PIKE & PERCH
For the pike anglers Orra Hunting & Fishing Guides gives the option: going into the wilderness of the mountain area with backpack and tent, or staying comfortably in our lodge in the lowlands.
Place:
In the virgin forest of the mountains somewhere in
Lapland, Sweden, or in the lowlands of southeast Lapland (choose location).
Game:
Pike and perch
Methods:
Spinning. In the lowlands we also use boats.
Waters:
Lakes and ponds
Dates:
20/5-15/6
Fishing
camp: In the lowlands: House. In the mountains: Tent.
Bring your own sleeping bag and mattress. (Night temperature down to 0° C.) If
you don't have the gear, Orra might be able to provide it for you.
Food:
Choose between full board and self-catering. With full
board everyone helps with doing the dishes.
How
to get there: Orra can pick you up at the nearest airport or
railway station.
For
who: In the mountains: Everybody who are able to
walk three miles with a 30 lbs. backpack. (If you're able and wanting, we might
go longer.)
Price: Please request quotation for the arrangement you want.
Extra: Orra might be able to let sleepings bags, mattresses and backpacks to
you.
Description:
Are you a pike angler that wants to experience the
adventure of hiking into the wilderness of the virgin forest of the mountains,
far away from civilisation? Or do you just want to have some good pike fishing
and prefer the comfort of a house? Orra gives you the choice! In the first
option we hike to the pike lakes, carrying everything we need on our backs,
staying in tents. In the second option we arrive at the lodge by car, have
access to boats and grocery stores.
Orra do not offer trophy fishing for pike. Of course, you will have a
chance at 8 kg pikes, but they are rare. On the other hand pikes of 2-3 kg are
common. Let us know if you want big size perch.
Choice of equipment: You can use everything from
ultralight to more normal pike rods. The lakes and ponds are typically shallow,
so light equipment works fine. Heavier lures than 12-15g are not suitable. Pike
is not a picky fish, but on the whole, dark lures in copper, brown and green
works well. Perch is the game for pike in these waters. For pike you would more
use spoons and wobblers, for perch more spinners and jiggs. In the lowlands the
water is brown humus, in the mountains clear. Of course, you need steel wire
for the pikes.
Packing
list for the mountains:
Backpack of at least 60 liters and comfortable with
weights about 33 lbs. (might be available to rent)
Rain
cover for the backpack
Clothes
Hat/cap
Boots
Warm
sweater
Rainwear
Toilet
bag
Sleeping
bag (for temperatures down to 0°C; might be available to rent)
Mattress
(might be available to rent)
Food
(if self-catering is chosen)
Fishing
equipment
Knife
Cooking
and eating gear and tent are provided by Orra.
Note: If your backpack weighs more than 33 lbs. fully packed without any
food, then you've done it all wrong.
Packing
list for the lowlands:
Clothes
Hat/cap
Rubber
boots
Warm
sweater
Rainwear
Toilet
bag
Food
(if self-catering is chosen)
Fishing
equipment
Knife