New edition of Field Notes
It was with joy when we received a call from Geir Gåsland to tell us that he was fulfilling his dream to become a guide in his home territory. He has worked in the sports/outdoor industry for his whole career, but it was always other people walking out the door to enjoy the wilderness of Finmark and not him. He finally made it to start his own guiding business covering fishing, shooting and foraging. His home is Finmark, he now lives in Alta but he has lived in Hammerfest and Lakselv where his Mum lives, he would say that his ‘home’ rivers are Alta, Stabburselva, Lakselv and Repparfjordelva.
The above rivers are famous for their big fish, the last one, the Repparfjordelva, is one of Norway’s most productive with grilse and salmon up to about 25lbs. It is famous for its bomber fishing. Lakselv is better known but the Stabburselva is prettier, has beautiful pools and equally big fish.
There is a very broad choice from a range of hotels (luxury to standatd) to Air B&Bs to self-catering cabins. The choice is yours. You may wish to stay in one area for a few days and then move - this is all possible and easily done. The key is to have the flexibility to maximise the best fishing.
Your choice of gear will depend on what you have planned to do. The rivers are generally double-handed rod for salmon and single-hand for trout, graying and char. You are best advised to have studs in your waders and bring a pack-pack in which you can carry layers for the changeable Nordic weather.
How does it all work? Nothing is off the menu so they can advise on what there is to do at the time of year you wish to travel. Early season we would suggest a salmon fishing combo with Stabburselva and Repparfjordelva, maybe three days on each or two days on each and two days of trout, grayling or char. Even then, the plan is not set in stone if the weather has made the potential plan less positive. The value is local knowledge, knowing where to go when, how to get there and having the equipment and knowledge to get you there quicker and easier than everyone else!
Once a basic plan has been agreed Finmarlsliv will quote for his time and your choice of accommodation and will estimate the likely costs of fishing licences which can only be purchased onsite. The day or quotation includes driving guests around, guiding, use of boats, ATV and other equipment etc.
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