A week of Ban Pakong River Giant Freshwater Stingray Fishing

Thailand

— 2009 Pricing —

Giant Freshwater Stingray Fishing on Ban Pakong River - Week long trip

$2,600 per week - for one fisherman
$3,800 per week - for two fishermen

Fishing Season

December thru August

Fishing Description

Fishing for the Giant Freshwater Stingray. You've heard about it. You've seen it on television. Now we bring it to you. But not just any fishing — of course not — we bring you the best — the team that brought this type of fishing to the world along with possibly the new world record for the heaviest freshwater fish caught on rod and reel. The team that worked with National Geographic and Mega Fishes Project on the study of the Giant Freshwater Stingray.

You're week long adventure begins when you arrive in Bangkok. From the airport you will head to your hotel for a good nights sleep. The following morning will find you in the company of courteous staff members headed to the nearby Ban Pakong River. The river is about forty minutes from downtown Bangkok.

Your fishing begins on the bank of the river. One of your guides will take your line and bait by boat some 300 meters or more to the middle of the river, where it will be anchored to the bottom waiting for a giant freshwater stingray to swim by. Our team has captured numerous giant freshwater stingray from this record breaking stretch of tidal river up to an estimated 220 kilograms, or 484 pounds.

In your hand will be large two speed multipliers (Shimano TLD) reels loaded with 100 pound Power Pro braided main line, coupled with 150 pound class boat rods fitted with roller guides. On the end of this will be ten meters of 150 pound fluorocarbon shock leader, then 200 pound wire or fluorocarbon leader to the 9/0 Owner hook.

Once you've hooked one of these predatory giants, you'll board a boat and do battle with the unseen leviathan mid river. Battles are typically long, some lasting for many hours and requiring the assistance of a number of your guides. In the final moments of the fight several guides, and at times several boats, will assist in a successful landing.

Once the giant freshwater stingray is brought alongside the team will immediately secure its tail carefully wrapping and binding the deadly barb with a piece of cloth. Other members of the team will carefully secure the fish with a strong chord through the spiracle in order to safely transport the ray to the rivers edge.

Once along the shore the fish is allowed to rest and recuperate before photographs begin. Our passionate, conservation minded team will take the utmost care handling these fabulous fish throughout the capture and release process with all fish safely released unharmed after accurate measurements and other scientific data have been recorded.

While fishing at the Ban Pakong River all photographic and angling requirements will be catered to by the team ensuring that you get perfect pictures of your fish of a lifetime!

Note: There are two rivers we fish for the Giant Freshwater Stingray; the Ban Pakong River which originates in the North, and the Maeklong River which originates in the Northwest. Each river has a different source. Prior to your arrival our guides will check the conditions of both rivers, then deciding on which will give you the highest chances of success.

Camp & Accommodations

Three star accommodation in traditional Thai style in the town of Chachoengsao at the Wangtara Hotel & Resort situated on the banks of the Bangpakong River.

Once a luxury hotel, she is showing her age, but still offers comfortable accommodations.

Getting There

After arriving in Bangkok, check into your hotel. A representative of the charter company will contact you at the hotel. You will then be picked up and transported to Chachoengsao where your adventure will begin.

Included in the price:

• Pick-up from your Bangkok hotel by a representative in an air conditioned vehicle.
• All tackle and equipment. Fishing six 100lb class stand-up rods coupled with six two speed multipliers.
• All terminal tackle and baits.
• The use of one boat (30ft) throughout the day equipped with Life jackets.
• A minimum of three guides to assist with all angling requirements.
• The duration of a day's fishing is ten hours excluding traveling times.
• Return transfer to your Bangkok hotel in air conditioned vehicle.
• Six nights riverside accommdation.

Not included in the price:

• Meals and drinks. Lunch, snacks and drinks for the day can be provided for a small, additional charge.
• Gratuities to Fishing Guide or Staff
• Lodging, drinks, meals and travel charges incurred before and after the contracted period of the fishing trip, or because of national holidays
• Excess luggage payment charged by airlines
• Shipping of trophies
• Telephone calls
• Items of a personal nature
• Entry Visa (if required)
• Insurance (Trip Cancellation, Medical Evacuation, etc.)

Current Weather Conditions

If you have specific questions about this fishing package please contact us today.

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