Kola Flies, a new dimension in salmon flies specifically selected and dressed for salmon rivers of the Kola Peninsula, Russia.

Jason Thornton has a vast resource of practical knowledge having experienced all seasonal challenges during 50 actual weeks salmon  fishing numerous Kola rivers, such as Varzuga, Pana, Kitsa, Chavanga, Chapoma and Strelna since 1994. Following exhaustive field trials of fly patterns and materials, in all temperatures and water heights, Jason has produced a range of salmon flies that will certainly give you an advantage over the fish and cover the entire season.

Within the listed salmon flies will be found patterns of our own design. All our flies are dressed using premium grade materials including, where applicable, Shadow and Silver Fox, Bear and Polar Bear and Boars bristle. The materials used in the construction of these flies have been chosen to impact maximum movement, colour, attraction and sparkle.

Jason was truly amazed at the instant success by all these listed patterns during his field trials, finding he was out-fishing by a mile other anglers fishing their more traditional patterns.

You can now download the new 2010/11 Kola Flies Brochure. Click here (pdf) to download.

The Spring Tubes

The Rogie An established and stunningly effective pattern. A 'must have' especially in early season. Since JT first used the Rogie in 1995 on Varzuga, the results have been staggering. Available in 2", 1.5" and 1".

Kola Sunray: A great early season fly but will produce fish at any height of water throughout the season. Available in 1.5" and 1"

Kola Green - Double (see left) and Tube (see right) Our version of the Green Highlander. We have tweaked the dressing to produce an even more attractive fly which produces fantastic results throughout the season. Available in tubes of 1.5" & 1" and Doubles sizes 6 and 8.

THE SNAELDA A universally popular fly thathas proved itself on numerousKola rivers over recent years. A great provider which can be fished in all conditions. Available in 0.5", 0.75", 1" & 1.25" tubes.

Summer Doubles

The Shadow and Kola Shrimp are our two favourite ultra effective shrimp patterns. Shrimp fly patterns account for the greatest number of fish caught during the summer period. Will fish brilliantly in the peat stained rivers of the Kola Peninsula.

Mediator Our biggest selling fly year after year. Do not take a trip to the Kola without it. You have been warned!!! A long tailed fly giving contrast and remarkable movement. Available in 6, 8 & 10 doubles

Shadow Shrimp - Silver (left) and Yellow (right) We have found a much improved shrimp pattern which combines Silver and Arctic Fox with vibrant hackling. Excellent in both strong and quieter flows of river due to the method of tying and the mobility of materials used. Available in sizes 6, 8 and 10 doubles.

Foxy A new fly for the 2007/08 season. We have developed this most successful fly to our improved specification replacing the normal bucktail with a more attractive arctic fox fur, giving real life, movement and iridescence to the materials. Available in 6, 8, & 10 doubles

PANA CZAR Tested last year on the Pana and Varzuga with excellent results. Available in 6, 8 & 10 doubles
The Firebelly A beautiful bright fly that is fast becoming a legend on the Kola. A little known fly just now, but proved to be an instant killer. Available in 6, 8 & 10 doubles
Petes Riffle Special A cheerful and devastatingly effective piece of "precision engineering". Based on the famous Newfoundland method of catching salmon in low water. A small dressed tube with colour coding. Fished in the surface film to create a wake. Induces spectacular takes. N.B. I have some small size 10 doubles for these, please ask me at the time of ordering. N.B. Supplied in pairs Left and Right.