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Fishing for Giant Freshwater Stingrays , Maeklong River, Samut Songkran

Anglers wishing to do battle with the awesome Giant freshwater stingray on the Maeklong River at Samut Songkran will be collected from their hotel by a Fishsiam representative and then transported by air-conditioned vehicle to our site at the Maeklong river.



The infamous Area 51 stretch of the Maeklong River at Samut Songkran has yielded numerous massive Giant Freshwater stingray to the rods of Fishsiam with specimens to an estimated 265 kg / 583 lb.



On arrival at our Area 51 site near Samut Songkran anglers will board a 30ft longtail boat equipped with sun awning and life jackets. The angler will then be transported to one of several areas that we have identified as holding Giant freshwater stingray of world record proportions! The angler(s) will be equipped with all necessary equipment which will consist of large two speed multipliers (Shimano TLD) coupled with six 150lb class rods fitted with roller guides.



Heavy braided mainlines connected to ten metre fluorocarbon shockleaders of 150lb are attached to 200lb wire traces or fluorocarbon hooklengths with large 9/0 Owner hooks completing the heavy weight setup.



Fishing for Giant freshwater stingray on a massive tidal river such as the Maeklong requires specialist guides and an experienced captain.



When a Giant freshwater stingray is captured a high degree of skill and experience is needed to safely secure and release such a specimen without harming the anglers or creature. Three to four guides/anglers are required to successfully land such a potentially dangerous and large capture.



When a Giant Freshwater stingray is brought alongside the boat the potentially lethal tail is immediately secured by one or more of the team carefully wrapping/binding the creature’s barb with cloth.



When landing a particularily large specimen the fish will be brought into a waiting net attached to the side of the boat in order to safely transport the fish to the rivers edge.



On arrival at the rivers edge the fish will be given a short period of time to recuperate whilst photography, measurements and other scientific data are recorded. After carefully unbinding the barb the fish is safely and harmlessly released back to the river.



Fishing on the Maeklong River is timed to coincide with lunar phases and information gleaned from tidal charts concerning tidal movements affording the angler the best opportunity to do battle with the largest freshwater fish on the planet!



All angling expeditions to the Maeklong River entail fishing from our on site boat throughout the day exploring various areas we have identified as holding large Giant Freshwater stingray.



Anglers visiting the Maeklong River near Samut Songkran will be surrounded by some breathtaking scenery and treated with a multitude of wildlife whilst fishing this mighty tidal river. Whilst fishing the Maeklong River the angler(s) will be treated to never ending sunsets and a multitude of sacred temples which adorn its banks.



With the considerable distance from Bangkok that this area is located and the elusive and nomadic nature of this mighty predator it is advised that anglers spend a few days or even a week in search of this mighty species.



Fishsiam offers riverside accommodation in the form of teak bungalows situated on the riverside for the angler(s) wishing to seriously target this ultimate predatory species. Fishsiam also offers daily trips in search of Giant freshwater stingray with the angler(s) being collected from the Bangkok hotel of their choice by air-conditioned vehicle. The duration of our daily trips to the Maeklong River is ten hours excluding traveling times.



Fishing on the Maeklong River can also be combined in our tailor made packages which are designed to meet the specific requirements of the visiting specialist angler.

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