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 to an exceptional start this season. With only half a month gone, a total of 597 sea trout have already been landed — marking a 32% increase compared to the … Read more
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 catches in the Angling IQ database for 2025. The data represents 35.33% of the total salmon catch in Iceland, based on figures from Angling IQ. It is important to note … Read more
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 fly Atli accounted for four fish. Fishing in Húseyjarkvísl has been solid so far, with a total of 115 sea trout landed. That’s slightly below last year’s numbers, but still … Read more
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 conditions get tough and water levels drop? Microtubes are one of the most underrated fly variations out there. When used correctly, they can be incredibly effective—far more powerful than most … Read more
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. It is interesting to see how distinct the pattern is in this area, and there are clear reasons behind it. For this analysis, only rivers with a minimum catch of … Read more
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 compared to other areas previously analyzed. Neither Flekkudalsá nor Blanda are included in this analysis, as there was not enough catch data available to ensure reliable results. The data clearly … Read more
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 hitch technique. This is without a doubt one of the most exciting fishing methods there is.
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 to land 8 sea trout — a solid result considering the circumstances. But then things changed. The second group hit much better conditions and experienced excellent fishing, landing 45 sea … Read more
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 by the river tells us, and why proper handling is critical for giving these fish the best chance of survival.
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 and overall difficult circumstances. The second rotation landed around 40 sea trout. The fish were a bit slow early in the mornings, but as the light came up during the … Read more