-- A where-to and how-to guide exotic, little-explored fly-fishing destinations-- Fascinating glimpses into life in the post-Soviet era-- Beautiful photographs of pristine, previously inaccessible countryThis engrossing travel diary transports theMore-- A where-to and how-to guide exotic, little-explored fly-fishing destinations-- Fascinating glimpses into life in the post-Soviet era-- Beautiful photographs of pristine, previously inaccessible countryThis engrossing travel diary transports the reader deep into the fly-fishing wilderness of post-perestroika Russia and beyond.
Chronicling the authors two-month, 8,000-mile journey, the diary provides an intimate, honest look at this out-of-the-ordinary vacation world. Chris Hole vividly describes the characters, the rustic camps, steaming saunas, crystalline waters, and always -- the fishing. Water-color sketches, maps, and gorgeous photographs enhance the diary, which has been carefully reproduced in the authors own calligraphic hand.
Additional travel facts and important contacts are included for anglers planning their own expeditions.