Hi everyone,
I am an englishman living in Bergen, Norway. I am intersted in hearing opinions as to whether or not there is interest from the British sea angling community in sea angling in southern Norway. Yes I am aware of the adverts in the magazines etc etc etc but I am coming from a slightly different "angle" to potential competitors.
I am in the process of purchasing myself a new fishing boat (27ft) and am playing with the idea of offering a mixed package of angling and accomodation at very reasonable prices for weekend, long week and week long trips to fish for Cod, Ling, Coalfish, Pollack, wolf-fish ++ for private groups between 2-4 anglers at a go.
I have been living here for almost ten years and have accumulated a lot of local fishing knowledge. Even this year I have helped my brother to land a monster 46lb Ling and had cod myself into mid 30´s. Whilst this latitude cannot compete with the angling offered in the far North of Norway, the seasonal type of fishing offered at this latitude is still way ahead of the game in UK. Bergen produces 30lb+ coalfish, 25lb+ pollack, 50lb+ Ling, 50lb+ Cod and a variety of other species on a yearly basis. Furthermore, the fact that there is cheap flights via NORWEGIAN from Stanstead to Bergen (under 100 quid return!) and that the accomodation (2 bedroomed furnished apartment in a larger house) is not far from the airport and supports a fantastic view of the fjords is making the opportunity for fishing in Norway for just a weekend trip a realistic economic opportunity.
At the outset I am thinking of offering a combined accomodation and fishing package (excluding flight) for up to four anglers in the range of 600 quid for a weekend (fishing friday night, saturday, sunday, return monday). Boat is entirely booked by the party of 2-4 anglers (!) and local hotspots according to the time of year and intended quarry will be selected. Bait is included in the price of the package and leads can be supplied such that there is no problems bringing in a ton of lead on the flight etc. Transfer from arirport to and from boat and accomodation will also be in the package. Other "fine details" can be arranged.
Its even possible for two anglers to take over thier spouses for a weekend trip, they can drop of shopping in Norways second largest city whilst the two of you can go fishing - and still enjoy the evenings together - Flexibility from my part is the key here.
Anyway, based upon the limited information I supply, whats the reaction from you lot? I mean, 600 quid shared by 4 men = 150 per man for 3 fishing trips including bait, accomodation and a privatly chartered boat. It offers something out of the ordinary without having to take a week off work, or having to pay an arm and leg for getting up to the Norweth of Norway. Just chartering a boat in UK would be almsot as expensive as this and well, can it be compared?
Constructive replies most welcome,
Regards,
Kevin
I am an englishman living in Bergen, Norway. I am intersted in hearing opinions as to whether or not there is interest from the British sea angling community in sea angling in southern Norway. Yes I am aware of the adverts in the magazines etc etc etc but I am coming from a slightly different "angle" to potential competitors.
I am in the process of purchasing myself a new fishing boat (27ft) and am playing with the idea of offering a mixed package of angling and accomodation at very reasonable prices for weekend, long week and week long trips to fish for Cod, Ling, Coalfish, Pollack, wolf-fish ++ for private groups between 2-4 anglers at a go.
I have been living here for almost ten years and have accumulated a lot of local fishing knowledge. Even this year I have helped my brother to land a monster 46lb Ling and had cod myself into mid 30´s. Whilst this latitude cannot compete with the angling offered in the far North of Norway, the seasonal type of fishing offered at this latitude is still way ahead of the game in UK. Bergen produces 30lb+ coalfish, 25lb+ pollack, 50lb+ Ling, 50lb+ Cod and a variety of other species on a yearly basis. Furthermore, the fact that there is cheap flights via NORWEGIAN from Stanstead to Bergen (under 100 quid return!) and that the accomodation (2 bedroomed furnished apartment in a larger house) is not far from the airport and supports a fantastic view of the fjords is making the opportunity for fishing in Norway for just a weekend trip a realistic economic opportunity.
At the outset I am thinking of offering a combined accomodation and fishing package (excluding flight) for up to four anglers in the range of 600 quid for a weekend (fishing friday night, saturday, sunday, return monday). Boat is entirely booked by the party of 2-4 anglers (!) and local hotspots according to the time of year and intended quarry will be selected. Bait is included in the price of the package and leads can be supplied such that there is no problems bringing in a ton of lead on the flight etc. Transfer from arirport to and from boat and accomodation will also be in the package. Other "fine details" can be arranged.
Its even possible for two anglers to take over thier spouses for a weekend trip, they can drop of shopping in Norways second largest city whilst the two of you can go fishing - and still enjoy the evenings together - Flexibility from my part is the key here.
Anyway, based upon the limited information I supply, whats the reaction from you lot? I mean, 600 quid shared by 4 men = 150 per man for 3 fishing trips including bait, accomodation and a privatly chartered boat. It offers something out of the ordinary without having to take a week off work, or having to pay an arm and leg for getting up to the Norweth of Norway. Just chartering a boat in UK would be almsot as expensive as this and well, can it be compared?
Constructive replies most welcome,
Regards,
Kevin