Senja Camp

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      "question": "What fish species can I catch with Senja Camp?",
      "answer": "Senja Camp targets a variety of species including halibut, saithe, barracuda, haddock, flounder, and brown trout. They also offer trips for Atlantic cod (skrei) and salmon.",
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      "question": "What fish species can we catch?",
      "answer": "Throughout the year, we catch saithe, sea bass, halibut, sea pike, haddock, catfish, flounder in our village. In winter, the Atlantic migrating cod is popular from January to May, and the skewer fishing from late February to May. During the summer months, thanks to the polar day, you can fish around the clock. From late July to early September, mackerel are great to catch. The salmon season lasts from May 15 to September 1, but you can take the trophy with you from June 15 to August 15.",
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      "question": "Where does Senja Camp operate its fishing trips?",
      "answer": "Senja Camp is based in Gryllefjord on Senja Island, Norway, and operates across the fjords and coastal waters of the Troms region.",
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      "question": "What is the salmon season?",
      "answer": "The salmon season lasts from May 15 to September 1, but you can take the trophy with you from June 15 to August 15.",
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      "question": "What types of fishing does Senja Camp offer?",
      "answer": "Senja Camp provides guided trips for halibut, salmon, pike, trout, and general sea fishing. They also offer ice fishing experiences.",
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      "question": "Do you recommend hiring a guide?",
      "answer": "If this is your first sea fishing trip, we recommend hiring a guide. He will show you how to safely operate the boat, choose gear, and haul in the big fish. Vladimir is a professional guide with 20 years of Atlantic fishing experience, including 7 years in Ireland and 13 years in Norway. Martinas is a salmon fishing guide with 10 years of experience.",
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      "question": "Is fishing with Senja Camp a year-round activity?",
      "answer": "Yes, Senja Camp offers guided fishing trips year-round, taking advantage of seasonal runs and the unique Arctic light cycles.",
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      "question": "What are the guide service prices?",
      "answer": "Fishing guide up to 4 hours: 200 EUR. Pike or trout fishing (February & March, guide, travel, gear rental): 400 EUR. Salmon fishing (June to August, guide and travel): 400 EUR. Salmon fishing in the fjord (mid-May to mid-July, boat and gear rental, guide): 400 EUR.",
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      "question": "What boats do you have?",
      "answer": "There are three types of boats at the base: they are stable and economical, with a spacious deck. The boats are 5.5 m long, accommodate 6 people and have a power of 90 hp. Arvor 230AS is a comfortable and safe boat with a semi-planing hull, the best version in its class, heated cabin, downrigers can be installed for an additional fee. Length - 7.5 m, width - 2.40 m, mercruiser turbo diesel engine, maximum speed - 23 knots. Each boat is equipped with professional echo sounder, navigation, radio station, holders for 8 rods and an anchor with 50-meter rope. Just in case, we can provide life jackets and parachutes to slow down the drift. Boats are equipped with life rafts and radio.",
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      "question": "What are the rental prices?",
      "answer": "Room and boat rental for a week for 2 people: 1600 EUR. House and boat rental for a week for 3-4 people: 2500 EUR. A house and two boats for a week for 5-6 people: 3600 EUR. An additional person to the group: 600 EUR per week. Rent a car from Tromsø airport: 1000 EUR. Rent a car from Bardufoss airport: 550 EUR.",
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      "question": "What is included with accommodation?",
      "answer": "Spacious 2-storey house overlooking the fjord, port and mountains. First floor has a large, bright living room, fully equipped kitchen and access to the terrace with barbecue area. 3 bedrooms with 6 lined beds are on the second floor. Spacious bathroom. Outside the house there is a room to clean the fish and dry the gear. The house has Wi-Fi, as well as a pool and a ping pong table, and a sauna for getting warm in the evening.",
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      "question": "Can I rent just a room instead of a house?",
      "answer": "If you want to come in a very small group, or just for a few days, we suggest staying in the double rooms of our hotel: room rental for 1-2 people: 1600 EUR per week, price includes a boat.",
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      "question": "Can I rent gear?",
      "answer": "You don't need to bring everything with you. You can rent a fishing suit and fishing rods with a regular or electronic reel.",
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      "question": "What else can you do besides fishing?",
      "answer": "Senja Camp has a guide, who will arrange a mountain hike, a trip to the Sámi Museum or the Anderdalen national park for you and recommend the local sightseeing routes.",
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      "question": "How to get to Senja Camp?",
      "answer": "You can reach the village via a 3-4 hours drive from Tromsø or Bardufoss airports. You can rent a car at the airport or book a transfer with us.",
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      "question": "What does the village have?",
      "answer": "The village has a cafe, bar, gas station, post office and an ATM located just 300 meters from the house.",
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