Kharlovka/Eastern Litza Hosted Week with Eoin Fairgrieve

Fresh from the Sea!

Eoin Fairgrieve will be hosting a week on Russia's famous Kharlovka and Eastern Litz rivers on the 7th - 14th August 2010.

Eoin's hosted week is part of Atlantic Salmon Reserve's Tundra Adventure Program. The program is ideal for the more adventurous angler looking to challenge themselves on these mighty salmon rivers.  By using limited use of the helicopters for transportation between fishing zones, the price of the trip is greatly reduced from a regular helicopter weeks.  The week includes three days fishing at the Kharlovka camp and three fishing at the tented Eastern Litza camp.  Each river is divided into three fishing zones - Upper, Middle and Lower.  Each morning the group is lifted by helicopter and deployed to their assigned fishing beats for starting fishing at 09.15.  The group will fish the duration of the day, before returning on foot to the Kharlovka Lodge or Litza Tented Camp, where dinner will be served at 21.00.

August on these mighty rivers offers the opportunity to catch all sizes of fish from grilse right through to large, aggressive fish in excess of 40lbs!  In regards to big fish, although they may not be as fresh as earlier in the season, August is the month when the large cock fish start to become very aggressive and respond well to the fly.  This month will also sees good runs of sea trout in each system.  Regardless of which river, catching a fresh run salmon over 25lbs is certainly a possibility.

Kharlovka Camp Lodge:

The camp comprises snug wooden buildings situated in a sheltered birch wood adjacent to the Home Pool. There is a main lodge containing a relaxing lounge and a dining facility where the chef and his staff prepare much appreciated meals. The Club area offers a bar and a fly tying den with plenty of quality material and the tools needed to create the “fly of the day”. Both beverages and alcoholic drinks are complimentary. The camp contains 7 comfortable heated cabins that are 4 singles and 3 doubles with two separate shower and toilet facilities. As befits Russia the lodge has a wonderful sauna where rods can relax after a hard day of fishing.  A full laundry and housekeeping service is provided in order to make your stay as comfortable and hassle free as possible. In all there are up to 15 people in camp comprising guides, support staff and management. Their purpose is to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the camp for the duration of your stay. 

Litza Tent Camp: 

The tented camp is situated overlooking Tent Pool on the Litza and comprises a Mess tent, staff tent and two accommodation tents. There is also a picnic table for fine weather dining. The camp is managed throughout the season under the direction of the legendary bear hunter and tundra man Vasilij. The tents are floored and contain comfortable beds. The camp has a HF bases station enabling radio coverage in the Litza area.

Price:

Cost of the Tundra Adventure week is $5400 plus an additional $695 for the return travel package from Stockholm to Murmansk (Please note anglers must make their own travel plans to arrive at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport on the 6th Aug) Price of travel package includes overnight stay in the Radisson Skyway Airport Hotel on the 6th August, before catching the ASR Charter flight to Murmansk on the 7th August.  Above price includes transport from Stockholm to Stockholm, three days fishing at the Kharlovka camp and three days fishing at the Litza Tented Camp, all food and beverages in camp. Price does not include gratuities for staff and guides

For further detailed information about joining this trip, please contact Eoin Fairgrieve at eoin@speycast.co.uk or 0771 5977060.