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Ko Rok |
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Ko Rok is a beautiful island situated 55 miles south east of Phuket that is split in two by a narrow channel. The actual island is a mix of limestone mountainous rock, with tropical jungle leading down to one of the best white sandy beaches in Thailand.
The narrow channel that divides the island is quite shallow, and is an excellent place to anchor up for the night in one of the most peaceful, stunning locations in the Andaman Sea. The swimming and snorkeling is superb, with an incredible coral reef providing a home to many multi-colored reef fish and crustaceans. The area is popular among the yachting community, and is known in their circles as "Long Nose Island" due to the vast numbers of Sailfish that habitat Ko Rok for much of the year.
Ko Rok is also known as the "Sailfish Capital of Asia", and with good reason… The record for the most number of Sailfish released in one day stands at an incredible 24 fish!
The fishing is best first thing in the morning, or more often than not, during the afternoon period. Outside of these times we tend to target other species that are present, including Barracuda, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Rainbow Runner, Dorado, Giant Trevally and several specials of Tuna. The most productive method for the Sailfish is to troll a spread of Tuna belly–strips behind a double line of teasers.
Please click on the name of one of the above fish to view a photo gallery of the
species.
Please note we operate a catch and release policy for all Marlin, Sailfish and Sharks.
We target Giant Trevally by popper–casting close to the rocks, the strikes from which have to be seen to be believed! Another method than can work well at Ko Rok is fly–fishing for Sailfish. First we raise the Sailfish by trolling daisy–chain squid teasers, and then when the Sailfish are within range, we cast the fly back to them. Without question, Ko Rok is the best destination for this method to be successful.
Please note, should you want to fly–fish, please bring along your own equipment and flies.
Night fishing can also be productive for several species that are present, such as Barracuda, Giant Trevally, Groupers, Snappers and several species of Shark.
12 miles west of Ko Rok lies the reef Hin Deang, which is a good option to try for Wahoo, Dorado, Barracuda, King Mackerel and Tuna.
The best time to visit Ko Rok is from the beginning of September, right through until the end of April.
The trip starts with a 7:00 AM pick–up from your Phuket hotel, or Phuket
International Airport to our game boat "Gecko."
All of your meals are included on the trip (Sashimi is a crew specialty not to be
missed!), along with fresh fruit, snacks, soft drinks, tea/coffee and drinking water.
The necessary fishing equipment and
bait is provided including jigs and lures etc, along with an unrivaled crew and
English, Scandinavian, German and Thai speaking Captain.
Should you want to snorkel around the amazing, coral reefs around Ko Rok, we provide masks and fins.
The inclusive price per day for a live–aboard trip aboard "Gecko" at Ko Rok Island is 32,000 THB +7% VAT.
Please note this is for the whole boat, not per person!
Not included on the trip are; crew gratitude and alcoholic drinks.
(We can however arrange to provide alcoholic drinks on request at cost price).
Domestic and international airfares.
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Ko Ha |
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39 miles south east of Phuket lies a group of 5 islands named Ko Ha. The name Ko Ha comes from the Thai word for five, which is Ha, Ko meaning Island. This is another must visit place for anglers wishing to target Sailfish, and the crystal clear 60 meter deep water is also home to many of the species that can be found around Ko Rok. The water is so clear, that whilst snorkeling it is often possible to see many of the fish you are intending to catch.
Ko Ha is also another great destination to have a go at popper–casting for Giant Trevally which are abundant in the waters around Ko Ha. Another option is fly–fishing either for Giant Trevally, or Sailfish.
The trip starts with a 7:00 AM pick–up from your Phuket hotel, or Phuket
International Airport to our game boat "Gecko."
The inclusive price per day for a live–aboard trip aboard "Gecko" at the Ko Ha Islands is 32,000 THB +7% VAT.
Please note this is for the whole boat, not per person!
Not included on the trip are; crew gratitude and alcoholic drinks.
(We can however arrange to provide alcoholic drinks on request at cost price).
Domestic and international airfares.
Once again night fishing is a must for a live–aboard trip like this, and Ko Ha is one of the best destinations to target Sharks in the Andaman Sea.
The best time to visit Ko Ha is from the beginning of September, right through until the end of April.
The price for a live–aboard trip to Ko Ha onboard "Gecko" is 32,000 THB + 7% VAT.
We also offer an extended day trip to this destination to give anglers a few more hours fishing, and also the option of fishing more of the hot spots located close to Ko Ha.
An extended day trip begins at 7:00 AM and returns to Phuket around 8:00 PM.
The price for an extended day trip to Ko Ha onboard "Gecko" is 32,000 THB + 7% VAT.
Please bring with you; Sun Bloc, towel, hat, camera and a happy smile!
You can check out the latest catch results by clicking here.
See you soon, but until then…
Tight Lines!
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