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Few salmon flies have had as much influence on modern Atlantic salmon fishing as the Sunray Shadow. Over the past decades it has become one of the most effective and widely used salmon flies in the world. Numerous variations of the fly exist today, but the original idea remains the same: a simple long-winged tube … Read more
A new digital book is now available from Sigurður Héðinn Harðarson (Siggi Haugur) Icelandic Pattern Series – Volume 1 presents five proven Atlantic salmon flies used in Icelandic rivers, including the well-known Haugur, Silver Sheep The book includes the stories behind the flies, materials and tying instructions, as well as access to fly-tying videos. To … Read more
Discover 10 powerful salmon flies that consistently catch fish in Icelandic rivers. A practical guide from the team at Ertu að fá’ann, featuring proven patterns such as Sunray Shadow, Frances, Collie Dog and Haugur. When selecting flies for salmon fishing in Iceland it is important to pay attention to weather conditions and water levels, as … Read more
Data from Angling IQ provides interesting insights into which salmon flies are producing the highest catch numbers in Icelandic rivers. When the catch records are analyzed river by river, a clear picture begins to emerge of which fly patterns consistently perform the best. In this article we examine the rivers in Southwest Iceland that keep … Read more
This section of the website is currently under construction, but we will gradually add more content over the coming weeks. Our goal is to share stories from Icelandic salmon rivers, fly patterns, fishing techniques and conversations with anglers from Iceland and abroad. Erta að fá’ann started as an Icelandic podcast and fishing hub, but we … Read more