Strelna river news. Salmon fishing in Russia on the Kola peninsula.

Spring this year was characterized by a very rapid melting of snow and ice melting on the rivers all over the Kola peninsula. By early May, the river is almost free of ice and spring flooding was unusually strong and short. Very warm the last week in May led to the fall of the water level in the river. The main waterfalls are passable for salmon, and much of the fish was able to climb up the river. So we had to change the usual order of salmon fishing and focus section of the river, which lies directly above the falls. Typically, fishing in the river  estuary and   below the falls and was very efficient. But now had to spend a lot of effort to find the right tactics salmon .. But it made the fishing interesting. A year ago, I was even more disappointed by the ease with which it was possible to catch a fish. This season also shows that you can not relax and you should always be ready to change tactics and method of catching salmon.

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Kola salmon fishing. Beginning of a season.

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 Season this year has turned difficult. Early spring and hot summer have changed the normal fishing everywhere.. 

    Kola river  had problems with the silver salmon run. 

    Chavan'ga  river - sea run salmon was also passive, but the resident fish (autumn run and    early spring run) caught well.    

    There were also problems on the river Strelna, where due to the low water biggest part of the spring run salmon  ahead of time was able to climb up the river.

             River Chavan'ga was in better condition during the hot spring and the rapid fall of the water level. Salmon that entered the river in autumn and early spring, has had to adapt and showed good activity throughout the river. Although it should be noted the rapid decrease in the activity of large salmon. When the water temperature 18-22 degrees accounted for the bulk of catches of salmon in the 2-3.5 kg of body weight. Larger salmon from 4 to 7 kg less often get hooked. It was necessary to use a variety of techniques for  their provocation.

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Kola river salmon fishing. Details.

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River Kola is  interesting for anglers who want to catch a big salmon. Indeed, for many years the river gives us that opportunity. Despite the proximity of Murmansk and other settlements in the Kola River there are enough big fish. We must realize that, contrary to naive advertising is not easy to catch a really big fish. 'll Need all your skill and the help of our guides. We are pleased to inform you that in addition to the possibility of meeting with a large salmon, we can offer you accommodation on the river in a really comfortable environment for real-life, not overpriced at 10 times the price.

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1. Transfer from the airport or train station   of Murmansk to the Caravelle Hotel and back. It is the same for all types of tours. Anyone can come in their own cars. The hotel has a guarded parking.

2. Accommodation: stone house for 40 anglers. On the 1st floor dining room, on the 2nd and 3rd floors  -  comfortable rooms for 1-4 people (each room has satellite TV, shower, toilet, wash basin, heated floor, balcony with a view of the pine forest or river Kola  + Kitsa.)

On the 2nd and 3rd floors we have family rooms.

4th floor-  bar, billiards, karaoke, darts, etc.
Dinner (breakfast) is supplied by individual orders or a la carte restaurant, the menu is made on the week and posted on the 1st floor. Breakfast consists of 4-5 meals, lunch from 3-4, dinner from 3-5 dishes prepared by    professional chef. During fishng day guide  takes lunch    to the river in a thermos, and in agreement with the client served lunch on the river. Dining maybe 3 or 2 times a day.  Fresh fruits are available on the table   constantly,    tea and coffee set too. Alcohol is not included in the price.

3.  We have fireplace  room, 2 steam rooms and swimming pool, paid separately and it is not included in the price. At the request of fishermen   dinner can be served in the bath.

 4. The daily routine.

 Wake up at              8.00

 Breakfast                 8.00-8.45

 Check out fishing    9.00

Fishing                      9.15-18.00

Return to base        19.00-19.30.

Dinner in                 20.00-21.00

Personal  time         21.00-06.00

If you want -    night fishing for those who wish to catch at night (from 23.00-05.00 June, July), paid separately.

5. The guide works with 1-2   anglers or with   3 anglers during   walking  version of fishing day.  His responsibilities include SECURITY client, site selection, aid in the fight with the fish  and its releasing, photo and video shooting at the request of the client, lunch on the river, rafting boats (only a portion of Kola-3),  selection of flies, training fly fishing, the first medical aid.

  A good insect repellent available.

6. Fishing Plan : fishing plan drawn up for all the days before the arrival of fishing but given his wishes.

The plan is posted on the 1st floor. With new customers go to work only the most experienced guides.

On June 1, fishing is carried out in the area 3-Kola, Kitsa where there is a 100% chance to catch a big fish spring.

In July, a week fishing is as follows:

1st day. Meeting, accommodation, fishing on a home pool.

2nd day. Rafting on the site Kola-3

3-1 day. Fishing on the Kola-3, "Monica pool."

4th day. Fishing on Quitzé, Bridge pool and walk on foot along the river to the base (3 km).

Day 5. Fishing at Ura.

6th day of fishing at Ura.

7th day. Fishing on the Kola-3, alloy or 1-Kola or Ura.

Day 8. Departure.

Some changes in terms are possible .

Check-in is not required to plan only for a full week, but it is desirable to have a minimum of 3-4 days.

Depending on the number of groups will anglers one portion 1 or 2 times. With no outlet for fishing angler it has the right to take the place of another angler group.

Delivery to the site 3-Kola organized by  minibus.   The distance from the bus parking to the river is only 200-300 meters . .

7. Guide has your individual licenses for all   days of fishing  and presents it  for inspection.

Part of our  guides are   freelance inspectors.

8.  The basic package includes: Transportation, meals, lodging, licenses, guide (with the boat),   reasonable quantity of flies, transportation to the place of fishing, casting technique learning.

Price is determined by the order of living conditions and nutrition. The rest is fixed.

Salmon fishing (salmon).: Kola river-3, Kitsa, Ura, W.Litsa:

May .................. 1300 euros all inclusive

June .................. 1850 euros all inclusive.

July, August ...... 1650 euros all inclusive.

September ........ 1450 euros all inclusive.

October ............ 1250 euros all inclusive.

Extras: rental gear and equipment, sauna, bar, a visit to Murmansk.

We work on a prepaid basis, it is 30 - 50% of the cost of the tour and ordered transferred to the account of the company. After we have received your confirmation is sent. The second part of the cost is paid by place of residence. With regular customers - a confidential settlement system.

9.   Orthodox cherch  on a hotel territory. 

10. All anglers branded cap as a gift.

Spring salmon fishing. Parts 1-2-3

Spring salmon fishing on the rivers of Kola Peninsula.

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Part 1

Salmon season  on rivers Chavanga, Strelna and Varzuga begins in May. This period is characterized by high water levels in rivers, cold water and big quantity  of fish. With the increase of water temperature of 6-8 C   salmon becomes active and reacts to artificial flies. Therefore, for many anglers last May - first June weeks are the best start to the season.

The problem is that spring comes every time another. Therefore, the situation on the river almost never repeated. Keep in mind that the simplest combination of temperature and water level is complicated because we have to take into account a host of other factors. One of the most important is the dynamics of these factors. For example, the high temperature of 18-20 degrees is not a threat to the activity of the fish. But if the temperature is increased in a few days, then it will lead to a significant decrease in activity.

This is the case in the spring, a sharp change in transparency, water level and temperature decreases   fish activity. A very important factor is the state of the rivers in the winter. Especially dangerous are  hard frost  and  freezing of the  rivers. Drastically reduces the number of suitable sites for salmon. A considerable part of the fish may die under the ice.. The transition from winter to spring is often strongly influenced on    spring fishing. The rapid melting of snow and ice leads to a very intense lifting and movement of water and  ice. Traffic jams of ice, which is deprived of the salmon sites. Part of the fish is killed by  stormy spring break.

For these reasons, the behavior of salmon in the new season may significantly differ from the picture that we remember from last year. The fish can be different in temperament, others positions  in the river, and a completely different reaction to our flies. Therefore, our last year's technique, fly, which we had placed so much hope, work is not as good as last year. Every year we have to try to understand what has changed in the river, what factors were decisive for the behavior of salmon. Then we have a chance to choose the right tactics for fishing, identify promising places to find the best equipment and gear.

  Part 2

The main problem that we face in the spring - is a high water level. In a large volume of water is difficult to navigate and find parking salmon. The river changes its nature, salmon chooses way to go up the river and places to stay  that are not obvious to us  .  Most often we have to use tackles  that   can bring  our  fly closer to the bottom. Here there are four choices,1.  use a heavy line (leader) and a heavy fly -.2.  use only   heavy line,3.  use a heavy fly on a floating line 4.  and use special techniques presentations that allow you to omit the fly sink. The correct choice between these options or the right combination determines the success of catching salmon. Given my own experience, I would suggest using a normal fly on a sinking line for use in such areas of the river where we can not confidently know   where salmons are staying.  . In this case, we have to present the fly over a wide area. This option is suitable for fishing on the broad reach, it allows you to quickly test a large area. Sometimes we find a good place in which salmon attack one after the other. With high water levels cause accumulation of fish in a certain place is not clear to us. But in the summer, we often find in this place - for example - a few individual stones that served as a hiding place for salmon in the spring.  If we know in advance about the existence of such anomalies at the bottom, we can greatly narrow down your search and do not waste time fishing in unpromising places of the river. This is the right place to apply the floating line  and heavy flies. Floating line  facilitates casting and management of fly, and weight allows it to fly down towards the bottom. In this situation, we do not need to check   large area, we can focus on fishing in a particular location. If we can apply the casting upstream or casting slack line, we will be able to   deep  the fly to the desired location. Mending of varying intensity is very useful  to achieve the same goal. If you use the   upstream  mending  - fly reduces the speed downstream and an added opportunity to dive deeper. If we do Mending downstream, we make fly to move  across with increasing speed. This technique can cause salmon, but more often it is suitable for the first version, in which we have to handle a large area.



Part 3.

  High and cold water, season beginning, end of May – early June.

Location 1

Fishing at the  very deep places , large depth, big volume of the water,  the main stream, under rapids holes , deep plum.

Bottom  fishing by fast sinking line and large  heavy flies.

Flies -  2-inch copper tubes, Waddington and other heavy body, wing length  up to 10-12cm.

Colors are mostly bright, contrast, in the wing of a combination of red, yellow, black with bright elements on the body flies.

Location 2

  Slow, not a very deep pools, clamps along the river, small holes where salmon stays for rest.

Fishing near   the bottom,  sinking line  and flies   0.75-1.5 inch brass tubes, Waddington and other bodies  are not very heavy, wing length up to 8 cm.

Bright enough,   wing -  combination of red, yellow, green, black.

The very beginning of the summer, the water is still high and cold, but becomes brighter and the level falls.  First weeks of June.

Location 1

The same  deep places , large depth,   bottom  fishing by fast sinking line  at the main stream, under rapids holes , deep plum.

Flies -  0.75-1.5 inch copper tubes, Waddington and other major carriers, wing length up to 8 cm.

Bright enough,   wing -  combination of red, yellow, green, blue, black with bright elements on the body flies.

Location 2

  Slow, not a very deep pools, clamps along the river, small holes, fishing near   the bottom,  sinking line.  

Flies   0.75-1-inch brass tube, Waddington and others not the heavy  carriers  and single hooks № 2-4, wing length up to  6 cm.

The wing is dark, but with bright elements, too bright elements on the body flies.

Summer takes effect, light and water drops, warm up to 10-12 degrees.

Location 1

Deep places near the main stream,  large depth,  under rapids holes , deep plum,   means bottom  fishing by fast sinking line.   

Flies   0.5-1-inch brass tube, Waddington and others carriers,  double and single hooks № 2-4-6, wing length  5 cm.

The wing is mostly dark and bright elements on the body flies.

Location 2

In a  slow, not deep water we use  undersurface  fly on a intermediate line.   

Flies   0.5-0.75 inch brass or aluminum tubes and other light carriers, single and double hooks № 4-6, wing length and 5 cm .Wing dark, bright elements on the body flies.

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July salmon fishing. Strelna river.

In the middle of summer, in July, most of the Strelna river  salmons go  above waterfalls, climbs into the open stretches and small rapids. In the lower part of the river are the fish who have found shelter under the threshold and in the depth of the pits by the waterfalls. At this time  fresh   salmon goes up  from sea. They can be caught in the lower areas near the estuary of the river. But upstream salmon trying to go faster, higher and further upstream. For 6-8 kilometers up from the camp we can  found fish in the deep reaches of the pit and the rocks. In such places, accumulated a significant amount of fish. Here you can watch a mixture of salmon that were in the river throughout the season, here  are the brown giants from last fall and fresh summer silver salmons in the company of small grils.

The photographs show how the river Strelna changes. Here are no   rocks and waterfalls, the river is located in a wide valley.
I am sincerely grateful to Patrick for    great photos!

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