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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Laxa in Myvatn or Thingeyjarsyslu, (in English often called simply the Big Laxa) is a truly a world class brown trout destination for fly fishermen. Two of the very best beats are Myvatnssveit and Laxardalur, situated above the hydro electric dam at Bru. Both beats are fished with multiple rods and have separate full service lodges, the upper one called Hof, the lower one called Rau\u00f0holar. Below the dam there are five smaller trout beats for one to three rods and they are named Presthvammur, Hraun, Stadartorfa, Mulatorfa and Arbot. The upper beats are the more famous so to speak, however the fishing on the lower beats can also be exceptional.<\/p>\n
Laxa in Myvatnssveit starts at the headwater lake, the world famous Myvatn, which literally translated means “Midge lake”. It is broken up into various beats, the names of every one of them familiar to Icelandic trout fisherman: Hofstadaey, Arnarvatn, Geldingaey or Hamar. The river is made up of islands, channels, runs and assorted wide bay-like mini lakes called \u201cfl\u00f3ar\u201d. Everywhere there is lush vegetation and a rich representation of bird life, including a wide variety of ducks. Among them \u201cAmerican\u201d species Harlequin and Barrows Goldeneye which do not breed anywhere else in Europe, being natives on the North American continent.<\/p>\n
The fish are of all sizes but apart from the stunning natural environment, the main attraction at Myvatnssveit is the sizable average weight and the amazing fighting qualities of the brown trout. They are deep bodied fish which will use the water and strong currents to help them out once hooked. Most of the time, anglers will be hooking and fighting 2 to 5 pound browns but 6-7 pounders are not uncommon at all and bigger fish are caught every season. The biggest trout here usually exceed 10 pounds and specimens of up to 13 pounds have been taken. Streamers seem to work best early in the season, but very soon the effectivenes of larger streamers fade and weighed nymphs fished upstream with strike indicators take center stage. During the summer, warm sunny days may create perfect conditions for dry fly fishing and large fish may come to the surface for caddis or bibio imitations.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs active_tab_background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inactive_tab_background_color=”#033e63″ admin_label=”Pesta\u00f1as” _builder_version=”4.16″ tab_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#e5ecff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1px” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Suggested equipment” _builder_version=”4.16″ body_font=”||||” body_line_height=”2em” tab_font=”||||” tab_line_height=”2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” body_line_height_tablet=”2em” body_line_height_phone=”2em” tab_line_height_tablet=”2em” tab_line_height_phone=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
We recommend single hand 4 to 6 weight rods with floating lines. Longer leaders from 12 to 15 foot can be useful in your presentation to large trout in slower water. Generally it is not advisable to use tippets lighter than 4x.<\/p>\n
Flies: Bibio Hopper, Black Hopper, Black Gnat, Hawthorn, on n\u00ba 12 to 16 hooks, Elk, deer hair caddis in hook sizes from 12 to 18, olive or black Klinkhamers in sizes 8 to 16, large stone fly imitations. Nymphs: pheasant tail, Prince, Flash Prince, gold bead hair\u2019s ear in hook sizes 10 to 14.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Lodging” _builder_version=”4.16″ body_font=”||||” body_line_height=”2em” tab_font=”||||” tab_line_height=”2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” body_line_height_tablet=”2em” body_line_height_phone=”2em” tab_line_height_tablet=”2em” tab_line_height_phone=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Anglers stay at a full service lodge next to the river. It is a no frills establishment with good cooking and basic rooms that are fine for a good evening’s rest. The sitting room is nice and there is an outdoor jacuzzi.<\/span>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”How to get there” _builder_version=”4.16″ body_font=”||||” body_line_height=”2em” tab_font=”||||” tab_line_height=”2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” body_line_height_tablet=”2em” body_line_height_phone=”2em” tab_line_height_tablet=”2em” tab_line_height_phone=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lax\u00e1 in M\u00fdvatnssveit is located in northern Iceland about 1 hour away by road from the city of Akureyri. To get there guests generally fly into Keflavik International Airport. They the travel by road to the domesstic airport in Reykajvik where tehy can catch a direct flight to Akureyri where they are received by their guide and transferred to the lodge. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code admin_label=”C\u00f3digo” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]