The Melsgjerde beat is possibly the best in the river, but all beats can be good when fish are running and there is enough water in the river. A good waterflow is very important in this river, the best fisning occurs after periods with rain. The river is easy accessible through several beats. License period are 6 hours, and there is a 3 fish bag limit. The river is rather shallow and fast with a lot of small pools and current edges to fish.
Worms are the most popular bait among the local fishers.
It is great fun to catch fish on light tackle and flies in the small pools, you most certain have to follow the fish downstream. Most of the time small flies is best, but like other grilse rivers it can be rewarding to try huge single irons in between the small ones. At some places it can be nice to have a rod of 10' - 11' feet to better control the line in the pocket water found far out in the river. When the water is low and clear, lighter tackle has its place.