George Bush

[jonc]

What is the name of the river in Iceland, former US President George Bush used to fish? You did tell me once Mr Editor.

Jon

 

[Editor]

Hi Jon

He's certainly fished the Sela and probably a few more. The Sela is superb but quite remote and you have to be a mountain goat in many places. But below the two waterfalls on the river the sight of all the salmon lined up in shallow water is incredible. I suspect Mr Bush was invited to fish there!

Cheers

Colin.

 

[Tippetuk]

Jon

I once had the good fortune to fish a little river in the north of Iceland called the Fljotaa and was told that George Bush Senior had slept in the same bed as had Jack Nicklaus. (Who had caught a 25lbs salmon during his visit).

Its a very small river with lots of char and quite difficult walking but a very special place.

Kate