Russia Fishing Holidays: experience the last undiscovered wilderness of fly fishing
When it comes to outstanding fly-fishing rivers for Atlantic Salmon Russia's Kola Peninsula stands head and shoulders above the rest of the world as the ultimate destination for truly outstanding Salmon Fishing. There is a huge variety of Rivers, some of which contain healthy runs of almost untameable submarine sized Salmon whilst others are prolific beyond imagination. Almost all are in wild and rugged areas making a trip to the Kola Peninsula not just a Salmon fishers paradise but at the same time an absolute wilderness retreat.
WhereWiseMenFish forms an association with the Atlantic Salmon Reserve
The Atlantic Salmon Reserve, founded by Peter Power, retains exclusive control over the management and invitations to all guests who visit the territory through the Northern Rivers Company of Murmansk. As the result of a long standing friendship Peter has appointed Justin Maxwell Stuart to act as one of his personal "Advisors" and as such given Justin the opportunity to be "Host" for a number of weeks over the forthcoming season inviting parties of rods to fish the Kharlovka, Litza & Rynda Rivers.
Atlantic Salmon Reserve Film - Home for Salmon
Beautifully filmed over select weeks of the 2009 fishing season the film ‘Home for Salmon’ follows the history, the tales and the stories behind one of the great Atlantic Salmon conservation stories. If you are interested in visiting the Atlantic Salmon Reserve or would like to find out more about the ASR conservation Programme please send a request and we will post you out a copy of the film whilst copies remain available.
Hosted Weeks on the Kharlovka, Litza & Rynda by Justin Maxwell Stuart
A unparalleled opportunity to fish what must be considered three of the most charismatic Salmon rivers available. Based at the main Kharlovka Camp guests will venture forth to spend two days each fishing the Kharlovka, Litza and Rynda Rivers.
The Kola Peninsula is a unique environment in which to fish. It encompasses simply a long list of the best Salmon fishing Rivers in the world: Kharlovka, Litza, Rynda, Kola, Ponoi, Varzina, Yokanga, Varzuga and Umba as well as numerous smaller rivers and tributaries. A general introduction to the fishing, its allure and the 'WhereWiseMenFish Rivers' we love and have comprehensive knowledge of.
There are few rivers which have quite the kudos of the Atlantic Salmon fishing on offer at both the Kharlovka & Litza Rivers. The Litza is frequently referred to as the ultimate Salmon River consisting of waterfalls, gorge and huge Salmon. The Kharlovka River fished in conjunction with the Litza is the location of the main camp has one of the best home pools in existence and an equal share of 30-40lb + Atlantic Salmon.
The Rynda could be likened to an exquisite medium sized Scottish Highland River. Home of Peter Power, founder of the Atlantic Salmon Reserve and catering for just 12 guests it is a fishing lodge where exclusivity is combined with simply outstanding service. The river has very strong runs of sizeable MSW Salmon up to and beyond 40lbs whilst being augmented by an equally healthy runs of grilse. Combined with the Zolotoya the Rynda is a true fisherman's river.
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Early season Salmon Fishing in Russia can be a cold business with the rivers typically sitting at between 3-7 degrees for the first 3 weeks of the season in late May and early June. Big Bodied tubes are essential with Templedogs and Snaeldas being amongst the most popular. By late June or early July ( depending on where you are fishing) the action will move to surface flies flies either being tied with a hitch or using the specially created hole in the side of all the hitched tubes and the sunrays as well as bombers.
In the Northern Rivers where fish over 20lbs are common it is essential you use flies tied on extra strong hooks such as Partridge Doubles. The small 1/2 and 1/4 inch Snaeldas can also be very effective.
Anyone booking a trip with WhereWiseMenFish will receive a free box of Salmon Flies for the trip as well as receiving a 20% discount off any additional flies.
