Fishing in Norway

[hedd-wyn]

I know this is a long shot but I'm also aware that there are some keen anglers out there so here goes...

 

I've just booked a sea fishing trip for 4 of us to a place called Skjervoy in Norway scheduled for April.

 

Have any of you guys fished that neck of the woods before and could give me some feedback?

 

I would also like to know what your preferred jig would be for cod.

 

Thanks

 

Hedd

[Thelongwayup]

I know this is a long shot but I'm also aware that there are some keen anglers out there so here goes...

 

I've just booked a sea fishing trip for 4 of us to a place called Skjervoy in Norway scheduled for April.

 

Have any of you guys fished that neck of the woods before and could give me some feedback?

 

I would also like to know what your preferred jig would be for cod.

 

Thanks

 

Hedd

Yup, I have been with anglers world. Fantastic place!

 

Rather than type it all out again I'll link you to the WSF thread we did.

 

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/europe/1077287-our-trip-skjervoy-through-anglers-world-picture-heavy.html

 

You will have an absolute blast. Make sure you book an arvor boat though as the open ones didn't look much fun for April weather. A few times we had to shelter in the cabin from the snow.

 

A red and silver jig worked best for us too.

 

Hope the post on WSF gives you a good insight into what we did and how. It's a long post mind so make a cuppa before you start.

[hedd-wyn]

Spot on! Thanks for the link I'm a member on that forum as well.

 

Yes I was lucky enough to be able to book an arvor so that's a relief.

So you say the weather is still pretty rough around April then? That's what I wanted to hear TLWU, the tougher the better

 

Just like shooting, fishing's not meant to be easy is it.

 

Are there any bars there?

[Thelongwayup]

Spot on! Thanks for the link I'm a member on that forum as well.

 

Yes I was lucky enough to be able to book an arvor so that's a relief.

So you say the weather is still pretty rough around April then? That's what I wanted to hear TLWU, the tougher the better

 

Just like shooting, fishing's not meant to be easy is it.

 

Are there any bars there?

Yes there's abar there but I bet you only use it once when you see the prices. Even the ferry prices from Harwich were bad!

 

Oh the fishings pretty easy mate if you hit a shoal. We found 12 to 15 cod became a pest if that's possible and you need a heavy jig and fast reel to get through them to the big ones below. Think from memory without checking we used at least £180 plus of fuel in the boat too. Make sure you ask Balzas about what time you can buy beers etc in the supermarket too as they aren't allowed to sell after a set time.

 

We generally had snow, wind and sun shine in an hour most days. Absolutely bizarre weather. I would definately go again though. Oh and watch your phone bill! Skjervoy's not part of Europe or the EU or something. Phone calls and data is masively expensive and the wifi is poor in the chalets if you are down by the boats in the lower cabins. I had a MASSIVE shock at my phone bill.

[hedd-wyn]

Really appreciate the info mate, I've just passed your link on to the rest of the lads I'm sure they will find it informative.

 

I've never been to that part of the world but had heard the lash was expensive there

 

Never mind, I'm sure the fishing will keep me busy.

 

Thanks again

[Thelongwayup]

Really appreciate the info mate, I've just passed your link on to the rest of the lads I'm sure they will find it informative.

 

I've never been to that part of the world but had heard the lash was expensive there

 

Never mind, I'm sure the fishing will keep me busy.

 

Thanks again

No problem mate. You will all love it! Any questions nearer the time or anytime just ask.