During the elk-hunting period the big pikes return to the shallower parts of the lakes, enabling fishing from the shore. It continues to tempt us with cast upon cast until the ice starts to form in December or January. For many people this is a family affair. And the pike for dinner is brought in with great hoo-ha. Then in the late evenings, when darkness has fallen, it's time to jig-fish burbot with the fishing mates around the light of the camp fire.
Stewed burbot is really delicious.
The fox is on the increase and there are innumerable hares. That is to say, the characteristics of the forestlands of northern Sweden can also be found in the highlands of southern Sweden around Savsjo. Elk and roe deer thrive for the joy for hunters in almost troublesome numbers here. The fox is on the increase and there are innumerable hares for the benefit of fly tiers with hares-ear nymph on their menu. The osprey is often seen circling hunting for food for its young.