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I had a fantastic time! We've known Alexander Yakovlevich for a long time; we visit him almost every year for fishing. We load up the boats and head off down the Yenisei River in search of crocodiles. This year, we went with a small group of four, plus a young guy, a friend's son. We caught a sea of pike! They ranged in size from 7 to 15 kg! This guy caught the biggest one, a great debut on the Yenisei! 15.3 kg, to be exact! Fishing in Turukhansk has become a tradition for us, and Yakovlevich is our friend!
Andrey, Krasnoyarsk
This is my third trip to the Putorana Plateau. I really like it, especially since there are so many routes, and we go to a new place each time. This year, we visited the Yerachimo River with a large group.
Alexander, Astrakhan
My friends and I decided to visit the Putorana Plateau in 2020. Our main friend, Ilkhom, found Sasha and Denis, guides to the plateau, online. We agreed on the tour itinerary, dates, and organizational details.
Igor, Novosibirsk
Our trip began in early September, a great time for trophy fishing. Our group consisted of three tourists and three support staff. We chose the route to the source of the Severnaya River, followed by a 65-km rafting trip over four days. The first day promised to be a hot fishing day: we caught grayling, whitefish, pike, and, of course, taimen! The first taimen was a respectable 19.6 kg, but we suspected there was more to come. The weather was perfect, no rain, sunny, and temperatures ranging from 0 to 10 degrees Celsius. Looking ahead, I can say that on each day of the rafting, we managed to catch several large taimen weighing over 15 kg. The trophy monster was caught on the second day; it was an unforgettable 30-minute battle between a young sports fisherman and a seasoned river master. The caught specimen weighing 26.7 kg put a bold end to the phrase "fishing was a success." Special words of thanks to Alexander for organizing and leading the rafting trip, everything was top notch!
Marat, Moscow
In this review, I want to express my endless gratitude to Alexander Yakovlevich. Thanks to him, I discovered a new world of harmony between man and nature. I was fortunate to see this world from the inside and feel part of it. Over the past five years, I've returned again and again to this remote corner of Siberia—Turukhansk—and, as always, Alexander Yakovlevich greets us. And in his hospitable home, his wife, Alexandra, awaits us with a set table. And each time, loading the helicopter, we excitedly and eagerly anticipate the discovery of a new, unexplored route through the most beautiful places on the planet! For fishermen, these places are simply paradise, and for tourists, the pristine canyons, rivers, and lakes offer unforgettable experiences. On the one hand, you're in the wilderness, but the presence of Alexander Yakovlevich, his invaluable experience, and the organization of the expedition make this trip unforgettable. As the saying goes, days spent fishing don't count towards a lifetime! Thank you Alexander Yakovlevich, and specially to your wife Alexandra!!!
Alexander, Moscow
I love nature, I love hunting, I love fishing. This trip was a great combination of both. Three friends and I went with the primary goal of shooting geese. There were no geese for the first four days, and we were starting to worry, but on the fifth day, the geese started coming. We shot plenty of them. While we were away, we went fishing, landing grayling and perch. We also caught some pike. We fried the fish in the hut, fortunately, it had all the amenities. Both my friends and I enjoyed the trip, and a special shout out to the organizers!
Andrey, Krasnoyarsk
A large, friendly group of us gathers at the Putorana Plateau. We've known Alexander Yakovlevich for years. We always go to him in Turukhansk for excellent fishing. This time, we chose the Yerachimo River, and it turns out, it was a good idea! We arrived just as the taimen were starting to run. We landed about 20 taimen at the rapids of the Yerachimo River! I caught the very first taimen, and my friend Alexander caught the biggest. To say we were happy is an understatement! Each of our friends caught a taimen; everyone was thrilled! How many times have we discussed this fishing trip after returning home! This year, we truly had a blast, fishing to our hearts' content. The organization was excellent; you can just go fishing for the entire seven days, or do whatever you want. Alexander and Denis took care of all the camping chores. A hot dinner, a sauna, fresh bath whisks—everything was there for our comfort. The Putorana Plateau is truly a truly energizing place to relax your body and soul!
Yaroslav, Moscow
Meeting friends surrounded by beautiful wilderness, excellent fishing for big, really BIG fish, and a complete break from work, routine, and phone calls—that's why I went to the Putorana Plateau. I'm always on the lookout for something new. I usually plan routes with friends, based on reviews. "Simpler and closer" hasn't appealed to us for about 10 years; we wanted something more substantial, farther-reaching, and more exciting. The personal factor also won me over on this tour: Alexander Yakovlevich was a master of organization and guidance. In the wildest wilderness and such remoteness, trust, reliability, and the ability to manage the situation are crucial. The taiga, after all, has a wild streak, so I wanted to think about nothing but relaxation and fishing. I still talk about the Putorana Plateau and the days we spent there—I'm proud I was there. I'll come back again, and my friends and I will explore other rivers—and there are plenty of them on the Putorana Plateau. I got what I wanted – a boost of energy for the year ahead, strength for work, inspiration, and a zest for life. These are unforgettable memories and trophies that I will definitely repeat!
Radiy, Tyumen
Friends recommended the Kochumdek River. After asking around about MI-8 commanders, we decided to raft down this river. The commanders also recommended the trip organizers, Alexander and Denis. They provided a turnkey service, and we flew to Turukhansk "lightly." The Kochumdek is a small mountain river. Our cast was made upstream, as far as possible. We were lucky with the weather: a light breeze and sunny days. Not a mosquito, not a gnat, so fishing was fun and you could eat freshly caught fish. We didn't catch many taimen, about five during the entire trip, but we caught them consistently, almost every day. We caught large lenok and grayling every day. The cook prepared excellent dishes from the freshly caught fish. We ate our fill and had plenty to spare. We liked the river for its beauty and side tributaries, and there were plenty of fishing spots. Next year I plan to visit Tutonchana, they say it’s also a good river for rafting.
Sergey, Novosibirsk