Mongolia

Mongolia , Taimen fishing with Lax-a

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FOUR RIVERS LODGE MONGOLIA

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Mongolia is 3 times the size of France and has 2.3 million inhabitants; 1 million of whom live in Ulan Bator. Mongolian people are mainly nomads and have huge herds of cows, horses, sheep, yaks and goats, all feeding wild on the Steppe.

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Mongolia can really be "The Trip" of a lifetime if you are willing to take an interest in the Mongolian people and are prepared to get to know a culture totally different from our own. This extraordinary trip to the other side of the world is especially designed for the fly fishing enthusiast and true nature lover who wants to explore new scenery, culture, way of life, and an incredible catch and release fishery found nowhere else on the planet.

FISHING AND ACCOMMODATION
This vast resource extends over 95 miles of wild rivers and has many, wide and varied pools and runs. Many of these stretches have NEVER been fished. Your fly could well be the first ever to be cast over a given run. We have explored many prime locations and are discovering new hot spots every week. A number of trophy fish surely lie waiting for the well made presentation.

TAIMEN
Taimen fishing is a very exciting challenge. Every cast is a chance to swing your fly over hugh indigenous members of the salmon family. And maybe catch your fish of a lifetime.

Taimen, as the Huchen (Salmo hucho) are called here, reach trophy size in Mongolia. The average length runs 32 inches (80 cm) but many of the fish caught top the 40 inch mark and the really big monsters can be a gigantic 5 feet in length (1.5 meters).

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These brutes go for big flies, preferably with plenty of glitter. A very special experience is to fish a mouse imitation on the surface. We guarantee you a hugh surge of adrenalin when a really big Taimen attacks with pent up vengeance. You will simply not believe the exhilaration. Not every attack , however, ends with a netted fish. Taimen must be played with considerable skill and many are lost during the fight or simply miss the fly in their explosive attack.

We reckon that out of three or four contacts with Taimen, one fish is landed. But every take itself is a special moment of its own.

LENOK AND GRAYLING
In addition to the big Taimen, the waters we fish hold thriving stocks of sporting Lenok. These beauties grow to 13 - 27 inches (35-70 cm) and the larger brutes also take Taimen flies. While most anglers concentrate exclusively on Taimen, those interested in great dry fly fishing, nymphs, and smaller streamers will have a ball with these trout look-a-likes. Grayling can often be found moving in shoals in different currents of the river.

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FOUR RIVERS CAMP

The camp in which you will stay occupies a prime location near the junction of four individual rivers. The Chulut, Delger, Ider, and Selenge rivers all boast prime pools which can be accessed by jet-boat. Many stretches of water are within easy reach of the camp. All of them offer first-class fly fishing. And there are many interesting spots within easy walking distance from the camp... ideal for guests wanting to cast an early morning or later evening fly. The lodge itself accommodates eight guests. Two guests share a guide and one boat. The rivers are fished in rotation to ensure that the individual pools are not over-fished. This is one time proven secret of our successful fishery management. Contrary to the migratory Salmon, Taimen are sedentary and should not be heavily fished. The extensive river system, the mobility of the jet-boats and the limited number of guests guarantee first-class fishing in a near pristine environment. Even guests who may fear roughing it in such a remote location will be astonished at the comfort found in the camp.

YOUR STAY (from 11 to 15 days depending on individual choice)

DAY 1: Flight to Ulan Batar

DAY 2: Domestic flight from Ulan Batar to Moron, transfer by car to the camp (3 hours), Reception upon arrival.
or Sightseeing tour of Ulan Batar and overnight at a local hotel

DAY 3: Fishing
or Domestic flight from Uan Batar to Moron, transfer by car to the camp (3 hours), Reception upon arrival.

FOLLOWING DAYS: Fishing (number of days depending on chosen dates)

DAY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: Transfer from camp to Moron by car, then domestic flight from Moron to Ulan Batar and overnight at local hotel.

LAST DAY : Transfer to Ulan Batar Airport and flight home

Note : We can also organize a private flight from Ulan Batar to the lodge directly, since the lodge has its own landing strip (rates on request, possible for groups of 8 persons)

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TRIP INCLUDES:

Reception at Ulan Batar

Accommodation during 13 nights in Mongolia

Full board during your stay (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Sightseeing tour at Ulan Batar (depending on flight schedules)

Domestic flight from Ulan Batar to Moron and return

Transfer from Moron to Lodge and return

All transfers by jet-boat for the fishing

All Fishing rights

1 guide for 2 fishermen during the fishing days

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TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

International flight to/from Ulan Batar

Drinks, personal expenses, tips, travel and cancellation insurance

Visa (around 60 euros)

Anything not mentioned in "Included"

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PRE-TRIP INFORMATION:

Rods and reels...

Fly fishing for Taimen: 9-10 ft, 8-10 weight single-handed rod, floating line and sink-tip line. Leader 25-45 lb. Reel with strong drag and 100 yards (90 m) of backing.

Fly fishing for Lenok: 8-10 ft, 5-8 weight single-handed rod, floating line and sinking line. Leader 4-20 lb. Reel with 50 yards (45 m)of backing.

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The Camp has a small shop which stocks angling material and flies at reasonable prices. You can also rent fishing tackle there.

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ENTRY FORMALITIES

There are no entry problems for Mongolia. The validity of your passport must extend 6 months beyond the date of your return journey and you will need a Visa to enter Mongolia. Vaccinations are not necessary.

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CLOTHING

In October near the end of the season there can be frost. Warm underwear, gloves and a cap are needed. The nights can be very cold. Bring warm clothing – underwear, sweater, anorak, hat and gloves – and you will be well prepared for the colder days.

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