Saltwater or Jungle Francais
   

Inshore species you may find in Thailand:
Barramundis, Barracudas, Queenfish, Cobias, Rainbow Runners, Threadfin salmons, Snappers,
Estuary Cods, little Pacific Tarpons, Grouper, Swordfish, Dart and and Garfish

Farther than inshore:
Marlin, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Dorado, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Skipjack,
Yellowfin Tuna, Kawakawa (mackerel tuna)

In Thailand Bonefish, Indo-pacific Permit and Milkfish are native species but they are rare.

 

Saltwater flyfishing in coastal Trang

We found on a peaceful and clean bay (this is rare) a very welcoming village of fishermen flanked by mudflats, mangrove, and a large beach. Two resorts are at your disposition along with three restaurants.
Local people are well organised and they fish or transport people or even car with their long tail boats (yes sir, but I don't know how they do it) to nearby islands. Long tail boats are large boats up to 30ft with a platform at the bow (very nice for casting) and most of them are roofed from the middle to the stern (very nice for rest).

 

Fishermen around there are well informed about preservation of the stocks and some guys told me proudly that they have stopped dynamite fishing!
Unlike most Thai, natives weren't much surprised by fishing lures made of goat, sheep, deer hair and chicken feathers (flies), they said that they are actually bringing into play an ancestral jigging technique using white duck feathers tied on hook with a lead down the line to fish for trevally species.

During the "dry" period, after the monsoon, November to early May, the sea is calmer and you can see the trevallies blitzing on mullets and other baitfish.

 

Trang fishery:
Trevallies (lot of queenfish, giant trevally, golden trevally, pompano )
Snappers (mangrove jack, golden snapper, john snapper)
Cods (coral trout, estuary cod)
Cobias
Barracudas
Barramundis
King mackerel
Sailfish (locals don't eat it they don't like it, something with the texture of the meat???)
 

 
     

Techniques:
Shore fishing and channel fishing

Bring:
6 to 9weight rods with tropical fly lines from floating to deep sinking (650 grains) with a lot of backing.
Tie and take plenty of flies (I do like make exchanges with clients)
For exact colours and shapes, contact me.

Don't forget:
Camera, sun glasses, long sleeve shirt, long trousers, a bottle of gin and good mood

Trip includes:
Bungalow with air-con and private bathroom
Guiding
Flies
Boating
Food and drinks
Tackle provided if needed
Transportation from Trang and return

 

When to fish: November to early May

Note:
We do not fish while guiding you unless you invite us to do so.
Our destination is only about one hour half from Trang airport or one hour from the city of Trang by car.

Other activities:
Canoe tour, Dugong (sea cow) safari , snorkeling, caves trip


Trow us a line : 00 66 81 887 24 66
Book us or get in touch: fft@flyfishingthailand.com

 

How to get to Trang

By Train:
(Hua Lam Pong train station)

Bangkok-Trang Express train No.83 departure at 17.05pm arrival at 9.10 am
Rapid train No.168 departure at 18.20pm arrival at 10.45 am

Trang-Bangkok Express train No.84 departure at 17.10pm arrival at 09.05am
Rapid train No.168 departure at 13.55pm arrival at 07.15am

Around:900 Baht one way first class

By Plane:
Thai Airways International operates daily flight between Bangkok to Trang and a special flight more only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Bangkok-Trang TG 257 departure at 07.05am arrival at 8.30am. (daily) Special flight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Trang-Bangkok TG 252 departure at 09.15am arrival at 10.45am (daily)
TG 258 departure at 18.00pm arrival at 19.30pm (on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Around:5160 Baht round trip/ 2580 Baht one way


By bus:
From Southern Bus Terminal - Nakhon Chaisi Road

VIP Buses (24 seats) leaves Bangkok daily at 7.00pm and 7.30pm and arrive Trang at 8.00am and 8.30am. (Traveling around 12 hrs.)

Around:960 Baht one way

Trow us a line : 00 66 81 887 24 66
Book us or get in touch: fft@flyfishingthailand.com

 

Freshwater fly fishing and light tackle in Ciao Lan (Surat thani province)

 

Situated in the region between Koh Samui, Hat Khao Lak and Phuket the Ciao Lan reservoir is a remote place quite difficult to access.
But once you in there you will amazed (yep! amazing Thailand) that reservoir is part of two national parks and a no-hunting zone in one of the oldest jungle on earth.
Fishing, trekking, cave visiting, spotlight searching for animals (we saw a Serow ! (kind of small buffalo with a musk gland under the eyes) and spear fishing (it's a common practice of rafts teams and preys are eaten).
This destination is a nice getaway for the non angler as well.


Included:
Bungalow on raft on single occupancy
All meals
Fishing
Transport from Phuket or Surat thani to Ciao Lan and back
Trip by boat to the raft

Not included:
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

Avalaible:

A day of trek
Cave visiting
Spotlight searching for animals

If you have questions contact us and ensure that you add a "fishing" word in the title of your e-mail (too many spam, the net is a real jungle).

Our philosophy is to explore different locations, work with the locals, propose reasonable prices and have great fun.

We are working to set up trips of two or three days for expatriates and business travellers, easy to reach by plane, comfortable and with a minimum of guarranty to catch fish.

There are a lot of destinations that could be very productive but those are time consuming to reach and not so comfortable to stay at.


Thus if you are ready to any challenge (trekking/camping/flyfishing) and you dispose of time (we know time is luxury) and want to be part of the research get in touch!

Thai Masheer in West Thailand

Bonytongue or Arowana in South Thailand

Trow us a line : 00 66 81 887 24 66
Book us or get in touch: fft@flyfishingthailand.com