Eg-Ur Taimen Camp
Travel & Tackle Guide

Welcome to your Fly Water Travel trip guide. We’re excited to help you prepare for your upcoming adventure! Inside, you’ll find everything you need: your to-do list, travel logistics, destination notes, and a curated tackle guide tailored to your trip.

Getting Ready

We’ve created a quick checklist of essential tasks to make sure you’re fully prepared for the journey ahead. If questions come up or you need anything at all, just give us a call, we’re here to help every step of the way. 

To-Do List:

✓ Arrange flights to/from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

✓ Arrange hotel in Ulaanbaatar, as needed

✓ Send Fly Water Travel a copy of your passport photo page

✓ Complete personal online guest registration form

✓ Obtain required medical evacuation coverage

✓ Get travel cash

✓ Sign the waiver via online registration

Eg-Ur Taimen Camp
Travel Guide

From how to get there and what documents you’ll need to tipping guidelines and destination details, this section covers the practical information to ensure smooth travels.

Getting to the Lodge:
To get to Mongolia, guests will need to fly to the Ulaanbaatar airport (UBN). Commercial flights are available through Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo, and Frankfurt.

Arrival Day:
Guests need to arrive in Ulaanbaatar at minimum the day before they are scheduled to arrive at camp to overnight at a hotel in town. Guests can arrive anytime this day and the hotel is organized by the outfitters and included in the package. Some guests elect to arrive two nights prior to the start to the trip to protect against any travel interruptions.

Departure Day:
Guests are recommended to depart Ulaanbaatar the day after coming out of camp. However, for guests who wish to depart Ulaanbaatar the same day, they need to schedule a flight departing after 8:00 PM.

Documentation Requirements:
To enter Mongolia, all guests are required to have the following:

  • Passport: Valid for at least 6 months past the duration of the trip.

Recommended Travel Agent:
Alicia Regueiro, Holdy Tours
800.446.1111 or 925.927.6617
alicia@holdytours.com

Currency:
The official Mongolia currency is the Turik, however US dollars (USD) are accepted for gratuities. We recommend exchanging no more than $100 (USD) into Turik for small tipping, such as baggage handlers, taxis or tips at restaurants, throughout your travels in Mongolia, and keep in mind that tourist shops in Ulaanbaatar eagerly accept US dollars as well as credit cards.

Electrical Requirements:
A Type C adapter is needed throughout Mongolia, which has two round ungrounded pins.

Communications:
While traveling in Mongolia we recommend using WhatsApp as this is the way most lodges and outfitters communicate. Texting through the app will allow you to keep in touch with the outfitter, friends, and family when connected to Wi-Fi.

Travel Cash:
We recommend each guest travel with:

  • $2,000 (USD) per week of travel
  • Bills should be new and in larger denominations, such as $50s and $100s

Credit Cards:
The camp does not accept credit cards, although credit cards are widely accepted in the major cities.

Gratuities:
The following is a guideline, and all gratuities are up to the discretion of the individual guest. Tips are pooled and can be given to the camp manager at the end of your stay for distribution among the entire Mongolian and American camp staff.

  • $900 - $1,200 (USD) per person per week

Fishing Licenses:
Included in package

Communications:

  • Cell Coverage: There is no cell phone coverage at camp. There is a satellite phone for emergencies only, or guests may elect to bring their own satellite phone if you need to be in touch frequently.
  • Wi-Fi: There is no internet at camp.

Electricity:
There is limited electricity at the camp to charge devices from a generator. The camp’s on-site generator supplies 110 volt electricity and is available for charging video cameras, etc. The generator runs from 6:00 AM-11:00 PM each night.

Laundry:
Laundry is not available at camp. Please pack accordingly.

Water:
Do not drink the tap water in Mongolia. Bottled water is available in the city and filtered water is available at the camps.

Beverages/Alcohol:

  • Soft Drinks: Included
  • Beer and Wine: Included
  • Alcohol: Mongolian Vodka. Guests are welcome to bring their favorite spirit.

Emergency Medical Assistance:
There is no medical facility close to camp. In emergency situations, a charter or helicopter flight may be required to reach a medical facility. Guests have the responsibility to disclose any special medical, physical, or dietary needs to the lodge ahead of time and will be required to purchase medical evacuation coverage.

Recommended Medical Evacuation Carrier and Insurance Provider:
Global Rescue

Eg-Ur Taimen Camp
Tackle Guide

Here you’ll find everything you need to be ready on the water. You’ll find our preferred setups, favorite flies, recommended packing list, and notes on tackle available at the lodge.

EG-UR TAIMEN CAMP - SAGE EXPERIENCES PROVIDED TACKLE:

As a Sage Experiences Outfitter, the Eg-Ur Taimen Camp is an elite outfitter that has committed to offering their guests onsite access to first-class Sage and RIO tackle that has been carefully curated to ideally suit their respective fisheries.

Eg-Ur Taimen Camp Perfect Setups:

  • SAGE R8 CORE 990-4 
  • SAGE R8 590-4 
  • SAGE SONIC 8136-4 
  • RIO ELITE PREDATOR 9WT 
  • RIO ELITE GOLD MAX 5WT 
  • RIO ELITE SKAGIT MAX 600 GRAINS 
  • SAGE SHIFT 9/10 
  • SAGE SPEY II 8/9/10

Eg Ur Taimen Camp Tackle Overview

When we travel to Eg Ur Taimen Camp in Mongolia with our own gear we always bring three set ups to cover the tackle needed when fishing for taimen and lenok (trout).

For taimen fishing, we like to bring two rod set ups. The first rod should be a 9’0” 9-weight single-hand rod matched with a floating line with an aggressive taper capable of turning over large flies comfortably all week. You will want a full floating line and a sink tip line for subsurface patterns.

For your second set up, many anglers like to bring a 12'6" - 13'6" Spey rod with a Skagit line that can be used when wading or even casting overhead from the boat. Overhead casting from the boat is an easy and efficient way to cover a lot of water.

For the lenok fishing, we like 9’0” 5- or 6-weight single hand rods with a matching floating line paired with a quality reel.

Eg Ur Taimen Camp Provided Equipment:

  • Rods/Reels/Lines: As a Sage Experiences Outfitter, Eg Ur Taimen Camp provides guests with first-class Sage rods, reels, and RIO lines curated specifically for their fishery.
  • Flies: All flies are provided by the guides.
  • Waders/Boots: Waders and boots are not available to rent, guests must bring their own. Felt is permitted in Mongolia, but outfitters prefers rubber soled boots without studs.

Eg Ur Taimen Camp Primary Taimen Single Hand Set Up

You will want a rod that you can cast fairly large flies all day long comfortably. We prefer single hand 9-foot, 9-weight rods with a floating line that has an aggressive taper to turn over large flies.

You will mostly fish with a floating line, but you will also want to bring a sinking streamer tip line matched to the rod, typically in the 250-300 grain window.

If possible, it is best to bring two taimen set ups so you can quickly change between each tactic: one rigged with the floating line and a second rigged with the sinking line.

Recommended Terminal Tackle:

  • Fast action 9-foot, 9-weight 4-piece fly rod
  • Reliable reel
  • Aggressively tapered weight forward floating line
  • Sinking streamer line in 250 - 300 grains
  • Spools of 20 and 30 fluorocarbon tippet
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Er Ur Taimen Camp Secondary Taimen Spey Set Up

Many guests choose to also bring a 12'6" - 13'6" Spey rod paired with a floating Skagit head. The Spey rod is a great tool for casting heavy sink tips and large flies, and can be fished either while wading or even cast overhead from the boat. We prefer coated running lines over mono-shooting lines for ease with stripping the fly.

Recommended Spey Tackle:

  • Medium to fast action 12'6" to 13'6" Spey rod in 8-weight
  • Reliable reel
  • Matching floating Skagit head and floating shooting line
  • Various 10-foot sinking tips in T-11 and T-14

Eg Ur Taimen Camp Lenok Set Up

Similar to your western trout tackle, any medium to fast action 9’0” 5- or 6-weight single hand rod with a weight forward floating line and matching reel will work. Also bring 7.5-foot leaders in 2X and 3X, with spools of fresh tippet in 3X and 4X.

Recommended Terminal Tackle:

  • Medium to fast action 9-foot, 5-weight 4-piece fly rod
  • Reliable reel
  • Weight forward floating line
  • 7.5-foot 3X 4X leaders (Qty 3 each)
  • Spools of 3X-5X monofilament tippet
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Top Taimen Flies for Eg Ur Taimen Camp

The guides will strongly tend towards using their own hand-tied taimen flies, and will provide all the lenok flies. The camp has an excellent assortment of the most effective flies and they supply them as part of your package price. With that said you are welcome to bring along as few or as many of your own flies as you like. Taimen favor big splashy dry flies that imitate rodents or fleeing batitfish, and big streamers that imitate small fish. Single hooks only, no tandem hooks.

Taimen Flies:

  • Ramsey’s Cyclops
  • Deceivers in Black and Assorted Colors
  • Lead Eye Bunny leeches
  • Large Jointed Woolly Buggers
  • Mice

Top Lenok Flies for Eg Ur Taimen Camp

Many of the classic western river trout flies will work well, with a preference for attractor dry flies.

  • Hoppers
  • Beetles
  • Caddis
  • Woolly Buggers
  • Prince Nymphs

Suggested Packing List

We understand packing for an adventure is not easy. On a trip like this it is very important to have everything you need and nothing you do not. As the climate is extremely changeable and a wide range of temperatures and conditions can be expected, we recommend layering clothes. Anglers will likely be warm and wearing sun shirts, but rain and snow can happen any day of the season and anglers should be prepared with thermal underwear, fleece/soft shell jacket, and a rain jacket. Synthetic fabrics are preferred to cotton. Dress at the camps is neat but casual.

Documents:
Passport, plane tickets, itinerary, credit card, cash, business cards

Waders:
Breathable stocking foot waders are recommended.

Boots:
Rubber soles without cleats are a great option and are the boot of choice. Felt soles are permitted in Mongolia, but please ensure all gear is clean and completely dry before travel to prevent the spread of invasive species. Please do not bring boots with metal cleats, they will tear up the boats.

Forceps:
We like the Dr. Slick scissor pliers for crimping barbs, releasing fish and trimming flies

Clippers:
One line clipper

Finger Protection:
Taimen fishing requires significant stripping. Finger burns/cuts do happen so it is recommended that you bring finger protection such as gloves, stripping guards, or athletic tape.

Wading Staff:
One wading staff if necessary for balance and belt

Socks:
Four pairs of wool or synthetic socks to wear under your waders. Two or three pairs of lodge socks.

Base Layers:
One to two pairs of synthetic or merino wool long underwear (tops and bottoms) to wear beneath your waders. One mid-weight and one heavyweight. These can be worn alone or together depending on conditions.

Shirts:
Two or three long sleeve fishing shirts. One or two camp shirts. Dress at the camp is neat, but casual.

Warm Layers:
One or two warm insulating layers. Down, synthetic or fleece mid layers are good options. Avoid cotton.

Rain Jacket:
One high quality rain jacket.

Hats:
Two fishing/baseball hats. One warm cap.

Camp Shoes:
One pair of shoes for around the camp.

Sun Gaiter:
One facial sun protector.

Sunglasses:
One pair of polarized sunglasses. It is great to have a lens cleaner and a soft cleaning cloth as well. Always pack clear lenses for the evening light. Cheap hardware store glasses are an easy option to protect your eyes.

Sunscreen:
One bottle SPF 30+

Lip Balm:
One tube of SPF 30+ lip balm

Backpack:
One waterproof backpack or boat bag for day gear.

Headlamp:
One small LED headlamp with batteries.

Bedding/Towels:
Linens, blankets, and towels are provided. All the gers have wood burning stoves. Some guests opt to bring a light (32F/0C) sleeping bag.

Contact Jake Crawford

Jake Crawford is Fly Water Travel's Sales Manager and specializes in destinations across Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Mongolia, and Pacific Northwest steelhead destinations. Originally from Colorado, he moved west with the single goal of chasing steelhead with a fly rod around the Pacific Northwest. He is a big fan of anadromous fish and looks forward to helping anglers find the right destination for their fishing goals.

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