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Getaway Fly Fishing, Kollegievej, Charlottenlund (2025)

16/09/2024

••• COMING SOON – TAPAM 2.0! •••

That's right – we went back to the jungle to get things back on track. From 2025, Tapam is back. Better & stronger than ever.

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14/06/2024

• WANTED: GREAT CHEFS — WITH A PASSION FOR FLY FISHING •

In a couple of weeks, our dedicated team of camp managers, assistants, and chefs will be eagerly welcoming fly fishers from around the world to our Arctic char camps in Greenland.

Our staff will fish alongside our guests and provide plenty of advice when needed, while also allowing ample time for independent exploration. We don’t offer a fully guided package because, on these rivers, you don’t really need it.

Our goal is to foster a camaraderie among guests and staff, creating unforgettable memories filled with laughter and shared smiles over great dinners.

Speaking of dinner, our chefs all share a passion for fly fishing, which makes working here a dream job for them. Perhaps that's why they excel in cooking, far from civilization and with limited resources?

On that note, as of 2025, we've expanded to four camps and require more chefs! If you know a talented chef who loves fly fishing, please encourage them to reach out to us – or help us spread the word by sharing this post.

10/05/2024

• Let’s Go for Gold! •

There’s nothing wrong with chasing silver bullets, whether in the form of salmon, sea trout, bonefish – or whatever else this popular term may be used for.

But at some point, you've just got to go for gold!

Especially if you enjoy casting against structure, experiencing fierce takes just moments after your fly has landed, encountering strong runs, and witnessing acrobatic jumps from a formidable fish. Your flies may get battered by nasty teeth and strong jaws, but that’s a small price to pay for the thrill of hooking into a golden dorado!

Join Getaway founder Thomas Søbirk for an adventure targeting golden dorado on the fly.

Although my work has granted me the opportunity to fish in more than thirty countries and catch most of the well-known sportfish we avidly pursue, I've never had the chance to fish for golden dorado.

I've dreamt about it for the past twenty years, and I've come close to organizing a trip once or twice. Now, it's finally happening: I've discovered an excellent location on the Paraná River in Argentina that ticks all the right boxes:

The confluence of the Corriente River and the Paraná creates two expansive deltas with endless fishing opportunities in numerous crystal-clear lagoons, rivers, deltas, and river overflows.

There's no need to use a heavy sinking line – all fishing can be done with floating or intermediate lines. We'll be fishing from fast boats, with two anglers per boat casting simultaneously, and there are even some spots where wading is possible.

Fishing in the area is incredibly productive, with 10-20 dorados per boat being a typical daily catch. Most range from 5-8 lbs, some are between 10 and 15 lbs, and there's always the chance of hooking into a truly substantial fish weighing between 20 and 25 lbs. Even larger dorados weighing 30-40 lbs can be found, although hooking and landing them is another challenge. Other species found – and caught – in these waters include pacu, paraya, and pira pita. (Not that I mind much: I'm just eager to go for gold!)

One of the best months to target large dorado is October. It’s just a month into the Argentinian spring, and the fish are actively feeding. There are endless spots to target, and the weather is a comfortable 22-25˚ C (instead of the 30-35˚ C later in the season).

We’ll be fishing long days on these highly productive waters with a young team of dedicated captains. After fishing, we’ll return to a comfortable lodge with great Argentinian food, an open bar, internet access, and most importantly, direct access to the Corrientes River. And the next day, we do it all over again!

I can’t wait to go, and you are most welcome to join me as part of a small Getaway group.

Get in touch if you’re interested in this trip. Limited availability (6 spots) October 6-14.

02/05/2024

• Greenland – A journey back in time •

Greenland is the world’s largest island and the least densely populated country globally. In fact, there are more fjords and glaciers on its Atlantic coast than inhabitants. Therefore, Greenland is one of the few true wilderness areas left on Earth that has seen minimal human impact.

Greenlandic nature is spectacular and beautiful in a rugged, wild way. Snowy mountains, green valleys, rivers, and lakes are surrounded by countless fjords, creating a breathtaking scene.

Fly fishing in this environment is like a journey back in time—a time when fish stocks are at their natural levels in a healthy ecosystem, when rivers flow freely along their original riverbeds, unrestricted by human interference, and when there's no phone signal or interruptions from the outside world. We are enamored with this experience and believe it should be on every fisherman's bucket list!

19/02/2024

• Five anglers, six days, seventeen GTs landed! •

This is just another quick reminder of what we have established in the Maldives since we started scouting six years ago – and how well it can turn out when we have five skilled fly fishers opening the Maldives On The Fly-season with us.

After the first six days of fly fishing the reefs, we had landed 17 GTs on the fly. Not all were big – in fact there were more small GTs around than we normally find – but they were still big enough to give a really good pull when hooked. And the really big bruisers were around, too – the biggest we hooked was in the 20 KG+ range but sadly threw the hook 5-6 minutes into a crazy tug-of-war.

We run a short season with a limited number of trips so book as early as possible to secure your preferred dates. We are now taking bookings for 2025.

Check out maldivesonthefly.com

06/02/2024

• GREAT SEASON OPENING ON RIO GALLEGOS! •

The 2024 was off to a great start, with plenty of fish in the river. Water levels were good but the typical good weather in January meant that fishing was best during the morning and, after a siesta at the estancia, when fishing into darkness.

During the day, most sea trouts were caught on nymphs – when needed, all the way down to a size 12 fished on a 0.26 mm tippet. When fishing late in the day and into the darkness, the Sunray Shadows produced, as is usually the case.

During the second week of January, our first full week of fishing, our five anglers hooked more than 50 sea trout and landed 27, with the biggest measuring 84 cm.

The water level is still perfect, with a normal flow, so we expect the good fishing to continue.

• WE ARE NOW BOOKING 2025! •

It's time to secure your spot at Camp Karku on the lower 40 kilometres of the Patagonia's famous Rio Gallegos.

World class sea trout fishing on some of the best beats on the river, at a fantastic price: $4,250 (without flights).

That's almost half the price compared to other operations on the river.

27/01/2024

INTRODUCING https://acklins-island-bonefish-club.com

We're now launching a new brand website on one of our favorite destinations. The name of the website – https://acklins-island-bonefish-club.com – is almost as long as our history with this destination!

Hopefully, the website captures our passion for fly fishing on Acklins Island, one of the world's most beautiful and exciting flats fisheries.

Check out https://acklins-island-bonefish-club.com to learn more about how it all started and how the concept has developed simultaneously with our 30 years of experience. You'll find information about the fishing, our trips and hopefully be intrigued by the irresistible island vibe that keeps drawing us back year after year.

18/01/2024

One of our favorite ways to fish sea-run Char is by skating a foam fly. Watching the wake form behind the fly is incredibly exciting, and the eats are spectacular. One of our experienced and well-traveled guests describes a day with plenty of surface action as 'possibly my best day of fly fishing—ever!' This should be on every fly fisherman’s bucket list!

12/01/2024

The variety of species found in the Maldivian surf is astonishing. While our primary target is GTs, the challenge of catching bluefin trevally, sharks, and boha snappers is both exciting and a welcome bonus. Particularly, the bluefin, considered the GT's little brother, can be found in abundance and puts up one hell of a fight, even on the heavy tackle.

04/01/2024

• INTRODUCING KANGIA RIVER LODGE •

As we enter another year with hopes of fulfilling our esteemed guests' fishy dreams, we have some big news that we are excited to share:

We are adding Kangia River Lodge near Maniitsoq to our Flyfish Greenland program, meaning we are now proudly representing the four major rivers on Greenland’s west coast.

Nestled in a secluded valley along Greenland’s west coast, the Kangia River holds a revered status among fly anglers as one of Greenland’s premier spots for catching sizable sea-run Arctic Char. This majestic river runs through a valley with stunning natural formations and unparalleled beauty – and we can’t wait to fish with you.

20/12/2023

The Boha Snapper is an overlooked species to target in the Maldivian surf. These mean-looking fish will put your fighting skills to the test when they decide to swim back to their cave. Prepare for broken leaders and flies ready for the retirement home.

14/12/2023

Wanna catch a huge salmon, fresh out of the ocean?

Austral Kings are known for their massive king salmon, which 30 lbs average size equals a trophy size Atlantic salmon.

Prepare to have your mind blown away by the strength of these magnificent creatures – it's like hooking a freight train. When nok hooked up, you will be amazed by the surrounding valley, pristine forest, and snow-capped mountains.

The 2024 season sold out a long time ago, but we still have a few prime-time spots left in 2025.

06/12/2023

Our Acklins Island Bonefish Club program is partly self-guided, offering guests access to cars for freely exploring the multitude of incredible flats. Equipped with detailed maps outlining the tides for each flat, and with the company of our experienced tour leader, you will be steered in the right direction for success. All you need to do is connect with the fish and relish the thrill of a bonefish adventure.

The use of kayaks as a mode of transport has expanded our reach to remote flats otherwise inaccessible on foot. The only challenge with having so many spots is that it's impossible to visit them all in a single trip. That's precisely why we offer the flexibility to customize your experience. You can opt between our standard package of 6 full days of fishing or our extended trip spanning 9-10 full days. Join us and uncover your favorite flats in what might be the best saltwater deal available.

01/12/2023

• ACKLINS ISLAND BONEFISH CLUB •

We've just finished our fall season on Acklins Island, hosting a couple of great groups. Our history with bonefishing on Acklins dates back to the 90s, and each year brings further improvements. With every season, we gain new insights into tides, fish movements, and discover additional flats as we continue exploring this vast bonefish paradise.

30/10/2023

The Erfalik Lodge offers the best comfort of any wilderness camp in Greenland. Enjoy the sauna and outside spa after fishing and settle down in your single room after the chef has served a solid meal.

27/10/2023

The Upper River at Camp North is THE place for the adventurous angler who wants a wildlife experience beyond the ordinary. Imagine walking up to a waterfall where the pools are filled with sea-run char while the eagle is watching you from the sky.

24/10/2023

Fly Fishing for coloured char in crystal clear water is something out of this world! We are at a loss for words every time we put our hands on one of these magnificent creatures.

20/10/2023

Soon, we will be back in the Maldives – in the hunt for the infamous “Gangsters of the Flats”. Cathing a GT on the fly is one of the most exciting challenges in fly fishing and perhaps the most rewarding. We have just had a spot open up for the otherwise sold-out 2024-season. Reach out to learn more the last chance of hooking up with a gangster; it’s going down from March 2-13, 2024.

16/10/2023

• ERFALIK SEASON REPORT 2023 - PART 2 •

During week five – the first week of August, the fish were spread out across the entire system. As the river began to drop, the fish could easily cross the first waterfalls, and with some effort even the bigger second one. For this reason, our camp assistant and two guests ventured into Paradise Valley to check if the fish had reached the very upper part of our fishing grounds. Reaching Paradise Valley requires a bit of hiking, but the scenic and adventurous reward is truly extraordinary, and as an added bonus they would be the first group of the year to fish this remote section of the river – and the first to catch some of the char that won the annual Erfalik Long Distance Swimming competition.

By the time the sixth group of clients arrived, some of the fish had really started to turn into what our American guests sometimes refer to as “pumpkins”: Super saturated orange bellies, some even going screaming red … that’s classic Erfalik pre-spawning colours. Once again, the outlet of Lake One yielded an abundance of fish. Some guests reported that when the fishing was on, they almost hooked up on every cast.

Further upstream, the fish displayed an aggressive response to vibrant streamers, especially below the first waterfall, where the current is slower. These sea-run char just couldn’t resist a streamer swinging rapidly away from them. Downstream of the second waterfall, the skated foam fly proved superior to other techniques, resulting in our guests releasing several hard fighting fish 60cm+ fish after removing the orange foam-snack from the scissor of their jaws.

Our seventh week saw the river dropping significantly, to a water level that was low even by August standards. That can make the fishing challenging and our anglers were forced to experiment to find the key to success. The big, colourful streamers were obviously too bright for these conditions, and sight fishing with nymphs soon proved to be the most effective method – not only for catching numbers but also for enticing the larger fish to bite.

The 8th week finished the Erfalik-season in style: Fishing was great throughout the system, from hectic foam fly action at the very lowest part of the river, where it turns into a delta before flowing into Lake 2, to fish hitting streamers and nymphs in the lakes and with a mix of great streamer fishing and skated foam fly action at the upper part of the river, between S-Pool and the first waterfall.

During the week, we had some rain at night which caused the river to rise and this bump in the water really turned on the fish.

A few adventurous souls joined one of the camp managers on a hike to Paradise Valley – fortunately, the view was spectacular and the wildlife abundant because the rain must have caused some glacial melt-off up there and the fishing was fairly slow. They didn’t enjoy the same success as the group that had ventured up a few weeks earlier. Anyway, since it was really good everywhere else, it was a fair trade-off! It was a happy group of guests that said their goodbyes to Erfalik, finished with the traditional farewell dinner at Hotel Sisimiut – and rumour has it a few even made it to town, celebrating the end of another great season with our lodge staff.

As an epilogue to another great year, a few days later we actually went back to Erfalik to film for two days with the Yellow Dog-team. You’ve probably seen the film by now – it shows pretty well that we actually “end the season before the season ends”: The fishing was still spectacular – but these fish need a rest at some point. So we wrapped it up and gave them one. See you next year!

12/10/2023

We have designed what we believe is the perfect bonefish program for European fly anglers. The surroundings are stunning and Acklins Island has more great bonefish habitat than anywhere else we have fished. Tailing fish in ankle deep water, on white sand flats and in the mangroves – and most importantly, you can wade and stalk them yourself. Bonefishing doesn’t get any better than this.

Three open spots this coming winter – get in touch!

09/10/2023

• CAMP NORTH SEASON REPORT 2023 - PART 2 •

First week of August saw clear skies and bright sun lighting up the valley. All pools were now clear, and, combined with the stable weather, fishing became more challenging. Char that had already been in the river for some time were still hitting foam flies and streamers, but striking periods were getting shorter, forcing guests to try different methods to succeed. Once they cracked the code and found the right technique for the day, the abundance of fish meant the fishing actually turned out to be extraordinary and way beyond their expectations.

Occasionally, a fresh run of fish would turn on those that had been in the river for a while, resulting in aggressive takes from the now slightly coloured-up char. Skated foam flies started to produce, especially on the upper river, and that message was passed to the incoming group for the second week of August.

The new group of guests didn’t hit it off with the foam right away – sometimes it takes a little bit of persistence, and when you have just arrived you usually want some “safe” action. Of which they got plenty, by swinging streamers.

The tributary wasn’t super hot during week six, maybe because most of the bigger fish had moved so far up in the tributary that it became too much of a hike. Therefore, the main and upper river got the most attention during the week. And especially the upper river was on fire.

Some weeks, the most productive fishing on the upper river is limited to certain parts (basically, the “upper upper river”) but this August, the chars were just all over. They didn’t always bite but if you found a good spot, holding a decent number of fish, it would light up sooner or later when a fresh group of char moved in and stirred up the rest. Foam fly fishing was at times spectacular at Cut Bank and at The Stones further below, and Chair Pool and Streamer Alley kept producing double, and even a few triple, hook-ups when the fish turned on.

When group seven arrived, some of the char had been in the river for six or seven weeks and had really started to colour up. On Camp North River, most of the fish don't really get super red: Some turn more greyish, others turn light orange or even yellow. The variety is astonishing. Throughout August, fresh sea-run char entered the river with each high tide, adding some fresh silver to a colourful mix.

During the week, fishing was on in all the known pools, and both fresh and coloured char were caught in good sizes throughout the system. At some point, a large run of smaller fish entered the river. In the beginning, they were a fun addition to the older and bigger fish, hitting skated surface flies like crazy. However, after a lot of fun and some experimenting, the guests found out that large pink streamers and pink foam flies seemed to increase the average size of the caught fish, and they were back to hunting down the bigger specimens.

During the last week of the season, Kiddy Pool (the pool closest to camp and often the first where fish stop in large numbers) held hundreds of fresh char. There were so many fish, hitting the surface flies like crazy. At the same time, Waterfall Pool and Streamer Alley were packed with fish in all sizes and colours. Those guests putting in the extra effort to fish the upper river had some unbelievable action..

Looking back at the season as a whole, we probably had one of the best seasons ever at Camp North. (Then again, we seem to think that every season). Our guests at Camp North caught huge numbers of fish and landed many trophy chars above 70 cm, the biggest passing the 80 cm-mark.

Thank you to everyone visiting this year. We’ll be back in 2024, and we’d love for you to join us.

02/10/2023

• CAMP NORTH SEASON REPORT 2023 - PART 1 •

The opening week of Camp North was, as usual, hosted by our friends from the Danish tackle shop Go-Fishing in the hunt for the first sea-run char entering the river. The river was exceptionally high, forcing our anglers to employ alternative techniques: using sink tips and heavy, bright flies in challenging conditions.

While the high water at times made the fishing harder than usual, the fish were coming in hard! Daily fresh runs of fish were encountered from Lake Pool down to the end of the Spey Pool, and they responded aggressively to a well presented fly. Sneaking up on fish resting in small pockets in the hard current of the tributary paid off – but at the other end of the spectrum, coastal fishing in the fjord – with foam flies skated on the surface! – also turned out to be the best we've had in years. Strong fish, the biggest just shy of 70cm, were aggressively hunting down and striking the foam flies. Witnessing fish after fish crash surface flies is the most adrenaline-packed experience Greenland has to offer and should be on every fly fisherman’s bucket list.

Towards the end of the week, the river's water level dropped significantly, and the water became clearer every day. The first group of the season had noticed more and more fish reaching the upper river, and they kindly shared this information when the second group of the season arrived.

It turned out that a large run of fish had reached the upper river at the beginning of week two. Waterfall Pool began to fill up, and the guests had several productive days swinging streamers and fishing nymphs. Even though the river was still high, the water remained crystal clear, and the small and lightly dressed Five Hair Fly once again proved to be as deadly a pattern, fishing in clear water, as a big and bulky streamer can be in coloured water. Further downstream, the main river continued to offer world-class fishing as a constant influx of fresh fish entered with each high tide. Fishing only improved throughout the week despite more rain and a slowly rising river.

During the third week, the weather began to stabilise, and the Greenlandic summer, as we know it, had finally arrived. The tributary and Million Dollar Pool were starting to clear up, and the first lake produced some exceptionally large fish. It turned out that the lake and the upper part of the tributary down to Million Dollar Pool would produce the biggest fish of the week. The upper river never slowed down. At this point, Big Bend and Streamer Alley, just downstream from Waterfall Pool, were also packed with bigger fish in the 7-8 pound range. Further downstream on the main river, clients were catching crazy numbers of fish each day, from Lake Pool all the way down to White Boat Pool.

At the end of the third week, our camp manager witnessed some amazing foam fly-action on the tributary. Coming down through the gorge, heavily built chars hammered the skated foam flies in the fast water, and a very experienced and well travelled guest described the day as “possibly my best day of fly fishing – ever!”

The river flow returned to normal at the end of July, and after guests had fulfilled their dreams of catching fish on streamers and nymphs, they began experimenting with foam flies. The decreasing water level created ideal conditions for skating foam flies in the lower parts of the river. The camp manager for week four described the fishing as absolutely crazy. "They were hunting down and hitting the foam flies as if there were no tomorrow."

To be continued ...

27/09/2023

• ERFALIK SEASON REPORT 2023 - PART 1 •

Once again, we were excited to start another season on the Erfalik River. There is always a feeling of great anticipation arriving at Erfalik – how many fish have already entered the river? On the morning of the first day, while crossing the first lake, the clear water revealed that hundreds of fish had already begun their upstream journey.

When we laid eyes on the river, it turned out to be surprisingly low compared to early July last year. While hiking up the first part of the river, we wondered whether the low water had kept the fish in the lakes. Minutes after, we were proven wrong when one of the guests hooked into a beautiful sea-run char in Big Pool – one of our proven spots that will often hold fish throughout the season.

It turned out that the river was starting to fill up with fish, stacking up from the first waterfall and all the way back to Phone Pool. All pools and pockets downstream the fall were full of silver chars, eager to take flies, even if the river had risen a great deal after two days of heavy rain. The Erfalik chars lived up to their reputation with aggressive behaviour toward the skated foam flies. For some reason, skating these Gurgler-type flies has always been one of the deadliest – and surely the most exciting – techniques on Erfalik.

Later in the week, some of our guests decided to have an easy day and fished Home Pool, located just 50 metres from the lodge. Swinging a streamer on the incoming tide, where the salty sea meets the sweetwater of the river, can result in some pretty intense fishing. It’s quite addictive seeing your backing ripped off the reel as a silver bullet of a char decides to swim back to the sea.

At the beginning of week two, the fishing started to kick off around the inlets and outlets of Lake One and Lake Two. These areas are classic holding spots and great places to fish while waiting for the boat transfers. In the early season, this can actually be some of the most productive fishing spots on the entire system.

Since the end of week one, the amount of fish in the small pockets downstream of the second waterfall increased. The high river conditions had made the fishing challenging and only the most skilled anglers achieved some success. However, during week three, when the water began to drop, the guests willing to do the extra hike were rewarded with some jaw-dropping and visual takes when fishing the faster water.

By week four, the river was back to normal water levels, which opened new possibilities and challenges. At this point, it was much easier to spot the fish in the pools. At times, the clear water made the fish more skittish but also made for some great sight fishing opportunities. When it all comes together, skating a foam fly at the right angle and seeing it disappear on a ferocious take, or drifting a nymph perfectly in front of a laid up fish that gently sips the tiny bug, are two very different but equally rewarding experiences.

Is that a salmon?! The video on his phone revealed that it was: Our camp assistant Marcus Dreyer had finished his final boat transfer of the day and was on his way back to the lodge. After guiding and netting fish all day for our guests, he was eager to get some action for himself and therefore decided to try his luck near the outlet of Lake One. He soon spotted a huge big fish, resting in a pocket just below the lake. It rejected all of his offerings until he changed to a small nymph, the fish finally ate and the race was on!

On its first run, the fish took off towards the middle of the lake but suddenly turned round and swam straight back towards the outlet. Marcus barely managed to keep this monster of a char in the lake – but it was another 15 minutes before it was clear that it wasn’t a char at all but an Atlantic salmon of 8-10 kilos, or possibly even more! Unfortunately, the fish came off during the final stages of the battle – but the video that Marcus had captured with his phone during the last part of the fight confirmed that Erfalik had had an uncommon visitor.
(While many salmon migrate to the waters around Greenland to feed, only one river in the south of Greenland has a small run of Atlantic salmon. For the rest of them, it’s sea-run chars only – apparently apart from the odd visitor now and then).

To be continued ...

25/09/2023

Ever wondered what fly fishing in Greenland is like?

We had the pleasure of having Yellow Dog Flyfishing visit us in Greenland this season and got to appear on their Waypoints podcast, talking to host and Yellow Dog founder Jim Klug about fishing for sea-run char, the characteristics of our rivers, seasons in Greenland, the history of the operation, and more.

Listen to Episode 52 of Waypoints with Jim Klug (link in comments), recorded at the Erfalik Lodge in Greenland.

15/09/2023

Camp North offers cosy accommodation in breathtaking scenery. Stay with a group of like-minded anglers in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by rugged mountains, low-hanging clouds, a view of the fjord and the sound of the river. Hike deep into gorgeous valleys, fishing a river full of fierce sea-run chars.

09/09/2023

Each year we welcome young keen flyfishers to help out in our camps, assisting the chefs and camp managers, guiding and generally just improving our guests’ experience. Sebastian Brammann visited Camp North for the first time this year and he even managed to catch a few nice ones after getting our guests into fish.

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