Fishwreckers I wanted to share some of the trophies I managed to land in a 2 week holiday in feb ths year,
I fished out of Bangkok for a week and then went a couple of hours south to Hua Hin for 10 days, the fishing exceeded my expectations which for me is rare these days. Though I must say it was a weird experience being in Bangkok with my Wife and young boys (doh).
Had a day at Bungsamran lake for Mekong giant catfish, f%^&k me I stayed right till the end (6pm) fishing on pure adrenaline beer and Thai redbull caught 25 plus catfish totalling over a Ton for the day, I seriously could hardly walk leaving the lake , the only comparison I could suggest would be like catching 30 kg sambos and fighting them horizontally all day, Please experience this lake once in your life.
Other days were spent with bkky guy (John) who rocks! he turns up on time, nice car, put me onto 40 barra to 8 or 9 kg on poppers and various other lures then "popped" into a lake on the way home were I finally got a bloody snakehead, these things are vicious and after landing quite few and being completely smashed a few times John made me leave because I had almost finished his lure box...John takes his time taking quality photos of your catches which makes a big difference to other guides (he also sorted out a esky full of cold beer too -of course!)
Had a day at Hua hin fishing lodge (snore) sorta fun I suppose.
Jurassic park, wow well set up beautifull fishing gear bite alarms and all the pommy shit, stunning location, got some good big Siamese and indian carp on hair rigs, plus a few big redtail catfish and other little randoms - good day.
Had 2 days at Greenfields, well first day was good few big Siamese carp (pull like bastards) alligator gar surprise catch), big pacu (plague proportions solid fight) 12kg barra foul hooked in the cheek on a piece of bread! even the owner got a photo of that one said they hadn't been caught in ages. 2nd day greenfields, - firt 30 min f$%^k me 70kg Arapaima on a whole sea mackerel. wicked fight and experience. lots of other carp, pacu,random catfish things and big redtail catfish (also fight like dirty bastards) then just on dark -massive run huge splashes and unstoppable run, bit of patience - slowly slowly the guides are yelling, 90kg Arapaima!. Must be my biggest fish except sharks.
Anyway Thailand rocks I wish I was chasing more fish and less tail on previous trips!,
Tried a few other fishing lakes that were very average, if your going feel free to PM me for any advice I can offer.
Had a few weeks in the Philippines shooting fish - wicked sport hunting/fishing oh yeah.
Roll on next year im going back.

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