Sublime Salmon Fishing on the Kola Peninsula

Client Comments

Some Client Comments from 2008

“It really was, for me, the trip of a lifetime. I caught more salmon on the first day than I had ever caught before. The power of the fish was unbelievable and action was fast and furious—a fantastic experience!” DP, England

“A fisherman’s dream in Atlantic salmon heaven.” JS, Massachusetts

“The journey there was an adventure, the camp facilities were surprisingly excellent, the fishing was harder than I expected—and I caught 70 salmon up to 20 pounds, and the locations was fantastic—you are correct—it was all about the experience, well done to all at Frontiers.” AK, England

“Always great fun with excellent fishing.” COB, England

“Excellent and enjoyable week.” MC, New Zealand

“The best fishing camp I know in every aspect.” FB, England

“Fantastic Atlantic salmon fishing and truly super lodge facilities with efficient, enthusiastic staff and guides, first class.” PD, England

“Another excellent trip-first class treatment throughout, guides, food, and hospitality.” II, England

“Very good!!” RP, England

“An adventure of a lifetime! Warmest and sincerest thanks to everyone at Frontiers and at the camp.” DM, New York

“The Ryabaga Camp experience just gets better and better. There were tons of salmon, the food at camp has always been excellent, but this year it was absolutely outstanding and just amazing considering the remote location. Please send my complements to your chef and the entire camp staff.” TQ, South Carolina

“It continues to be about the total experience. Perhaps now more than on earlier trips. The people, guests and staff, the camp, the fishing, all add up to make it quite special.” WH, Colorado.

“Fishing the Ponoi is a fantasy come true. There’s more Atlantic salmon action in a week than most fisherman experience in a lifetime.” GMS, Virginia

“This is our sixth visit—which says something!! A fantastic river with sufficient variety of fishing locations to suit all.” DF, Scotland

“My expectations were met and surpassed.” DC, Ireland

“Fantastic experience in every way. Great fishing, guides, service. I cannot wait to return.” GR, Pennsylvania

“Fantastic, would very much like to return.” MG Pennsylvania

“This trip was for my Grandson. The guides were great, camp accommodations were excellent, as noted on the stairs—steps to heaven. Special thanks to the Ryabaga team, great trip. Thanks again Frontiers for letting a young man get introduced to Atlantic salmon fishing.” GT, Maine

“Still the best Atlantic salmon fishing in this world.” JP, England

“A trip of a lifetime—I have for most of my life fished Scotland—but the Ponoi—wow—must be like Scotland was 100 years ago.” HE, England

“Fishing the Ponoi is a unique experience and I think impossible to better. Quite apart from the fishing the camp and location is something out of this world.” AL, Scotland

Some Client Comments from 2007

 An excellent week, light nights, a remote location within the Artic circle, plenty of salmon on a big river, very good guides, a five star camp; a wonderful experience.
P.B. England

A memorable week. Well organized and very enjoyable.
T.J.S. England

The fishing was wonderful but the international mixture of the guides, guests and camp staff made the adventure truly memorable.
J.R. Ohio

Terrific fishing, very good food, well looked after in every respect.
F.B. England

Excellent big river salmon fishing, luxury tented accommodation and food.
P.D. England

Wonderful experience.
H.H. Louisiana, USA

Fantastic.
C.J. Wales

I took my son for the first time, it was a great experience, we’ll be back next year!
S.S. Scotland

Excellent as always.
R.J. England

I had an excellent time on the Ponoi. The camp was beyond my expectations, the guides and staff suberb. I will definitely be going back next year. Well done Frontiers!!!
P.G. England

My fifth year at the Ryabaga camp and the fishing just gets better. The management and staff in camp are all excellent and the hard working guides on the river….                      D.K. England 

It was an exciting, adventurous, yet extremely indulgent experience.  I was treated like royalty in the middle of the Russian tundra. And the fishing was beyond all my expectations. Atlantic salmon galore! Superb!
G.S. Oregon, USA

Simply Superb!
R.F. England

The fishing was great, the facilities excellent and the staff totally accommodating.
D.T. Canada

Fantastic fishing on an amazing river. The experience is further enhanced by the great atmosphere in camp. Thank you for an excellent fishing trip. See you again next year.
D.G. Scotland

An excellent fishing trip.
R.M. England

It is great to be met on arrival by old faces, many who have become good friends over the years. This, combined with improvements to the camp, excellent guides, camp and kitchen staff who cannot do enough to ensure that when you reluctantly depart you have enjoyed a unique experience.
A.H. Scotland

Thoroughly enjoyed as usual.
W.L. Wigtownshire

We keep on contemplating other destinations, but the quality of the fishing and the exceptional staff forces us to return.
P.W. England

When you fish for the challenge, the Ponoi River is a very rewarding experience.
J.M. Ohio

Fine experience. Interesting group of fellow fisherman, fun.
C.S. Vermont

Very good. A poor day on the Ponoi is a good week in Scotland.
R.H.  England

Great and excellent camp and staff. The guides, whether Russian or international, were great at their job and excellent company.
P.W. England

Great fishing trip.
H.T. Florida

Enjoyed my week- love the camp and the experience.
G.M. England

An enjoyable trip, well organized transport, camp and fishing. Met some good people, many of whom had been to Ryabaga at least once.
D.K. England

Met my expectations in every regard. Highly professional, friendly and fun.
A.G.  England

I think it would be difficult to find anything better than the Ponoi and Ryabaga Camp. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of my five visits.
A.C. England
 

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