Fly Fishing Stories from Serbia and the Balkans
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A Film About the Gradac River
A film about fishing on the Gradac River will air on the MIR TV channel in September. Until then, enjoy its beauty from the air in this impressive video showing how we spend our time on the river and what we catch.
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Fly Fishing in Bosnia: The Ribnik and Sana Rivers
We recently travelled to Bosnia for an exciting fly-fishing adventure on the Ribnik and Sana rivers. These rivers are rightly considered among Europe’s richest fishing waters. They hold grayling, rainbow trout and brown trout, and the local conditions are ideal for fly fishing. The drive from Belgrade took about seven hours. It does not sound…
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Scouting the Gradac River After the Storms
Today I went to scout the Gradac River in Serbia after recent storms had left it slightly coloured. The water did not look promising, and at first I thought the fish would not cooperate. I was wrong. I started with dry flies, which can often save a day in conditions like these. It worked: within…
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Fly Fishing Around the World: From Kola to Sicily
Today we are sharing a gallery of photographs from different corners of the world.The beauty of fishing knows no borders — from the rugged rivers of the Kola Peninsula to the warm waters of Sicily. Salmon, trout, taimen and chub — every fish and every river has its own character. Frozen rivers, sunny shores and…
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Mid-May on the Djetinja: Two Days of Fly Fishing
In mid-May a large group of us headed to the Djetinja. We decided to stay overnight and rented a cottage from Grandma Cana — a cosy mountain hideaway just five minutes’ walk from the river. An old wooden house, a stove, silence and morning mist above the forest: it was hard to imagine anything better.…
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Fly Fishing with Children in Serbia: A Family Adventure
Fishing is not only a way to relax; it is also a wonderful opportunity to spend time with children outdoors, away from screens and city noise. Fly fishing in Serbia is becoming increasingly popular with families looking for an active and educational experience, especially for children aged seven and older. Where do we fish? We…
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Siberian Anglers on the Gradac: Their First Fly-Fishing Experience
Two clients from Siberia, Mikhail and Roman, recently contacted me. They were experienced anglers, but until then they had spent their lives fishing with spinning gear in the north. They wanted to try something new, so they chose fly fishing in Serbia. We headed to the Gradac River near Valjevo, one of Serbia’s most beautiful…
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Spring on the Gradac: Trout and Morel Mushrooms
Spring in Serbia is long and unpredictable, especially when you are planning a fishing trip with your best friend, who has flown in from Kazakhstan. This time we had the classic combination: a storm, flooding, coloured water and almost no fish. But more on that later — first, the good part. My old friend Vova…
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Camping on the Djetinja River: Three Days in Nature
If you have ever dreamed of escaping the noise, waking to rustling leaves and a crystal-clear river, and feeling part of untouched nature, this is the adventure for you. Join us for a three-day camping trip beside the Djetinja River near Stapari and Užice, where nature, history and peace come together. The Djetinja is one…