Air Temp: 29C to 34C
Water Temp: 20C
Water height: -27cm
Number of rods: 12
Number fish caught: 6
Biggest fish: 21lbs Pat Mullane
No 30+: 0
No 20-29: 1
No 8-19: 3
Grilse: 2
Weather:
A cloudless day with unbelievable temperatures, and a strong SE wind.
Managers Comments:
You would hardly believe we are over 100 kms inside the arctic circle. Today's temperatures left us sweltering on the banks of the river. One of the guests was watching the worldwide weather forecasts this evening and notice that we had higher temperatures today on the Kola than Addis Abba in Ethiopia…
Lyliok Pool in fine condition
However, despite the tropical conditions we have managed to tick away on the salmon front. Pat M hooked and landed a fine fish in 7 Islands this afternoon, a fresh 21lber. It took him right in the tail of the 2nd island pool and he did exceptionally well to stop it disappearing off down the rapids. Colin J did his usual of hooking a good fish in Lyliok, but this time to no avail. He had quite a battle and sadly after a good 20 minute fight the fish was dropped inches from the net. Estimated at 27/28lbs and fresh. But not all was lost as he did manage to land 8lbs grilse minutes later!
Pat M with his 21lber from 7 Islands
The fish keep trickling through and we seem to be intercepting the odd one, given the conditions I think its fair to say the team have done exceptionally well so far this week. The forecast predicts another warm day tomorrow, but cold weather and rain due on Wednesday... fingers crossed!
Yokanga lodge from the skies
Temperatures still high, bright sunshine with the odd wisp of cloud, and a welcoming cool down stream breeze.
Toby Burrell
