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Wow—fishing trip of a lifetime. I booked a trip with John to target Mekong catfish and Siamese carp, and it exceeded all expectations. John picked me up at 7:30 sharp from the hotel in a clean, comfortable car, and it was a short drive to the venue. Everything was well organised—rods, bait, and an on-site assistant handling bait prep and landing fish. John clearly explained the technique, using Thai ground rice paste as bait. On my second cast, I hooked my first Mekong catfish—an absolute monster. The fight was incredible, the reel screaming like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Before I’d even settled, I was into another—my biggest Mekong, estimated by John at around 40 kg. At one point I genuinely thought it might pull me in. Then came my main target—a Siamese carp around 40–45 kg. A truly special catch for me. By 11:30 we took a break, and John arranged lunch delivered straight to our hut by motorbike—perfect timing after landing six fish (and losing one to the structure). After lunch we went again, catching more carp and Mekong. By 2 pm I called it—completely exhausted from the power of these fish. In just 4.5 hours, I landed 12 fish and lost 4 (a few schoolboy errors while landing!). John was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, patient, and a great tactician throughout. Highly recommended if you want a serious fishing experience in Thailand.