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Haloo everyone!
I am introducing myself here with this post. My name is Jukka and have done fishing all my life. I live in Finland on the other side of the globe. We have winter season at its best right now. Temperature is -10 deg C, which really is not that bad. I have been following this forum over a year now and finally took the step to register myself.
In Finland we fish Wallyeye, Perch, Whitefish, Seatrout (also other trouts), Baltic Salmon (at Baltic Sea) and Atlantic Salmon (in Lappland). I use only active methods in catching fish. Rod is 8 - 9 feet long for lure weights 20 - 40g. Lighter gear is available if needed. Greatest enjoyment I get from seatrout fishing by casting late in the autumn before the sea freezees. Trolling of baltic salmon in may, june and july is just to spend time before seatrout season. Our boats are 5 - 6 m long and of all types; CC, WA, Walk Through Cabin boats (like mine).
So far I have found interesting subjects (at least) such as:
- Powered Catamarans, this is a boat type that is not represented in Finland. Elderly people will find this boat really tempting with their sore backs.
- Environmental issues; restrictions to come to recreational fishing?
- Your game fish species; I am trying to learn what are you catching there!
- Engine threads
I will try to attach some pictures in here with following posts.
I am the one far right. This is thte outfit with wich we go out at sea late in the autumn, when water temperature is very low ( + 8 deg C and less). The suit is called "survival suit" but in everyday language we call it "carcass" (especially so, when it hangs empty!)
This is my boat. Its 5,8 m long and 2,18 wide and weighs 800 kg without engine. You can walk through the cabin, which is a nice feature. In subzero temperatures this boat is useless and we use aluminum CC boat.
Welcome aboard Jukka and thanks for the intro mate, very interesting. Keep those photos coming, it's good to see what fishos are doing in other parts of the world. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
By the way what the hell have you got on your head.
They are goggles and very helpful when its cold and you go at a speed of 20 kts or more, or if its rough weather. Keeping them on makes you believe that you are indoors!
Panda,
Sprays of water will freeze on the cabin structure, which will increase weight and also makes it impossible to see out and do the pin point navigation necessary with seatrout fishing. When casting (spinning) seatrout you are close to underwater rocks and stones, stern against wind reverse ingaged and you are relying on engine power not to get into the breaking water with the stones.
Surely many may think the boat is underpowered. Anyhow with this engine the stern has enough boyoancy, when kept against the wind with engine power. For me the boat is fast enough it makes 25 kts WOT and cruising 18 - 20 kts. We do also have that famous chop and I often have to slow down if I am to spare my back. By the way my previous engine was 50 hp 4-stroke Big-Foot Yamaha. With this engine the boat achieved 22 kts WOT and always managed to plane never the less the load (18-19 kts).
By comparison to your temperatures; we spent yesterday under a tree, eating prawns with cold beer, swimming and a temperature of 34C, wearing shirt and shorts, a big differance to Finland at the moment.
Hi Jukka
Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks for the photos, and welcome to the forum.
I am amazed at the amount of gear(survival suit) you need to fish your local waters.
In the winter here when we fish the beaches for tailor( blufish,in americanspeak) we wear rubber waders I usually wear tracksuit pants under the waders, and a spray jacket to stop the wind. A really cold night is maybe 5C.
Right now I am in a pair of shorts its 33C and rising.. @ 10.30am the humidity is 70%+,, soon I will have any icy cold beer to cool down,, then I will have another one for my new friend Jukka in Finland .
Have a wonderful New Year... all the best to you and your family
cheers
rando
A while ago we had anothe member from Finland active here for a couple of months.
Rando,
This survival gear is essential not only for sea fishing but also freshwater in the cold season. If you fall in the water at around 0C without such gear you die in a few minutes from hypothermia.
I used to fish for sea trout in the sea lochs of western scotland. They sure are a beautiful and hard fighting fish.
Your clothing reminded me of the winter months in the NW of England which is where I lived before I came to Australia. I too wore a survival suit when fishing. I had a friend who worked on the oil rigs who gave me a couple otherwise I wouldn't have been able to afford them. a2 yrs ago they would have cost 400 sterling which is about 1000dollars Australian. I'm grateful that I don't have the need for one anymore
Hello Jukka,
Nice to meet you. It is great to see how things are going on the other side of the equator. Look forward to reading your post and seeing pictures of your part of the world.
saphire.
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