FLYFISHING SCHOOL - RIVER SKJERN 
 

    FLY FISHING COURSE - RIVER SKJERN
     The river Skjern is probably the most famous Danish salmon stream
     and this reputation is well deserved. More than 1,200 salmons were
     caught last year and with an average weight above 5,5 kg this
     places the river Skjern on top of the line.
    
     The river is easily fished with one-hand as well as two-hand rods
     at most places and tube flies as well as double and single hook flies
     are in use by the river. Patterns such as the Beiss fly, T&L, Jock Scott,
     Chillimps, Green Highlander are used extensively as well as local
     variations.
    
     The river has a steady flow of water often with a brownish tan to it.
     Stretches varies between flat lands and more sloping areas at the
     upper stretches of the river. Water level can move up and down a
     bit, but the river is neither affected by tidal water nor rain to really
     seriously jeopardize fishing possibilities.
 
     Best periods are the first two weeks when the season opens and
     when it closes. Last year more than 60 salmons were caught on  
     the opening day. As always actual catches can vary during the 
     year. 
 
     This river is certainly worth a try if you want to fish in wonderfull
     surroundings by a river that holds salmons throughout the season.
 

 

 

   COURSE CONTENTS 

  
    This course will give you the necessary skills to fish for
    the river Skjern Atlantic salmon. You will be thoroughly

    introduced to:
    
      ::  Fly casting methods (overhand/Spey/switch)
      ::  Flies used by the river, lines, leaders...
      ::  Holding places/Salmon lies
      ::  The Danish Salmon Centre where you will see the salmon,
          hear about conservation projects etc.
      ::  Salmon fishing tactics
      ::  Line intake, getting the flow, the "riffling hitch"...
      ::  Factors affecting salmon taking behavior etc.
      ::  ...and potiential answers to questions you might have
 
 
     
      PROGRAMME 
       
       Saturday, afternoon:  Arrival and accomodation
       Sunday , 09.00 am: Welcome/introduction & fishing
       Monday, 09.00 am - Wednesday 18.00: Salmon Fishing      
       Thursday, 09.00 - 12.00 am: Salmon fishing
       Thursday, 14.00 - 16.00 pm: Visit to the DCF
       Friday, 09.00 am: Salmon fishing 
       Saturday 09.00 am: Fishing/Diploma/see you next year... 

       Note: You can lease all gear through REDTAG...
 
 
 

     PRICE 

        Price for this one-week course is $1.875,- / €1.395,- which includes: 
    ::  Accomodation at Skarrildhus (singleroom, 7 nights) & all meals
    ::  Fishing licenses, state permit (6 fishing days)
    ::  Guiding (6 days - approx. 8 hours per day)
    ::  An afternoon visit to The Danish Centre for the Wild Salmon
    ::  Freezing facilities available                         
    ::  Map of Information materials
    ::  Transportation to/from the river
    ::  Diploma at the end of the Course
    ::  25% Danish VAT is included in the price
 
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   STATISTICS - RIVER SKJERN
   ::  Lenght: 100 km
   ::  Width 6-60 meters
   ::  Major Tributaries: River Vorgod, river Omme, river Rind 
   ::  Situated in: Western Jutland
   ::  Water tan : Clear/brownish
   ::  Species: Salmon, seatrout, grayling, brook trout, pike...  
   ::  Season: 1. april - 30. september
   ::  Quotas: 1 salmon per year/angler
                    Quota: 350 Salmons
   ::  Methods: Fly, spin, natural baits (worms only)  
   ::  Restrictions: Only barbless hooks allowed, no prawns
   ::  Average weight - salmons: 5,4 kg  
   ::  Biggest fish caught in river: 26,5 kg  
   ::  Last recorded catch per year: 1.150 salmons 
                  
       Accomodation for this flyfishing course by the river Skjern
       is the Skarrildhus. A wonderfull, historic place - single 
       rooms with bath/TV/internet/mini-bar.. all rooms renovated
       during 2010. Wonderfull park surroundings...
 

      Take a look at the river Skjern  >> 
 

     RIVER SKJERN SALMON ON A FLY...
     Fly fishing is the most widely used method for getting in
     touch with the river Skjerb salmon and with good reason -
     most places the river is easily fished with a fly and often
     the salmon seems to be more interested in a fly than in
     other dishes served in front of him.
   
     The video to your right shows a salmon fight during one of
     of the first days in the sesaon (1. April - 15. september).
     When figheting salmons it is paramount to let the fish  
     "loose" the first minutes. You cannot force a grown salmon
     without risking loosing it during the first part of the fight.
     Later on when it gets more tired you stand better chances
     of controlling what is to happen...!
 
 
                 
                                        REDTAG

     REDTAG Kirkegade 3, 8881 Thorsø, Denmark " (+45) 97 20 88 28 / (+45) 21 80 64 88 " info@s-e-s.dk "