Id fishing guide
Iden är en stark karpfisk som påminner om mörten men växer mycket större. Bra sportfisk på lätt redskap.
Scientific name
Leuciscus idus
Source: SLU Artdatabanken
Fishing tips & gear
Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod, 2.7 m
Sage X
Loop Q
Vision Tane
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line
Leader
9 ft tapered leader + 0.18 mm tippet
Lures / bait
- Dry flies (CDC Caddis, Klinkhammer)
- Nymphs
- Streamers (smaller sizes)
Season
May–August
Time of day
Daytime, especially during a hatch
Tip
Ide rise aggressively during insect hatches. Similar to trout fishing but in slower, calmer water.
Logged
0
Biggest catch
—
Season
May-July
Most common methods
Bait fishing
Spinning
Fly fishing
Frequently asked questions
When is the season for id?
The peak season for id in Sweden is May-July.
How big does id get?
Id can grow up to 3.0 kg.
What's the best method to catch id?
Common methods for id are Bait fishing, Spinning, Fly fishing.
Which techniques work for id?
Fly fishing, Spinning and Float / bait — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.
Which bait works best for id?
Proven baits: Dry flies (CDC Caddis, Klinkhammer), Nymphs, Streamers (smaller sizes).