GER CAMP ACCOMMODATION
6 DAYS FISHING
This is a stream designed for fly-fishing. The fishery is exceptionally healthy, with great water quality, species diversity and riparian habitat. It is very common for us to spot fish for taimen, trout and lenok. The river flows through dramatic, sparsely populated and highly varied landscapes. The lower river is more rugged, isolated and holds more water than the upper sections. The upper and lower sections fish equally well with perhaps slightly better trout fishing on the upper and marginally better taimen fishing on the lower. The scenery is striking on both sections.The upper and lower sections fish equally well.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1: Arrive Ulaanbaatar, overnight hotel.
Day 2: Guests hop on a chartered
Cessna Caravan for a 75 – 90 minute
flight to the river. Fishing day one.
Day 3 – 7: Float/Fish between
Taimen Camps.
Day 8: Chartered Cessna Caravan
back to UB. Overnight hotel.
Day 9: Depart Mongolia.
This is a stream designed for fly-fishing. The fishery is exceptionally healthy, with great water quality, species diversity and riparian habitat. It is very common for us to spot fish for taimen, trout and lenok. The river flows through dramatic, sparsely populated and highly varied landscapes. The lower river is more rugged, isolated and holds more water than the upper sections. The upper and lower sections fish equally well with perhaps slightly better trout fishing on the upper and marginally better taimen fishing on the lower. The scenery is striking on both sections.
THE FISHING
MRO is Mongolia’s only drift-boat operation. All anglers fish from ClackaCrafts. We have Clacka LP’s and Headhunter Skiffs. The Clackas have lots of space for two anglers, comfortable seats, solid casting braces, spare fly-rod holders and plenty of dry storage for your gear. Manufactured in the US, Clackacrafts are graceful fishing platforms. These drift boats allow us to fish the river quietly, efficiently and comfortably. It’s quite an experience, standing tall in a drift boat and casting for a feeding taimen. For back-up, we have a quiver of Aire rafts outfitted with full-house casting frames.
The fishing is a combination of drift boat and wade-walk. This is a great river for both single and double-handed rods. The single-handed rods are used from the drift boats. The double-handed rods are generally fished from shore, but some guests use switch rods to great effect from the boat. Most guests bring a five-weight single hand for the trout and a seven, eight or nine weight single hand for the taimen. This river is great for double-handed rods, either spey or switch.
The river is the first in Mongolia legally designated catch and release/fly fishing only for all international anglers. We insist that all clients practice catch and release fly-fishing using single, barb-less hooks.
Guests encounter many large fish during their stay and can typically expect several excellent taimen shots a day. These are all great numbers, but don’t be fooled. Taimen fishing can be very challenging. Taimen may not require Herculean casting skills, but often demand steel-heading patience. Come prepared for a wonderful angling challenge, celebrate every fish caught and you’ll have the trip of a lifetime.
THE CAMPS
The ger camps on the upper river are a bit more luxurious with a central dining ger and sleeping gers, linens, and wood burning stoves. The camps are designed as places to relax after a wonderful day on the river. Each camp reflects Mongolian traditions and is well integrated with the country’s natural surroundings. There are no generators or stereos, only the sounds of the trees and the water, the lights of candles and wood stoves, and the sparkling night stars.
We pride ourselves on our catering. The meals are professional, substantial, and very well suited for western tastes: fresh vegetables and fruits, big breakfasts, hot lunches, and multi-course dinners. See photos and read more about the camps here .
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If you’re interested in joining one of these amazing adventures, please contact us. We’re more than happy to send additional information and/or set up a time to call you and talk about the trips.
(Please have in mind that these trips book very early. MRO is quite fortunate to have a very high level of guest returns with many fishing with us numerous years.)