Gearing up: Your leader tip should be heavy enough to bring a large salmon quickly. There is nothing sporty about too weak tackle. In order to land the fish most efficiently, it is important to …
Umba overture
Count down for a new exciting autumn season in Umba. 11thAugust will be our opening week in Umba. Once again it is time to swing our flies for the mythical Umba autumn Salmon. In August …
Thanks for a great week in Umba – By Giovanni Pratesi
Dear Orla I hope you received the pictures my wife sent you. Sorry but I had a very hard time coming back from the Umba and actually I feel I would be ready to take …
Salmon Junkies joins the skeleton fish and the G.Loomis team
Salmon Junkies are very proud to announce we have joined forces with leading company of premium Fly rods – The world famous Loomis rod company from Washington This really is a wonderful opportunity for us …
Rio Skagit Flight
Skagit lines were originally developed by the steelhead rats of the Pacific north West to get flies in front of fish regardless of environment. These short high power heads have the ability to make a …
Last cast!
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 …
Latest report from Umba by Nick Podolsky
This photo was shot today by Nick Podolsky As you you can see on the two photos Umba river is slowly getting out of its hibernation, and with daily temperature above zero, Umba will be …
Thorsten Strüben – The best Salmon flies available on the market
In order to be a good Salmon flytyer it means that you have to know one or two things about Salmon. You also have to know what specific flies the salmon likes, depending of the …