Hard Strikes on a Calm, Sunny Winter Day on the Hollands Diep

Winter days like this are rare. The Hollands Diep was completely calm, the sun sat low but bright, and the surface had that crisp winter look where every movement stands out. Perfect conditions to watch the depth and see how the predators respond when everything lines up.

What made this day special were the strikes. No hesitant taps, no half‑hearted followers — but solid, direct hits that run straight through the rod. The kind of strikes you still feel in your arm the next day.

The combination of stillness, sunlight and a perfectly quiet surface created a session that shows exactly what winter fishing can be when the conditions work in your favour. No wind breaking the rhythm, nothing disturbing the flow. Just the boat, the depth, and those sudden explosive moments when a fish decides it’s time.

This day on the Hollands Diep once again showed how surprisingly intense winter fishing can be. And when those hard strikes come, you’re instantly reminded why you’re out there — or in this case, why you head onto the water.

Want to experience it yourself? Book your day on the Hollands Diep.