Fishing has been practised off the coast of Ii since at least the Middle Ages. Fishing is still an important source of food and a hobby for a large number of people here, for others it is a profession. You can try traditional winter net fishing with a professional fisherman. At the beginning of the trip, we will open holes on the ice and prepare to check the nets.
Together we check one or two sets of nets, catching perch and pike depending on the season, plenty of burbots in mid-winter, sometimes whitefish. On this trip, you'll get to do a lot of the work yourself: you'll hold on to the net and feel the fish pulling in the nets, you'll untangle the catch and handle it correctly. Seagulls and sea eagles are sure to try to get their share of the catch, and which animal's tracks will lead to the next net opening?
We will make a fire in the fire pit for warming up, you can also fry up some picnic sausages if you wish.
On this trip you will experience first-hand the winter in the North Sea region: the weather often changes dramatically even during the day. There may be a lot of snow on the ice, or none at all, and temperatures vary. Always dress warmly enough. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the sun peeking over the horizon and a spectacular sunset, or in spring you may be fishing in warming sunshine.
PRICE:
Prices from €40/person, minimum booking €100. Group size can be 1-20 people.
The price includes a ride on a sledge and snowmobile, helmets and helmet masks, reindeer harnesses for the seat, fishing equipment and guiding, safety equipment: snorkels, local permits.
For an extra charge, a soup lunch 20€/person or a picnic lunch 12€/person (campfire sausage, hot drink). Winter overalls and waterproof winter boots 15€/person.
OTHER THINGS:
In case of bad ice conditions, the excursion will be cancelled.
If the ice conditions are bad, please dress very warmly in layered clothing and windproof clothing. Please wear atleast two pair of socks with your shoes. Sunglasses are recommended on clear days.
The product is available for sale by prior arrangement for any day and time. Available depending on ice conditions from December to April.
Departure point is in Ii either at Pauhu in North Ii, Partalahdentie, where there is a car park, or at the marina in Ii Alaranta, where there is also a car park. Iisland cottage customers will be picked up from the cottage yard.
Difficulty: light, but conditions can be very cold in places.
Cancellation and payment conditions. Cancellation 14 days before departure free of charge. 1-13 days before cancellation, reservation fee will be retained. Cancellations later than this will be charged in full. Payment by invoice or payment card in advance.
