Has anyone fished in Kazakhstan, more particularly in Almaty? Would be interested to hear from you if you have as I'm possibly visiting Almaty in 2011 and considering taking a rod.

Cheers!

Andy

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Wow, now there's an unusual destination! I'm sure you will find decent fishing near Almaty.

For some time now I've wanted to fish in Kyrgyzstan, and I note Almaty is right on the border... you might want to think about making the hop across the border if you have the time.

In fact, this website refers to a River Chu which flows from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan - it might be more convenient for you than crossing the border:

Trout Kings - Trout Fishing Tours to Central Asia

If you do any fishing there, let us know how it went. All the best!

I spent 4 days in Almaty and thought it OK albeit I had to stay in some roach-motel up in the mountains as all the hotels in the City were booked out - that or the Client didnt like me

There were some intersting looking streams running down the mountain but I cannot comment whether they contained fish or not.



Sorry I cant have been more help.


Ben

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Thanks Mr TTT, interesting link. I have some local contacts who are on the case, so although not actual anglers I'm hoping they can find out for me.
Ben, no roach ridden motel for me, I have the offer of an apartment to share with a fine looking and very nice local lady :-)

is it hard work obtaining a visa and all that guff?

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Hey Andy


Your employer should be arranging your visa?

Otherwise, I would reccomend using an agency to deal with this for you unless you fancy queueing all morning for one

When I was there, they seem to recognise you as a 'Westerner' and you get hauled in to a side room whilst someone runs off and fetches your bag for you

The cars used over there are either top of the range Audia, Lexus, BMW etc or Ladas - two end's of the spectrum!

Horse meat is a bit of a local delicacy


Have fun and be careful.



Ben

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Ben, ha ha it sounds awesome!

It's a personal trip so unless my boss is feeling particularly generous I'll need to sort it on my own. Is there a particular agency to use or do I just google and hope for the best?
Horse meat, mmm mmm........

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