What to Pack for a Fishing Trip to Lapland
Bring Your Sense of Adventure. And Something Waterproof.
Pack for Four Seasons
Arctic summer weather can be surprisingly variable. One day is warm and sunny, the next cold, wet and windy – and nights can be really cold.
Come prepared and you’ll enjoy the fishing much more.
Clothing and Fishing Equipment
Clothing
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm fleece or mid-layer
- Base layers and warm socks
- A hat – also a warm one – and gloves
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
Waders
Waders and wading boots are strongly recommended for many fishing situations.
If your package includes waders, you don’t need your own – just tell us your size before the trip.
Fly rods
- 3- or 4-weight: light dry-fly fishing for grayling and smaller rivers
- 5-weight: a versatile choice for bigger rivers and general northern fishing
- 6- or 7-weight: sea trout
Fly lines
A WF or DT floating line usually works best on rivers. On lakes and the coast, slow-sinking or sink-tip lines are useful too.
Not sure what to bring? I’ll advise you before your trip.
Flies
I always carry plenty of flies you can use, but tie and bring your own if you like. We fish dry flies most of the time.
- Klinkhammer, Skater, CDC Caddis and Parachute Adams (grey, dark brown, black)
- Hare & Copper and Pheasant Tail nymphs
- Woolly Bugger (olive, black)
- Silver and black streamers
- Shrimp flies for sea trout
What we can provide
Depending on your package: rods, reels, lines, flies, waders and boots, coffee and snacks, camping and safety equipment.
On some trips also a rubber boat and outboard, float tubes or packrafts, all meals, and helicopter or floatplane flights.
Don’t Overpack
You don’t need to bring an entire fishing shop. Bring clothing that keeps you warm and dry, your favourite personal tackle if you have it, and enough enthusiasm for long days outside.
We take care of the rest where your package allows – and when you book, you can ask for specific flies for your target species.
Ready for the Arctic?
Have a particular fish in mind? Or just dreaming of a few days somewhere in the northern wilderness?
Send me a message. We’ll figure out the details together.
Tight lines! – Teemu