With ”poles” through the Northern Kashubia. An angling guide ebook

WITH ”POLES”

THROUGH

THE NORTHERN

KASHUBIA

AN ANGLING GUIDE

WITH ”POLES”

THROUGH

THE NORTHERN

KASHUBIA

AN ANGLING GUIDE

Author

WOJCIECH ”WIŚNIA” WIŚNIEWSKI – an angler, publicist, promoter of marine angling in the widely understood sense, winner of the Polish Team Grand Prix in Beach Angling organized by the magazine Wędkarz Polski (2009), Polish champion IA

in trolling on Lake Żarnowieckie (together with Marcin Bullmann in 2016), multiple HUBS

participant in marine salmon Trolling Boat Masters competitions, publicist for the A K magazines: Wędkarski Świat, Wędkarstwo Moje Hobby and Wędkarz Morski.

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Author of the fish recipes

RO N JERZY WAŚKOWSKI – a chef, ambassador of sturgeon in Poland, gourmet and culinary HE T

authority, winner of the Eagles of Gastronomy award.

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Stowarzyszenie Turystyczne ”Kaszuby Północne” Lokalna Organizacja Turystyczna O

[Tourist Association ”Northern Kashubia” Local Tourist Organization]

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Kłanino, Pałacowa 14, 84-107 Starzyno

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Production and editing: Barbara Mudlaff Proofreading: Karolina Serkowska-Sieciechowska Translation: Paulina Szmidka-Przybylska Subject matter consultation: Marta Balicka, Żanna Sępińska Kashubian language consultation: Róman Drzéżdżón Cover photos: Konrad Kędzior: p.1, photo 1, 5; p.4, photo 1, 5 | Grzegorz Górski – p.1, photo 2 | Natalia Radtke – p.1, photo 3; p.4, photo 3 | Piotr Widerski – p.4, photo 2

Layout and print: Emart Design | skladgazet.pl Kłanino 2023

Edition I

ISBN 978-83-968411-1-7

CONTENTS

WITH ”POLES” THROUGH THE NORTHERN KASHUBIA

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AN ANGLING GUIDE

THE ABC OF ANGLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SAFETY RULES IN FISHING TOURISM

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NORTHERN KASHUBIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A PARADISE FOR ANGLERS

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HEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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THE MECCA OF POLISH SALMON FISHERMEN

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PUCK BAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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AN IDEAL PLACE TO CATCH MAY-JUNE GARFISH

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FLOUNDER FISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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WITH THE GROUND METHOD

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JASTARNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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HUNTING FOR SEA SILVERFISH

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WŁADYSŁAWOWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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THE BEST FISHING GROUNDS FOR FLOUNDER

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ROZEWIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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THE QUEEN OF THESE WATERS IS THE SEA TROUT

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WHAT TO WEAR? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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CHŁAPOWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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6 HEADLAND IN FRONT OF THE BAY

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CZARNA WDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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AND ITS FISH STOCK

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DĘBKI BY THE PIAŚNICA RIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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THE LAND OF TROUT AND GRAYLING

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ŻARNOWIECKIE LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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9 THE BEST LAKE FISHERY IN NORTHERN POLAND

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CHOCZEWSKIE LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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ORLE LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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DOBRE LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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REDA RIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

M TEMPTS WITH TROUT AND GRAYLING

THE BEACH IN MECHELINKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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CULINARY RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

OF CHEF JERZY WAŚKOWSKI

FISHING GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

ENGLISH – POLISH – KASHUBIAN DICTIONARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

WITH ”POLES” THROUGH

THE NORTHERN KASHUBIA

AN ANGLING GUIDE

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The title might suggest that the guide would treat of hikingA K through forests and along beaches of a beautiful andNR

scenically very diverse region. The recently popular ”NordicHET

walking” is a healthy form of recreation but we will deal withRO

something quite different, although in its various forms it is N

an equally active way of spending time during a stay in theHE T

Kashubian region. It will be about angling. Angling which canHGU be the main purpose of visiting Northern Kashubia (Kash.

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all the attractions of seaside towns. ”Poles” are, in the PolishSEL angling slang, rods used for catching fish by various methods.

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ed fisheries, starting from Hel (”the

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beginning of Poland”) through Jastar-

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nia, Władysławowo, Rozewie, Chłapowo,

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Ostrowo, Karwia, Karwieńskie Błota,

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Dębki, Lake Żarnowieckie, Lake Chocze-

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wskie, Lake Orle, Lake Dobre and the Reda

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River, ending at the beach in Mechelinki.

In the guide I include practical advice on

when, where, what and with which meth-

od to fish, how to dress, what equipment

Fishing ports in Northern

Kashubia offer wide

access to fishing grounds.

It is best to use the

services of experienced

boat operators.

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From October until mid-May,

anglers take off from the

harbour on day-long trolling

expeditions to catch the king

of the Baltic, the salmon.

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and lures to use to enjoy fishing. You also

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find a lot of hints about fisheries and their A K

inhabitants. The protagonists of the guide

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are: sea trout, garfish, flounder, zander,

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herring, eel, turbot, sprat, bream, roach,

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grayling, salmon, sea rainbow trout, cat-

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fish, and silver carp.

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After successful fishing, it is worth using

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tried-and-true recipes so that the fish

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caught can be cooked deliciously.

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If one wants to go fishing, one should

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remember to purchase the appropriate

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permits and familiarize oneself with the

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current regulations. Specialized terms can

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be found in the glossary at the end of the

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publication.

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let's enjoy it. Let's enjoy what fishing offers G

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in its simple form, which is undoubtedly

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beach, lake and river fishing.

Beautiful nature and many attractions

await all fishing enthusiasts who wish to

get acquainted with the Kashubian rivers,

lakes or, finally, the Baltic beaches. See you there by the ”poles”!

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THE ABC OF ANGLING

SAFETY RULES IN FISHING TOURISM

Fishing can be done from the beach or with waterG

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equipment. We use boats in varying weather conditionsLGN and in unusual water areas due to underwater bouldersF A

and rocks. For the sake of your safety, we give someC O

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a necessary requirement for a successful expedition.

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1 Use buoyancy vests when fishing on a boat.

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2 Use safety vests and flashlights (e.g., head-AN

lamps) when fishing from the shore at

night.

3 Clothing and equipment should be adjust-

ed to skills and weather conditions.

4 Ban on boating while under the influence

of alcohol.

5 Check the weather forecast before setting out.

6 Never set sail alone.

7 Watch out for underwater obstacles.

8 If someone falls overboard, don't panic.

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If one of the anglers falls overboard, the person remainingin the boat should proceed as follows:

• Try at all times to maintain eye contact with the person who has fallen out.

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• Immediately put the boat in idle gear and turn the boat INL

so that the propeller does not endanger the castaway.

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• Once the person's position is established, make a turn F A

and approach the castaway from the leeward side.

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• Put the boat in idle gear and help the mate get back into E A

the boat.

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9 Keep the boat in order.

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hence it is easy to get cuts).

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K Check before you leave: engine efficiency, fuel supply, charged batteries for navigation equipment

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Amateur fishing in Poland is regulated by two laws: in inland waters – the Inland Fisheries Act, and in marine waters – the Marine Fisheries Act.

In order to fish on Polish inland waters, it is necessary to have a Fishing Card. It is a document valid for life, issued to adults and adolescents aged 14 and over by the district office competent for the place of residence. In order to obtain it, one must pass an exam on fishing regulations ( see the Inland FisheriesAct and the regulations issued to it).