A small Icelandic salmon river with fierce fish! I admit, I have procrastinated about writing this piece. In truth it has been three or four years of procrastination! I am not sure of the reason, but I think it is because I am still getting to know, deciphering (!) and trying to understand Deildará and I am still not 100% …
Exploring the East Ranga, Iceland
Is this the next best option to Ponoi? Guest writer Roderic Hall of Frontiers explores the East Ranga wearing his 6 years experience of managing the Ponoi… It is always exciting to have the opportunity to visit and fish a river for the first time, particularly a well-known and highly regarded river in Iceland which is operated and managed by …
The Blend of Blanda
Some will and some won’t have driven through the north-western Icelandic town of Blönduós. Always a happy place signifying progress while driving north. Even the most senior policeman is a very happy, positive man and a wonderful guide, fisherman and photographer. His stories of drug manufacture in remote farm locations in his area and incompetent Chinese tourists wrecking cars left, …
The Opening of the Thvera season…June 2015
My colleague, Richard Scrope, and I were very lucky to be invited to join the leaseholders of the Thvera/Kjara for the opening of the Thvera (read about prime time here) on 12th June and the Kjara opens on the 15th June (read about opening in 2013 here). I love how the Icelanders get so excited about the opening days – …
Sterilisation Update – Iceland
Iceland 2014 – Part III – Fishing on the Moon – Trout and Char fishing in the Highlands…
June 15-18: Fishing on the Moon Tungnaa Char and Trout Tarquin: We headed east from Thvera, through part of Reykjavik and back on the E6 towards Selfoss where we stocked up on snacks and Skyr (superb yoghurt – http://siggisdairy.com/faq/skyr) for the fishing days to come. Then inland to the highlands, through the lowland meadow Icelandic pony farms and then, with …
Iceland 2014 – Part II – Some of the western salmon rivers…two visits to the north…
June 8 – 10: Nordura – one of Iceland’s best salmon rivers… Ben: As we drove home from Black Rocks we decided to complete the circle around the lake and took the west road, which took us past the ION Hotel and the scene of our great night at the river mouth but it also took us past the little …
Iceland 2014 – Part I – Huge Trout of Lake Thingvallavatn and Char of the Bruar River…
Frontiers has had Iceland at its heart since 1972 when we began to advise clients about the incredible Atlantic salmon fishing there. In June, a small team was put together to head to Iceland again to link up with old salmon fishing friends and to explore new and wild trout and char fishing options. The technical equipment was a far …
Fieldsports Photography Competition – Enter now! Tarquin Millington-Drake makes judge!
The search is on… Fieldsports Magazine and leading sport optics manufacturer Leica are looking for truly outstanding photographers in this, the definitive photography competition for the fieldsports industry. Simply put, we’re looking for the best in the business. Whether you are a keen amateur, aspiring professional or a Fleet Street veteran, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent. We …
Fishing the Thvera, Iceland, 15th to 18th July 2013
Paul is 85. He and his wife have been wonderful clients of Frontiers for over twenty years. They have become great friends as we have plotted and planned various expeditions over the years. Last year Paul joined my private party on Sela but his hip gave him some serious trouble towards the end of the trip. Paul understandably questioned his …
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