Fish with Philip Krista for Atlantic Salmon Fishing on the World Famous Teno River, Utsjoki, Finland

The Teno (Tana) River forms the northernmost border between Norway and Finland, 250 miles above the Arctic Circle, with the river and its tributaries having more than 620 miles of river accessible to migrating salmon, many of them in excess of 75 pounds. In fact, this is the location of the world record Atlantic Salmon caught by Henrik Henriksen in 1928 at 79 pounds, 2 ounces. The river supports the largest wild stock of Atlantic Salmon in the world with somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000 fish caught annually. The next big peak is in 2010, so we're currently on an upswing in terms of number of fish and size of fish. Thanks to the remote location and the multiple rivers to fish, you can fish for myriad subspecies of Atlantic Salmon, Char and Brown trout. This is spey rod water, with wind and big water, although if you prefer to fish smaller tributaries and lakes, you can do that with a regular fly rod.

The lodge, Lomakyla Valle, is about 3 miles outside of Utsjoki. A relatively new lodge will accommodate 8 guests comfortably, and the food is spectacular. A number of boats are available for hire. Few parties fly fish out of the area, so your fly will most likely be the first seen by a particular fish. Philip can help you to perfect your spey casting on a river where that next cast might break the world's record.

Itinerary for 8 people for accommodations, food, and guide service on the Teno:

1. Sunday - Arrival at Lomakyla Valle, welcoming dinner
2. Breakfast, sandwiches for lunch; dinner at lodge at 6 p.m. Fly fishing begins at 7 p.m. Monday
3. Breakfast, fly fishing in Teno or Utsjoki, packed lunch. Four fishermen go on Teno trip; the rest fish from the lodge for the next few days. Dinner at lodge at 7 p.m.
4. Breakfast, fly fishing in Teno or Utsjoki, packed lunch. Dinner at lodge at 7 p.m.
5. Breakfast, fly fishing in Teno or Utsjoki, packed lunch. Next four fishermen go on Teno trip; those who have been on return to Lomakyla Valle lodge. Dinner at lodge at 7 p.m.
6. Breakfast, fly fishing in Teno or Utsjoki, packed lunch. Dinner at lodge at 7 p.m.
7. Breakfast, fly fishing in Teno or Utsjoki, packed lunch. Dinner at lodge at 7 p.m.
8. Breakfast, fly fishing in Teno or Utsjoki, packed lunch. All fishermen return to lodge for 8 p.m. dinner.
9. Monday - Breakfast before departure.

NO FISHING IN CLOSED SEASON

Prices DO NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO THE TENO CAMP