Avoid delay for the Delay…
I thought I was incapable of living 24/7 with other people… and yet… I spent ten weeks sharing a space without ever feeling crowded – perhaps because out there, space has no boundaries, or perhaps…
salmon fishing
Deciphering the Deildará
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,…
Man-Mountain turns Personal Guide, Northern Norway
Geir Gåsland, an old friend, opens a long-overdue guide business in northern Norway… “Geir is a native guy, born and living in Finnmark, Norways most northerly region. A mid forties man, passionate in hunting ,…
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…
The Magical ‘Mio’
A two-rod gem with a beautiful private lodge in north-east Iceland For reference, this piece is written in August of 2024. I believe I have discovered a gem which happens extremely rarely these days, hence…
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…
Reflecting on the infamous Spring of 2017 on Russia’s Kola Peninsula
My visit to Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi – 3rd to 10th June 2017. Atlantic salmon fishing in Russia has been a phenomenon that all those that have been lucky enough to enjoy it are…
Ten things you need to know about the Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi
The Journey – Most important to note is that you need to be in Helsinki on the Friday night before going to Russia the next day. Occasionally, because the days of the week are Saturday…
A Winter Visit to the Alta…
…Oslo, Northern Lights, Snowmobiling, Ice Hotel and the Atlantic Salmon Conference I fished Alta for my twenty-fifth season in July of 2015 and have always wanted to visit in the winter. We have talked about…
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…