Orchid Hut and Fishing Park

Post by **karon steve** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:48 pm

Brick,

Gilham's fishing resort in Krabi, just outside Ao Nang, has a fish breeding farm attached I have no idea what he farms and he also buys from other sources in Thailand. The owner is a nice guy and I am sure he would be happy sharing his knowledge with you.

http://www.gillhamsfishingresorts.com/

Post by **Brick** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:06 pm

The reason for Peacock bass, is that they prefer small fish - and will not eat big ones (or so I read). If i put Pla shado in no fish will be safe! Actually i am considering Pla kapong and have a source that supply them. Problem - they are in Bangkok, so will probably cost me more to have them shipped than to buy them. Should not be to expensive to buy as they are raised wholesale for aquaculture. I do know that one or 2 fisheries in Thailand have Peacock bass.

Post by **Shado** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:20 pm

The Peacock bass is a tremendous sport fish. I've had quite a bit of experience catching them in South America. As they mature (and they grow rapidly) they will eat correspondingly larger prey. There are several species. If you stock the Butterfly or Royal Peacock Bass they will not get too big. Typically they will max out at 18" to 24" long. The speckled Peacock by contrast can exceed 3 feet in length and we commonly use artificial lures that are 8" long to catch them. They have huge mouths! I have seen them slashing schools of baitfish that were 10" to 12" long.

I'm not sure what species are available here in Thailand but I suspect it is the Butterfly Peacock, in which case they would probably not eat prey much over 6" long when fully mature. It seems that the Butterfly is the species of choice for transplanting into foreign waters. They are thriving in the canals of south Florida. Pictured below are a couple of examples of speckled Peacock Bass that I caught during my last trip to the Amazon.

Post by **Brick** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:17 pm

I just knew you would have fished for them already! Yes the butterfly would be quite big enough and they have a more successful record as introductions, I believe the speckled peacock bass stocked in Florida are not doing so well.

Post by **Nobbles** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:01 am

Woaaaaaa absoloute beauties shado., massive heads on them too.

Post by **Brick** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:36 pm

W ell, I think it is about time i started an 'expat fishing day' about once a month. How about this Friday? Have 2 options - fish for bigger fish (but fewer of them) or a bit of competition fishing for plaa tapien on my wife's pond (it has too many so an opportunity to get rid of some).

I can provide tackle and bait; some beer (let me know what you drink before you come and i will try and get some) and could do some simple western food like burger and chips (menu in restaurant is thai). As a promotion, free coffee and free fishing - just pay for fish you keep, other drinks and food.

Anyone interested?