Neretva River, Bosnia

Dated: 28 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Dream Destinations

The most beautiful river in my region! My favorite fishing ground – Neretva River near town of Glavaticevo! This is the river with lots of opportunities. Unlike any other river in the region, you can fish Neretva River for 4 different salmonid specimens: grayling, brown trout, marble trout and a jewel of the river – soft mouth trout! This endemic trout specimen is one of a kind, nowhere else found in the world! The “Softy” behaves absolutelly different, comparing to other cousins. Hallmark of this fish is immediate jump after hooking with fighting capabilities equal to steelhead!!!

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Fight


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Softy Mouth


Emerald clear waters of Neretva River make you feel uniquely!

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Hospitality of local people you will never forget! Family of Armin Zvonic is owner of fly fishing lodge at Glavaticevo, The Villa Neretva. The lodge is new, with complete facility suitable to host and serve tastes of any fly fishermen villing to come. They offer single or multi days fishing licences, local transportation (with 4WD), rafting on Neretva … accommodation is clean and unique – with soft touch of Bosnian tradition!

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At Villa

Bosnian domestic food is something you shouldn’t miss for!

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Come and join us unforgetable journey to gorgeous Neretva River!

Ritchie & Softy


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With Sepp




Pantomime Casting!

Dated: 28 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Daily Flycasting!

Do it whenever and wherever you can! I found this “method” very productive.

But, before you start with this – keep in mind the following:

  1. Always pantomime shoulder by shoulder with someone who is more experienced and knowledgeable than you!
  2. “Cast” without rod or take butt section of the rod! No fly line on it!!!
  3. Try to “mirror” your motions with your teacher
  4. When you are ready to do it alone, record your motions with camera recorder or just watch your shadow!

Good luck with pantomiming!

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This will kill U!

Dated: 28 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Aha-ha-ha (funny stuff)

Killing me softly!

Killing me softly!


Newborn Flycasters – how and when to start!

Dated: 27 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Aha-ha-ha (funny stuff)

Get used with fly casting – on time! My son (waiting to be born!) and his mother (Jelena “Speygirl”), training fasle cast together! Can it be possible to start earlier than this???

Pregnant Speygirl

Parashute Cast (Gebetsroither’s)

Dated: 27 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Daily Flycasting!

Importance of very high aiming ang stoping for this cast! Look to extremely extended rod hand’s elbow, with highly positioned – almost vertical fly rod in the air!

Performer: Sepp Fuchs, EFFA Master FCI                             Location: Neretva River

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FTM Special Beer!

Dated: 26 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Aha-ha-ha (funny stuff)


Brewing Tradition of our events – a special FTM beer, limited edition!

FTM President!


Sine alcohol, 5% only!!!

FTM Special beer!

Inconuu by Hans van Klinken!

Dated: 26 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Flies We Love!

Very nice streamer pattern!                                    Author: Hans van Klinken.

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Alex’s One Finger grip!

Dated: 26 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Daily Flycasting!

Keep your grip relaxed!!!

This enable you to cast smoother and tighter, more controled loops! Even with one finger only – the pointer! LOOSE YOUR GRIP!

Relax your grip!

Sepp Fuchs’s casting demo!

Dated: 25 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Aha-ha-ha (funny stuff)

Sepp Water Casts!

“Water Casts” by EFFA Master Sepp Fuchs! A special pool performance, followed by Cabernet!

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Spey Casting seminar, Drina River!

Dated: 24 Jun 2009
Posted by Alex
Categoiry: Events

Spey seminar was held a week ago at famous Drina River, Serbia! The host of this event was Milos Brocic, owner of beautiful fly fishing lodge – Drinsko Selo. It was very successful event…

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Spey casting has become attractive in our region of South East Europe …

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My FC seminars are opened for all people …

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Foundation of Spey casting is knowledge of single handed casting …

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I always promote quality fly fishing products …

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“Socializing” is important aspect of my courses! Without friendship and entertaining, everything is boring and so empty !!!

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