Fishing in Norway with Roxtons

The Aunan beat of the famous Orkla is run by the ex Liverpool football star, Vegard Heggem and is one of the best run in Norway.

The number of fish caught cannot be compared to Russia but catching one or two fish a day can be expected and 30lbs plus fish have been caught every year since the lodge opened in 2002.

With Vegard running the fishing and the lodge, rods can be assured of a very professional service from start to finish and with the nets being removed from the Trondheim fjord, the future looks bright for this historic area of Norway.

The Aunan water has a great variation of fly water from rapids to glides. It has twelve beats, nine of which are double banked and three single banked.

The wading varies but is generally good in most places. Only eight rods will fish the water ensuring plenty of fishing every day with an excellent home pool that can be fished 24 hours a day.

The Orkla is regulated by a hydro power station which means there is always water even in very dry years.

The accommodation is based in four very comfortable lodges with single rooms for all of the rods.

The main building has comfortable areas for relaxation after a day on the river. The food is delicious and as a party, dinner can be taken out by the river.

Rods
Double handed 13 - 15ft rods will be appropriate for most conditions on the river

Lines
Floating and intermediate density will cover most situations.

Reel
A sturdy reel with a good drag system that holds 150 yards of backing

Flies
Some of the best flies for this river are as follows:

• Green Highlander
• Munroe Killer
• Collie Dog

Sunray Shadow
These flies are best in small and medium sizes.

Other Items

• Waders
• Wading stick
• Layered clothing because of changeable weather
• Wader repair kit
• Polarised sunglasses
• Forceps / clippers
• Hand and face moisturiser

In and around the area it is possible to partake in a variety of activities. These include hiking around the countryside, wildlife viewing and there are some stunning backdrops if you are a keen photographer or painter.

Season
1st June until 31st August.

Time difference from GMT
+ 1 hour.

Electricity
Standard 220v continental.

Currency
The local currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Most shops, garages and other establishments accept Visa and MasterCard.

Tips
Tips are totally at your discretion. However, people do like to recognise the efforts of the guide and lodge staff in ensuring that your stay is a happy one. A simple guideline followed by most is to give NOK 500 to the guide and NOK 500 to be split by your cook and lodge staff.

Visa Requirements
None for EU residents.

Medical Requirements
There are no required inoculations for travel to Norway, though you are advised to check with your doctor prior to departure regarding any vaccinations that may be recommended. If you are taking prescription medicines please ensure that you bring enough for the duration of your stay.

Insects
As in Scotland, the further north you go in Norway the more frequent the mosquitoes, particularly in July and August. However, insects are normally not a major problem when using repellents and taking sensible precautions. In the Arctic, you may need a mosquito veil in extreme situations but even here a bottle of repellent is often sufficient.

Other Information

Catch and release
The majority of Norwegian rivers have no rules on catch and release. There are bag limits as a part of salmon conservation and we would encourage you to keep only the fish that you require for your own consumption. All beats offer facilities to freeze your catches and advise you of local smoking arrangements.

Tackle Disinfection
All fishing tackle and equipment must be disinfected prior to starting fishing in any Norwegian river. This can be done by your local vet but most destinations in Norway offer this as part of their service. Please talk to us as to whether this is the case with your destination.