Norway: Big grayling, trout and pike in fjord country!
We invite you to discover the beautiful Glomma region in Norway. This river is one of the best in Europe for grayling fishing.
Norway: Big grayling, trout and pike in fjord country!
We invite you to discover the beautiful Glomma region in Norway. This river is one of the best in Europe for grayling fishing.
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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.
6 full days of fishing on nearby rivers and lakes with Jean-Philippe’s advice every morning.
Leave the Lodge for a return to your home.
Every day Jean-philippe will take the time to pass on tips that will help you win …
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A river with an unrivalled reputation in Norway, it is considered to be a fly fisherman’s Eldorado!The many and varied sectors, combined with limited fly fishing, will give you plenty of opportunities to catch this river’s king fish, Thymalus thymalus (common grayling). And don’t forget the trout. The numerous tributaries are there to offer you their most beautiful surprises, some of which are quite surprising, or even unforgettable!
This river’s grayling population is no myth. It is considered to be one of the largest in Norway. The average size of a grayling is around 40 cm. The high density of fish provides a unique opportunity to tackle dry, nymph and drowned fishing techniques with confidence.
The quality of this river, meandering through a non-agricultural environment, combined with a human population density well below our benchmarks, provides ideal conditions for the development of aquatic insects. The large number of larvae and nymphs evolving in the river encourages the growth and prosperity of salmonids, trout and grayling, transforming each of your fishing trips into unforgettable moments.
Each fishing sector through its diversity is an opportunity to renew your knowledge and increase your technical skills.
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.
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. Because the weather can be very fine and very bad 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 Glomma region and its surroundings. A river ranked among the best in Europe for grayling fishing.
, May flies in particular. Meanwhile Stéphanie will treat you to her small dishes, a blend of French gastronomy and local Norwegian produce.
Ombers, Trout and Pike, the fishing possibilities are endless will a week be enough!
The Glomma is more than 100 metres wide in places. It divides into numerous arms from a little ten metres to more than 40 metres, making it easy to fly fish, wading.
Other rivers in the region are well worth a visit. Jean-Philippe’s invaluable advice will help you discover the nearby lakes for trout, pike and grayling fishing.
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.
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