SAIMAAN
PAULA
THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST FOR THE BEST FISHING ADVENTURE PACKAGE IN FINLAND
IN 2005
Additional information and reservations:
Saimaan Paula, Pekanrannantie 11 (Rehula) FIN - 54920 TAIPALSAARI
Paula Mäkinen, matron, tel. + 358 50 5434 406
Teuvo Mäkinen, captain, guide, fisherman tel. + 358 40 5060 227
e-mail:
paula@saimaanpaula.com
saimaanpaula@luukku.com
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The blue-watered Lake Saimaa is the third largest lake in Europe. The sheer size of the lake makes it unpredictable; fisher and catch may have far to go before meeting. The lake has a total fishing area of 54,000 ha. Skilled fishers may land substantial catches in this vast area. In early spring, Lake Saimaa is an excellent place to troll for land-locked salmon and brown trout, among others. Perch may be fished by various means throughout the year, but June is usually the month for catching whoppers. Also pike may be fished throughout the year. In spring, when the water is open, by spinning, in summer by trolling and in winter by ice-fishing. Fishing from a boat is the most common method in summer. Fishing licenses may be obtained e.g. from fishing guide Teuvo Mäkinen.
Saimaan Paula and fishing guide Teuvo Mäkinen co-operate with Lomakeskus Saimaanranta, a resort offering a multitude of activities and thus enjoyable also to those who care little for fishing. Nothing beats this destination for a combined nature holiday and fishing trip. Other sites worthy of mention are the nearby Russian border and the historical sights in the cities of Lappeenranta and Imatra, both close by.
Teuvo Mäkinen
Paula Mäkinen
