Giant Mekong Catfish.
(Pangasianodon gigas).

Other Common Names:
Mekong Catfish.
Mekong Giant Catfish.
Mekong Malle.
Mekong Jätt Mal.
Pla Beuk.

Identification:
Dark–bronze back, silvery light and deep curved belly.
Flat and wide head with very low–set eyes and no teeth.
Unlike other catfish, the Mekong Catfish has no whiskers.

Typical Location:
At the bottom of the deeper waters on the Mekong river.

Fishing Methods:
Bread and bait substance often in combination with a bait ball.

Fighting Characteristics:
One of the strongest fish in the world.
Often described as an underwater steam train.

Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
The largest freshwater species in the world,
that will test any angler and their equipment to the limit.
A fish guilty of destroying more rods, reels, (and anglers)
than any other species in the world!

We can offer you a very realistic chance of breaking the magical 100lb barrier
with one of these incredible fish!

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