Fishing for Science in Kamchatka

In 2003 National Geographic's Radio Expedition's NPR's Elizabeth Arnold ventured to Russia's Far East for a glimpse into the past.

The Kamchatka Steelhead Project

Flowing across stark, dazzling tundra landscapes on Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula, a handful of rivers are home to Asia's only population of steelhead trout. A group of scientists and flyfishers follow their passions beyond the edge, in order to encounter, understand and protect this magnificent silver fish.

Oct. SOTM Entry: Russian Steel

Matt Henderson - recently spent some time w/ Ryan Peterson on on the Kvachina River for the 2011 Kamchatka Steelhead Project.  This dime was a SOTM by-product.

The Kamchatka Steelhead Project

As good as God made it.

Flowing across stark, dazzling tundra landscapes on Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula, a handful of rivers are home to Asia's only population of steelhead trout. A group of scientists and flyfishers follow their passions beyond the edge, in order to encounter, understand and protect this magnificent silver fish.

2010 Kamchatka Steelhead Project

It's been a while since we've seen a post from Ryan on the Big Pull, it was worth the wait.

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