...Back in 1908, the first shipment of
30,000 ova, carefully packed in moss, left Scotland on a steamboat bound
for India. After passing through the Suez Canal, the steamer arrived
at Bombay where the eggs were offloaded and then taken by train to Delhi.
From here they were transported by jeep to the foothills of the Himalayas
and then carried on the backs of ponies before finally being released into
the rivers of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir...
So the story goes of the famous "Loch
Leven Browns" introduced by the Victorians to the river systems of
northern India. Chosen for their tenacity and strength, the trout
bred quickly and grew very large, feeding heavily on the abundant fly life
in the rivers. More recently, the Indian authorities introduced
rainbow trout into some of the rivers and these have also grown and bred
successfully.
We are offering a limited number of anglers the
opportunity to fly fish for the mighty Himalayan trout that have grown
to double figure sizes in rivers and scenery that will take your
breath away.
Not since the days of the Raj has any serious
fly fishing been seen in northern India. Occasionally western anglers
venture to the region and fish some of the more accessible rivers but,
other than that, the trout remain largely untouched.
A maximum of four anglers will have nine days of
guided fishing during each two week trip and will fish three rivers at
altitudes of between 1800m and 2800m.
To get the maximum from this expedition, you
will need to be in good health, reasonably fit and comfortable with
heights. The journey takes you into spectacular mountain ranges and
valleys. The rivers are fast and very rocky so climbing over large
boulders or around rock faces is essential in many instances to fully
explore the waters.
Tackle required will be 9 or 10 foot, 8-weight rods
with floating lines and tippets of around six pounds. Ensure you have
plenty of backing on your reels as fish have been known to scream off
downstream through rapids. Breathable chest waders or Polypro trousers
and wading boots are strongly recommended to take full advantage of
the river. Bring a spare of everything, as there are no tackle shops
out there. You will see olives, caddis and stonefly on the rivers, so
most common U.K. patterns will be successful. Your guides will be
carrying fly tying kits and materials, so can tie patterns for you in
the evenings, should you require them.
If you would like further details on this superb
opportunity, then please contact us as soon as possible. Spaces are
limited to four anglers per trip, so book early to secure your place.
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