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September 2013

Thvera/Kjarra, Midfjardara, Jokla and Breidalsa…1 tired car, 2 drivers, 3 staff and 4 great rivers…

Ice2013-30At Frontiers we take pride in our advice. When our clients talk to us about Iceland, our objective is to match them up with what we think is the right river for them. Some key questions beyond budget might be:

Fitness levels, not in terms of long walks particularly, but more in walking or climbing in and out of canyons which can be typical of Iceland rivers: knees can be a real consideration.

Preference for fishing double versus single-handed rods.

Cosmoledo, Seychelles, the home of the Giant Trevally is back!!!

It is with extreme excitement that Alphonse Island guide team announce that we will be returning to Cosmoledo. The joint venture between Silhouette Cruises and Alphonse Island ensures that all client expectations are met and guests get to return safely to these magnificent atolls.

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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.

Rods make their way down Home Pool as guides run up and down!
Rods make their way down Home Pool as guides run up and down!

Autumn Filming on the Ponoi – some reflections about fishing the Ponoi in the autumn of 2012.

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

Reflections on Spring Fishing on the Ponoi, June 2013 – some thoughts of the classic spring of 2013, fishing skated flies all week and a 100 fish week.

New Cabins at Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi…

The new cabins at Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi are up and running and being used by guests this past week and are getting rave reviews even from the hard core lovers of the famous Ponoi tents!

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Celebration of Spring on the Ponoi, a new short film…

This is an amateur GoPro 3 video of one person’s experience fishing a week on the Ponoi out of Ryabaga Camp, mostly wading but with some fishing from boat which shows good use of the… 

Fishing the Thvera, Iceland, 15th to 18th July 2013

Paul is 85. He and his wife have been wonderful clients of Frontiers for over twenty years. They have become great friends as we have plotted and planned various expeditions over the years. Last year… 

Mahseer in India – letter from the guru Misty Dhillon on flyfishing for mahseer.

Below is an update from an old friend about his mahseer fishing exploits and how his success has evolved. The Saryu is the most wonderful river and this is truly a superb trip for fishers and non-fishers alike.

If you fancy coming, we could form a team of four and go! Let me know on tmd@frontierstrvl.co.uk.

Credit to Jim Klug for photos.

Tarquin

Dear Tarquin,

It was great talking to you the other day.

Mahseer-15Its been a while since I filled you in with the latest on our Himalayan angling adventures. Over the years our Mahseer trips have undergone quite a makeover.