TROLLING IN RUNNING WATERS IN FINLAND

There are a lot of waterways in Finland. There are swift currents between lakes. It is enjoyable to troll in this currents and the biggest fish are often caught from them. Brown trout, pike perch and pike are usually fished from currents.

When trolling, row slowly against the current starting from the lower parts. A couple of rods should be used when trolling. You should make lures swim near probable lodges. You have to be careful not to disturb other fishermen.

Basic equipment: Trolling rods, boat
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Pike perch Trolling in running waters in Finland

You can troll pike perch in many running waters in Central Finland.

The best pike perch trolling places are in the slowest parts of running waters and in quiet water areas.

Pike perch is active in darkness and the best time to cach it is in the evenings and mornings. The best season to troll pike perch is in June and August.

Lures which imitate bait fish are often used in Central Finland to catch pike perch. Colourful 10 - 20 cm wobblers are excellent for pike perch.
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Brown trout Trolling in running waters in Finland

Trolling is an effective method to fish Brown trout on the largest rapids in Central Finland.

Areas above rapids, above and below stones, under fallen trees and backflows are excellent Brown trout lodges. Places deep enough and sheltered places are excellent. Current does not have to be too swift in a lodge. The rises uncovers the habitat of the Brown trout.

Brown trout is active in darkness. The best time to catch Brown trout in summer are the darkest hours of the night. It is possible to catch Brown trout also during the day in autumn and spring.

Shallow-running lures of irritating colours, which imitates the bait fish, are use for Brown trout on rapids in Central Finland. It is also possible to use weighed lures to reach the bottom on big rivers.
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