FLY FISHING TOUR

Bhutan being a Himalayan land locked country has many rivers branching out from the foot of the Himalayas, which contains an abundant Brown Trout.

The size of the fish varies from one river to another. The record catches till date was about 8.5 lbs caught by a local expert. The fishing in the rivers in Bhutan is an experience in itself because of the majestic scenery and clean water. The restrictions imposed by the Forest Departments during the breeding season and limitation of catch for fisherman has conserved a good quantity available in all rivers in Bhutan. If you are a keen fisherman may be you can make the record. You can also have a good treat in the evening at the campsite. This is a tailor made itinerary prepared in consultation with the Expert Angler in Bhutan for the record catch. The best seasons recommended are from March onwards to September. October, November and December is the Brown trout breeding season and fishing is not permitted.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

Day 01	Arrival at Paro and drive to Hotel for night halt.
Day 02	After Breakfast drive down stream Pachu River and start fishing from Bondey. Stop over for a lunch at Shaba village. After lunch continue fishing down to Isuna Village. The camping staff will prepare your camp at the Isuna on the Riverbank for night halt
Day 03	After Breakfast you will start fishing below the Isuna Bridge all the way to Tachogang Bridge. Stop for a lunch at the riverside. After lunch continue fishing till confluence, the meeting of Pachu and Wangchu. From the confluence we will take a drive till Damchu village about 4 kms downstream for the night halt by the riverside
Day 04	Today you will fish for the whole day on the Wangchu River. Our staff at the fishing spot will serve the lunch. Evening back to the camp for the night halt.
Day 05	After Breakfast will drive to confluence and start fishing on the Thinchu River all the way to Khasardrupchu. The lunch will be served at the place. After lunch will continue fishing till Babesa village and will stop for the night at Thimphu hotel.
Day 06	In the morning will go for sightseeing of Thimphu town and after lunch will drive back to Paro. If the time permits you will do some fishing close to the roadside.
Day 07	Departure to Bangkok/Calcutta/Delhi/Kathmandu.

Equipment recommended for Fly Fishing

1. Fly rod 8-10ft (light action)
2. Fly reel
3. Dry/wet Flies
   

Spinning

1. Fishing rod 6-8ft (light action)
2. Fishing reel {Bait cast/spinning/multiplier}

Baits

1. Spinners size 1,2,3. Colour silver/gold (Mepps/DAM/Blue Fox)
2. Tasmania Devil Wt. 5gm, 7gm and 13.5gm.Colour Blue/Green/Rainbow
3. Cast master Wt. 5gm, 7gm,and 13gm. Color Gold/Silver/Blue
4. Plug Bait Rapala count down (sinking). Size 11/2-3". Color Black/Gold/Rainbow/Blue/Orange.
5. Fishing Line 6lb-10lb (ABU/Berkley/DAM)
6. Wader, Landing Net, Suncap, Raincoat, Sun glass and warm cloth.