Freshwater Fishing

 The neighboring hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand with their panoramic views of the Himalayas, rich mythology and spiritual abodes serve as the perfect backdrop. The Himalayas are the birthplace of many life giving rivers which run through magnificent valleys and dense forests abundant in different varieties of birds and animals. Follow the bend of a river, catch the flight of a bird, listen intently to the wind whistling through the trees and gaze at the sheltering sky embracing the earth.

Mahseer Fly Fishing

Golden Mahseer inhabit the myriad spring-fed, glacial rivers and lakes of Himalayan region. Mahseer is an omnivorous fish and an opportunistic feeder. Depending on the season and location, it's equally obliging to a fly, lure or a coarse fisherman.

Fly Fishing: With the advent of modern fly line and tackle technology, fly-fishing for Mahseer has become very rewarding. Many a times, Mahseer are picky eaters exclusively feeding on insects which gives fly fishermen an additional window of opportunity to experiment with flies. Lately fly fishermen have been consistently catching good sized Mahseer using a combination of trout, steelhead and saltwater fly angling tactics.

Lure fishing for Mahseer has always been the most productive method in terms of both sizes and numbers due to the fact that lures, generally, have good underwater movement and can be imparted different bait mimicking actions. Also, Lures can be cast to great distances and at varied depths to cover the water column really well, in both fast water and deep pools.

Coarse fishing is the traditional mainstay of Indian fishing. Coarse fishing for Mahseer can produce specimen sized fish. This method is also fruitful in highly colored waters and a coarse angler may also possibly land other fish species which is always welcome.

Trout Fly Angling

Nothing beats fishing for Brown and Rainbow Trout in cold water streams with the majestic Himalayas in the backdrop. Our Himalayan Trout are not trophy sized but offer great sport on flies and lures. Himalayan streams being at high altitudes have fast currents, which makes stream angling, a challenging sport on both fly rod and light spin tackle.

Presentation and casting at the appropriate structure, depth and mending the line is the key on Himalayan streams but if you take into consideration all these aspects, Himalayan Trout do reward you with a strike.

Destinations

Assi Ganga

A small river flowing out the Dodital Lake and springs from the mountains. Assi Ganga is amongst the most intimate, dense vegetation lined Trout streams in the Himalayas making it perfectly suitable for Fly Fishing, good numbers of wild  Himalayan Brown Trout on offer.

  Tirthan River

Nestled by a breathtaking valley and gateway to the Great Himalayan National park, Tirthan River offers excellent angling opportunities for Brown and Rainbow Trout with many kilometres of protected and undisturbed waters.

More information on Fly Fishing in the Indian Himalayas

Fly Fishing in the Maldives

Maldives is an Island nation  (an archipelago consisting of a chain of 26 atolls  having 1192 islands) in the Indian Subcontinent stretching from North to South in the Indian Ocean.

Many of these Atolls and Islands are uninhabited thereby providing an excellent habitat for Bonefish, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Barred Trevally and Triggerfish on the flats. We are pleased to offer land-based Fly and Wade fishing opportunities from multiple flats in the Maldives.

 Maldives is also a watersports hub offering the best diving and snorkeling. With its pristine white sandy beaches and tranquil surroundings, Maldives is the perfect getaway  for  both fly anglers and families.

Target Waters and Species

 Fishing the Flats: Wading is the quietest, most stealthy way to fish the flats and a great way to get out in the elements. With Tidal flows, many game fish species come to feed in the shallower water. This will involve using a setup of 7/8 weight Fly rod, sight casting for feeding fish. Target species are Bonefish, Bluefin Trevally and Trigger Fish.

Fringing Reef systems (5-15m deep): These are the reef systems that surround an island. Home to a very large number of fish, the predators lurk along the edges and ambush unsuspecting prey. This can make for some great fun, but also very beautiful as the crystal clear water allows the angler to see not only the coral beneath them but also the fish. A slightly stronger rod setup of 11/12 weight Fly rod is essential.  Expect to catch Giant Trevallies, Blue fin Trevallies, Barracudas.

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