Reflecting on the infamous Spring of 2017 on Russia’s Kola Peninsula

My visit to Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi – 3rd to 10th June 2017. Atlantic salmon fishing in Russia has been a phenomenon that all those that have been lucky enough to enjoy it are thankful for. Let us cast our minds back to the early 1990s.  Scotland was in dire straits with the north-east drift nets still active. Catch …

Ten things you need to know about the Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi

The Journey – Most important to note is that you need to be in Helsinki on the Friday night before going to Russia the next day. Occasionally, because the days of the week are Saturday to Saturday for your week’s fishing, some guests forget about the Friday. You can leave as early as a 7.30 am flight (3-hour duration) from …

Ryabaga Camp Cabins – Single Ensuite Cabins for all Guests

Let us be clear once and for all, accommodation at the Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi is all single rooms with ensuite bathrooms in cabins viagra bestellen. The famous tents, loved by so many, are a thing of the past but there are one or two in case regular guests absolutely require a tent! Ryabaga Camp Cabins 2014 from Tarquin …

Fieldsports Photography Competition – Enter now! Tarquin Millington-Drake makes judge!

The search is on… Fieldsports Magazine and leading sport optics manufacturer Leica are looking for truly outstanding photographers in this, the definitive photography competition for the fieldsports industry. Simply put, we’re looking for the best in the business. Whether you are a keen amateur, aspiring professional or a Fleet Street veteran, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent. We …

Last cast in the last light on the last day. A truly memorable week for all.

Summary of recent pieces about Ponoi…

Here are links to some recent useful information pieces about the Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi… Russia – The Ponoi River – Ryabaga Camp – Filming, Photographing and Reflecting – some reflections in the spring fishing of 2012. Autumn Filming on the Ponoi – some reflections about fishing the Ponoi in the autumn of 2012. Reflections on Spring Fishing on …

Guest for Opening of the Kjarra on Thvera Kjarra June 2013

It seems longer but it was only a year ago to the day that I first visited Thvera/Kjarra with my friend Ingo Asgeirsson, the new leaseholder after 32 years, along with his partners David Masson and Halldor Hafsteinsson. We did not fish on that occasion because Ingo was not yet in charge, therefore we were just having a look around …

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Reflections on Spring fishing, Ryabaga Camp, Ponoi River 2013

Reflections on Spring fishing on Ponoi 2013 Experiencing a 1000 salmon week… Restaurant recommendations for Helsinki before Ryabaga Camp, Ponoi. I headed to Helsinki a day early to have dinner with some Finnish friends and clients. We had a great sporting evening talking non-stop about fishing and shooting all over the world. They took me to a restaurant I had …

A summary of films and clips about Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi

Here is a list of all the films and clips of the Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi and its wonderful fishing… The first film was entitled The Incomparable Ponoi was made in 2011. It is a fine film giving general perspective on the Ryabaga Camp and the fishing. This film is now supported by some more detailed information films as …