Giagantic Canibalistic Mongolian Trout!


	Giagantic Canibalistic Mongolian Trout!

ouyangwulong

11-15-2007 10:45 AM

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giant, canibalistic, mongolian, trout, fishing, nature, national geographic

ouyangwulong says:

The best news is that conservation efforts now center on catch-and-release fly fishing!

The Chinese utter lack of comprehension when it comes to conservation means I still haven't been able to find any good fishing around Beijing, but Mongolia, that ain't so far away!

So that settles it, I'm headed to Mongolia! But first I have to learn to tie a fly that looks like a dead marmot...

(Any tips?)

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