A day and a half was "VISITING SVAT" spent all this time on the Seversky Donets River. On March 6, the sun came ashore at 15.00, complete calm, blunder ...... This place is not far from the village of Ust-Bystryanskaya is very popular not only among local fishermen, sometimes on a 2 km site. gathers up to a hundred people. The fish pecked reluctantly, if it wasn’t there at all. It seemed that the river was empty, during the day on this stretch of the river on the right bank, shameless caralina lovers fill bags, and at night poachers atrocities on the left bank. And my first impression was "The river is empty" only at sunset, solitary, spring-like evil bites began to please. 
To be honest, there was one little thing. 
Without really understanding the situation, I’m going to visit the matchmaker. The whole evening I was gnawed by the topic of lack of bite, of course it was a colossal pressure, but the spring weather was unstable. The morning of March 7th was cloudy calm and a little colder compared to yesterday. Fishing started not shaky not roll just like yesterday. The task was to find a pike. Here she gathers for the winter and keeps until spawning. Why pike. Well, I love this thing. Most fishermen in this place they are more keen on leash rigs and are determined to catch at least some kind of eye in the by-catch, they often have pike perch and occasionally pike. So as not to interfere with catching only toothy light jig. Pecked here and there various small things. Nearby fishermen had a couple of cuts and one pike catch. It finally turned me on and I changed tactics, began to actively move along the shore and, at the exit of the pit to the melyak, I discovered what I had been looking for for so long. The fish was completely covered with leeches "Terry Pike". The pike was very passive due to the broken weather. The weather jumped like a cardiogram, today there was a real light show, twelve months came to visit at once, there was everything and the sun and the wind and the snow and the drizzle and calm ...... The beast that lives here, waking up from hibernation, was also pleased. 
Caught on VARITA VRT-702M, in principle, in general, not bad, but in a strong wind on a melyak 1.5-2.0 m with a head of 5 gr. and it was hard to catch with bulky bait. By the end of the day I caught two more "Terry Pikes". 
Conclusion one Kostya "DO NOT WAIT FOR A TRIP TO GAGRY ..." LOOK FOR FISH DO NOT LOOK AT THE WEATHER AND THE PRESSURE OF THE POND.
Friends, you have no idea what a treasure you have, in particular, Muscovites under their noses! Having visited Hawaii, I still consider Gagra one of the most beautiful places on earth, and always from childhood I dreamed of getting there one more time (to be honest, Hawaiian nature is not inferior at all). THEREFORE I AM AGITATED FOR ALL GAGRA!!! So look at what I post the only time - not about America (I came up with it myself) - free of charge, of course, but it’s checked and I’m responsible for the quality. And I will envy you - you have such an opportunity - and I have to admire these American cityscapes all year round (((Understand me, my nostalgia is so great - whatever I can say in a fairy tale ... and even more so in places of "bright" childhood ))) So, we begin our tour:
In general, the parents of my friends every year rent a turnkey three-room apartment, in one of the best areas Gagra (the so-called " Old Gagra", on the street. Abazgaa). To the sea less than 50 meters!!! My friends went to them and they liked it so much that the next year they went to them again!
The swimming season there is already in full swing and will last until the end of October! So what is it great option for family vacation or leisure company - the apartment will be completely at your disposal! Here is her brief description:
1. The apartment has all the necessary furniture, kitchen utensils, TV, etc.
2. Location: nearby Central market, boarding house Energetik, balneary, TC Continent
3. The place is quiet, there is no noise from cafes. Everything is nearby. Apartment after renovation, in excellent condition.
You can request a photo of the apartment and the cost of living (very inexpensive!)
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Phone 8 926 139 3107 (Sergey, tell me from Victoria, that is me)
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Check out these photos! It is not surprising that our elite has always been so drawn to Gagra!
We chose Gagra, because our friends have already been there and praised this particular city. In order to feel the whole flavor of the country, we decided to stay not in a hotel, but with local residents. Upon arrival, we began to walk around the yards of the private sector and look for housing. After an hour of searching, we stopped at an Armenian family. The large house is divided into several parts with separate exits. Kitchen and shower in the yard. Because the owner of the house is a builder, then everything is built with taste and for the convenience of vacationers.
Whichever way you go, amazing parks are waiting for you, immersed in incredible greenery. Everything is abandoned after the war, both parks and some sanatoriums, but this makes it even more colorful. In your head, you immediately begin to imagine how wonderful it was here 30 years ago. Yes, Gagra, not for nothing was valued in the days of our parents. There are places that have been bought out and are beginning to be rebuilt, and this cannot but rejoice. So in five to ten years, I think Abkhazia will turn into a chic resort, just like many years ago.
You should definitely go to Lake Ritsa. There will be many sights along the way: Blue Lake, Maiden's Tears waterfall, mountain river, boxwood grove, Stone Bag, observation deck with stunning views. Everything is covered in greenery.
You can buy a bus tour. And you can bargain with a taxi driver who will drive and stop where you say. I recommend taking a taxi. There are many pluses. If you are a company, then a taxi for money will come out even cheaper. Stop where you want, stay as long as you want. For example, on the observation deck you don’t have to stand and wait for the whole group of 40 people to take a picture. The taxi driver, of course, will tell about the sights differently than the guide, but still you will hear many interesting stories. I was especially pleased with the stories that boxwood is the only tree that sinks in water, eucalyptus honey is found only in Australia and Abkhazia, and that only one person in Abkhazia, our taxi driver, has the most delicious chacha.
You should also definitely visit the New Athos Monastery in New Athos. When planning a trip to New Athos, count on the whole day, because there is something to visit. For example, caves. We traveled back and forth on a regular bus. We also visited Pitsunda. Here is a very interesting embankment with tall pines, a temple of the 9th century.
You can write endlessly about the beauty of Abkhazia, but I want to devote a separate chapter to the people who live here. They are amazing people from whom we have a lot to learn. I have visited many countries, met different peoples and nationalities, but Caucasians are special. When we went by minibus to New Athos, one more place was free. We were passing a stop, a man and a woman were standing on it. The driver stopped. The man was closer to the minibus, when he began to enter, the driver said to him: “Sorry, I have only one place, and I stopped for a woman.” When we were driving to Lake Ritsa, we stopped near another tourist place, I noticed that the taxi driver did not close the car, but we had cameras and backpacks there. To my remark, he replied that there were no thefts here, and if something is stolen, then out of shame for his people, he will compensate for everything. Thefts here are extremely rare, if they steal, then these are visitors. What to talk about if you can go to the stand with watermelons, and there is a wad of money and no one there. The seller just left for 10 minutes. And when he returns, the money is in place. In a local store, if you forgot your wallet, they can give you something like this, with the words: "Then bring it." But right next to the local market they can sell you a turtle. Ordinary turtle. To the question, how can I take her home, they won’t let me through the border, you will hear the answer: “Yes, they won’t let me, you will have to bring her back to me.”
Despite the low standard of living, the Abkhazians do not lose heart, they continue to live and enjoy life. We got on a minibus to Pitsunda. The driver asks: "Shall we go with or without music?" Everyone, of course, answered that with music. He: "For-pe-wai!" and starts to sing. That's how fun we drove, listening to his songs, and not some kind of radio. When asked about what you can do in winter, when there is no tourist season, the taxi driver with his colorful accent replied: “Well, how what? We visit each other, eat tangerines, drink chacha.
Do I miss Abkhazia? Of course, but no longer for beauty, but for warmth! I also really like to visit, eat tangerines and drink chacha.
