Dear Steffen “I hope your third week on the Varzuga went well and your guests caught a lot of salmon. I would like to thank you again for a fantastic week on your Grand Varzuga. …
Quick update from Umba River
Burning sun has provided the team with difficult fishing, in spite of this they have had some good fish so far. Also 5 big salmon where lost, three of these definitely big Umba Whoppers +20lbs. …
Though conditions in Varzuga on the opening day
Heavy snow and cold weather are what the first groups are facing the first two days in Lower Varzuga. Sunday the river was still rising and there was enough ice coming down to put the …
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 …
The first fresh salmons have already been caught – Christopher Robinson report from Varzuga
There is quite a lot of snow in Varzuga, however it is melting fast and last night the temperature did not drop below 4⁰C, the river continues to rise and although we still have some …
What to Bring? Fishing tackle. Clothes and accessories – The following list may inspire for the upcoming dream trip to Kola
The weather is very unpredictable on the Kola peninsula, and it can change dramatically within very short time so it will be very sensible to bring both something that will keep you warm and dry …
FISHING UMBA IN AUGUST
Some of you may have the preconception that August is a summer month, replenished with mosquitoes, subtropical weather and swimming in a lukewarm river. Not so. Being so far north and east the summers on …
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 …