Wet fly

Haugur

Icelandic trout wet

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An Icelandic trout pattern tied for the volcanic rivers and cold lava-field lakes of the north. Simple, dark, with a touch of colour — patterns that work in Iceland tend to work anywhere.

Fish this when

Summer on Icelandic rivers and cold lava-field lakes. Fish it across and down in classic wet-fly style, retrieving steadily through productive runs and deep pools.

Why it works

Icelandic river patterns are stripped of ornament because those rivers tolerate no waste. Anything proven on Thjórsá or Laxa is genuinely effective, having solved harder problems than most rivers present.

Naturals it imitates