Sergei (left) and Terry (right) with the big fish.

Russia – Ryabaga Camp – Congratulations to Terry on his fine 29lbs fish…

This past week, guided by Sergeo Bistrov on Tomba, guest Terry hooked, on a short line, the biggest fish ever caught in the spring on Ponoi at 29lbs. This fish would have been over 30lbs when it arrived in the autumn. Judging by its colour it arrived once the water was cool (therefore remained silver) and has spent the winter …

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Russia – The Ponoi River – Ryabaga Camp – Filming, Photographing and Reflecting

It was a struggle to get news out from Ryabaga Camp last week because the internet was suffering. But, towards the end of the week, it was working much better and the promise of internet is now fulfilled. Alan Maughan and I were there to build on the success of the film made at Ryabaga last year. Being in Nick’s …