First Days Fishing At The Sandbakken Resort!

Starting off where we ended yesterday… we never made it too bed, and yes we got the Shad rods out! Fishing at first light we managed around half an hour chucking shads in to the cold clear water but unfortunately to no avail!

It wasn’t long though before the whole group were up and ready to get out there and do some proper fishing from the boats. After a quick chat and a the plan was formed! The morning was glorious and the fjord was like a sheet of glass, starting off in some shallow bays and channels around a road bridge we fished for an hour or so, but the fish weren’t playing ball.

Moving into some slightly deeper water we managed to eventually find some fish, nothing massive but a steady stream of small Codling, Coalfish and Haddock kept all rods busy.

After exploring a few more area’s we headed in around two o clock, to grab a bite to eat and stock up on supplies and perhaps even grab an hours kip! Just as I started to drift off to sleep in the chair, I was quickly awoken by the word Halibut! One of the other boats had just arrived back from the mornings fishing and had landed a couple of real specimens! Wandering down to see them, we were greeted by the site of a nice Halibut which weighed in a touch over 50lb & a Cod weighing in at just over 27lb! A right result, well done lads! This only hightend our enthusiasm, and within a few minutes, fully loaded with some cracking Bacon & Sausage sandwiches! (Compliments to the chef!!!) We were back on the water by half four.

By now the weather had turned, and a grey drizzly mist filled the air, the water was no longer like a sheet of glass, but scruffy white horses could be seen all across the bay. Not to be put off we stuck with the original plan and headed way out west to some old area’s we had fished the previous year, in the hope of connecting with something bigger. Unfortunately it didn’t happen, but again we enjoyed some excellent sport, with more Cod, Haddock and Ling (Torsk..?!) making an appearance. All caught on light pirking set up’s in 40-60 metres of water it was all good fun!

We arrived back just as darkness fell, rustled up a quick meal, made the most out of our cabins Sauna and headed off to bed! Well most of us did! I am still here writing the blog, but rest assured I will be very soon! Even though I am still a young spring chicken! forty eight hours without sleep is plenty long enough!

Anyway here’s a few pictures….

Until tomorrow Chris.

What A View! Getting The Boats Loaded Up Ready For The First Session! 



There Should Be A Step Here Down To The Boats, Instead It's Just One Big Block Of Ice Incredible!



Pretty Prefect Conditions! We Did Say The Fjord Was Like A Sheet of Glass.



Another Arty Farty One For The Album! Stunning Though Isn't It!



My First Norwegian Cod Of 2011, Certainly Not The Biggest But Definetely One Of The Prettiest!



Looking Chuffed...Young Tom, With His First Ever Norwegian Fish, And His First Ever Haddock!



A Cracking Halibut, Weighing In At Just Over 50lb! Fantastic Catch!



An Absolute Pig Of A Cod! 27lb Of Pure Magic! What A Mornings Fishing!



Sorry Had To Squeeze At Least One Picture Of A Ling (Torsk) In The Blogs Somewhere. P.S The Picture Is Specially Dedicated To Peter Col 'Lings' Worth, As These Fish Are His Favourite Species Ever! ;-)



Paul 'Skipper' Stephens With A Catch Of Small Codling Caught Just Before Darkness. Fingers Crossed For Something Bigger Tommorrow!