Amerbach

This small mountain stream is approx. 4-6 m wide and originates in the Hohe Tauern below the Ammertaler Höhe. From there, it flows parallel to the Felbertauernstraße to Lake Elisabeth. It features small and medium-sized pools and is easy to access.


Water information

Water profile

Mountain stream, alternating fast and slow sections, short casting distance

Season dates

May – September

Fly rod

Line weight: #3-5, length: 7’0″-8’6″

Leader

Length approx. 6 ft

Faster sections: 0.16-0.18 mm, calmer sections: 0.14 mm

Dry fly

High-floating patterns, e.g., Goddard Caddis, Grasshopper, Irresistible Caddis, etc. In calm areas, use smaller CDC patterns, e.g., CDC Spent, CDC Ant, etc.

Nymph

New Zealand style, slim patterns e.g., Perdigón, caddis larva, scud


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