Are you a fishing enthusiast or simply looking for an extraordinary adventure? Then our fishing trip to Tolga Hodalen Fjellstue is for you!
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Reception at Hodalen to take charge of your booking. Possible fishing on the lake depending on arrival time.
Complete autonomy to discover fishing on the Hodalen plateau or the Glomma, as you wish.
Depart from the Lodge for a return to your home.
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**Highlights of our stay**
**Total freedom**: This holiday offers you the chance to live life at your own pace. Do you like to be free and fish 24 hours a day? This is the package for you. At any time of day or night, cast your line and enjoy the abundance of Norwegian waters.
**An idyllic setting**: Tolga Hodalen Fjellstue, your place to stay, is nestled in the heart of the wilderness. The photos available on Booking bear witness to the sublime landscape that will surround you.
**Comfortable accommodation**: You will stay in a picturesque cabin in total autonomy. From day one to day eight, this is your little piece of paradise in the middle of nature.
**Remove the hassle**: We’ll take care of everything so you can enjoy your passion to the full. Leave your worries behind and focus on the joy of fishing in an extraordinary setting.
Whether you’re an experienced angler or a novice keen to discover this activity, our holiday is designed for everyone. Join us for an adventure you won’t soon forget, a total immersion in the world of fishing in the heart of the Norwegian wilderness. Prepare to be enchanted by the splendours of the wilderness and the serenity of the sparkling waters. We look forward to welcoming you to Tolga Hodalen Fjellstue for an unforgettable fishing holiday.
Whip fly fishing is the most effective on the routes we offer.
The typical fly rod is a 9 footer for a 4/5 line, but a 10 footer is also very suitable, particularly for nymph fishing with thread. For those who want to try their hand at lake or streamer fishing, and also for larger trout, a 7-power tank rod will do the trick. In this case, use a reel with a plunging line or, better still, a “versi tip” line, i.e. with several interchangeable tips of different densities. For pike, you can also use a set of 8 to 10 gauge line.
Leaders should be long enough, 1.5 times the rod length, and end with 14/16 tips for dry fishing, sometimes 12 hundredths but very rarely 10. You can fish in 14 or even 16/18 hundredths for nymphing with line and reel!
In some parts of these rivers and on many lakes, it is also possible to fish for beautiful pike. In this case, a strong nylon such as 80/100 hundredths or a steel leader with a large streamer will do the trick.
Light 5/10-gram casts with a 20/22-centimetre reel are ideal for most rivers. For lakes and large rivers, a more powerful rod capable of casting bubbles or rapalas with a 25/28-centimetre line is more suitable. This rod can also be used to fish for pike in lakes and downstream on rivers. Make sure you have a few steel leaders and staple swivels. Ball lures such as Cristal Laser yo Zuri and spinners and wobblers give good results.
Large deer sedges such as the Elk Hair Caddis or the Goddard Caddis, mounted on 12 and 10 hooks are excellent for evening shots and in 14/16 during the day.
Duck asses in shades ranging from green to brown via black and yellow and in sizes from 12 to 20 are excellent during the day depending on the hatch. Big flies that float well like parachutes are often caught without a second thought in currents. Classics such as hare’s ears, CDCs and a few chironomid imitations in black, olive and brown also give good results on small streams and lakes.
The big gold helmets pheasant tail and ears of hare in number 12 are well accepted in the currents. Less weighted nymfes are interesting for prospecting the edges and on the big smooths as well as some olive and brown gammares. As a general rule, a small assortment of gold helmets from 2 to 4.5mm will allow you to fish everywhere. A few casters and double balls will complete your outfit and allow you to fish the most powerful currents.
The flies are quite full and the olive, beige and black colours are excellent. On the lake, which is 5 minutes from the farm, adult and emerging sedge imitations are well suited. Black, white and orange rabbit streamers are of interest to large fario! For pike, 4/0 or 6/0 tandem flies and large pink, orange, green and white streamers are excellent. For the more sporty, a few large 4/0 poppers for tropical sea fishing can give you some incredible surface attacks!
It’s advisable to pack a good wading jacket to keep out the rain, as well as warm clothing such as fleece, a hat and gloves – in short, the usual outfit for Nordic countries, where the climate can change, even in summer. After all, it can be very sunny and very cold in the same day!
Neoprene waders are not essential, so opt instead for breathable fishing trousers and fleece underwear, which are more comfortable to wear and make walking easier. When it comes to wading boots, felt soles with studs work best on all types of terrain. Don’t forget to pack a good pair of polarised sunglasses and a cap. A good mosquito spray is essential. And if you really fear these insects, a mosquito net placed over your cap will protect you completely. Products such as 5 sur 5 or insect screen will protect you,
Alternatively, we sell a very effective local product based on essential oils.
Depending on the year and snow conditions, fishing starts around mid-June and remains good until early October, particularly for dry grayling. July/August and September are the best months to fish for the three main species: grayling, trout and pike.
Fishing is done on foot, mainly with dry flies, although nymphing with a line also gives good results. Sight nymphing is possible on sunny days in certain well-defined areas. Every day you will have the opportunity to catch grayling over 45 cm and trophies over 50 cm are nothing exceptional here.
The fastest parts of the river are home to large fario up to over 5 kg, which can be caught with a streamer. The secondary and calmer stretches of the river are good spots for pike, and we saw some over 85 cm lying on the bottom after swallowing a grayling. In particular, there is a very good pike lake with fish over a metre long just a 5-minute walk from your accommodation.
We invite you to discover the beautiful Glomma region of Norway. This river is one of the best in Europe for grayling fishing. You will be welcomed by a French couple who live there all year round and who will take care of everything on the spot.
You’ll be accompanied each day on different courses by Jean-Philippe, while Stéphanie will treat you to her little dishes blending French gastronomy with local Norwegian produce.During our exploration of the area, we caught many large grayling, as well as some nice pike and a few trout. The fishing opportunities are great and in a week you’ll be far from seeing it all!
The river you’ll mainly be fishing is over a hundred metres wide but often splits into numerous branches 40 metres wide to a small dozen or so which makes fly fishing easy and effective.
Other rivers in the region are well worth a visit and Jean-Philippe will also introduce you to some very interesting lakes for trout or pike.
In the event of an established risk or unfavourable weather conditions, we give ourselves the power to take various actions, such as increasing the number of guides on accompanied tours, adjusting the itineraries of our tours, or even temporarily suspending a tour or holiday if we consider that the degree of risk is unacceptable.
Our primary commitment remains your safety and complete satisfaction.
Our chalets, located in Tolga, offer a stunning view of the Hodalen Fjellstue garden. They are equipped with an indoor shower and a garden. For your comfort, each chalet has a private entrance. The property also provides a barbecue, on-site parking, and an electric vehicle charging station.
Guests who enjoyed this stay : Fishing for all
Superbe séjour merci à vous tous ! Pressé de revenir !
Jeremy Monini2024-07-04An unforgettable stay for flyfishing. The welcome of the owners is warm and helpful. The comfort of the traditional lodge is highly sufficient for June long days of fishing.
Steph Warfou2024-07-04Jean Philippe n economise pas son temps pour faire découvrir ses coins de pêche dans une nature magnifique. Stéphanie prépare chaque soir un dîner gastronomique. Une semaine de pure détente. Merci pour la gentillesse de votre accueil sans oublier Sophie
Jean-Luc RETTEL2024-06-30Séjour magnifique chez Jean-Philippe, Stéphanie... et Sophie ! Un lieu magique avec les lacs gelés, un accueil super chaleureux et des activités magiques (chiens de traineaux, ice fishing, rando, barbecues etc...). Nous avons profité à fond en famille. Plus que des vacances : une experiencz dont on se rappellera longtemps ! Merci encore pour l'accueil. Florian
Florian Lagleize2024-05-05Great old-time cottage farm house located in a mountainous region. Outstanding views are an obvious consequence, but the main reason we rented the house was for its cozy old-timey atmosphere. There's no running water or gas inside the house, the toilet and shower is outside the house (there is running water there), and the heating is done via an electric stove, so if you're looking for a place to shut off from the world, this is it. It feels very beginning of the 20th century inside, and aside from a few modern touches here and there, you'll feel yourself at your grandma's farm house. Stefanie is an awesome host, we loved the breakfast (it was maybe a bit too stuffy, but that's 100% on us 😄) and the overall experience will definitely leave a lasting memory. Hope to visit again! Ar mīlestību, Antons un Anastasija no Latvijas!
Antons Kijaņica2024-04-22A very cozy place that took me back to my childhood visits to my grandmother's farm. Beautiful location, incredibly delicious breakfast, and a fantastic atmosphere.
An Ki2024-04-22Une expérience hors du commun aux côtés de Jean-Philippe et Stéphanie pour ces premiers jours de 2024, une impression de bout du monde dans la chaleur de leur maison et de leur accueil. Une expérience privilégiée de découverte de traineau à chiens. Merci à vous
Mélanie Barreau2024-01-18Merveilleuse athmosphere dans un paysage sauvage et paisible. Réception admirable de passion par Stéphanie, Jean-Philippe et leur petite Sophie. On reviendra une 4eme fois !
Michel Renoir2021-09-20
Fair
Fahad2024-06-29Very Good
Jostein2024-06-23Exceptional
Anastasija2024-04-27Very Good
Oleg2024-04-22Koselig plass. Kansje litt mye hundeglam om natten. ☺Ingen frokost,varslet på forhånd. ☹Enklere tilgang til toalett.
Bjørn2024-04-19Wonderful
Marianne2024-03-29Exceptional
Jeremy2024-03-12☺Очень красивое историческое месть. Старая ферма, которой почти 200 лет. ☹Единственный минус надо было выходить из дома, чтобы попасть в тёплый туалет и душ
Dana2024-02-26Exceptional
Arve2023-04-01The perfect hideaway, in serene beautiful nature with a homemade breakfast to die for ☺ I had been on a long roadtrip already, including several workshops (I am a photographer), and was just dog tired and wanted to rest for one night, and then driving from Røros I found this place close to the border, less than one hour away. It is beautifully situated, in serene nature, and although close to Røros, it is the perfect hideaway. Run by a French couple that have found their piece of paradise, running a husky farm among other things. It is an old farm, with hundreds of years of history in its walls, and huge comfortable beds, tough to wake up from. I am not a breakfast person, but Stephanié made the best brunch I have had in a very long time, with fresh home made sourdough bread, wonderful French omelette, cheese, cured meats, lingonberries +++, and all just for me! That meal alone was worth it, so my only complaint is that I couldn't stay longer.
Tord2023-03-13
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