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 2007/8 Kola Flies Brochure. Click here (pdf) to download.

The Spring Tubes

The Rogie An established pattern worth its place in any fly box. I first tried this fly in 1995 whilst fishing Varzuga and the results were staggering. I have since tried it on the Strelna, Pana, Kitsa as well as Scottish and English rivers. All having great success. Can be fished up to mid season. Tied on plastic & aluminium tube. Available in 2", 1.5" and 1"

Kola Sunray: Another great early season fly. The long three part wing gives this fly great movement and attraction. Only available in a 1.5" light weight tubing

Kola Green - Double (see left) and Tube (see right) Our version of the famous Green Highlander. Available in double and tube to give a great all season killing fly. An additional fly for this edition following successful field trials during my week on Varzuga in 2004. Available in 1.5” & 1” tubes, and 6 & 8 doubles.

Jointed Shrimp Fly© in Orange (see left) and Yellow (see right) No wonder we have a copyright on this pattern! A totally revolutionary fly and from its conception, proved unbelievably successful with fish almost looking for the fly box!!!! This fly can be fished throughout the season. The pattern is made in two parts - a "main" fly body and a tail section. On hooking a fish the main fly body runs freely up the line reducing leverage. Fewer fish are lost. Available in 0.75" only (N.B. main body length given).

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 While fishing one of my Kola weeks, a dramatic improvement was realised with the introduction of the Mediator. A summer fly that I will not be without anywhere, especially on the Kola Peninsula. A long tailed fly, giving contrast and remarkable movement. Our top seller in 2005, 2006 and 2007! Available in sizes 6, 8 and 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

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 Loop doubles for these, please ask me at the time of ordering. Available in 0.5" tube only. N.B. Supplied in pairs Left and Right.