Autumn has arrived in Umba. The first frosty nights have curbed the black flies and mosquitoes seriously. Creatures that have stayed very loyal to us since June :0) This week Umba has been fished by …
Letter from devoted Umba angler Orla Bertram Nielsen
Despite my perseverance neither the Skjern, Varde or Stor River in Denmark have yielded anything this spring. 5 or 6 salmon have risen to my fly, but none were genuine takers. My frustration was of …
SALMON JUNKIES NEW VARZUGA WATERSHED PROGRAM 2011
Dear fellow fishermen Salmon Junkies have managed to get some of the most attractive and enjoyable salmon fishing on the Kola Peninsula. Salmon Junkies now have access to two of Varzuga’s most popular and fantastic …
Hardy Perfect and Hardy Bougle
The first Hardy reel patent was registered in 1888, and since then many patents have followed. One of Hardy’s most popular reels appeared in 1891. It was understandably called the “Perfect”. It included most of …
Spring on Kola
White nights and melting ice – that’s the reality in Umba now. Some minutes ago I received a couple of nice snap shots from Nick Podolsky. In just five weeks we will be back again …
Dear Salmon Junkies
Spring will be here soon as we are preparing for the new season. Steffen is off to Dee in a few weeks, and both of us look forward to return to our second homes – …
Spey Rods and lines
Spey casting is a traditional Scottish style of fly casting which utilizes long two-handed rods. Dating back to the 18th century, the original rods from the River Spey measured 16 to 20 feet long. However, …
A true Salmon Junkie A. H. E. Wood – The father of Greased line fishing
Arthur Wood was an engineer by training and had a passionate, and developing interest in salmon fishing: in the eyes of the fishing community, he is credited with proving the value of greased line tactics. …
UMBA REPORT – LAST TWO DAYS
Wow! I just got this text message from Steffen at the Umba lodge. Heavy rain has made the Umba River rise about a foot. Fortunately the water has remained clear due to the large lakes …
Swinging for hot chrome – some good advices
Here are some pointers for the upcoming season Cast across and slightly downstream. You certainly need to read the water you’re fishing and adjust accordingly, but in general if you’re fishing a broad, pool, the …