Hofsá
The Hofsá river is OFTEN described as “perfect fly water”. it is TRUE. DRAMATIC CANYON POOLS LEAD TO corners and ledgy runs STREWN WITH HOLDING LIES and on down to a lower river made up of LONG GLASSY RUNS. all sat under the spectacular north eastern mountain ranges.
THE BIG FISH OF THE NORTH EAST
Do not go to Hofsa to land dozens of salmon, go to Hofsa to fish for salmon in incredibly satisfying ways and with the hope of connecting with a few of Hofsa’s multi sea winter specimens. Fish of 20-25lbs+ feature every season, and freakishly strong 12-16lb fish are spread throughout the river by mid July when they are joined by the grilse run.
Hofsá has 7 beats and 7 rods. You fish your beat for one session and then you rotate between beats. You can fish most of the pools with a single handed rod but you should also bring a light weight double handed rod to make best of all fishing situations. The river is very clear and is a pure joy to fish with floating line and small flies.
TACKLE & TECHNIQUES FOR HOFSA
Rods: 9-11ft 7-8wt SH / switch rod, 12-14ft 7-9wt DH rod
Line, Leader & Tippet: Floating lines only, tapered leader to 15lbs with 15lb and 12lb tippet. That much is simple.
Flies, Attractor / Locator: Sunray Shadow and Collie Dog plastic tube flies (wing 4cm & 6cm, some with shovel nose)
Flies, Hitching Tubes: 0.5-1.25” Haugar, Langa Fancy, Green Butt, Silver Stoat…,
Flies, Double & Treble: Sizes 8 - 16 Red & Black Francis and sparsely dressed Haugur, Hairy Mary, Green Butt, Undertaker, Madeleine, Micro Sunray, Micro Blue Elva, Arndilly Fancy
Small Weighted Flies: 0.25” Francis conehead / tube, micro weighted tubes, Zelda
“ARHVHAMMUR” LODGE
The Hofsa lodge is located parallel to beat 5 on lower part of the river. Recently renovated and upgraded, every rod has a double / twin bedroom with en suite bathroom.
There is a comfortable living room with fire place and adjoining it a glazed dining room with a great view of the Hofsá valley.
The chef and staff serve a hearty cold and cooked breakfast as well as great lunch and multi course gourmet dinner.
EASTERN WILDERNESS
The north east of Iceland is a very secluded place with a unique history and a dramatic privacy quite unlike anywhere else.
The tough and rugged nature of the farming and seafaring community is harmonised with the seasonal environment - resilient and raw in the exposed winter then softening into summer like the warm meadowlands of Hofsa’s lower river.
Once experienced, never forgotten.
GUIDES & STAFF
Hofsa’s guides and staff not only maintain an excellent operation but offer a great wealth of knowledge on the history of this famous river system.
An excellent and experienced team, the guides will tailor the perfect days fishing to suit the conditions, your needs and expectations.
After a long fishing day the lodge staff and chef will treat you to an exceptional dinner.