Angling in the untouched waters of Lithuania

As the 2005 season draws closer and closer the mind wonders to what the year will bring? It's hard to fathom that within four weeks most of the new flies will have wet their wings after a long dark winter. Another season dawns and with it, the promise of new dreams and experiences.

Untouched Lithuania
Surprisingly, Lithuania is still raw and untouched with regard to fly-fishing. Whatever your pleasure - brown trout, sea trout, salmon and record sized grayling - you can expect the high caliber of fish within range. This amazing country is well endowed with endless rivers, streams and brooks set in lush green valleys and forests, offering top quality fly-fishing. The natural rivers and streams that populate the Neris National Park are well recommended, which covers 10,587 hectares, 85% is forest cover, is known for considerable numbers of elk, deer, wild boar, wolves and foxes and a countless number of game fish.

Crystal clear waters off the beaten track
There are so many rivers, streams and brooks in Lithuania that it would take a lifetime to experience them all and not all these waters hold decent fish. The waters are well off the beaten track and untouched, set hidden in forests and valleys. Most if not all - have crystal clear waters where browns average 3 to 4lb with 5lb+ a common sight. Grayling are the jewel reaching up to 2lb+. Sea trout and salmon reach double figures and offer additional excitement.

Solitude and quality fly fishing
A unique chance to experience the natural rivers and streams of the Neris Regional Park is "Distant Streams", a guide service from Denmark, launching its Lithuanian branch in Autumn 2005. Exclusive packages are offered to the Neris river, Merky's river, Ula river, Salcia river and the Visincia river plus many other small streams and brooks holding brown trout, sea trout, salmon and record sized grayling. Most rivers and streams have never seen an artificial fly and are well of the beaten track so no angling pressure is also guaranteed. Solitude and a quality fly fishing experience is what to expect. Fishing is all year round. Accommodation will be near the Neris National Park. Details on request at

www.distantstreams.com/lithuania.html