Wading Through Fire and Ice: Fly Fishing in Iceland with Gummi and Grundéns

In Iceland, nature doesn’t whisper, it roars. The landscape is a raw collision of fire and ice, where ancient lava fields give way to glacial rivers and Arctic winds sweep across open valleys. It's no place for the unprepared. But for professional fly fishing guide and a friend Grundéns´, Gummi, it’s home.

With more than 100 days a year spent guiding anglers through some of the most demanding conditions on Earth, Gummi doesn’t just visit the wild, he works in it. His clients travel from across the globe for the chance to hook into wild Atlantic salmon or Arctic char in Iceland’s crystalline rivers. But these fish aren’t handed over easily. The terrain is remote, the currents are swift, and the weather changes without warning.

That’s why Gummi wears the Grundéns Wader.

Built for the relentless conditions of fisheries like Iceland’s, Grundéns waders are designed to go farther, last longer, and perform when it matters most. With industry-leading materials and an body-mapped fit that doesn’t restrict movement, they offer serious anglers the comfort and confidence to stay in the water all day.

Gummi is heading into his third full season in the same pair. No leaks, no breakdowns—just a rinse with freshwater and careful drying between sessions. For him, gear isn’t just a tool—it’s an extension of his professionalism.

Because when you guide in a place as unforgiving and awe-inspiring as Iceland, your gear isn’t just tested—it’s pushed to its limits. And the pair Grundéns wader continues to prove itself, day after day, fish after fish.

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