Hi all. The hardest part of writing this newsletter on the fishing in Thailand is where to start… oh, and what can’t be put in print although we would love to! We are still getting some unusual weather patterns – August should have been a dry month but we had more rain than usual, and September should be our wettest month and we are basking in the sun.
We are getting a lot of people worried about the works to extend the lake, but please don’t be; it won’t affect the lake or your peace and quiet, as we are digging well away from the side boundary. We will be doing the job slowly and carefully with just me and a machine driver plus a couple of workers, as we want to do the job with the minimum disturbance. We are digging the top lake first then diverting the stream and drainage so all work is away from the main lake until at least February. We are not taking the middle section out and joining the lake until we are closed in mid-April, and at the same time we will dig to the boundary and complete the work. That way we will not disturb our guests or the fish until we are closed. We haven’t set a date yet for the works, but we will probably start in November to coincide with the dry season.
Michael Game came to Gillhams for the first time, booking his trip through Angling Direct in the UK. Like so many others he found them very helpful and hassle free with great rates. Check them out for yourself at www.anglingdirect.com. On arrival time was getting on, so Michael would have to wait until the following morning before he could get started. He settled for a nice meal with a few beers followed by an early night ready for some action first thing in the morning.
Cracking Red Tail Catfish
Michael was the kind of fisherman we like here at Gillhams, laid back, no bullshit and happy just catching fish, which don’t have to be the biggest in the lake. One thing he did want was different species, and as he had never fished in Asia or South America everything was going to be new to him.
Another Red Tail Catfish, But This Time The Asian Species.
The fishing on the first day was fairly slow, but Michael still managed to bank a few. As the week went on the fishing was improving and Michael’s fish list was looking good, and by the end of his stay he had caught 27 fish of ten species.
Head On With A Giant Red Tail Catfish, Thats The Last Thing A Little
Live Bait Wants To See!
This included Mekong catfish to 120lb, Amazon red tail catfish to 60lb, gourami, black pacu, Siamese carp, sorubim, Asian red tail catfish and a striped snakehead.
A Fair Sized Gourami, Shows The Variety Of Species Available
For The Angler To Catch!
Plus he had the fight and fright of his life when one of his rods baited with snails ripped off, and after a 30-minute fight he landed a 110lb giant freshwater stingray!Now back in the UK Michael is busy planning a return trip.
Biggest Fish Of The Week, A Monster 110lb Freshwater Stingray!
That’s me for this month folks, so on to the catch report. The total catch for the month is as follows: 42 anglers came for fishing holidays in Thailand, ranging from three to 12 days, and 19 anglers came to fish on day tickets.
Big Pacu, Similar To A Pirahana, Just Not Quite As Ferocious!
Between them they caught 686 fish of 21 species, made up as follows: 39 arapaima to 360lb, nine arawana to 8lb, four alligator gar to 28lb, 182 Amazon red tail catfish to 80lb, 39 Asian red tail catfish to 40lb, two barramundi to 15lb, 28 black pacu to 25lb, one Chao Phraya catfish of 45lb, one giant gourami of 7lb, one giant stingray of 110lb, four Julian’s golden prize carp to 24lb.
The Famous Mekong Catfish... And A Big'un At That!
Plus 13 Mekong catfish to 150lb, three rohu to 10lb, seven spotted featherback to 10lb, 288 Siamese carp to 75lb, ten striped snakehead to 3lb, 31 shovel nosed spotted sorubim to 45lb, 11 shovel nosed tiger catfish to 20lb, four tambaqui to 44lb, two wallago attu to 20lb and seven wallago leeri to 25lb.
Another Nice Red Tail Catfish, Arent The Markings Just So Impressive!
Sorubim Catfish, Caught At Dusk, Yet Another Type Of Catfish That
Can Be Found In Our Lakes!
Up Close And Personal With A Red Tail, I Think Its Even Smiling For The Camera!
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