Rods, lines & reels

Rods: 12 - 14’ double handed rods for 7 - 9wt lines (14’ outfits - are available to loan at the lodge), 9 - 11’ single handed or switch rods for 8 – 9wt lines, 8-9' single handed rods for 5-7wt for char and trout

Reels: 8 – 10wt reel, with good drag system and 150-200m of 30lb+ backing  and 5-7wt reel with 100m of 20lb backing

Lines: For the lower river we suggest a multi tip shooting head system with floating body and tips tip in 10-15 foot. For the mid river and tributaries a full floating line or body and tips to suit a lighter rod set up. For the trout and char a suitable full floating weight forward line in 5-7wt.

Leader / Tippet: Range of 7-10ft polyleaders (slow and fast sink), Tapered Leaders: 9’ tapered to 15lbs and 20lbs, Spools of tippet material 6lb / 8lb / 12lb / 15lb / 20lb 

Flies

Range of small tube flies such as: Francis Cone, Temple Dog, Collie Dog, Cone Head Sunray, Bismo,

Surface flies: Small and Micro Hitch Tubes 1/4-12“, Bomber hook size single hook size 6 - 10, Green Machine hook size 6 - 10, ½ “ Sunday Shadow

Double and Trebles: Sizes 10 - 18 tied in Frances (Red and Black), Zelda, Nagli, MP, Silver Sheep, Green Brahn etc.

Hooks / Tube Hooks: Single sizes 10 - 16 Double / treble sizes 12 – 18  

Clothing & Useful Gear

Wading: Waders (breathable or neoprene for cold water), Wading boots (rubber with studs), Wading jacket, Wading Belt, Wading Stick (ideally collapsible) 

Clothing: Cap / hat, Sun Gloves, Polarised Sunglasses (essential), Buff, Multiple thin layers of underclothing, Fleece / “Puffer” jacket, Warm socks, Casual clothing for mealtimes / evenings

Useful Extras: Forceps / Pliers / Fishing ‘Tool’, Measuring Tape, Waterproof Bag / Backpack / Fishing Bag, Camera (water resistant / waterproof), SPF lotion

The lodge is sited close to the lower part of the river, its enjoys far reaching views across the nearby mountain range as well as the pastural farm land on the far bank. The nearby town of Breiddalsvik is a 5 minute drive. A largely fishing port the town has a simple store and a couple of bars and restaurants.

The lodge is comprised of 8 en suite rooms, a commercial kitchen and a spacious sitting/dining room with open log fire. There is also the benefit of a hot tub and a small sauna.

There is a heated drying room for waders and coats etc, a full service fish cleaning and storage facility, a barbecue.

Electrical plugs are 240v European style.

Whilst the Breiddalsa lodge can be accessed by the Southern route 1 it is far more practical to fly to Egilstadir and transfer the 1 hour down to the lodge from there. There are multiple flights a day and where possible we aim to have the guides drop clients to the airport and collect the incoming arrivals. If arriving at unusual times or exploring the East coast then there are hire cars available at the airport. Depending on group size we would suggest hiring a 4x4 as the roads are largely gravel and the quickest way is by mountain pass.

We are often asked for tipping recommendations by departing guests and suggest the folowing as a guideline:

£40/€40per person per day for the house staff to be put in wooden box beside reception.

£50/€50per rod per day paid directly to your guide.

Strictly fly only and barbless hooks at all times

Catch and Release at all times (Guides will use their discretion with bleeding fish)

Trout and Char should be released unless previously agreed with head guide/chef for the kitchen

Some fish over 70cm to be placed in ‘live boxes’ for Hatchery stock where required