Page 12 of Fishing Finland by Finnish Tourist Board

sÄrkisalo a sÄrkisalo fishing grounds the island of pettu is in särkisalo an archipelago community to the west of helsinki the area boasts islands with superb sandy beaches rocky islets and skerries interspersed with reedy shores pettu is just some 160 km a 2-2,5 hour drive from helsinki there are two short ferry crossings between särkisalo and pettu the region is acclaimed for its waters teeming with pike-perch zander since the pike population is also very healthy the chances are they won t get away the finnish pike record 130 cm and weighing in at 18.8 kg was caught in these waters fishing tackle the organiser provides all fishing tackle although you can certainly use your own the boat has all the safety equipment including flotation suits and life jackets specified for hire boats by the finnish maritime administration the only clothes you need are footwear e.g trainers boots or waterproof hiking boots hiking boots recommended it s also a good idea to bring sunglasses along in spring and autumn bring warm gloves and sports underwear and/or a fleece suit to wear under the flotation suit zam lures especially suspending glow-worm colour have attracted pike likewise nils master s big mouth with a blue back and yellow orange stomach rapala s minnow spoon model black/yellow/orange colours have worked well the light shades of strike pro s busters have proved effective jerks time open water season april 15 december 15 pettu round-theclock a 24-hour fishing trip on the waters of särkisalo accommodation sauna and meals at villa lönnviken on the island of pettu transport by car preliminary programme day 1 12 noon meeting and accommodation at villa lönnviken coffee on arrival 12.30pm depart on fishing trip accompanied by picnic basket 5 pm arrive back at lönnviken deal with catch 5.30pm sauna 7pm dinner day 2 8am breakfast 9am depart on fishing trip 12 noon arrive back at lönnviken deal with catch 12.30pm coffee and departure the package includes the services of a guide fishing equipment life jackets flotation suits insurance fishing licences accommodation sauna meals sheets and towels size of group a 3-5 persons b 6-8 persons 2 guides and boats duration 24 hours price group size a 4 persons 1500 add person 85 incl 22 vat group size b 7 persons 2475 add person 85 incl 22 vat boat buster magnum technical specifications material aluminium length 6.70m width 2.40m carries max 8 persons when fishing 5 guide engines mercury optimax 150 hp yamaha four stroke 15hp gps chart plotter echo sounder autopilot electronic depthmaster gsm communications links internet email boat hire operations inspected and approved by the finnish maritime administration guide fishing techniques fishing methods include casting trolling or jerking for pike pikeperch can be caught by trolling or jigging depending on the season in autumn perch can also be caught by jigging lasse torni is a certified fishing guide who has completed the finnish quality 1000 training programme and is licensed to operate rental boats he has several decades experience of boating and fishing in finnish territorial waters and in the baltic sea and arctic ocean tour operator bookings and further information fish&sail deritor oy pike 40-120 cm zander 30-50 cm 12 pöllönkatu 2 fi08150 lohja tel +358 40 042 0400 lasse@fishsail.fi www.fishsail.fi

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