Week 34 Sometimes you need a siesta

Let’s be honest from the start, week 34 did not go as we hoped. So are you here to read about how many and how big fish we caught, then look at the picture and imagine a powernap at the river and then take a look at one of our other blogs. Do you want to read about Kengis feeling, food and family then take a look at this blog.

We do always have high hopes for the last weeks of the season. The Baltic salmon finds the spawning grounds, start to be aggressive and there can be many fish at zone 1. But this year was different. We did not see the amount of fish that we used to see and as in the rest of the season the windows with activity were very small. Our guests had some pulls, strikes and kept the spirit high, but in the end we did not land any fish. We can only guess, and we will most likely never get the answer. Maybe because of the high water season, less fish in the river, or something else?

So how do you write a blog from a week where there was not much fishing action to tell about?

We will take a look at the guests that visited us this week.

Daniel, Michael, Kent, Marko, Christofer & Kent (And Salto)

Daniel and Christofer had been in Kengis before. They know the feeling and they know about baltic salmon fishing. It is a pleasure to welcome them year after year and that shows reel Kengis feeling.

The other guys was new to Kengis, but it didn’t take long time before they got the Kengis feeling under the skin.

Food was at thing they all had in common! You need to eat good in order to stay focused and just because a dinner at the river is always nice and taste super good.

Here you see Marko; He had many titles this week. Woodboss, saunaboss and here he is lunchboss. Marko was new to doublehand casting, but in the end of the week he casted and fished so well, so now it was all up to the fish. Fantastic to see the improvement over a week of fishing.

Kent was also new to salmonfishing and when he needed a break from casting, he sneaked around with his grayling rod and caught some fine graylings. From first day where it was very difficult for him, to the last day where he doublespayed his way at zone 1, just waiting for the fish to strike his fly, was fantastic to see.

We all know this feeling. A cold shower in a salmon river is know to everyone fishing hard. And Christofer did some swimming this year. It’s always good to see him back at Kengis Bruk chasing the baltic dream and improve his baltic salmon skills year after year. Him and his dog Salto is always having a good time at Kengis Bruk.

Daniel, Christofer & Salto is sharing a good moment at Zone 1 and deciding what tactic would be the best for the next round. Daniel had a special trip to Kengis last year with fantastic fishing and it was magic for him. This year was different, but still magic moment shared with us. To sit by the fire, listen to the river and talking about life, that is Kengis feeling. See you next year Daniel.

In the background you see Kent. Him and his son Michael was at Kengis Bruk for the first time this year. Family time at Kengis Bruk is something we really appreciate. And to share them share memories, casting competitions and dad jokes gives us all a smile in our lips. Kent got in contact with a fish this week and his words after was great; “It was like 220V went straight through my body”

Everyone gathered at zone 2 for lunch. Thank you so much for a wonderful week even though the fishing was not as we hoped. We will see you again next year and let’s cross fingers for better fishing next year.

Now we have eyes on the last days of the season. Maybe a last salmon of the season? One thing is for sure, we can always guarantee Kengis feeling.

Tight lines!

Oscar, Tyler & Aslak

Photos: Christofer