The No1 Fishing Lake in Koh Samui
GUARANTEED CATCH POLICY
Fishing
Our Specimen Lake has a diverse range of gigantic fish, that due to the perfect environment we have created, have grown to unbelievable sizes in a, relatively, short space of time.
These huge weight gains can be attributed to the year-round tropical climate, the natural food chain and the high protein balanced diet on which the fish live.
About
TopCats has 10 comfortable fishing salas each with cushioned seating areas, electrical power, cool boxes, lighting and clean towels. Fast 5G wifi is available all round the lake. All the swims can accommodate a fan or umbrella and most importantly, waitress service is available, so you don’t need to miss a single run.
Some pegs are doubles so you can fish with your colleagues, and there are 3 private swims for exclusive use of customers staying in our premium suite bungalows.
Our fully trained and helpful fishing guides have all been at TopCats for many years and can advise you of the special techniques and baits required not only to catch monster fish but help you to target your dream species.
We will give you as much help as you require. Our guides will net and unhook the fish. All fish, once landed, will have the hook holds treated with antiseptic and allowed to recover over oxygen ready for you to get into the water for that all important photo.
We do ask that during the process you listen to the guides and please note we do not weigh the fish. The guides can tell with good accuracy, the estimated weight for your records.
Bait
We encourage anglers to bring their own pop ups and attractants of their choice, but other than that all bait is supplied by us and is now INCLUDED in the price of holiday packages and day ticket sessions.
Our daily bait pack consists of:
- Ikg 20mm boilies (Scopex Squid, Crave, Pineapple, Coconut, TopCats, Spicey Shrimp, Strawberry)
- Pallatrax “Jungle Pop Ups” (small pot)
- 3kg TopCats Mufford/Feeder mix
- Maize 500g pack
- Bread 3 x Loaf
- 1kg Dead Bait
We have found, over the years, this is enough bait for the day, although we do advise on full day sessions it is best to use 2kg boilies as a minimum. Should you want more you can buy extra at a very reasonable rate.
Tackle
Each angler gets 2 set ups with 1 predator rod allowed at any one time. Most anglers start with one boilie and one particle set up, swapping one for a dead-baited predator rig as the sun goes down. We use Century Rods, Shimano Bait Runner reels and Delkim alarms as our core equipment.
End tackle can vary but Gamakatsu wide gape hooks with Iseama twist are the preferred option.
Everything that you need to catch our monster fish is supplied within the cost but If you want to use your own end tackle, please ensure it is checked by one of our guides. If you would like to bring a small tackle box with you here are a few recommendations:
- Hooks: Barbless or micro barb that you would crush before use. Size 2 for the Carp setups & 0 /1 for the predators.
- Hook links: all braid minimum 45lbs – 140lbs Kryston Strong option.
- Line: we only use mono 36lbs upwards Gold Label Tackle Pro Tough or Gamma Polyflex.
- Baiting Needle / Catapult / PVA Mesh / Bait Stops / Rig Tubing large bore / few bright colour pop – ups 12/14mm or wafters.
- Your preferred flavouring or glug
- We dont use bobbins but if you wish can bring out your own and fit to our Delkim alarms.
- Clothing for fishing T-Shirts, swimwear/shorts, hats, Sunglasses & don’t forget the Sunblock factor 50++ is recommended.
- Camera or good phone for that all important trophy shot.
Fishing Etiquette and Rules
Our rules, as ever, are for our customers safety and fish well being.
The main advice is always to listen to the guides.
- The maximum daily fishing time is from 8am until 8pm.
- Last cast is 7:50pm sharp.
- The fishing tackle is built for us to the highest specification. Anything broken or lost through negligence will have to be replaced at cost.
- The drag settings are set by our guide. Please do not alter.
- Bait Runners must always be engaged whilst the rod is in the pod.
- When playing a fish your second rod will be wound in by the guide and please be wary of other anglers playing fish that may be crossing your peg.
- Once the fish is landed, the guide will talk you through the photographic process, only enter the water when the guide says the fish is cared for and ready.
- Rod sharing is not permitted.
I cannot recommend this place enough!
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