This post is the beginning of a small series where we will talk to some of the most avid kayak anglers in Sweden. First out is Tobbe Svensson, who is one of the founders of the Swedish Kayak Fishing Club. Let’s start with a few quick questions: Age: 40 How long have you been kayak…
Most kayak fishing competitions here in Sweden are two specie competitions. Usually the target is both Perch and Pike. Most commonly the aim for a one day or two day competition would be 3 pike and 5 perch to fill the scoreboard. Many competitions are also so-called lake X competitions which means that we don’t…
I live in Stockholm, in an apartment. I used to drive a convertible. I wanted to fish and to be very mobile so I chose an Inflatable kayak. The kayak I currently use is a Hobie Mirage i12s. I bought it back in 2018 and it still works like a charm. An inflatable kayak is…
This year I’ve fished quite a lot considering that I am also working full time and a have a four year old son with all the responsibilities that comes with that. 35 sessions is what I have managed this year. Since I fell with my bike last week and injured my shoulder, I am pretty…
This year I have competed in 5 competitions in total. This season has been pretty good for me but I never managed to grab that first place in any of the competitions I took part in. First of the year – Vilhelmina My first competition of the year was not until the middle of august….
This summer I spent a lot of time fishing with my four year old son. Not kayak fishing, that will come later, but getting him interested in fishing. For me this was one of the best summers of my life. What is the best age to start fishing with kids? As I mentioned above, my…
Last tournament of the year – a tough one 08-perch or 08-abborren as it is called in Swedish was the last Kayak fishing competition of the year. A bunch of excited anglers took part in this competition that was hosted by the Swedish sportfishing association. It took place on october 26th, and as you might…