In the area between Bjelasica, Sinjajevina, and Proscenske Mountains, National parks “Biogradska Gora” and “Durmitor”, on the coast of the most beautiful European river- Tara, there is a town named Mojkovac, an oasis of natural beauty. Here you can expect almost untouched wild nature, abundant flora and fauna, remote mountain villages, and serene life in summer pastures. It is worth discovering, experiencing and enjoying the best guarded secrets of the mountains. You can look forward to the full enjoyment in nature, always in combination with an adventurous spirit and warm hospitality. What makes this place to stand out even more is that it represent an ideal place for fishing, especially for the fly fishing technique. When it comes to fly fishing, Tara is the leading river in Montenegro and in Europe. Trophy trout specimens are very frequent. The samples that mostly get caught are from 20 to 50 cm long. Beside trout, in Tara lives another attractive species of fish – grayling. Some of the biggest samples are about 40 cm long. Apart from the brown trout, which is dominant, and grayling, the river is inhabited by: river charr, river crab, bullhead, as well as minnow. Due to the exceptional quality of the river water, there you can find different species of insects, larvae and nymphs. During the whole year the river has a large number of water insects. Our experienced guides, who make the flies themselves, will help you with the adequate choice of your equipment. We recommend a lightweight fly rod, fast and medium speed, with length from 2.20m to 2.40m, as well as floating fly-fishing line 3-4, with conical or monofilament leader.
River Lim
River Lim is for fly-fishing. It abounds in grayling,which in the upstream area of Plav and formedat the heigh tof 909 meters above sea level by flowing out of the Plav Lake. Lim is an international river that in length of 220 km runs through Montenegro, Albania, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and flows into the Drina. Lim springs in the Black Mountainin Montenegro, only a few kilometers from the spring of the Tara river,flows through the Plav Lake and flows into the Drina between Gorazde and Visegrad .The river its elfformsa composite valleyin which gorges andvalleys arealternatelychanging, and the area around itis called Polimlje.This area is knownfor its cultural and historical monuments. River Lim isextremely attractive Andrijevica reaches its capital dimensions.
Catch and release fishing technique
As most fishermen know, it is necessary to do an effective technique to catch and release the fish. It is necessary to avoid excessive fatigue and reduce fish handling activities to the minimum. This reduces the damage of skin and mucus layers on the skin, ligaments around the mouth, as well as gills. When catching fish by hand it is necessary to put a hand in water in order to avoid damage to the skin (it is known that the skin is susceptible to fungal infection). Larger specimens should be caught with one hand directly in the vicinity of the tail, with the other hand should hold the fish itself. While holding the fish under water, you mustn’t touch the gills or lift mud from the bottom. Use the crused barb hooks and that way it is easier to release the fish. Use the net in order to avoid withdrawal of fish in shallow waters over stones or rocks. While preparing for taking photos or recording the video you should keep the fish underwater. The main goal is not to keep the fish out the water for more than ten seconds. The fish which is caught should be released at the point without strong currents where the fish can recover and regain their senses. If you have followed the procedure, the fish should leave in a few seconds.
When would be the best time to come for fishing on Tara River?
The answer to this question depends on the fishermen himself. Basically, any time of the year is good. The river brings peace and good mood. If you want to spend one part of the summer holidays fishing trout and grayling, we are recommending one of the summer months. Fishing season for trout begins in April and lasts until October. Fishing season for grayling starts in June and lasts until April. If you want to catch huchen fish (lat. Hucho hucho), the fishing season starts in April. During the process of preparation for the winter, the bigger species of grayling starts feeding at the end of September and October. The river will be all yours at that period and you will have a great chance to catch bigger species. If you want to go fishing for huchen fish, the queen of the water, and use the spinning method of fishing, the best time is August and September. Winter period is ideal for fishing, even though it is not popular because of the weather conditions and year vacations
What to wear and to take with yourself?
Northern region of Montenegro belongs to the mild continental climate – mountain. The summer months of June, July, August are warm with average temperatures of 26-33 degrees. During this period, there is little rainfall which last for one or two days. In the period of September and October temperatures are lower and rainfalls are more frequent. In the winter period the temperatures range up to minus 10 degrees Celsius. The answer to the given question depends on the period of the year during which you plan to visit Montenegro. Apart from the necessary basic equipment of each fisherman, you should be prepared for extra-time change.
Fly
Guilders will provide you with the flies and nymphs that are the best at the given conditions. Our guiders make their own flies that are of high quality.
What can you expect?
There are numerous factors that in a certain way have an impact on the success of fishing. First of all, the weather conditions on the water that day. There are days when you have to put extra effort in order to catch a good fish. Luckily, there is a small number of such days and all those who come eventually leave satisfied. The experience of the guiders combined with well-made flies are proof for a successful day on the river. You should be prepared for a longer walking, but apart from that we can offer packages that are adjusted to your abilities and wills.
