Client report: Iceland sea trout

Our hosted group trip to the Huseyjrakvisl river in Iceland had great feedback from all who partook. While the river was higher than usual there were still some good fish landed with an 80cm fish the pick of the bunch. Here are some images from the trip and client views.....

Just a short note to say thank you for organising the fishing, the trip out was easy, the pick up by Stjani was good and the hotel more than adequate.
As you know we drove to the lodge, which I preferred, it gave us all a chance to get acquainted and admire the scenery. The accommodation was thoughtfully laid out with no waiting for someone to finish in the bathroom, having my own room guaranteed a good nights sleep, I have spent many a restless night sharing a room with someone who could snore for England.

As you can see I was lucky enough to catch a monster (80cm) on the first hunt in the late afternoon on a small silver and blue that I use in Wales, Stjani was excellent, when the fish was on he was quiet and let me enjoy the swirls and runs of the fish only helping with advice when I clearly needed it.

Although the river was up and coloured I still caught fish with good advice from both Olly and Stjani the rougher water on the upper beats I totally enjoyed and when a fish was on I forgot about my numb feet!

On the second day I took five good sea trout and a Brownie, when I got back to the lodge one of my new friends said I smelt of fish which I thought was a very pleasing comment (I went and sat next to him!)

If you are doing the same trip next year please bear me in mind.

All in all an excellent trip and a fish of a lifetime to boot.

Mr P. Friend, UK

I'd like to thank you for a most memorable trip this week. Not only was this my first Icelandic experience, thanks to you it was also the first time I've caught a sea trout and an atlantic salmon. I think I'm in love with Iceland!

Cheers,

Mr Hans Staartjes, UK

In brief, fantastic. We had a really good trip, where nothing really went wanting. Despite a bit of drizzle on the first and last days, the rest of the time was in mild temperatures and little wind. Snowfall from 2 weeks before was regrettably keeping the river full, I looked at Toby’s photos from this time last year, and the water was probably about 3’ higher. Consequently the fish were not in huge numbers, but they were there for the taking with perseverance. Personally I had a 72cm, about 6 at 65cm and a handful of smaller ones.

With markedly different river conditions, I really would have enjoyed my 13’ double handed rod which would have covered a much larger area of water in the lower beats, and would have taken it if anyone had mentioned it would be a good idea. I would say it’s a must to take for those that can just to cover the higher water conditions.  

The company on the trip exceeded all expectations, and we all had great fun throughout. Stanni and Oly were brilliant guides, giving all the right support but without overcrowding. They didn’t have many local flies, sunray shadows were the fly of the trip, and it would have been useful if Stanni had a selection for sale with him. Oly was kind enough to make some up as we were going along, but all of mine were lost to river bed snags.

The accommodation, food and travel all worked well.

The only thing that I am concerned about is whether there will be room on next year’s trip for me!!

Mr S. Roberts, UK

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FLY FISHING IN ICELAND OR TO JOIN ON OF OUR HOSTED TRIPS TO THE HUSEYJARKVISL RIVER PLEASE CALL US ON 01621743711 OR EMAIL M.MCHUGH@FLYODYSSEY.CO.UK