Fishing vacations in Norway. Some random notes....

Southern Norway:

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The Otra River is the best salmon river in Southern Norway. The 15 km of salmon fishing from the ocean to the Vigeland Waterfall offers various fishing opportunities for everyone. You have to show your receipt for a paid fishing fee to the state when you buy the fishing license. You can pay the fishing fee of NOK 180 at all post offices. There are many rules to follow when it comes to fishing and therefore it is important that you get all the necessary information when you obtain your fishing license. Fishing license and boat rental: Grønberg Sport Address: Vestre Strandgate 24, N-4612 Kristiansand Tel: +47 38 02 73 97

http://home. online.no/ ~jfuruly/ salmon/salnews. htm great info site

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Place to be for Salmon Fishing, Vennesla

The village of Vennesla with its approximately 12.780 inhabitants and a area of 384,3 km2, lies directly north of Kristiansand and is split by the river Otra. Both the railway line, the Sørlandsbanen, and the road, the Setesdalsveien, pass through the district, and the short distance to Kristiansand centre means that it is quite central. Vennesla has large forested areas which provide a wonderful opportunity for recreation and relaxation. Every summer thousands flock here to experience a journey on the old narrow-gauge railway, the Setesdalsbanen. A l9th century steam locomotive puffs a few kilometres up the narrow valley to Beihølen which now marks the end of the line. There are several rural museums in Vennesla, and from the banks of the river you can fish for salmon in the river Otra. SETESDALSBANEN RAILWAY Several thousand tourists visit the Setesdal Railway Line, which has become one of the region's biggest tourist attractions. The Setesdal Railway Line has, for many, become a nostalgic interlude in their summer holiday, where you can enjoy the scenery from the old railway carriages, with the chuffing steam engine surging in front. In 1996, the Setesdal Railway Line celebrates its centenary, and so there will be extra activities linked to the celebration of this in July. There are also a number of family activities going on every Sunday in June and August at the Paulen gård (farm), which is situated along the line. The railway is 6 km long. The trip lasts approximately 1,5 hour. BOMMEN RIVER MUSEUM Bommen will be a combined river museum and activity centre for organisations connected with the area, the river or the building. So far there is an exhibition room, meeting place and kitchen, as well as a museum room, at Bommen. No regular opening hours. VIGELAND MANOR By Rv 405. Manor farm, with heritage buildings from the 1850s. Vigeland Manor is a culture centre incorporating local crafts including a pottery and traditional floral furniture decoration. Cultural events. Salmon fishing in the Otra river during the summer. Open by arrangement. Guest exhibitors Edda Holmesland Snaprud. Entertainment / concerts Wednesday evenings in July. Beside Vigeland Hovedgård lies Glasshytta "Ildhuset". Open on Sundays during the summer. FISHING There is excellent rod salmon fishing in the Otra river. Salmon fishing petmits. Yellow zone. Salmon fishing permits are available from local petrol stations and from MX-Sports.

Tana River (from waderson.com)--> SONIK RODS

-The Queen of all salmon rivers

Tana River is the most productive watercourse for Atlantic salmon in the world.

The last few years there has been caught 200 ton of salmon pr. year combined on Norwegian and Finnish side of the river! Half of this is caught on rod.

Tana is called Deatnu in Sami and means big river. Yes, it is really big, Tana itself is nearly 200 miles, with tributaries nearly 500 miles. In long distances it flows slow and wide on its way to the Barents Ocean, but there are several great rapids and pools you can reach from the shore.

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