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Fly Fishing in Mongolia

Mongolia is a unique fly-fishing destination where you can fly fish for taimen, the largest member of the salmon family. Highlights of fly-fishing in Mongolia include clear rivers, abundant fish, tranquil fishing, stunning surroundings and unique culture. Not to be overlooked is the exquisite dry-fly fishing for Lenok Trout and Grayling. Fly fishing for Taimen is strictly catch-and-release with barbless hooks.

The average sized Taimen are around 28 to 30 inches long (70 - 80 cm) and 10 to 12 lbs, and there will be many opportunities at trophy Taimen over 40 inches (100 cm). Small groups ensure plentiful Taimen waters for all, and prevent over-fishing. Taimen are an aggressive fish that feed on anything that they can fit in their mouth, from minnows and fry to mature grayling and trout, or even small birds or rodents.

Lenok (Brachymstax lenok) are the Mongolian equivalent of a trout, distantly related to Char, generally around 15 to 20 inches (2 to 3 lb) they can grow to over 30 inches in Mongolia. These are an exciting sport fish. Grayling are plentiful in Mongolia’s waters and there are in fact four sub-species here.

We fish for Taimen mainly with surface flies on floating lines. Streamers fished with a sink-tip line are also effective, especially in the deep pools. A 9 ft rod for 8 or 9 wt lines is generally recommended for Taimen fishing, but salmon fishermen may prefer a 15 ft 10 wt rod. For Lenok and Grayling a 4, 5 or 6 weight rod and floating line is suitable. We will provide Taimen flies; however, you should bring a selection of dry-flies for Lenok and Grayling. We will provide a comprehensive equipment and tackle list for the trip

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