Fishing glossary English–Swedish
Handy when you fish in Sweden, read Swedish tackle shop labels or ask locals about the water.
By Filip Nyman · Updated
| English | Swedish |
|---|---|
| Rod | Spö |
| Reel | Rulle |
| Spinning reel | Haspelrulle |
| Baitcaster | Multirulle / lågprofilrulle |
| Casting weight | Kastvikt |
| Line | Lina |
| Braid | Flätlina |
| Leader | Tafs / ledare |
| Hook | Krok |
| Treble hook | Trekrok |
| Sinker | Sänke |
| Float | Flöte / dobb |
| Swivel | Lekande |
| Lure | Drag / bete |
| Spoon | Skeddrag |
| Wobbler / crankbait | Wobbler |
| Soft plastic | Gummibete / jigg |
| Jig head | Jigghuvud |
| Landing net | Håv |
| Echo sounder | Ekolod |
| Drag | Broms |
| Bait fishing | Mete |
| Trolling | Trolling / dragrodd |
| Ice fishing | Pimpelfiske / isfiske |
| Catch and release | Fånga och släpp / C&R |
| Drop-off | Brant / kant |
| Fishing licence | Fiskekort |
| Minimum size | Minimimått |
| Closed season | Fredningstid |
| Spawning | Lek |
| Bag limit | Fångstbegränsning |
| Pike | Gädda |
| Perch | Abborre |
| Zander / pikeperch | Gös |
| Brown trout | Öring |
| Sea trout | Havsöring |
| Salmon | Lax |
| Arctic char | Röding |
| Grayling | Harr |
| Whitefish | Sik |
| Bream | Braxen |
| Roach | Mört |
| Tench | Sutare |
| Crucian carp | Ruda |
| Burbot | Lake |
| Eel | Ål |
| Cod | Torsk |
| Mackerel | Makrill |
| Garfish | Näbbgädda |
| Flounder | Skrubbskädda |
| Pollack | Lyrtorsk |
| Herring | Sill / strömming |
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