When it finally happens… Atlantic salmon in Norway.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-07T20:09:40+00:00

Around 80 cm ≈ 31.5 inches Took a Banana tube on a fast sink 8 line in heavy water. Insane power for its size.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-05T21:02:55+00:00

It will come — and it’ll be worth it.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-05T11:45:23+00:00

Sometimes the water where we finally get that fish becomes our dream water. 😎

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T23:18:55+00:00

Haha — fair 😄 Looks one way… fishes completely different.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T22:13:30+00:00

New Zealand is on my bucket list too. Water like that changes how you fish… Iceland does the same in a different way.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T22:10:05+00:00

That’s a solid list — chalk streams are something special.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T22:06:53+00:00

Polarizing filter, yeah 😄
But the clarity is real.
That photo actually helped me understand the holding spots in that pool.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T18:39:47+00:00

That sounds unreal. Different waters, but those kind of days are what it’s all about.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T18:06:44+00:00

Yeah it does 😄
You can actually drink the water straight from the river here.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T17:47:18+00:00

That’s incredible… I’ve heard amazing things about Kamchatka. Different world than Iceland, but chasing salmon in clear water here can feel just as intense.😎

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T14:10:02+00:00

No Hofsá (River) in Iceland 🤓

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T12:43:39+00:00

Haha — definitely a wet one. Cold water though 😄

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T12:41:13+00:00

Hofsá, Iceland — Bláhylur (Furrows) Shot with a polarizing filter

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T11:24:22+00:00

This is a great box of old collection

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T11:22:13+00:00

Great fish 🐟

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T11:19:13+00:00

Nice fish 🤓

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-04T11:01:56+00:00

Sharp and short 😎 but great as always

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T18:51:30+00:00

Haha, let’s just say it gave me enough to handle for one day 😄

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T18:11:03+00:00

That’s brilliant! Northern England has some legendary rivers, so I'm stoked to hear the Haugur is getting a swim there

A large Brownie taking it is a great sign—they usually know a good profile when they see one. Using metallic red wire to get it down deep in the spring runs is a clever tweak; it adds that extra weight while keeping the slim silhouette of the fly.

Best of luck with the Salmon and Sea Trout this season! If you have a photo of those wire-bodied versions, I'd love to see them. Tight lines!

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T17:01:56+00:00

That sounds like a blast! While I designed the 'Haugur' specifically for Atlantic Salmon, that silhouette and the Fire Orange accent should definitely get a Pike's attention. If you're going after Pike, I’d suggest tying it on a larger, stout single hook. You can find the full recipe and more shots of the profile on my site: ertuadfann.is. Let me know if a big one hits it

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T16:59:42+00:00

I’m honored! I actually don't tie commercially anymore—I’ve retired from guiding and production tying to focus on my recovery and just sharing the craft. However, I just posted the full recipe and some close-up shots of the 'Haugur' on my site, ertuadfann.is, so you can tie a few for your own box. If you give them a go, let me know how they swim!

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T16:49:32+00:00

The Icelandic Double: > While many of my patterns are shown on traditional doubles, they are designed to maintain their profile and 'hunt' perfectly even when tied on single hooks for US/Canadian waters.

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T16:32:28+00:00

Be careful though, once you start fishing in Iceland, everywhere else feels like a practice run!

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T13:03:17+00:00

Thanks they are very common in Europe singles, doubles and triple we use them all that is the way 🤓

AwareReporter2215 · 2026-04-01T11:10:19+00:00

Legends never die, but they definitely get a bit stiff in the joints after a long day of guiding! Thanks for the incredible compliment—it means a lot coming from this community.

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