Air Temperature: 5C-16C
Water temperature: 11C
Water height: -9cm
No of rods: 16
No fish: 15
Biggest fish: 33lbs Philippe Gouzer
No of fish 30lbs+: 1
No of fish 20-29lbs: 4
No of fish 8-19lbs: 10
Grilse: 0
Weather: Light breeze and bright sun interspersed with heavy winds and short bursts of heavy rain.
Comments: The last day of the week did not provide the numbers of fish we hoped for but it certainly did provide another fantastic fish to Philippe on the top island (right draw) of 7 Islands! Philippe had seen no action for most of the day and in the final hour decided to check out a particularly slow and deep piece of water. Line went tight and after a tussle of 25 minutes an immaculate 33lb cock fish was landed - the largest fish of the week! Martin also had a nice day with two very fresh fish of 14lb and 22lbs from Paocher’s beat, Jonathan had four fish from Lower Norcamp (good to see that beat starting to produce a little) and Andrew had a wonderful 29lbder from Lyliok after an epic battle.
The day finished with a particularly lively staff and guests Friday night party, leaving a few feeling a little fragile for the trip back to Murmansk the following morning. During the party Head Guide Andrey presented Michael B’ with a photographic book on Arctic species to commemorate his 17 years fishing at Yokanga and to thank him for all the support he has shown the river, guides and staff over those years.
