Väner Trolling Championships - June 26-27

Reserve day: 28/6 only applies if both days are cancelled due to weather

Organizer: AJFish AB

Location: Start & finish Ekenäs Säffle Municipality.

Registration is done via FISHY.nu. The deadline for registration is 24/6 at 12:00.

Registration fee: 1500: - (Refund of 1000: - if the competition is cancelled, the rest goes to smolt).

Participants: 80

Timetable & Logistics

Captain's meeting: 06:30–06:50 at the boathouses at Ekenäs Camping.

Start & Finish: Ekenäs Camping.

Friday 08:00–17:00 via launch boat (VHF communication).

Saturday 08:00-17:00 via launch boat (VHF communication).

Boat inspection: 2 inspections per 40 boats. (information can be found under rules).

A referee boat will be available for random checks on the lake.

Judges: 1 participant + 3 from the competition management.

Your start envelope with competition information can be picked up from the competition secretariat from 06:00. For those of you arriving by sea, please contact the Port Manager: Raimo Andersson mobile: 070- 942 34 09 before taking a berth. 

Prices & Rules

Biggest salmon/trout (Day 1+2): SEK 50,000.

Total winnings (Day 1 + 2):

1st place: 50,000 SEK

2nd place: 20,000 SEK

3rd place: 10,000 SEK

Cash prizes, donated by sponsors. 

4th-8th place (sponsored products).

Salmon/Trout closest to 5 kg 5000:- valid on both days (sponsorship prize donated by Team Bertan and Beason boats)

Any potential profit tax is paid by the team.

Number of participants: 80 (if there are fewer than 60 participants, the price table will be revised)

Lake Vänern's fishing rules apply to "Fishing rules in Lake Vänern"."

For other rules, see separate appendix "Competition Rules Väner Championships".                                                                   

Trophy and Hiking Prize (Presented by Sillerud Carwing)

Fish Handling & Weighing

Fish are left at the designated location with a starting tag attached to the bag.

Weigh-in starts at approximately 5:30 PM. The competition badge will be hung on the board no later than 5:30 PM. 

The appeal regarding weight must be made no later than 10 minutes after the weigh-in to the competition management/judge. The largest fish will be checked by the judge at the weigh-in. A fee of 1500 SEK will be charged for protesting weight.

Cleaning room and freezing facilities are available (see map).

Infrastructure & Facilities

The port manager (Raimo Andersson) will be available on site or by phone at 070-942 34 09 for questions. (Map is attached and on our social media in the future).

The possibility of electricity on the piers is available in limited supply for a fee, contact the port manager.

Toilets and showers are available in the port areas. (Map is attached).

There is a marine gas station in the harbor area (petrol and diesel). (Map is attached).

Parking is available adjacent to the port areas, both for trailers and other vehicles. (Map is attached.)

Media

FishEco will provide media coverage of the event with various reports and interviews on social media. The following is planned: live broadcast of the captain's meeting, the start, shorter live broadcasts from several boats, submission of fish, weigh-in and interviews, etc. .

Accommodation & Food 

Ekenäs Guest Harbour & Camping

Book a cabin or campsite.

Book a table Thursday-Saturday.

Booked at: Booking@nullcampingekenas.se or 0533-803250 (select 2)

First Royal Hotel

Book a room, different room options. 

Booked at: royal@nullfirsthotels.seor 053312660.

Duse Camping: Accommodation options cabins

Bookable at: 053310800 8-17. 

Villa Billerud: Accommodation options rooms

Bookable at: 0533 33024

Evening activities

Food and socializing (note: tables must be pre-booked at Ekenäs Camping)

Collaborations (Associations & Organizations)

Ekenäs guest harbor and camping, 

Duse Udde, Villa Billerud,

Maritime Rescue, Police

County Administrative Board, Coast Guard

Rescue service

Ekenäs Brewing Association

Contact details for questions

Email: info@nullajfish.se

Andreas' mobile: 0730-79 39 79