{"product_id":"east-ranga-fishing","title":"Fishing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe East Ranga is one of the most productive rivers in Iceland and averages an annual catch of over 3,000 salmon which is quite extraordinary by Icelandic standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the majority of pools may be covered with a single-hand rod, the style of fishing is ideally suited to two-handed rods, sink-tip lines and small brass tube flies. Water temperature remains rather cold throughout the summer, so getting one's fly down is frequently the most effective technique. The Ranga is not generally affected by high or low water because of its spring source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally we would hope that a relatively competent fisherman would be landing 4-5 fish per day with many more lost on the way and that is a realistic expectation but of course individual skills do come in to play.  The river is very interesting in that it is a smolt release river which means that it is wonderfully reliable.  The bottom of the river is volcanic dust which suppresses natural spawning and the Icelandics have made it an art form is rejuvenating rivers in the form of bringing back supposedly dead rivers to being very productive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFishing is over a 22 km area from the junction with the Thvera on Beat 1, up to the impassable waterfall at the head of Beat 9. There is an excellent variety of water on the nine beats and something to suit everyone.  An interesting note is the steady growth in the run of 2SW salmon. These fish have an average weight of 14lbs and offer terrific sport throughout the season but the majority of fish are around the 8lbs mark. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guides are top class and really help the day go well – they are patient with beginners (and most of them can offer excellent casting tuition) but also very good with experienced rods as they are all mad keen fishermen themselves and understand what people are looking for in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can fish on the day of arrival and departure which makes it a very time efficient river as well.  It is arguable that there are more technical rivers to fish in Iceland but the East Ranga’s reliability, convenience and excellent facilities make it one of our most popular destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43905090191419,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/244989_2Ffishing_iceland_svalbardsa_july_20181.jpg?v=1785731200","url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/products\/east-ranga-fishing","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}