Matt Hayes: Wild Fisherman: Norway (2012)
2h 58min
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- Synopsis:
Follow Matt Hayes as he travels the world in search of unspoilt game fishing. One of the last great unspoilt wilderness areas of Europe, Norway is blessed with breathtaking scenery: from the awe-inspiring fjords to the towering mountains; from the cascading waterfalls and crystal clear lakes to the deep pine forests, Norway s landscape is a visual feast. For anglers, Norway offers some of the most exciting sport-fishing in the world. Pike, trout and the king of fish, the mighty Atlantic salmon ensure that any fishing adventure is packed with excitement and opportunity.
Episode 1Britain's two best known anglers Matt Hayes and Mick Brown join forces to fish on Norway's largest and deepest lake Mjøsa for a big fish trolling adventure. The team fish overnight from boats, targeting ferox trout, and after a long cold night on the lake Mick lands a monster of a pike on the downrigger lure.
Episode 2
Matt fishes the River Tana, which forms a natural border between Norway and Sweden. This river is famous for its wild salmon fishing, but today it's wild trout that are the target species. Within minutes he is into his first fish on the dry fly a beautiful brown trout weighing about 2lbs.
Episode 3
The Glomma or Glåma is Norway's greatest river, and Matt comes here for another drift-boat adventure, this time in search of grayling. It's back to boats to try fly fishing for trout on the River Trysil, but it s a large grayling that steals the show and is declared Matt's fish of the day.
Episode 4
A place that is close to Matt's heart, Winsnes and its historic lodge have been hosting fishermen for decades as they come to try their luck on one of the best salmon rivers in the world.- Studio:
- Delta Home Entertainment
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest, Sports & Sport Films