The giant MI 8 helicopter takes off from the run down aerodrome of Lovozero. The military style cabin smells of kerosene and expectation. Slowly but surely all signs of human activity are left behind and the Russian tundra seems endless. After about 50 minutes of flying the river appears, like a thread of silver from the great lake of Enozero....
The beautifully situated river Sidorovka is one of the most isolated and scenic on the northern side of the Kola Peninsula. From the source on the tundra it flow into the Barents Sea in between it´s more famous neighbouring rivers Varzina and Eastern Litza. The first salmon enter the streams in early June. Since there are no large holding pools...
In the amazing river of Varzina big trout will congregate to spawn in late August and early September. This, the last week of the season, is often the best chance to hook huge trout on +28 inch and 9-14 lb. Add chances for Arctic Char in the 6-10 lb range and you will have one of the best trout destinations in the world for trophy fish! Come...
Since 2014 it is possible to stay and fish the middle section of the Varzina river. This is due to the construction of a tented camp that got the suitable name of Cliffhanger. This part of the river, that stretches over approx. 6,5 miles, was previously only sporadically fished via helicopter from the main lodge. The flow of the river is partly...
Beyond Siberia, between the Pacific and the sea of Ochotsk, 11 timezones east from Europe sits the biggest penisula in Asia; Kamtjatka. Mythical and mysterius it is also one of the top flyfishingdestinations in the world. Here you will find pristine wilderness, active volcanos, hot springs and an abundance of wildlife. Add to that about 400...
Alaska is known for it´s world class fishing destinations, the endless runs of salmon, the big trout and giant halibut. The fishing for Steelhead in Alaska is less known but not exception! Fishing on this destination is concentrated to three rivers flowing in to the Kachemak bay on the Kenai peninsula. These rivers are well known by local...
Far away in the Patagonia outback there is a lake formed in a long since extinct volcanic crater. In this remote and windy place you will find one of the best fisheries for big wild rainbow-trout in the world! Jurassic lake lodge is strategically situated on the shore of the lake only a couple of hundred yards from the only inlet of the lake;...
In Canadas northeast corner lies the majestic territory of British Columbia. A vast wilderness of dramatic mountain ranges, roaring rivers and lush green forests. The mountains, that dominates the landscape, was partly formed by volcanic activity and glaciers. This resulted in dramatic valleys were today world-class rivers for salmon and...
The dream to get away during dark winter months and experience sun, saltwater and palm trees waving in the wind lives in many of us! Add to that an exciting fishing for different saltwater species, high class accommodation and good food and beverage and you just might say it is the perfect holiday… (Written by Fishingnorth staff): After a...
In the heart of Bolivia ,where the Amazon river meets the mountain-range of the Andes, is a vast nature and Indian-reserve; Tsimane. Rivers that flow in this amazing landscape is home for two spices of golden dorado, the amazon pacu and one the strongest freshwater fish in the world; yatorana. Fishing this place you will have thousands of...
Situated three hours flight south of Buenos Aires the river Rio Grande flows 70 km west to east from the Andes in Chile to the Atlantic Ocean. Rio Grande has, since the British introduced brown-trout in the early 1900 ds, became one of the top destination for seatrout in the world! The landscape is mostly a vast ”pampas” with a harsh, infinite...
