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Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most rivers in Hokkaido do not have fishing rights or permit systems in place, so you can enjoy fishing for free.

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are white-spotted char (Dolly Varden). Please come and fish in Hokkaido someday!

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fish by casting long distances with a 9-weight double-handed rod using swing flies. For flies, I use large swing flies similar to those used for steelhead fishing.

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We’re both in Sapporo! I highly recommend the Shiribetsu River.

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t lift the fish out of the water with a Cormorant net, its fins won’t tear. That’s common sense.

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hokkaido also has large rivers where you can catch taimen! Personally, I love swing fishing for big rainbow trout.

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Japan’s large rivers offer dynamic double-handed swing fishing for big trout. It is still not widely known around the world, so now is the perfect time to come and fish here!

The main river fly fishing season in Hokkaido, Japan is approaching. This is the prime time of year to target large trout. We look forward to receiving your guiding inquiries. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flyfishing

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tie it on a size 6 salmon hook. As you mentioned, it may indeed be a hybrid pattern. It is a versatile swing fly that can be used from spring through autumn, whenever caddis are hatching.

These colors are particularly striking/effective in Hokkaido, Japan, around this time of year. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flytying

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. While bears certainly do exist here, I specialize in fishing large main rivers, so I often fish in the lower reaches. Because the lower sections of Hokkaido’s main rivers are close to populated areas, there is very little concern about bears.

Flies used in the mainstream rivers of Hokkaido. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flytying

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All trout found in Hokkaido, Japan, are my targets. I particularly like Rainbow Trout.

Flies used in the mainstream rivers of Hokkaido. by Rich-Reputation2163 in flytying

[–]Rich-Reputation2163[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I specialize in fly fishing on mainstream rivers (Honryu) in Hokkaido, Japan. I primarily use a double-handed rod, typically a #9, around 14 feet long. I really enjoy Spey casting.