There were sill some nice runs on Thvera despite the low water.

Iceland, the Thvera/Kjarra

I have just got back from Iceland where I went to see the ThveraKjarra rivers for the first time. Having been to Iceland for over 20 years, it might strike you as odd that I have not been to these prestigious rivers that so many seek to get on. Well, the reason is that they have been an almost closed …

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 …

What Does Spring Fishing On Ponoi Mean?

During the second week of the 2012 season, the tundra is starting to go green with tiny leaves on the birch trees.  The advancing spring always brings with it warmer temperatures, and the endless arctic days that allow anglers to fish the famed Ryabaga <http://www.ponoiriver.com/public/publicWrapper.php>  Home Pool through the midnight hours.  Spring in Ryabaga is the time when anglers are …

Marjaliisa meets us as always and takes us to the Kamp Hotel.

Helsinki – gateway to Russia…

Helsinki is a very happy place for me. It is a city I am very fond of and I always enjoy getting here in good time. Wish you were here! It is always an early start to catch the 07.20 flight from Heathrowi but you get here in time for lunch. I always hope for good weather because it is …

The Ryabaga Guide team - is there a better guide team of this size anywhere in the world?

Russia – Ponoi River – Ryabaga Camp – Season gets off to a superb start…

This is the news from Camp Manager Matt Breuer… 4th June 2012 RUSSIA – PONOI RIVER – RYABAGA CAMP – 1ST WEEK STARTS WITH 66 FISH PER ROD! The Platinum Package I know from ample experience that when traveling coach-class, jockeying for overhead compartment space and sufficient legroom can prove a maddening experience.  To add insult to injury, coach riders …