Spin fishing courses

Spin fishing is a popular method for salmon - also by by river Skjern,

and spinner, spoons and wobblers alike will work well. The river is in

width just right for spin fishing and you will on all beats be able to make

casts across the river for effective fishing. Fishing is executed both up-

and downstream and it is well advised to make sure that the bait is

fished deep and slow especially during spring and autumn. 

will gradually improve and there is now a good mix of summer salmons

and grilse (fish below 3 kg) and a chance of getting the the really big one

The river flows through a classic Danish landscape consisting of moor,

meadows and grasslands creating a perfect scenery  for fishing....

This course is aimed at the beginning as well the experienced angler.

We look into the methods, tactics, choice of lures etc. and introduces

participants to a classic Danish salmon river and its beats. Generally 

the lessons lasts 3 hours each with individual guiding for participants. 

(in english or german).

The contents of this 5 day spin fishing course are :

 [ Day 1: 10.00 am - Briefing at the hotel about fishing, practicalities etc.]

   14.00 pm - First lessons by the river

w traditional spin fishing w upstream/downstrem techniques w lures w

 [ Day 2:  09.30 AM  Second lesson by the river  ]

w using spoons w intake  w where to find the fish w spinners w

 [ Day 3:  09.30 am - Third lesson by the river ]

 The places to fish depends to some extent

w about the beats in river Skjern w on techniques when fish hooks w rods etc w

 where salmons are located in the river. You

   14.00 am - 18.00 Visit to the Danish Centre for the Wild Salmon

 will be introduced to various beats differing

 in the way you fish them and their natural

 [ Day 4: 09.30 - Fourth lesson by the river ]

 characteristics in order to give you the most

w using wobblers w fishing tactics during the season w which baits to use w

 comprehensive introduction to spin fishing...

   20.00 am Dinner with wine tasting programme (ecological reds & whites) 

 [ Day 5: 09.30 am - Fifth lesson by the river ]

w On fighting techniques w landing the fish w Summing up/conclusions

 You will most likely bring your own fishing

 equipment. If not you can rent the various

w The last day of the course we will meet at a small farewell reception and

 gears used through REDTAG. We supply

    you will be awarded a diploma for attending the course...

 you with a list where you can pick out the

 rods etc. to be rented.

You are staying at Skarrildhus - a historical estate along the banks of

river Skjern. Skarrildhus is one of our hotels certified according to

the Green Key environmental standard and though not easy it is our aim

that in due time all of our suppliers of services will be certfied according

to either such standards or our own environmental standards.

Meals are included and picknicks arranged for to be taken with you to

the river. One night the chef de cuisine will serve the ultimate fish dishes

that makes the angels sing! With this dinner we will have the opportunity

to the Danish Center for the Wild salmon with guidance and information

about the atlantic salmon, a night with a wine tasting programme offerering

excellent organically grown wines as well as a course certificate.  Drinks/

provided for by arrangement with the participants.

  A maximum catch of 1salmon per year is 

  in force at river Skjern. Seatrouts can be

  caught without any limitations.  

  Otherwise no special rules applies for

  fishing in the river Skjern. Minimum sizes

  are for salmons 60 cm and for seatrouts

  40 cm.  Season from April 16^th-Sept 15^th

 " We welcomes you to the Danish world  of spin fishing and invites you to come

              Lars Vedsø, REDTAG

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