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Best Episodes of A River Somewhere
India and Bhutan
S2 Ep1
8.0
Arriving in Calcutta, Rob and Tom catch the Darjeeling Mail Train north, and continue the journey of discovery across the border into Bhutan, a tiny country nestled in the Himalayan mountains where few tourists are allowed each year. Here, they are in search of wild brown trout, said to inhabit the rivers of this magical kingdom.
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Altnahara, Scotland
S1 Ep2
7.7
This episode begins at Bibury in the Cotswold Hills at a privately owned stream. Rob and Tom then head north by train to the tiny village of Altnaharra (pop. 35) in the far north of Scotland. Heather-covered hills, unspoilt lochs and some sensational single-malt whiskeys make this a very special trip. There were trout, sea trout and the possibility of a salmon, the most highly sought after fish in Great Britain.
Courmayeur, Italy
S1 Ep6
7.0
A unique area of Italy tucked in at the foot of snow-covered Alps. Rob and Tom came in search of trout and the perfect espresso, but found much, much more.
Los Roques, Venezuela
S1 Ep5
7.0
A series of tiny coral islands off the coast of South america are home to the legendary bonefish, a bit, fast, beautiful fish that inhabits the clean white sand-flats of this tropical paradise. Rob and Tom discover this area is one of the last truly undiscovered gems on the travel map.
Worst Episodes of A River Somewhere
The Howqua River, Victoria, Australia
S1 Ep1
4.7
This is the first episode Rob and Tom shot and, in many ways, their favourite. The Howqua is their 'home' river: they learnt to fly fish there and know just about every bend. And the opportunity to stay in a genuine cattleman's hut made the hike truly worthwhile.
The Cobungra River, Victoria
S2 Ep2
6.0
The pristine creeks and rivers of the High Plains are a fly fishing wonderland. To reach this remote alpine region Rob and Tom abandon their jeep where the road runs out and trek in on packhorses, armed with a few provisions, a very slow dog and of course their fly rods. The target - sweet river trout from the Snowy Mountain wilderness. Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner travel to the Cobungra River in Victoria for a wonderful trek into a genuine cattleman's hut with rabbit and fish on the menu.
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Wyoming, United States of America
S2 Ep3
6.0
In the heart of America's mid-west, Wyoming is your classic fly fishing destination. To reach there, Rob and Tom hire a car on the west coast and set off on a road trip that takes them through four states and two flat tyres in search of wild west trout from a rocky mountain creek.
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The Yarraki River, Queensland. Part 1
S2 Ep4
6.0
From the tropical centre of Cairns, Rob and Tom take the road north where they take to the sea, charting a course in search of the elusive coral trout.
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A River Somewhere Episode Guide
The Howqua River, Victoria, Australia
S1 Ep1
4.7
This is the first episode Rob and Tom shot and, in many ways, their favourite. The Howqua is their 'home' river: they learnt to fly fish there and know just about every bend. And the opportunity to stay in a genuine cattleman's hut made the hike truly worthwhile.
Altnahara, Scotland
S1 Ep2
7.7
This episode begins at Bibury in the Cotswold Hills at a privately owned stream. Rob and Tom then head north by train to the tiny village of Altnaharra (pop. 35) in the far north of Scotland. Heather-covered hills, unspoilt lochs and some sensational single-malt whiskeys make this a very special trip. There were trout, sea trout and the possibility of a salmon, the most highly sought after fish in Great Britain.
The D'Urville River, New Zealand
S1 Ep3
6.5
A well-kept secret amongst fly fishing devotees are the numerous luxury lodges in New Zealand dedicated to visiting anglers. One such retreat is Rotoroa Lodge, in New Zealand's South Island. Here Rob and Tom are treated to gourmet food, luxurious accommodation and some of the finest wild brown trout river fishing in the world.
The Chamberlain River, Western Australia
S1 Ep4
7.0
One of the most beautiful yet remote regions on the planet, the Kimberley is cut with magnificent rivers flowing through massive gorges. Each of these waterways is full of barramundi, a fish that must surely rate as one of the best tasting in the world.
Los Roques, Venezuela
S1 Ep5
7.0
A series of tiny coral islands off the coast of South america are home to the legendary bonefish, a bit, fast, beautiful fish that inhabits the clean white sand-flats of this tropical paradise. Rob and Tom discover this area is one of the last truly undiscovered gems on the travel map.
Courmayeur, Italy
S1 Ep6
7.0
A unique area of Italy tucked in at the foot of snow-covered Alps. Rob and Tom came in search of trout and the perfect espresso, but found much, much more.
A River Somewhere was an Australian documentary television series originally broadcast by ABC TV in 1997 and 1998. It was produced by Working Dog Productions, and was hosted by Tom Gleisner and Rob Sitch. The series was released on DVD in 2005.
The series focused on the observations of Sitch and Gleisner as they travelled to various locations across Australia, New Zealand and around the world to fly fish and experience the local culture. The aim of their expedition was to "catch dinner and have it cooked in a local style".
The music used throughout the series was created by Australian musician and composer Liam Bradley.
The best rated episodes of A River Somewhere are:
India and Bhutan S2E1 rated 8.0
Altnahara, Scotland S1E2 rated 7.7
Courmayeur, Italy S1E6 rated 7.0
Los Roques, Venezuela S1E5 rated 7.0
The lowest rated episodes of A River Somewhere are:
The Howqua River, Victoria, Australia S1E1 rated 4.7
The Cobungra River, Victoria S2E2 rated 6.0
Wyoming, United States of America S2E3 rated 6.0
The Yarraki River, Queensland. Part 1 S2E4 rated 6.0
