Fly Fishing

AvidDavid · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:25 am Post subject: Fly fishing in Bahrain?

Near the end of October, I (an American) will be visiting Bahrain (off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf). Since it is an island, surrounded by saltwater, I suspect that there are fish present. Does anyone have any suggestions about fly fishing the waters around Bahrain? Species? Locations? Access? Should I take my 8 wt. flyrod? Sun block?

Thanks for your help!
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nicko · Newbie Joined: Sep 22, 2008 Posts: 13

Hi I cannot give you any info on the island of Bahrain. But I do have a friend, that is also involved in the flyfishing business, that was trying to convince me to go with him to the Oman gulf to sight fish for giant GT. I am not sure if these fish go as far north as the Bahrian Gulf. It might be worth cheking into it. The only problem you will need more like a 12 wt to go after those fish. Not much info but I hope I got your hopes up, Nicko

AvidDavid · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:44 am Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestion. Wow! I have seen some pictures of Giant Trevally (GTs?). Those reef dwellers get pretty big. I better start some heavy lifting in preparation if I'll get into those. I still don't know if they are found as far up the Gulf as Bahrain and I don't have any clear info on what fish are found at Bahrain. Although some info suggests that fishing near Manama (the capital) may be diminishing, there must be some fishing around the island of Bahrain in other areas. I'd be happy to catch a porgy or a sea robin.