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Flies for Golden Mahseer fly fishing

Fly fishing in the Himalayas?

Finding the perfect Golden Mahseer fly isn’t as hard as it may seem. Though depending on the river you’ll be fishing. Time of the year and even, moon phase. There are a couple of factors that can be key success factors in creating that perfect blend.

Here are some key considerations for a fly for Mahseer fly fishing. 

Golden Mahseer Fly Fishing expert

Action

Intentionally using materials, weights, or balances to further enhance the swimming action of your fly can be important. 

Golden Mahseer fly fishing in India

Weight

Golden Mahseer rivers can be quite pushy in terms of current and weight is an important consideration of Golden Mahseer flies. However, these boulder-strewn river beds, drop-offs, overhangs, and even sunk logs can be hard on the hook point so be sure to sharpen your hooks every now and then. 

Fly fishing for Mahseer with Misty

Dressing & Materials

Complimenting your fly with materials that increase its swimming action, sinking ability, and last but not least quality materials that enhance the overhaul robustness of the fly. Given flies can take quite a beating on some of these Golden Mahseer rivers. 

Fly fishing for Mahseer in Bhutan

Hooks

It’s important to dress your flies on the right hooks. A make or break of any Golden Mahseer fly. 

Golden Mahseer use torque to straighten all by the best hooks as they take off using great strength that is complimented by the current. 

So pick carefully, and don’t waste your time trying to re invent the wheel. Check out my teachable courses that provide tips on how to do it yourself.
Misty Dhillon
Misty Dhillon

TEACHABLE COURSES

FOR GOLDEN MAHSEER FISHING

All you need to know about catching the fish of your dreams! 

LURE FISHING

Golden Mahseer
$ 39.95
  • 10 MUST Have Lures
  • Lure Applications
  • Replacement Hooks
  • Fish Smart. Not Hard.
  • How to Prep a lure
  • Recommended Lines
  • Terminal Tackle
  • Rods & Reels
  • Daily Schedule
  • Bonus Tips

MAHSEER 101

FREE
  • River Safety & Wading
  • River Reading
  • Gear Check List
  • The Mahseer Knot
  • Trip Planning
  • Dos & Don'ts

FLY FISHING

Golden Mahseer
$ 59.95
  • 10 MUST Have Flies
  • Fly Hooks for Mahseer
  • Fish Smart. Not Hard.
  • 5 Key Fly Lines
  • 3 Best Spey Lines
  • Fly Line Extensions
  • Making your Leader
  • Rods & Reels
  • Daily Schedule
  • Bonus Tips

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