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!!

TERMINAL TACKLE FOR GOLDEN DORADO

An angler visiting top golden dorado destinations such as La Zona needs to pack a few terminal tackle items that will enhance your percentage of landing trophy dorado.

It is essential to change all split rings on all lures. I have had numerous split rings pull apart by giant dorado to learn this valuble lesson. I highly recommend all split rings be replaced by the triple coiled rings made by the Wolverine Tackle Company. I can testify that these are the strongest split rings on the market. Each ring has a superior 3-coil design and a special heat treatment process. The rings come in either black, stainless steel, or zinc nickel. I prefer the stainless steel rings in size #6 which has a 200 tes/lb rating and size #7 which has a 270 test/lb rating.

Due to the razor sharp teeth a dorado possesses, a wire leader is necessary to prevent your line from being cut. I use a wire leader which is 12 to 16 inches long. I make my own leaders using 135lbs coated leader wire from American Fishing Wire. 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.

Most store bought lures come equipped with ineffcient hooks for dorado. A dorado can bend cheaply made hooks inot a pretzel! Therefore, I replace the hooks with Owner 2/0, 3/0, and 4/0 ST-41 or ST-66 trebles. These hooks are super strong and laser sharp. A strong sharp hook is necessary to penetrate the powerful jaws of a dorado.

In conclusion before heading on your next trip to dorado or other exotic species, take the time to make sure all your terminal tackle is top of the line so that a once in a lifetime trophy is not lost due to cheap tackle!!

WJOB REGION BASS BUZZ

Listen to WJOB 1230AM radio at 6am to 7am Saturday April 30th. I will be a guest on Pat Renwick and Conservation Mike's REgion Bass Buzz. Got any questions on exotic species such as tigerfish, peacock bass, dorado, Mekong catfish, halibut, big silver salmon, payara, redtail catfish, arctic char, arctic grayling, monster lakers, or anything else that swims in freshwater give us a call at (219) 8451100.
I have been very fortunate to had visited places like Argentina, the Brazilian Amazon, Venezuela, Alaska, Tanzania, High Canadian Arctic Circle, Thailand, and many local fisheries. Pat is an expert on the bass scene while Conservation Mike knows what is fishing in the region. Make sure to tune us in!!

THE BIGGEST DORADO IN THE WORLD- LA ZONA

From the moment Untamed Angling began fishing in a section of the Uruguay River they found out that it is a place where conventional rules do not apply. The size and toughness the dorado exhibits in La Zona is not like anywhere else on this planet.

Until Untamed Angling obtained special permits as a result of many years of hard work, this area of the Uruguay River was banned for fishing by the Argentina and Uruguay governments.

For the past few 6 or 7 years, only 2 boats were allowed to fish the zone under strict conservative rules such as restricting the hours, number of fishermen, and days of fishing under close watch by the ARgentina government.

This season the Uruguay government issued 2 special permits which practically eliminates the netting by locals which has been taking place the past few years resulting in more monster dorado over 40lbs this season according to the fantastic guides who work for Untamed Angling.

Head guides, Enzo Rico and Elbio Bordon (Elvis) know where the monster seek their prey and which lures to lure them to. Co-Founder Hector Bradanini knows these waters like the back of his hand, and often fills in guiding anglers to dorado of their dreams. Assistant guides, Ramiro Piro and Jorgito Buffa will make sure to use massive fish cradles to land your trophy.

Lodging is a former Polo Pony Ranch where each guest gets their own room complete with bath and toilet. Chef, Nelson Cutro is one of the best chefs I have seen at a fishing lodge let alone any top of the line restaurant! Hostess Maria makes sure your room is spic and span each morning while you are catching moster dorado.

I highly recommend you take time to fish for these dorado at least once in your life. Check out http://www.lazonaadventure.com.br/ and http://www.untamedangling.com/

For booking information give friend STeve Yatomi a look at http://www.adventuretravelalliance.com/