Pyydikkö

Pyydikkö is a Finnish term that denotes a device or mechanism used to present bait in order to attract and capture animals. The word derives from the verb pyydä meaning “to catch” and the nominal suffix -kkö, aligning it with related concepts in Finnish for traps, lures, and baiting tools.

In practice the meaning can vary by domain. In fishing, pyydikkö may refer to a bait container or an accessory attached to a line or hook designed to hold bait and release it to entice fish. In hunting or small‑game trapping contexts, the term can denote a small tool or setup used to place or conceal bait to lure animals toward a trap.

Usage and definitions differ regionally and over time, and pyydikkö is not a widely standardized term in modern Finnish outside specialized discourse. It tends to appear in older texts, ethnographic descriptions, or technical manuals on trapping and fishing equipment, rather than in everyday language.

Related terms include pyydys (trap), viehe (lure), and houkutin (attractant), which cover broader aspects of catching and enticing animals. See also discussions of Finnish hunting and fishing gear for context.