayakanglermag.com…67
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