Korea
Euro Nymphing – Korean Trout
Euro Nymphing – Guided Full Day
Fly Fishing Korea – Cherry / Rainbow Trout
Duration 8-9 hours of guided fly fishing
Location – Gangwondo, South Korea
For technical nymph fly fishing anglers, this trip targets faster runs with longer rods for both cherry trout and introduced rainbow trout. Guest anglers should have prior experience with European nymphing techniques. Onchorhynchus masou, also know as “Yamame” and Rainbow trout are the highlight of this trip.
Flyfish Korea’s forested mountain corridors. Walk & Get deep in northeast Korea in pursuit of cherry trout, colorful creek chubs, and introduced rainbow trout. See another side or Korea few anglers have the change to discover. Get in touch for more information.
Full Day – Korean Trout
Guided Fly Fishing – Cherry Trout
For the specialist “Euro” heavy nymphing angler visiting Korea, this trip is built for the long rod angler.
Sample Full Day Itinerary
5:16 AM – Depart Seoul Station
6:39 AM – Arrive Pyeongchang Station
6:40 AM – Drive to Creek
7:30 AM – Fly Fishing
12:00PM – Lunch & Fly Fishing
2:50PM – Last Casts
3:00PM – Drive to Station
3:48PM – Depart Pyeongchang Station
5:28PM – Arrive Seoul Station
Rail Ticket Reservations
Korail tickets are only available to purchase 30 days in advance of your travel dates.
We encourage you to make your rail ticket reservations 2-3 weeks in advance. Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Korean public holidays sell out quickly.
Cherry Trout
Oncorhynchus masou – Cherry trout, yamame, cherry salmon describe the same trout found throughout South Korea. Nymphing rods over 10′ in the 2wt class are standard.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss – Introduced from the United States in the 1960’s have taken hold in South Korea’s creeks and rivers. The majority of rainbow trout in Korea are released accidentally from trout rearing facilities from flooding brought on by typhoons.
Tackle
Rods & Reels
Cherry Trout – Dry fly rods should be medium to soft action in sizes 2wt to 3wt. Pair your rod with with a floating line or a traditional double-taper fly line. Simple “click-pawl” reels like the hardy featherweight, the Orvis Battenkill, or CFO are ideal for cherry trout fly fishing in Korea.
Waders & Boot
Korean trout streams are generally easy to wade. Choose a wader boot that is both lightweight and sturdy with a studded bottoms. For boots and waders, we reccommend the following brands Simms, Orvis, and Skwala.
Accomodations
Need to arrive the evening before or planning on fishing multiple days with us? Let us know the total number of anglers and non-anglers in your message. We can assist you to find lodging that fits your schedule and personal preferences.
Korail Tickets
For help with Korail ticket purchases, please contact us for assistance. We can assist you with reserving your ticket reservations for a flat fee per passenger.
How to Book Your Trip
Guided Fly Fishing – South Korea
Once you have a rough set of dates in mind, send us a message. We request a minimum of 10 days in advance of your trip to guarantee guide availability. We accept reservations a maximum of
Trip & Rate Consultations
For questions and consultation appointments, send us a message below. We’ll get back to you by email at our first convenience.
Fly Fishing – Local Legends
Language barrier? We work exclusively with professional, English speaking fly fishing guides. Our partner guide have an above average level of spoken English and excellent knowlege of local rivers.
Clear communication with your fly fishing guide during the search, the fight, landing and release is paramount. We take great pride in working with guides who are excellent communicators for zero extra charge to our guests.
No Extra Fees You won’t find an addtional “English Fee” for booking with us.
Zero Accident Record – In the last 15 years, we can report zero guest accidents.
Whatever your motivations might be for hiring a fly fishing guide, clear communication is paramount to a fun and safe day on the water.
Standard Inclusions
Guaranteed 8-9 hours of guided fly fishing on remote and uncrowded waters. Pick-up and Drop off are included on all guided fly fishing trips in South Korea. Simple lunchboxes, bottled water, fuel fees and roadway tolls are included. Fly patterns deemed most effective are available on loan to guests without a fly box. Rods, Reels, Waders, Wader Boots, Kit-Bags and Tool Rentals are available for an additional fee per angler, per day.
Exclusions – Travel Insurance is not included. Accomodations, Rental Gear, and Personal purchases including snacks and drinks are not included.
Gratuities – for guides are sincerely appreciated should the guest deem a gratuity is appropriate. The international standard of 12% to 25% depending on the total overall experience is common in the fly fishing guide industry.
How to Pay?
Clear pricing is what we like. We think you will too. Pay with cash, cards, or flexible plans through Affirm Payments
Credit Cards – We accept most credit and debit cards including VISA, Mastercard, and American Express.
Installment Plans – Pay as you go – We offer installment payment plans via © Affirm, Inc via © Stripe checkout.
Reservations – Trip dates are secured with reservation deposit or full payments. Full payments are required 90 days before the first scheduled day or your trip. Anglers booking before 90 days or more are only asked for a 50% refundable deposit.
Rates
Full Day – Single Angler – $525 USD
Full Day – Two Anglers – $362 USD
Full Day – Three Anglers – Call for Pricing
*For guests who require extended or customized travel planning, we require an upfront $100 retainer fee for continued consultations after the initial introductory phone call or three email exchanges, whichever comes first. Retainer fees will be credited towards final balances.
Fly Fishing Korea
When is peak season?
South Korean Trout
For the fly fishing angler in Korea, the peak times to throw dry flies is early summer through the end of autumn. For the European nymph fly fishing angler, periods of rainfall, snowmelt, and after storms bring about the best conditions for the nymphing angler.
Contact us for more information about specific seasons, weather conditions and more.
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