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…
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Providence Atoll, Seychelles, 4th to 11th April 2017
Let’s get some details straight before we start this adventure. We were a party of three, all paying our way. This was a business trip for me but there was no obligation to be complimentary…
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…
Research and Adventure, British Columbia, Canada October 2016
The Source of Adventures The ‘Mayor’ of Smithers greeted me like a long lost friend. He had been on the Kispiox for the day with friends. They had left early (it is about a 2-hour…
Spring Fishing from Ryabaga Camp, Ponoi River
This video was made during the first week of the 2016 season, 28th May to 4th June. The river was in perfect condition and guests enjoyed great floating line and skated fly fishing. Having warmed…
ION Beats of Lake Thingvallavatn 2016
This was my third year visiting these now famous pieces of water. You can read about my first time here and my second time here with an in-depth explanation of the lake, the fish…
Fieldsports Photographer of the Year 2016
Once again I was honoured to be asked to be a judge for the 2016 Fieldsports Photographer of the Year Competition. The competition goes from strength to strength each year and I just hope that…
Alto Parana…the perfect fishing add-on in Argentina
The reasons that get us onto that British Airways flight south to Argentina during the first three months of the year are three-fold. The sea trout of Tierra del Fuego (TDF), the doves of Cordoba…
Estancia Laguna Verde, El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier
Nine years ago names like Monster Bay, Sea Bay or El Puesto meant nothing to us fly fishers but in a few short years they have become iconic, hallowed pieces of water that we talk…
Los Roques, Venezuela – why it is so good year-round
We are so often asked about fishing the saltwater in January or February and we always try and explain to clients why Los Roques is so reliable at this time of year. The first section…