The last time I had dealings with the Norwegian Flyfisher’s Club (NFC) was way back in 1990 or so. It was at a time when it was just getting going and things were a little disorganised for my taste! But, hat’s off to Manfred Raguse who kept it going and here we are today celebrating 25 years and a new …
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 …
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 …
Pigeon Shooting and Photography – testing the new mast for unique shots
Had an interesting time this weekend trying out the new stand or mast for the grouse season. The theory is to get above the butts and take some unique shots looking down on the butts and the action. My concern is that it will be difficult to see the grouse on the background of the moor but the view from …



