The season has started strong in Geirlandsá, and early reports indicate excellent conditions. We spoke with Sindri Hlíðar, who confirmed that the opening was very good — especially in Geitlandsáin, where fishing was exceptional right from the start. Since catch & release was implemented, the river has clearly been on the rise. The opening day … Read more
Let’s continue our review of the 10 most effective flies in each region, and now we turn our focus to Borgarfjörður and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Not all rivers in this area are part of the Angling IQ collaboration, which does slightly affect the overall picture—though not significantly. It is interesting to observe the patterns that … Read more
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
Iceland is one of the world’s top salmon fishing destinations. But one question comes up again and again: which flies actually work? In this guide, we break down the most effective salmon flies across different regions in Iceland, based on real catch data and experience. When selecting flies for salmon fishing in Iceland it is … 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