Norway

[Wedger]

Who has been?

Where's recommended for halibut & cod etc.

Log cabin lodge prefered

 

Tell me what you know please......... a May trip in the offing.

 

[AHoy]

Not sure about the fishing but May is early season for tourism in Norway so not too many grockles about, but not all facilities fully open. Weather usually fairly good but still plenty of snow about and not all routes guaranteed open (no problem there if afloat though). May 18th is National Day so expect plenty of celebrations, bands functions and boozing if you are there at that time.

 

Alan.

[TomBettle]

Trev

 

I was supposed to be going in May, it's likely to be June now.

 

For plenty of Cod, head South around the Bergen area. Don't expect a big one. Here the fish will generally be Codling to 20lb max. You'll also get a lot of Pollack and some Ling.

 

If you want the Cod of legends and Halibut with a potential (rare) of several hundred pounds along with HUGE Coalfish then it has to be northern Norway.

 

Head to the Tromso area of the Troms region. Most of the fishing camps will be found around the Skjervoy region.

 

Late May is when you begin to get midnight sun and the potential for fishing right through is there.

The downside is that the true chance of a 100lb Cod has probably passed as these are massive Berents Sea fish that simply pass through the fjords as they go on their way to spawn. You do, however, stand a real chance of a 40lb fish and every year fish into the 60's are caught.

 

I know I am helping themout with the build of their new boat, http://www.troms-explorer.com , but without doubt, the best agent who organises continually successful trips is Anglers World Holidays, run by Martin Founds.

Contact the company and or Martin (it probably won't get you a discount, but you can try dropping my name) on 01246 221717.

 

Dave Lewis from Sea Angler guides for them

Henry Gilbey, John Wilson and Chris Tarrant all fish Tromso with them.

 

I'll be on the list as a regular soon and can't wait.

 

Tom

 

PS: There is some incredible sport with other species too. Plaice (8lb easy, possiblly up to 20lb) and Salmon are just two to mention.

 

[great white]

only Codling to 20lb max

 

Nice quote Tom

 

wish we suffered such small fish

 

Charlie

 

By the way how is the boat coming on?

[TomBettle]

only Codling to 20lb max

 

Nice quote Tom

 

wish we suffered such small fish

 

Charlie

 

By the way how is the boat coming on?

Yeah, didn't read quite right that bit Charlie. Still I feel sure you know what I meant!

 

Allegedly the boat is almost ready, but seeing as MES haven't yet been down to fit the electronics I feel sure we are rolling into May at least before we get her bottom wet.

 

I was there a month ago and Rod assured me things would be done by the end of April... not sure about that, but it isn't a million miles off.

[Wedger]

Thanks muchly chaps.

 

I'm sending someone on a reccy..........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well actually a friend and nabour is contemplating, but I quite fancy it too

 

T

[Newboy]

As Tom said Northern Norway is probably best bet if you fancy the bigger fish.

 

From the Tromso airport to Skervey (?) we passed hundreds of fishing lodges with small boats, so I guess the location and choice won't be a problem.

 

If you go for the bigger boat (extra charge) you can travel further afield but that's extra cost on top of you trip. Then again you don't need to go far to net a 40lb+ cod, 30 mins steaming will see you in 2-300 (even 400) depth.

 

Make sure you get all you need here as the prices over there are a little on the 'ooch... how much' side.