JULLIEN'S PRIZED GOLDEN CARP

The Jullien's Prized Golden Carp is found in the Chao Phraya and Mekong Basins of Indo-China and Thailand, and the Pakang and Perak basis of Malaysia.

These monsters can reach weights of 154lbs and 4.9 feet long.

The body is brown to red in color with dark brown stripes. The fins and tail are orange and it has a rounded snout with small lips.

The Jullien's Prized Golden Carp is threatened by overfishing and human capture of it's spawn that have a high market price. These fish are highly protected in Laos where it is forbidden to catch, trade, or transport the Jullien's Prized Golden Carp.

In places such as Thailand, fishing is allowed under strict catch and release rules.

Jean-Francois Helias of http://www.anglingthailand.com/ knows the best places and best times when this rare species can be landed. Anglers world wide have this species on top of their wish list to catch.

I personally have fished with Francois and have landed a few of these rare carp and find them to one of the best fighting freshwater fish worldwide.

For more information on Jullien's Prized Golden Carp and lots of other species in Thailand, contact Francois at fishasia@ksc.th.com

La Zona 2012 Season

A few prime dates remain open for La Zona in January, March, and April of 2012. These dates should provide excellent fishing for trophy golden dorado. Normally the topwater action is good during these time periods with low water.

La Zona is located on the Uruguay River on the border of Argentina/Uruguay. During your trip you will stay 5 nights at La Zona Lodge and fish for 4 days (Friday to Monday) . The meals at La Zona Lodge are probably the best world wide for fishing lodges.

La Zona Lodge boasts of having the best head guides, Enzo and Elvio, on the Uruguay River. These guys know where the monster dorado swim and the best techniques to land them.

These prime dates will for sure fill quickly. Book now to get into the biggest dorado in the world!For more information contact Steve Yatomi at http://www.adventuretravelalliance.com/ plus you can follow http://www.untamedangling.blogspot.com/ for weekly golden dorado reports.

Making Wire Leaders

Wire leaders are necessary when battling fish with razor sharp teeth which can cut through the best of lines. Making your own wire leaders is simple and can save you lots of bucks $$$.

When fishing for species such as dorado, I use 135lbs coated wire from the American Fishing Wire Company. I crimp on a size #6 Berkley Cross-Lok Snap on one end of the wire and crimp on a size #4 SPRO Power Swivel on the other end. I normally make the leaders about 9 to 12 inches long.

For tigerfish and other species which don't grow as large, I might use 70 to 90lbs wire the the same above components.

Recently some companies have come out with knotable leader material such as TYGER. This wire is very flexible whereas you can tie all your basic knots and eliminate the crimps which are often the weakest portion of the leader.

So, try making your own leaders before your next fishing adventure and save some $$$$

CHEOW LAN RESERVOIR, THAILAND

Cheow Lan Reservoir is known for its jungle setting full of species such as giant snakehead, emperor snakehead, splendid snakehead, and striped snakehead, as well as jungle perch. Thai Mahseer and Stracheyi Mahseer are found in the rivers which feed the reservoir.

Capt. Jean-Francois Helias http://www.anglingthailand.com/ is putting together trips in July and August which are the best times to fish these species as the water levels are ideal during these months
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Capt Francois will be hosting these trips which will be limited to 4 anglers per trip.

For more information contact Capt. Francois at fishasia@ksc.th.com

Opportunity to fish inside La Zona for 6 days

Untamed Angling which controls the exclusive Argentina permits (2) to fish inside La Zona for monster golden dorado has announced an opportunity to fish inside the zone 6 days. Normally the trips allow anglers to fish inside the zone for 4 days. However, Untamed Angling has negotiated with the Argentina government to fish Jan 3 to Jan 10th. The agreement will allow the anglers to fish inside for zone for 5 hours per day and fish outside the zone for 4 hours per day for a total of 6 days.
La Zona is known as the HOME OF THE MONSTER DORADO. This is an opportunity for dorado veterans and newcomers to take advantage of the extra time increasing your odds for the dorado of a lifetime.
For more information contact STeve Yatomi at www.adventuretravelalliance.com

Bull Redfish in Venice, LA

Friend Gary Clark had a fantastic day of fishing for giant bull redfish with Capt. Keith Kennedy of Born To Fish Charters phone (504) 908-3106 Gary along with 2 other friends landed over 25 bull reds on Monday with Capt Keith and most of them weighed in between 25 to 30lbs. Dr. Clark once again landed the monster at 40lbs.

Capt Keith knows where and when to land these monster bulls. He can provide everything from meals, housing, plus all fishing equipment. Make sure to give him a call as his bookings are filling fast!

CABELAS BARGIN CAVE

Each week, I check the bargin cave at http://www.cabelas.com/ for fantatic sales on fishing items and fishing clothes. Each week numerous rods, reels, and tackle are on sale at unheard of prices. I have a Cabelas store nearby and have all the items shipped to the store for pick-up which is a great option other fishing stores do not offer.

This week, I loaded up on Blue Fox Vibrax Spinners for my trip to Alaska for Arctic Char at Lava Creek out of Gary LaRose's Pumice Creek Lodge, http://www.garylarose.com/ Here, arctic char catches of over 100 at not unusual.

So, constantly check the Cabelas bargin bin and save lots of money which can go toward you next fishing trip!!