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Post by greenbanks on Jun 14, 2010 12:14:20 GMT
Great Report Ken. Well done on the fish landed and A real shame you never landed the 'Lunkers'. still it must be an experience even to hook one that size in a river as powerfull and demanding as that. Dave. I met Mikael Frodin recently who was out the week before us and who's back again this week. He's had a few big ones there but has also been spooled many times and lost lines and backing etc. He uses 45 lb Seaguar and he's been snapped a few times as well. The pics dont really convey how strong the flow is and how many snags there is with all the boulders and rocks but wading here is relatively easy in comparison. Quite a few guys take headers there into the cold waters and I am glad to report I had a few wobbly moments wading but was fortunate to stay dry and cold. Will be interested to read Justin McCarthys report on www.kharlovka.com when it is posted on the site. Its a good site for anglers interested in fishing in Russia or just reading about it.
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Post by michaelmoyola on Jun 14, 2010 16:58:59 GMT
Well done Ken, some lovely fish there! Pity about the monsters getting off though. Looks like a deadly river, especially the big deep pools between the rock ledges. Is that the falls pool? I always thought the Kharlovka would have been a very big river, was it manageable enough covering it all?
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 14, 2010 18:18:30 GMT
Well done Ken, some lovely fish there! Pity about the monsters getting off though. Looks like a deadly river, especially the big deep pools between the rock ledges. Is that the falls pool? I always thought the Kharlovka would have been a very big river, was it manageable enough covering it all? Michael-You cover your side of the river as best as you can and that is good enough to put your fly in front of fish if they are there-its a big river with enough rocks and boulders to provide many lies in the pools at all water heights. Its the challenge of fishing when the conditions are stacked against you that makes your catches memorable. Keep an eye on the weekly reports from their website www.kharlovka.com and you will hear of eye opening fish catches. Its a great place to visit and fish where they run a super operation and are heavily involved in salmon research and conservation which appeals to me.
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Post by underghillie on Jun 14, 2010 19:57:31 GMT
How many fish for the week ken? And did you bring me back a cap There was 45 I think for the 18 rods Tony. I do have a Kharlovka cap so perhaps you would make a donation to Martins fundraiser and I can post it down to you! Its a green one too !! Thanks ken if you throw in a green fishdee cap i'll donate £50
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Post by kingfisher on Jun 14, 2010 20:33:42 GMT
Brilliant report/pictures Ken and well done to all on the captures.
Need to save up for that me thinks.
k
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Post by Sagecaster on Jun 15, 2010 7:54:07 GMT
Great pictures and report, looks like a hard week. Nice to see familiar faces in the photos and in particular my guide Alec who was a fantastic help when I was there.
It brings it all back for me as I had the same experience with big fish too, I wasn't prepared for the awesome aggression and power of these fish, you need a lot of luck and your tackle has to be first class to land these big fish. In particular I lost two in the tail of Kharlovaka falls in low water which ripped 200yds of line off before breaking the 25lb maxima. The trick apparently is to stop them getting started on their run in the first place, easier said than done! Would love to go back, its Salmon Mecca IMO.
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Post by macd on Jun 15, 2010 12:14:48 GMT
sounds like a hoot Ken, ....Birse will seem tranquil
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 15, 2010 12:38:21 GMT
There was 45 I think for the 18 rods Tony. I do have a Kharlovka cap so perhaps you would make a donation to Martins fundraiser and I can post it down to you! Its a green one too !! Thanks ken if you throw in a green fishdee cap i'll donate £50 Tony the Green/Beige FishDee hat is a one off special and the Kharlovka one is a collectors item too. Since its a great cause donate £100 and I will send then both down.
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Post by underghillie on Jun 15, 2010 20:06:10 GMT
Thanks ken if you throw in a green fishdee cap i'll donate £50 Tony the Green/Beige FishDee hat is a one off special and the Kharlovka one is a collectors item too. Since its a great cause donate £100 and I will send then both down. You can keep them they are'nt that special
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Post by nomlas on Jun 16, 2010 11:00:10 GMT
Great report and Excellent pictures Ken. Interesting to see that Frodin is snapping 45lb leader which just goes to show how difficult it is to land the big croc's that swim these waters especially in such heavy flows early doors.
What would you say would be the minimum breaking strain for your Backing, Running line and leader at this time of year as surely with using 45lb Seaguar you run the risk of snapping off on anything but your tippet. I believe Frodin has stated if you ain't losing flies you ain't fishing anyway near deep enough in relation to the opening few weeks.
Also I cannot emphasise enough about buying the best hooks money can buy if you plan on going out there as too often the sub standard hooks are simply not good enough and for the sake of a few pence extra against a trip of a lifetime. It sounds obvious but I have seen folks spend a fortune on all the best equipment money can buy only to use sh*t hooks at the business end!
PS Go on give Tony a hat it's your Birthday ;D
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 16, 2010 16:43:13 GMT
Great report and Excellent pictures Ken. Interesting to see that Frodin is snapping 45lb leader which just goes to show how difficult it is to land the big croc's that swim these waters especially in such heavy flows early doors. What would you say would be the minimum breaking strain for your Backing, Running line and leader at this time of year as surely with using 45lb Seaguar you run the risk of snapping off on anything but your tippet. I believe Frodin has stated if you ain't losing flies you ain't fishing anyway near deep enough in relation to the opening few weeks. Also I cannot emphasise enough about buying the best hooks money can buy if you plan on going out there as too often the sub standard hooks are simply not good enough and for the sake of a few pence extra against a trip of a lifetime. It sounds obvious but I have seen folks spend a fortune on all the best equipment money can buy only to use sh*t hooks at the business end! PS Go on give Tony a hat it's your Birthday ;D Keith I was using 30lb Seaguar and was wary of going heavy incase I was spooled by a fish and found the running line snapped. I had 400 metres of 75lb braid as backing and was using Rio running lines.
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 16, 2010 16:44:50 GMT
I have uploaded film of Jim Coates landing a 25 lb salmon from the Military Pool on the Litza. The footage isnt the best as I shot it from my camera using the video function. The footage is here www.vimeo.com/12614795
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 16, 2010 21:19:22 GMT
Some more pics from the recent trip. more And more This is one that bled badly and didn't make it-nice fish though thats eaten in the camp.
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Post by fredaevans on Jun 17, 2010 3:11:57 GMT
Taking a header in cold water (especially if it's fast moving) is 'not a good thing.' Take a look at these Aluminum bar bottomed 'over shoes.' They look 'clunky' but they WILL hold on any type of rock surface.
Stream Cleats: www.pacificflyfishers.com/Catalog/ProductPages/Waders/WadersProdDetail/DBaileyCleats.htmThe soft Ally bars really do dig into the rock surface far better than regular studded boots. Cheapest 'life insurance' policy I have. Fred
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Post by nessc on Jun 17, 2010 6:49:11 GMT
Ken
Great report and some fantastic spring fish.
I am just heading out of the door on my way to the yokanga and will give a full report on my return.
Gordon
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