Torch fishing is exciting and rich in atmosphere in dark nights in late summer.
Torch fishing is done by moving on a boat near the shallow shores and looking for fish with a light. Once a fish is seen, the fisherman hits it with a spear against the bottom and lifts the fish into the boat. A calm weather and quiet movement is important in order to be succesful in torch fishing.
Basic equipment: Fish spear, boat, light
Accessories: Warm clothes
Pike is a wanted catch for a torcher.
You should torch pike in the shallow water near the shores.
You should torch pike in the dark evenings in autumn.
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Torch fishing Pike
You must always pay National fisheries management fee 2023 if you are aged 18-64 years and get permission of the owner of the water areas is always required independent of the age of the fisher. You can ask Torch fishing licenses for example from your cottage owner or local gasstations or shops.
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