Mekong & Arapaimas

[tackleworld]

Hi All,

There will be a Catch & Release pond for the Mekong Catfish, Arapaimas, Giant Pacus and many other species in the pond.

Fee: 4 hours - SGD$35.00 or 1 hour - SGD$15.00 - Opening hrs : 8am to 12.00 midnight

The pond is opening on 7th Jan '07 at 70 Pasir Ris Drive 12 (Pasir Ris Farmway 3) Singapore 518234.

All TWU Priority Members were had 10% discounts, we were be issuing out the temporary membership cards out soon.

Please look out for more info.

Cheers!

Team TackleWorld :)

[Narc]

Are these Patins or mekong cats??

[JONATHAN LOI]

hehe.....those are Chao Phrya Catfish or general "shark catfish". Thais called them Pla Tepa:D

this are some of the Chao Phrya Catfish i caught :

http://geocities.com/bungsamran/catches.html

:D (by the way, they don't eat tapioca flour, fish pellets, bread, banana or any flavours ie chocolate, vanilla, coconut etc):D

They like to eat TILAPIA fish:eek:

[Joshua Tan]

hehe.....those are Chao Phrya Catfish or general "shark catfish". Thais called them Pla Tepa:D

this are some of the Chao Phrya Catfish i caught :

http://geocities.com/bungsamran/catches.html

:D (by the way, they don't eat tapioca flour, fish pellets, bread, banana or any flavours ie chocolate, vanilla, coconut etc):D

They like to eat TILAPIA fish:eek:


Hi Bros,

Well quoted! Maybe you are right and need to find out more...kekekeke

Cheers!:D

[JONATHAN LOI]

hehehe....there's another link here for a better understanding of the pond's fishes : http://www.thaifishingguide.com/fishtechequip/fish/freshwaterfish/catfish_giant.html

:D

[Joshua Tan]

Giant Catfish

(Pangasius sanitwongsei)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/tackleworld/giant_pangasius.jpg

Common names:
Giant Pangasius.
Paroon Shark.
Tepa.

Identification:
Dark-bronze back, silvery light and deep curved belly.
Dark and prolonged dorsal, pectoral and pelvic fins.
Flat and wide head with no whiskers.

Typical location:
In the deeper waters of river and lakes.

Fishing methods:
With live or dead bait such as fish or chicken.

Fighting characteristics:
Top of the list of the world's most powerful fish.
Responsible for sending many anglers back home with sore arms.

[Fishor]

Jon...

Thats gonna be our kind of fishing yea?

When u going down to try?

[JONATHAN LOI]

Jon...

Thats gonna be our kind of fishing yea?

When u going down to try?

Wah Bro:eek: shall we get Jos to try out 1st:D then we see how it goes....keke:D

gimme a call and we can la-kopi outside jos shop? how tis friday or sat:D

KukLuks:D

[Joshua Tan]

bros, no problem la... i will try it first and let you knows kekeke ... kopi on me. See you soon!:)

[sunburned]

Hi Joshua,

When are you going down to try this pond? If its this Saturday, please count me in!

Cheers,
Sunburned

[Joshua Tan]

Hi Joshua,

When are you going down to try this pond? If its this Saturday, please count me in!

Cheers,
Sunburned

OK! no problem if they can reconfirm the opening with me. Maybe we can start a competition for all Tackle World members.:p kekkeke

Cheers!

Joshua

[Fishor]

Khun Jon,

Sat mai din. Got sch. Been long since i last saw u outside clementi shop.

How have u been?

[matt41]

wats the operating hours for tis fishing joint???will wait for news bout the temp card :P

[JONATHAN LOI]

Khun Jon,

Sat mai din. Got sch. Been long since i last saw u outside clementi shop.

How have u been?

wan nee dai mai? pom au jepai Joshua tok pla shop kin kafei:D

Anything u call me or sms me at 92370033....:cool:

study 1st.....okie:D

[JONATHAN LOI]

OK! no problem if they can reconfirm the opening with me. Maybe we can start a competition for all Tackle World members.:p kekkeke

Cheers!

Joshua


This will be fun and interactive for all members:D

[Joshua Tan]

This will be fun and interactive for all members:D

kekeke you like it! Ok will talk to them tonight for the compeititon.

Cheers!

Joshua Tan

[Joshua Tan]

Hi All,

Hear from Roger that they maybe banned outside bait and only in house bait is allow.

If you guys going there tomorrow try their in house bait very effective.

Cheers! ;)

[stingraytan]

Hi Joshua,
updated the photo gallery.
Still not very sure how to use properly. If got double post can help me delete?
thanks.
The giant cats are getting smarter, and at the same time stronger too.
Those who land big cats recently can attest to how fast the cats can go, resulting in water spray when the cat goes from left to right and vice versa from the tight lines.
And perhaps you can let your members know that when they hook up with a big cat, its important to reel in real fast when the lines go slack, its the cat coming back in and not slip hook (yet).
These 2 days anglers are quite lucky to get away with lighter lines as other anglers were cooperative and kept their lines when others get big fish. But if night time or crowded, no way they can land the fishes if got cross lines. As the cats are getting smarter, it will really be sad when one do hook up, but fail to land due to inadequate gear.

edited to add:
the big cats peel 20lb line off the reel like the drag wasnt there, so dont worry too much about overkill if anglers are targeting them. At least one will stand a chance when they head for the snags.

Cheers and tight lines!

[mtshark]

Peeling faster...

20lbs...

Aiya... just no time to go down leh... :mad:

I am going to bring all the cats home for myself... kekekeke :rolleyes:

*looking for time*
*sharpening hooks*
*evil grin*

"Yoz.... meow... meow meow.... come to me.... meow...."


Regards,
Edward Ng
TWU Team

[stingraytan]

cheers

[tackleworld]

Hi Joshua,
updated the photo gallery.
Still not very sure how to use properly. If got double post can help me delete?
thanks.
The giant cats are getting smarter, and at the same time stronger too.
Those who land big cats recently can attest to how fast the cats can go, resulting in water spray when the cat goes from left to right and vice versa from the tight lines.
And perhaps you can let your members know that when they hook up with a big cat, its important to reel in real fast when the lines go slack, its the cat coming back in and not slip hook (yet).
These 2 days anglers are quite lucky to get away with lighter lines as other anglers were cooperative and kept their lines when others get big fish. But if night time or crowded, no way they can land the fishes if got cross lines. As the cats are getting smarter, it will really be sad when one do hook up, but fail to land due to inadequate gear.

edited to add:
the big cats peel 20lb line off the reel like the drag wasnt there, so dont worry too much about overkill if anglers are targeting them. At least one will stand a chance when they head for the snags.

Cheers and tight lines!

Hi Vincent,

No problem! How is this weekend Catch Report.

Brgds,

Joshua Tan :D