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On October 20th the fishing season officially ended and we said goodbye to the last guests at Battle Hill Lodge this year. We had a great year and want to say a huge thanks…
Over the past 3 years, we have been involved in a project to tag sea trout in the Skaftá watershed(Battle Hill Fisheries), Skaftá is one of the largest glacial rivers in Iceland and receives…
Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes and pristine waters, is a dream destination for fishing enthusiasts. Renowned for its abundant rivers and lakes teeming with salmon, trout, and Arctic char, offers unparalleled fishing experiences. Whether…
As we wrapped up the season at our Highland Fishing Lodge at the end of August we figured it was time to take a quick look at this year’s season.The Highlands are truly the…
Iceland has endless brown trout, char, and salmon rivers and lakes spread all over the island making it a popular destination for anglers from around the globe. In Iceland, all fishing rights are private…
With sea trout fishing in Iceland slowly reaching heights never seen before, this almost mystical creature is becoming more and more sought after by anglers all over the world. And no wonder, they’re big,…
The Lake and Area Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest lake in Iceland, located only 40 minutes from Reykjavík. Thingvellir, where Althingi, the Icelandic parliament, was established around the year 930, is a place of…
Fishing remains an incredibly popular pastime in Iceland with reports indicating 20% of the population goes fishing at least once a year. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in the…
If you’re heading to Iceland and want to tie your own flies or get the low down on what flies to bring, look no further. Fish Partner’s very own Eidur Kristjansson is a well-known…
Black Ghost, by Herb Welch, is one of the most recognisable patterns ever created. Originally designed in 1919, but it wasn’t until around 1927 that it became a mainstay in the fly boxes of…
Copper John was originally tied, and designed, by John Barr in 1993. As often is the case with new flies, it took John a few years to perfect the design and in 1996, the…
This is part three of our series on flies for Iceland. Check out part two Nymphs and part one Salmon flies Wondering what streamers to tie and bring on your trip to Iceland. Well…