A solemn quietness was hanging in the air around the Umba river. Now and then a distance cry from a raven penetrated the sky or a breath of wind would rattle the colourful leaves of …
CHOOSING A SPEY LINE
There is a mind-boggling array of fly lines on the market – all with different names; “Spey”, “Skagit”, “Scandinavian” – However let us try to keep it simple, and start here. TAPER A good rule …
Affordable June fishing in Umba river – The magical salmon river that will enchant your soul and forever remain in your heart
Few Salmon Rivers on the Kola Peninsula, or in the world for that matter, have had such a spellbinding and deeply felt effect on Salmon anglers from all over the world. For many of them …
Ponoi river – Acha river explore program
Ponoi river – Acha river explore program: The explorative alternative for the challenging guy, who likes a bit of sweat with his salmon! The helicopter will drop of the team with two well trained guides …
A description of our Grand Varzuga stretch, by Kola / Varzuga veteran Philip Bowden Smith. UK.
To our many Varzuga guests travelling with us to Grand Varzuga in 2012 – Print out this very detailed description and bring it with you for your upcoming trip to Salmon Heaven. 1. The camp …
Wading advise
Nothing about spey casting is rigid, making it key that one approaches casting in an easy and relaxed manner. Wade shallow and cast with the knees comfortably bent, in an athletic stance with the right …
Dear Salmon Junkies
Follow the Spey Warriors in Junky World 2011. In Umba there is always a chance of catching a salmon over 20lbs. every day – Every week – From May until October. In the six-week period …
Ice cover parts of Umba river
Manager Nick Podolsky from Umba Lodge, mailed me yesterday telling that the first Ice has started to cover the lakes and slack water in the system. Most likely most of Umba river will be covered …
My first Salmon – Umba river
Hej Steffen, This is my first Atlantic Salmon on a Fly! And what a beauty! 🙂 This funky 14 lbs. took my fly (Red Butt) at Upper Rats and my knees where shakin’ immediately, because …
Great Umba weeks in spite record low water condition – Small report from Kola Veteran Bernard Lunel
After a nice flight from Paris to Murmansk, via Moscow, we landed at Murmansk around midnight, where a minibus was waiting for us. We arrived at the lodge at 6.00 am, breakfast ,and, as home …