Bhutan is renowned as one of the finest river trout fishing countries in the world. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, nothing beats fishing for reconnecting with nature. Orog’s fishing holiday locations are set with stunning backdrops. And our campsites and cabins are ideally placed for peace, tranquility and to be one with Mother Nature. Also, our expert fishing guides and their knowledge and expertise of the streams and rivers you fish in will undoubtedly take your fishing experience to a whole new level. There are over forty species of fish in Bhutanese waters, with new species being discovered every year. Who knows, maybe a brand new species is waiting to be discovered by you.
Trout is a much sought after fish in Bhutan. But, among anglers, the golden mahseer is a very much coveted and prized catch. Growing up to nine feet long, the golden mahseer has a reputation in the world as a fish that fights back the hardest. Bhutan is one country that the golden mahseer thrives in. The best time to fish in Bhutan is during the spring and fall seasons.
Fly Fishing tackle consists of the fly line, fly fishing rod leader and reel. The weight or fly line density plays a part in the presentation of the fly. A float line buoyant on the top of the water. An intermediate line has a slightly heavier load and sinks slowly versus a sinking or full sinking line that carries load and will sink.
Rod and Reel (9 weight) Reels must have capacity to hold at least 300 yards of 30 lb backing line and the fly line, especially for Golden Mahseer and for a trout angling 5 weight reel and rod is suggested.
Wader with fishing boot
Landing net
Leader & Tippet (Sinking & Floating)
Indicator
Recommended not less than 300 yards of 30 lb /pound backing. Sinking fly lines (sink tips or sink lines) – 3 to 6 inch/second sink rates are recommended.
Almost, all the flies that are used for Salmon works for the mighty Himalayan Golden Mahseer, thus they mostly feed on small fish – minnows. Flies imitating minnows should be the fly of choice. Other streamer flies like Wolly Buggers, Seducers and Salmon flies’ work as well. Most preferred fly patterns are Seducer with Red and white color pattern, then Clouser Minnows, Matukas, Wolly Bugger and Olive colored nymphs. It is also preferred to have weighted flies, so that it can sink instantly. If your flies are light and don’t sink pretty fast then use shorter leader, so that your sink line will take fly deep quickly for better chances of striking.
Good quality of travel rod with 8-9 feet long, preferable Ugly Stik Shakespeare or similar type, 15-20 lb. line and good reel (3BB+1RB) and 10-15cm Rapala plug baits /lure (Sinking type / countdown) and Mepps Aglia Spinner silver type (number 4 and 5)
