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New up dated web page for Acha float program - Ponoi 2007.
Floating down the gorgeous Acha river.
Tributary: Acha river – our “off roader program”
For the pioneering type - Hard core salmon fishing on the Acha river - a main tributary of the Ponoi river system. The explorative alternative for the guy who enjoys a challenge and likes a bit of hard graft with his salmon!
Our helicopter will drop off the team with two well trained guides and you will be able to fish the pools from about 30 km upstream of the camp and all the way downstream back to the Acha camp.
You will daily discover premium fly-fishing water with numerous holding pools in the most stunning countryside with an abundance of wildlife ever present.
Our Acha river float program is the ultimate trip for a young and fit “Salmon Bum” who is looking for an inexpensive program with a lot of action and fun.
The anglers ( 6 ) are transported by helicopter upstream to the upper part of the Acha river and start fishing their way down to the junction with the Ponoi river. The stretch is more than 25 km long and consists of the most beautiful and pristine classic fly-fishing water imaginable. One holding pool after another with the incredible number of eager fresh salmon and the beauty of the unspoilt nature with abundant wildlife contributing to this unforgettable experience.
In 2003, 2004 and 2006 Acha river produced weekly between 6 rods 120 and 150 Salmon.
3 guides will be in charge of the program - all have been involved in program many since 2003 - from 2007 you will be accommodated in two very comfortable base camps during the week. Anglers start fishing Saturday afternoon and by Friday night reach the Acha Camp, where hot showers await them as well as fellow anglers who fished the Acha camp. Usually both parties will have a lot of "hot" fishing stories to swap that night. Both groups will fly back to Murmansk airport saturday morning.
Please find more info regarding Acha river here - Article
Download Pree trip - Ponoi 2007 here
Important facts:
There are full 6 and 1/2 days of fishing
The average catch is between 16 and 35 salmon per rod
The average size of salmon is between 3 and 7 kg but every year bigger salmon are caught - biggest Salmon so far 2003. 23 lbs. 2004. 22 lbs. 2006 24 lbs.
The programme starts in early June through mid July
The cost includes: all transportation from and to Murmansk Airport, guided fishing, all fishing licences, accomodations in the tents and all meals.
Extras: Wine, beer and other liquor is available at extra cost, or could be brought by the anglers. plus Gratuities for the guides and camp staff
Contact
Steffen Juhl at Steffen@lax-a.is office tel: +354 5576100 or cell phone +46 7023 33110
Contact Arni Baldursson at arnibald@lax-a.is office tel: +354 5576100
