THE FLY FISHING AND FLY TYING BLOG
This is the English Fly Fishing and Fly Tying blog at Rakkenes.com. We blog both in English and Norwegian. This section of the site provides a list of all articles posted in English. Note that most of the texts on the site is written in English. The Norwegian texts are considered to be of interest to the Norwegian fly fishing community only.
Mayfly Halo Emerger
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying Article /by Kjell S. RakkenesNeedle Fly an October Surprise
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing /by Kjell S. RakkenesIt’s something about fall. Crystal clear waters, razor sharp air, morning frost and a symphony in colors are nature’s last serving before the kitchen bell rings, and the season close.
Danica Emerger
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe Ephemera Danica is the largest mayfly in Norway. Measuring up to 2,5 centimeters (one inch) the hatch of this beautiful mayfly is the most important during the season. When these guys appear, the big and picky trout looks to the surface for food.
Stonefly and Caddis in May
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing /by Kjell S. RakkenesI visit my rivers like a river keeper throughout the year. I know exactly what the water levels are, how they’re doing and what to expect next. I live with them and think I understand their cycle. Even though the changing climate is contributing to new and unexpected entries in my diary, I pretty much […]
Spring fly fishing
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying /by Kjell S. RakkenesWhen it comes to preparation for spring fly fishing, few things change. I pretty much fish the same flies as last year. I to reach for my favorite rod the lines and I am used to. But most importantly my flies are pretty much the same. Here are my favorite flies for spring fly fising […]