SteveM Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 So.... my 40th Birthday was upon me and my wife decided that i should have a fishing trip to remember for my big 40 so with that in mind i booked a trip to Thailand and had a ball while we were out there! didnt just do the fishing but here are just a few pics of some of the fish caught... 25lb Black Pacu 55lb Amazon Redtail Catfish 80lb Amazon Redtail Catfish 90lb plus Siamese Carp another Redtail 30lb Asian Redtail Catfish 150lb Arapaima caught on my 40th birthday 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Where's the cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Some epic catches there, great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Where's the cat? Cat (fish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Fish!? More like whales. Very impressive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks more like those fish could eat you :scare: Great Birthday Pussy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Impressive Steve. What's more impressive is you are happy standing shoulder deep in water that holds things that big. Jeepers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Impressive Steve. What's more impressive is you are happy standing shoulder deep in water that holds things that big. Jeepers to be fair Will they tend to swim away from you when you get in the water.... some of those fish were caught caught not much further away from where we are standing to take the pictures but the worst bites we got were from the fresh water shrimp that are in the lake! like getting an electric shock when they latch on and nip at you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would take the **** about the little shrimp and how big you are but you will probably post a picture of a shrimp the size of a small dog Looks like a great Birthday though mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Dude that looks freaking awesome. Those Redtails look amazing, great fun Where is Moped Mark as he will love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 feel free to take the proverbial mate... the shrimp were TINY! but they really packed a punch! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wow, those fish are impressive Some of them almost seem unreal because they are so perfect looking. Can I just ask, why did you have to get into the water? Was it just to put the fish back or were you standing in the water to fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 check out the teeth on the Pacu (related to the Piranha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wow, those fish are impressive Some of them almost seem unreal because they are so perfect looking. Can I just ask, why did you have to get into the water? Was it just to put the fish back or were you standing in the water to fish? it was for the fishes well being. they dont want to lift the fish out of the water for anything other than a quick picture and as you can see with the Arapaima they dont even do that. they are all treated with an antiseptic on any injuries or sores or bite marks (yes they bite!) before they are released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Wow, those fish are impressive Some of them almost seem unreal because they are so perfect looking. Can I just ask, why did you have to get into the water? Was it just to put the fish back or were you standing in the water to fish? it was for the fishes well being. they dont want to lift the fish out of the water for anything other than a quick picture and as you can see with the Arapaima they dont even do that. they are all treated with an antiseptic on any injuries or sores or bite marks (yes they bite!) before they are released Oh, that's good then. They are such impressive creatures that it would be a huge shame to hurt them unnecessarily. Puts the biggest fish I've ever caught to shame I have to say and I was quite proud of that tench as well Edited October 8, 2014 by twobears 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Christ, that Pacu has got better gnashers than me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wow, those fish are impressive Some of them almost seem unreal because they are so perfect looking. Can I just ask, why did you have to get into the water? Was it just to put the fish back or were you standing in the water to fish? it was for the fishes well being. they dont want to lift the fish out of the water for anything other than a quick picture and as you can see with the Arapaima they dont even do that. they are all treated with an antiseptic on any injuries or sores or bite marks (yes they bite!) before they are released It's great that you enjoy the sport but care about the animals' welfare as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Christ, that Pacu has got better gnashers than me! But nothing like your bite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Arapaima are getting properly rare these days! Awesome catch! Has anyone seen the river monsters episode on the pacu? They're supposed to be vegetarians, yet they'll eat anything if they have to. There's a lake in africa where they were introduced to provide a food source for the locals, they're actually now causing issues in that they're killing everything else off, even baby crocodiles and birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Happy 40th, great pics, impressive fish, very special times and many great memories for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I am here for the cat... clearly no cat. very upset about this lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkwright Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 glad you enjoyed it. Some impressive fish. What do you have to do, jump in the water and wrestle them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codders Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Love Thailand, love fishing. Looks like you had a ball So, for your 50th ... http://www.thefeaturedcreature.com/never-swim-in-congo-goliath-tigerfish/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'd die of fright if I caught that but goodness, it's a magnificent fish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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