Taimen Fly Fishing Lodges
Shop Fishing GearChasing the Largest Salmonid on Earth
Known to Mongolians as the âriver wolfâ, Taimen (Hucho Hucho Taimen) are exceptionally fierce and ferocious predators. As the worldâs largest surviving salmonid, they are famous for feeding on large fish, ducks, mice, and even large prairie dogs. Donât be fooled, however: taimen fishing can be challenging, and in many ways, it is similar to steelhead fishing. While the ability to make long casts can be an advantage, it is certainly not a necessity, as many big taimen will strike within a boat-length of the rod tip. Patience and persistence are more important in this game.