Guideline Norway Ambassador Svein Tore Sætre says - "I grew up on a small island on the outer coast of Sunnmøre, Norway. There aren't many large salmon rivers here, but there are several small rivers that rely on the rain for salmon to migrate upstream. Already in my childhood, I developed a keen interest in fishing in these rivers. I learned early on that the most important tool for success was to monitor the weather and conditions. 

What makes this type of fishing particularly exciting is that there are long periods when there's very little water in these rivers, and the salmon migration comes to a complete stance. As a result, large number of fish accumulate in the sea, waiting to enter the river when the rain arrives. Timing is crucial in this situation! The salmons typically start migrating up the river as soon as there's enough water for the fish to move. They are often very aggressive towards the fly during the initial period in the river. Smaller to medium-sized salmons are most common in such rivers, therefore light equipment is often sufficient.

It's a unique experience, once you have a hooked a 4-5 kg salmon on a light single handed rod, and I've been impressed many times by the power of a light single-handed rod. Those rods also provides me with several technical advantages in fishing and casting. Another element surrounding this type of fishing is the dense forest and tall grass along these rivers, mastering various spey and water casts is almost a prerequisite for effective fishing.

Note that the salmon can be in the most unexpected places when the water is discolored, and the fish are eager to move. So, be meticulous in bringing the fly all the way to the bank. Small streaming currants behind rocks can also be a place where the salmon can be found. By all means, vary the speed of the fly! In many cases, smaller salmon are very aggressive towards a faster retrieve. You can never pull the fly faster than the salmon can swim.I used to make short shooting heads myself to handle the tight conditions in these rivers, but fortunately, I don't have to do that anymore, as we have a good selection of short shooting heads available.