Northwest Fishing Reports

Well, and I am in need of some suggestions. You see, comrades of the rod, I'm planning on studying in Norrkoping, Sweden for a semester (perhaps) next fall. Now, I fail to see how any one that close to the Motala Strom and Vattern could <i>not</i> fish at least once (day passes are ~$7 USD), so now I just need to decide whether I should take some of my fishing gear or just buy/rent rods etc. when I get there. And if I do bring my stuff, what do I leave behind? It sounds like trout, greyling and salmon are the most common fish, and I've got lots of equipment for them (well, minus slamon), but I wouldn't mind overhauling my outfit.

Well, this could be a bit premature (and not exactly related to Washington lakes...), but I figure even if I don't go it would be good have have a post about what to bring when you go somewhere new. Unless that has been done...In which case my apologies..... Ya.


Geoff out-

I'd get in touch with some local tackle shop up there and ask them what you want...

No sense in guessing what you should bring when your going to be spending an extended period of time overseas...Don't wanna be hauling the wrong stuff around the whole time....

I agree with Sam's idea about getting in touch with tackle shops over there. You might also consider seeing if you can find a guide's website for information.

Since you are going to be there for a while, wait until you get there and see what the locals use and have your poles shipped to you. Or better yet, take a BassPro or Cabelas catalog with you and buy new stuff. I doubt they have too much fishing gear available locally based on what I saw at IKEA.

I have a little different take on this - not better, not worse, just different. I agree with Sam & Kevin, do your research see if you can get an idea of what you might be fishing for (sounds like you have done this a little bit already).

But if you can do it without too much hassle, take some stuff with you. That way if you have a hard time finding stuff over there - you are covered, it may not be the exact gear best suited for where you are, but it is something.

Another plus in doing this is the friendly factor - you meet fishing folks there, start comparing methods and techniques and give them some of your stuff in exchange for what they use there. You said you wouldn't mind overhauling your outfit right, so this would help towards that and foster a little friendship on the side.

Cavdad's idea with the Cabela's and Bass Pro catalogs is a good one too (though if you have internet access, thier websites don't take as much space in your luggage and the shipping charges might be a killer.

I always take a "kit" with me when I travel and most times come home with less than I left with - but in return I get the experience of meeting people I would have normally never met (One time I ended up having my picture taken with a whole family after a random meeting at the water and an afternoon of sharing gear and methods - and neither of us spoke the others language!).

It also gives me a reason to go out and replace the giveaway gear with new stuff when I get home

How ever you do it, once you are there, drop a line and post a report to let us know how you do!

Well, and if those aren't good ideas! I hadn't thought about having the stuff shipped, or calling local guides. Some times I wonder what I'm thinking. Hehheh. Aenywho, thanks for the suggestions, I'll definatly let ch'all know how I do.


Geoff out-