Jigging for Beginners

Learn vertical jigging for perch and zander on Finland's great lakes

📍Lake Päijänne, Lahti area, Finland

About This Experience

Jigging (pilkkiminen / jiggaus) is the art of working a weighted lure vertically through the water column, triggering aggressive strikes from predatory fish. On this beginner day you learn to set up a jig rod, select the right lure weight and colour for the conditions, read a fish-finder display, and master the pumping, pausing and lifting cadence that triggers bites. The guide's 22-foot pontoon boat is equipped with a flat, non-slip deck, boarding ramp and handrails — making it straightforward for participants using wheelchairs or with limited mobility to board, fish comfortably and move around the deck safely throughout the day. The sonar screen is positioned within easy reach. You fish on productive lake structures — rocky points, drop-offs, and underwater plateaus — where perch and zander congregate year-round. All tackle, licences and lunch are included. Sessions run in open water from May through November, and on the ice (through a drilled hole in a heated tent) from January through March.

Highlights

• ✓Full introduction to jigging technique — no prior experience needed
• ✓Flat-deck accessible pontoon boat with boarding ramp and handrails
• ✓Fish finder / depth sounder demonstration included
• ✓All rods, lures and fishing licences provided
• ✓Open-water and ice-fishing sessions available

Target Species / Game

What to Bring

• —Warm layers
• —Waterproof jacket
• —Non-slip footwear
• —Sunglasses
• —Snacks