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ultimately, it is the taimen (Hucho taimen), a giant trout that can reach five feet in length and weigh in excess of 100 pounds, that have
brought you halfway around the world. Wielding a long spey rod, you'll cast fly patterns resembling the fish, mice, and ducklings that
taimen prey upon.
As with most fishing, some days are diamonds and some days are rust. but just one explosive strike or one tailwalk across an open pool
in the ancient stomping grounds of Genghis Khan and all the miles will have been well worth it.
To book your own trip to this remote Mongolian wilderness, visit www.fishmongolia.com.
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