Chub ("Färna") Overview


Chub - Squalius cephalus

The fern belongs to the carp family.
It is widespread in central and southern Sweden but rarely occurs in any large quantities.
The fern is about the size of the idea and can reach weights of around 3 kilos.

Population

It is relatively common in the rivers Tidan and Svartån.
It prefers flowing water but is also found in lakes.

Size and growth

Farnan rarely exceeds 55 cm. Normal weight is 0.5 kg but can reach up to 2.8 kg.

Record size

Swedish record: 3.5 kg

Most efficient fishing methods

Information below is based upon thousands of real catch reports from the past two years.
Winter
  1. Angling - Maize
Spring
  1. Angling - Shrimp
  2. Angling - Bread
  3. Deadbaiting - Shrimp
  4. Angling - maggot
  5. Angling - Maize
  6. Angling - Cheese
  7. Float trolling - maggot
  8. Spinning - Spinners small (0-5 gr)
  9. Fly fishing (two handed) - Fly - Salmon / Sea trout
  10. Fly fishing (one handed) - Flies - Streamers
Summer
  1. Angling - Maize
  2. Angling - Bread
  3. Spinning - Spinners between (6-12 grams)
  4. Angling - Mask
  5. Deadbaiting - Shrimp
  6. Spinning - Jig / Soft Bait (fishy)
  7. Deadbaiting - Dead fish
  8. Jerkbait - Jerkbait / Swimbait
  9. Angling - Cheese
  10. Spinning - Bread
Autumn
  1. Angling - Bread
  2. Rowing boat trolling - Bread
  3. Fly fishing (one handed) - Fly - Nymph
  4. Angling - Maize
  5. Angling - Mask
  6. Spinning - Spinners small (0-5 gr)

Chub, Avg. Weight (gr)







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