Topwater Mahseer Madness (Best Ever Dry Fly Fishing)

February 25, 2020 / By JW / 2 minutes of reading / Leave a Comment

A recent mahseer trip was met with low water levels in the lake and rivers. The lowest we have ever experienced here as a matter of fact.

Very little rain had fallen for nearly three months resulting in this low water condition. Understandably everyone was somewhat nervous and curious as how the fishing will be.

This photo gives me a calming yet fills the morning air with mystery

The boat and waterline splits the photo into interesting halves

The first affect of the low water level was a lot more trekking into the rivers as where we would normally still be in the boat is now a walking path as it was too shallow for the boats to go on.

New waters and pools had to be fished and understood, and that in itself made the trip rather interesting!

Getting closer to the river

George and Aznir about to hit the river

Aznir with a mahseer that took a very green hopper in the riffles

Although mostly challenging, it was soon discovered if new approach and techniques were deployed, all is not lost and the trip could be salvaged.

And salvaged it was as some good if not outstanding fishing was to be had!

Click to watch the trip video below to see what an incredible trip it turned out to be.

Watch the trip video that is filled with spellbinding topwater blowups after topwater blowups

Below are some images from the trip…

Night scene at our rustic lodging

The boys chit-chatting before hitting the bed

If you like spending time in the wild outdoors, you'll like this place. — If you like spending time in the wild outdoors, you’ll like this place.

A thai mahseer blows some bubbles before swimming off

Striking gold in the river. Note how the mahseer is camouflaged against the riverbed.

Another chunk of precious gold from the river

JW with a decent size mahseer

Beautiful blue mahseer

Absolutely swallowed the Chernobyl ant fly

I hope you’ve enjoyed this short report and the photos. Remember to watch the video! You’ll enjoy it for sure. – jw

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About The Author

JW

Juan Wei is the founder of SFA. All he does is fish (and that's a myth)! His favourite type of fishing is sight-fishing where he can cast to the target fish and see it eat his presentation. See what he's currently up to on Instagram @juanwei

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