Icelandic Salmon Fishing
What actually works in Icelandic rivers.
Flies, techniques and knowledge built over 30 years on the water.
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Tungulækur is on fire – 597 Sea Trout and a 32% Increase This Season
A strong start to the season in Tungulækur, with high catch rates, excellent action, and one fly dominating the numbers. Fishing in Tungulækur is off…
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Best Salmon Flies in Iceland (2025) – Top 10 from Real Catch Data
Angling IQ data reveals which flies actually catch the most salmon in Iceland. The ten most effective flies accounted for 34.1% of all recorded salmon…
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Sea Trout Fishing in Iceland – Latest Report from Húseyjarkvísl
The group finishing their fishing in Húseyjarkvísl landed a total of 86 fish, with flies such as Flæðamús, Copper John, Supertinsel producing well, while the…
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Are Microtubes the Secret Weapon in Low Water?
In this latest advice from Haugur, he takes a closer look at microtubes and asks a key question: could they be the missing piece when…
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Top 10 Salmon Flies in Northern and Northeast Iceland
When analyzing the data from Northern and Northeast Iceland, it becomes clear that fly selection differs significantly from other regions that have been previously covered.…
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Top 10 Salmon Flies in Northwest Iceland (Dölunum & N-W Region)
When looking at this region, there is a noticeable shift in which flies are used and which are not, resulting in a slightly different pattern…
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New: Single Hook Hitching – One of the Most Exciting Methods in Salmon Fishing
A new article has been published in Haugur’s Tips. This time, the focus is on single hooks and what you need to know about the…
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Tungufljót Opening – Tough Start, Then It Took Off
Tungufljót opened on April 1st under tough conditions. Ice drift and strong winds made fishing difficult, and expectations were low. Still, the opening group managed…
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New on Ask Haugur: Catch and release of post-spawning sea trout.
Do kelts survive being released? This is a question many anglers ask. In this new piece, Sigurður Héðinn looks at what research shows, what experience…
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Vatnamót – Pure Enjoyment
Those who were finishing their fishing at Vatnamót had a great trip. This was the second rotation there. The first rotation struggled with icy conditions…
