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The Ultimate Big Fish
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..onboard the brand new Troms Explorer

Troms Explorer

A brand new purpose built wave piercing catamaran 44 ft in length, fast and very stable. This vessel will comfortably fish up to 8 and is licensed for 12 passengers and 2 crew. It will cruise at 24 knots. It has a one-side walk around deck and will set new standards of efficiency and comfort.

Clients are based at Lauksletta House on the island of Arnoy, single and twin bedrooms with all meals included. Lauksletta is close to the best fishing grounds in this highly prolific region. There is a small sheltered harbour. We will be targeting the huge Barents Sea Cod in February/March/April, together with Coastal Cod, Halibut, Coalfish and Wolf Fish from April to November.

Troms Explorer Specification: Twin 280 turbo Iveco diesels. Standard Horizon state of the art Satnav, GPS, Plotter, Radar, Echo Sounder, VHF Radio. This vessel is packed with the latest Standard Horizon equipment. Fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, wide screen TV, DVD, 2 shower/toilets, ample storage. Range 600 nautical miles.

On Board Troms Explorer

In the High Summer a group of eight anglers (regular visitors to North Norway) enjoyed a fantastic expedition week on Troms Explorer staying at Lauksletta House on the island of Arnøy.

The group caught and released on one night alone over a TON of big cod. Fish averaged 15 to 30 pounds and the biggest cod of the trip was a 42 pounder. 11 halibut were caught in the week, the biggest weighing 66 pounds. In addition double figure wolf fish were landed plus big haddock and coalies.

The weather was perfect with temperatures in the 20's under the midnight sun with the sea like glass. This group had the best weather which resulted in fantastic fishing. The best fishing is on the outer islands between Loppa and Fugloy on the front of Arnoy, get the weather right (it needs to be reasonably calm) and the fishing is the best in the world. If it blows you can fish more sheltered waters in the inner fjords on the east side of Arnoy. Cod to 50 pounds have been caught here and there is always the chance of halibut wolf fish and coalfish. The best fishing is without doubt out on the "front".

Pete Masters fishing with John Founds and Lloyd Roberts of Anglers World had great sport with cod in the teens and twenties most days. Wolf fish were common throughout their week but the highlight was a personal best cod for Pete. It broke the scales (50lb max reading) and was estimated well over 50 pounds and possibly approaching 60lb. They were fishing in the middle of the Kvaenangen Fjord.

Groups on Troms Explorer are collected in Tromso and transferred either by boat (weather depending) by fast ferry (you need the early SAS flight from Heathrow to connect) or by mini bus road transfer. There is the option of an internal flight with Wideroe to Sjorkosen too from Tromso.

Price examples based on 8 persons travelling:

6 nights/5 days fishing... £1310pp, 5nights/4days fishing...£1079pp, 4nights/3days fishing...£855pp full board and transfers included. Flights extra expect to pay around £180 to £380pp depending on route/date/airline.

SPECIAL SPRING AND LATER SUMMER GROUPS... Based at Skjervoy (optional combination with self use boat hire if required), 7 nights / 6 days fishing on Troms Explorer.. £1098 pp, 5 nights / 4 days fishing on Troms Explorer.. £970 pp - flights additional. Choice of routes/airports.

Arnøy Island

Lauksletta Country House

Location

On the island of Arnoy in Troms region NW of Skjervoy - around 3hrs 30m from Tromsø by road and local ferries. Lauksletta House overlooks a sheltered fjord with stunning views of the mountains in each direction and is only a 300 yard walk to the small harbour.

Getting There

Flights to Tromsø then self-drive car hire. Alternatively you may take the fast ferry from Tromsø to Arnoy from where you will be collected by your accommodation host. This ferry is a restricted service, operating 4 times a week. Either overnight in Tromso or take the SAS early flight to Tromso via Oslo from Heathrow.

Accommodation

This comfortable, spacious property is a traditional family owned Norwegian country house and is full of character. There are well furnished bedrooms (single, double or twin) with adjacent bathrooms and toilets. Meals are taken in the large, fully licensed dining room. Breakfast, lunches and dinners can be pre-booked and there is a choice of meal arrangements providing flexibility. For example you can have breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. The gourmet cuisine food is exceptional. Single rooms can be guaranteed at a suppliment.

APARTMENT and SELF USE BOAT... Sleeps 4 persons, 7 nights from.. £315pp flights and transfers NOT included. Based on 4 sharing.

The Fishing

Fantastic skippered fishing for big cod, halibut, coalfish, wolf fish etc. with a choice of experienced skippers. Lauksletta Country House is our accommodation base for the Troms Explorer. Excellect sea trout from the shore or fishing from small boats close to shore is on offer in Spring through to early summer. Fly fishing and lure fishing (small 20-28gram blue and silver toby's) most productive.

Other Activities

The area is rich in wildlife and there are easy walks or hill climbs. Reindeer roam in summer and golden eagles, sea eagles, puffins, ptarmigan and dolphins are often seen.

Big Cod, Halibut And Wolf fish With Dave Lewis Sea Angler features editor and international angler - Dave Lewis is an expert on Norway, travelling extensively with Anglers World. He guides two groups each year to this region and has enjoyed great success. Stable weather is important and allows clients to fish the best offshore marks. Even the inner more sheltered fjords have produced well with good cod and plentiful halibut a 200 pound plus fish was lost and a number of 50 to 100 halibut landed.

Dave has caught numerous 20/30 pound cod and he has landed not one but three cod over 50 pounds. His biggest a 54.5 pounder! Join Dave on a number of escorted group trips in 2010.

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