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Greeting at the farm evening meal and possible fishing on the lake depending on arrival time and first night on site.
Every day Jean-philippe, Stéphanie and a professional guide will accompany you on this adventure.
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In the summer of 1892, a new existence, vibrant with activity, appeared on the western shore of Lake Femund. The sound of axe and hammer echoed across the pristine terrain, against a sublime backdrop where the sea shone between the birch and pine trunks to the east, while Rendals-Sølen dominated the horizon to the west. The famous “Kresten på haugen“, a skilful lumberjack, had undertaken to build houses for London lawyer brothers Richard Ford Smith and Charles Lassow Smith. Passionate about fishing, the latter had been attracted by the exceptional opportunity to fish in this region.
This was the start of an extraordinary adventure: a 30-minute boat trip across the lake will take us to this historic site. It was here that fly fishing was introduced to Norway by these two English lawyers in 1892. We will spend two nights in this place steeped in history.
<Afterwards, a walk will take us to a magnificent isolated cabin where we will spend two days enjoying the peace and quiet of the placex. We’ll then visit an old Norwegian fishing camp and spend a further two days on a new, smaller river that’s just as rich in fish.
Finally, we’ll return by boat to end our adventure, our heads full of memories before heading back to Escapade. This is how unparalleled wildlife unfolds in the lands of Femund. The Smith brothers were experts. They had spent several previous summers in Engerdal, staying with Ola Thoresen Galten and fishing in the Røa and Klara rivers. Each year, they felt more attached to this wild paradise, nicknamed the “valley behind the mountain”. When opportunities to buy land arose, they seized the chance. They bought land from the Rendølers – their splendid hut is on Enkeseterteigen – and a few hundred metres away is Galthue, offering some of the best fishing on the river. This is where the Trysil – Klara – river begins its long journey towards Värmland and Vänern.
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.
On the western shore of Lake Galtsjøen (643 m), a 30-minute boat trip will take us to a historic site. This is where fly fishing was introduced to Norway by two English lawyers in 1892. We’ll spend two nights and three days fishing in this place steeped in history.
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