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Above The Tree Line – Trout Fishing – (Pirin Mountain – Bulgaria)

Dates for Season 2026: • 10–13 July 2026 (Friday–Monday)• 24–27 July 2026 (Friday–Monday)• 11–14 September 2026 (Friday–Monday)• 18–21 September 2026 (Friday–Monday) 4-day programs are available between June and late September, depending on weather conditions. Fishing in the alpine lakes of Pirin National Park is permitted only during weekends and national bank holidays, helping protect wild trout populations. While the season begins in June, the most reliable conditions are typically found in July and September. For bespoke dates and [...]

Above The Tree Line – Trout Fishing – (Pirin Mountain – Bulgaria)Stanislav Mankov2026-03-18T07:16:11+02:00

Happy Days – Salmon Fly Fishing in the UK – 2025 Trip Report

A new twist this year was the addition of a private chef, who joined us to prepare our meals and elevate the whole experience. It turned out to be a brilliant decision — the food was excellent, and it saved us valuable time that we happily traded for more hours on the water. Ivo, our chef, proved to be a true expert in the kitchen, serving fantastic meals each day and [...]

Happy Days – Salmon Fly Fishing in the UK – 2025 Trip ReportStanislav Mankov2025-10-31T10:06:06+02:00

Northern Norway – The Land Of The Midnight Sun

Dates for Next Season: Salmon & Sea trout: June and July are the best months for chasing those fish. Halibut: August and September are the better months for the mighty halibut. For bespoke dates and travel periods, please contact us. Overview Embark on one of the newest and most diverse saltwater fly fishing experiences. If you're passionate about landing big, powerful fish, our Norwegian salt and freshwater adventures are tailored just [...]

Northern Norway – The Land Of The Midnight SunStanislav Mankov2026-01-29T15:26:38+02:00

Hucho Hucho (Where Danube Salmon Dreams Come True – Slovenia)

The season for Hucho in Slovenia starts on 1.10 and closes on 14.02. Don't hesitate to contact us for free bespoken arrangements, dates, and availability for next season. Huchen, Danube salmon, or as it is scientifically known - Hucho Hucho is the biggest salmonid in Europe and a dream for many anglers. King and Queen of the upper sections of the Danube`s tributaries. It might as well be the biggest freshwater fish you ever catch. Huchen fishing, catching, and [...]

Hucho Hucho (Where Danube Salmon Dreams Come True – Slovenia)Stanislav Mankov2026-01-29T15:26:01+02:00

Mongolian Dreams Come True – Trip Report 2024

I’ve been a fisherman for as long as I can remember, following the natural progression that many fly anglers experience. It begins with fishing using worms, then transitioning to spinning, and finally, at a pivotal moment—often by chance—we discover the enchantment of fly fishing. From that point on, everything else becomes part of our journey. I experienced this myself. There’s always an evolution in an angler`s journey, a quest for different fish—larger, more elusive, and found in [...]

Mongolian Dreams Come True – Trip Report 2024Stanislav Mankov2025-10-28T17:08:30+02:00

Happy Days Salmon Fishing (Bywell-Main Tyne-England)

Dates for Season 2026 and 2027: Get in touch to plan your perfect week of salmon fishing — with custom itineraries, bespoke arrangements, and tailor-made adventures to suit every angler. When I started salmon fishing in the UK over a decade ago, I never imagined that I would fish and guide on the best salmon beat in England - Bywell! In the last two years, I had the unique opportunity to collaborate with Stephan Dombaj from FFN [...]

Happy Days Salmon Fishing (Bywell-Main Tyne-England)Stanislav Mankov2026-01-29T15:25:35+02:00

Marbellous Trout Fishing (Soca, Idrjica & Tributaries – Slovenia)

Dates for Season 2026-2027: 14th of May 2026 to 23rd of May 2026 (Week 20-21) - Fully Booked 1st of April 2027 to 7th of April 2027 (Week 13-14) - 4 Rods Available For bespoke dates and travel periods, please contact us. Overview The highlight of this trip is the endemic to the Adriatic Basin Marble trout. Fish up to 60 cm are caught regularly, but much bigger ones inhabit the waters of the Iconic [...]

Marbellous Trout Fishing (Soca, Idrjica & Tributaries – Slovenia)Stanislav Mankov2026-03-10T11:04:06+02:00

Happy Days – Salmon Fly Fishing on The South Tyne 2022 Trip Report

A lot of time passed since 2018, when I was last in England, organizing my 6th annual guided salmon fishing trip. However, wiser or not, but certainly older the time had come for the ``Happy Days trip`` to happen again. This year in October as well as next year, God willing. I was excited to be back in the beautiful English countryside and to be hosted by my dear friend Jim Slasor. We were based at his [...]

Happy Days – Salmon Fly Fishing on The South Tyne 2022 Trip ReportStanislav Mankov2025-10-28T17:06:25+02:00

Happy Days Salmon Fishing (Lambley-South Tyne-England)

Dates for Season 2026: (Week 43) 18th of October 2026 (arrival) to 25th of October 2026 (departure) - 5 rods available. I remember like it was yesterday when I caught my first salmon from the Lambley beat on the South Tyne over a decade ago. Ever since, I have been visiting the beat annually with clients & friends. So, it became a traditional hosted trip for me in October. There was a break for a [...]

Happy Days Salmon Fishing (Lambley-South Tyne-England)Stanislav Mankov2026-03-10T11:02:04+02:00

Balkan Grand Slam – (Ribnik, Sana, Pliva – Bosnia)

Dates for Season 2026: 10th of August 2026 (arrival) to 16th of August 2026 (departure) (Week 32) - 2 rods available. For bespoke dates and travel periods, please contact us. Overview Bosnia is one of the Balkans’ premier fly-fishing destinations, often called the region’s fly-fishing Mecca. Our tour explores a pristine area with over seven rivers holding wild grayling, brown trout, and huchen—an outstanding example of sustainable, nature-based tourism. Accommodation is right on the [...]

Balkan Grand Slam – (Ribnik, Sana, Pliva – Bosnia)Stanislav Mankov2026-01-29T15:23:49+02:00