Laxardal

The grilse runs along the west coast of Iceland are finally beginning to pick-up. However without sounding like a scratched record the majority of the rivers continue to run high,

The conditions in Iceland over the course of last week have continued to improve with a few patches of sunshine appearing across the country. The west coast still has high

The weather in Iceland over the course of last week has continued on a similar theme with strong winds, heavy rain and cold temperatures, although this time I was experiencing

Last week in Iceland has been exceedingly wet with continued rain across the west coast. Rivers are running high from the beginning of the season and due to the continued

After the opening of Laxa I Kjos, Grimsá and Midfjardará over the weekend the runs have started slowly but surely. Although spring has sprung some three weeks early in Iceland

Throughout Iceland the majority of rivers have crystal clear flows, with the exception of the odd glacial rivers, great you may think, simple you may think… Spot fish, cast to

Continuing on from Peter McLeod’s blog about his personal favourite destinations, this week it is Alex’s turn: Two most loved destinations and why American West, USA I freely admit that

Day 1 Tuesday, July 30 Guy and I spent the morning relaxing in the very comfortable Holt hotel in Reykjavik – Guy practiced his knot tying. After a short flight

There is always a feeling of anticipation and excitement before any trip and my return to the Laxardal trout beats in Iceland this summer was no different. I filled my

My view of Iceland was of a land filled with volcanoes, glaciers and a few Vikings, of rivers with salmon and (probably) arctic char, and overall a largely pristine environment.

Day 1   The travel to Iceland is so simple and easy taking just 2 ¾ hours to get over to Keflavik. On the descent we went through shards of