Targeting Atlantic salmon on Norway’s great rivers—like the Gaula, Alta, Namsen, and Orkla—demands purpose-built tackle, especially when it comes to your choice of fly. Our collection of salmon flies for Norway has been carefully selected to meet the demands of these powerful rivers and the fish that inhabit them.

In the early weeks of June, when water is high and cold, Norwegian anglers favour big, bold patterns. Large Templedog tubes in the 2–3 inch range, with wings reaching 12–15 cm, offer the movement and profile needed to tempt early-season fish. These flies are designed to be fished slow and deep—often right on the bottom—where the largest salmon lie.

As the season progresses into late June and mid-July, grilse begin to enter the river systems, but the need for strong hooks remains. This is prime time to fish versatile salmon flies for Norway, including Sunray Shadows, dry flies, and riffle-hitched patterns. Surface action becomes increasingly effective, especially on clear, calm days.

Heavy summer rainfall can change river conditions quickly. During floods or when water colours up, bright, water-pushing flies come into play. Think vivid Templedog-style tubes that remain visible and mobile in murky flows. These patterns ensure your presentation stands out when salmon are navigating high, coloured water.

In August, as the end of the season approaches, water levels drop and temperatures cool. This is the time to switch to medium-bodied tube flies with autumnal colour schemes—orange, red, yellow, and green. For deeper, slower pools or pressured fish, the Kursk fly system offers an innovative edge. Its weighted brass head helps reach fish that ignore conventional patterns, and its unique wiggling action can provoke takes when little else works.

Frödin Flies also feature prominently in our range of salmon flies for Norway. From the flood-friendly Fatigora to micro Dee Sheep patterns and subtle hitch flies, these flies are proven performers in all conditions—from fast, coloured water to crystal-clear summer tails.

Whether you’re preparing for your first trip or stocking up for a return to Norway, browse our full range below to find the most effective and reliable salmon flies for Norwegian rivers, hand-picked to suit every phase of the season.