Angling in
October
In many places, October is the
month for the final run of the river. And maybe the month where
the largest fish of the season are caught.
In several places, they stick
to the "old" closed fishing season, which started at
the end of October. In other places, they have adopted the "new"
season, which does not start until the middle of November.
10 kg pike caught
on fly in Fussing Sø near Randers.
© photo: Steen Ulnits
Sea trout and salmon
In all events, there is plenty
of life in the sea trout and salmon rivers here in October. Spawning
is rapidly drawing nearer, and the salmonoids are preparing for
this. So there is a lot of activity in every hole or bend where
the fish spend their daytime hours. Also at the places with low
water where many of their nocturnal activities take place. This
is where the spawning will occur.
The fish have now completely
lost the silvery attire they brought back from their stay at
sea. Instead they are wearing gaudy breeding attire, which in
the case of the males varies from light to dark brown. To this
should be added a very impressive hook that has emerged during
their stay in the river. The females are more subdued in their
spawning attire - without the hook and with brighter sides.
Pike and perch
The many lakes and bogs also
experience a lot of activity below the surface. The autumn pike
are in very good condition at this time, and the water temperature
is perfect for them. Surprisingly big pikes can be found very
close to the shore during the next month or so - pike that have
spent the summer in deeper and cooler water.
The perch is also in great shape
right now. It has put the spring spawning behind it, and has
gained a lot of weight during the summer's gluttony.
The big brackish water perch
are now heading for the very fresh water. They sense that winter
is on its way and do not want to run the risk of being caught
in too salty water where they cannot survive at low temperatures.
They do not want to run the risk
of facing the winter without a little padding so they are eating
to their hearts' content until the winter cold puts an end to
their gluttony!
Cod and sea trout
The peak season for coastal cod
is also approaching. During the next few months they will be
as close to the shore as ever, and as always they are on the
lookout for their favourite dish - crunchy crabs!
They hoover the seaweed forests
for these delicacies, and it is just then that a reddish-yellow
wobbler moving slowly across the bottom becomes a perfect lure!
The same applies to the still
silvery sea trout. They have decided on a winter without sex
- to stay in the sea until the water becomes too cold.
Usually you will see 40-50 cm
long fish along the coasts - looking for food, even though they
are extremely well fed at this time of the year. The maxim that
you can never get enough is true for fish as well.
© Steen Ulnits
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