Dragon vs Snake
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keep to the topic please. Starting another thread to see which is the biggest/meanest fish isn't gonna kill u.
guys guys guys...
its dragon vs Snake here...and in this case..the snake died first....so, end of story...
dragon moves on...
its dragon vs Snake here...and in this case..the snake died first....so, end of story...
dragon moves on...
Continues from Dragon vs Snake thread...
Hello Piranha45, we can continue our Giant Snakehead vs Aimara Wolf Fish here. If anyone wish to move this thread, you may do so. So let's do this..
Originally posted by Piranha45 :
sry to burst ur bubble a 2nd time on the same thread taker, but
Hello Piranha45, we can continue our Giant Snakehead vs Aimara Wolf Fish here. If anyone wish to move this thread, you may do so. So let's do this..
Originally posted by Piranha45 :
sry to burst ur bubble a 2nd time on the same thread taker, but
Giant snakeheads rock, but facts are facts - within the wolf family the aimara and the mac grow to around 3 foot, and outweigh a fully grown micropeltes.
Piranha45, I must say the Aimara is an impressive predator. My bad, that must had been a lousy summary regarding the Aimara, I am sorry. Maybe..you have seen a lousy summary regarding the Giant Snakehead too. Check this out..
Common name: Giant Snakehead
Family: Channidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 150 cm / 60 inches / 5 feet
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Channa micropeltes (Giant Snakehead) is found near the coast of India, Thailand, Mekong basin of Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Southeastern Sumatra
Temperament: Aggressive and predatory.
AND CHECK THIS OUT.
Fish have been recorded at over 35 kg, although fish over 15 kg are rare. Large snakeheads are solitary fish, which inhabit snags and heavily weeded areas. Submerged trees make an ideal home for an adult fish.They will remain under cover for most of the day, emerging only to feed and rarely swimming in mid-water. Like all snakeheads, they are predators, living on small baitfish and frogs, which are taken in one gulp. But with their sharp teeth and powerful jaws, the big snakeheads are capable of immobilizing large prey.
The Shado is Thailands equivalent of the European pike or the American muskellunge. It strikes viciously at lures, even crushes them. This is tug-of-war fishing, with the Shado frequently ending up the victor! Its predatory habits are legendary. Just like the pike, the Shado is a stalker, armed with a row of vicious teeth. It is a glutton, feeding to the point of regurgitation. The Giant Snakehead can eat any animal, including baby ducks and fallen birds! Hence it grows fast and big. It can grow very large indeed. The biggest Giant Snakehead ever caught so far at the Khao Laem dam was weighting 22 kg. It was not caught with a rod and line but by a local fisherman using a rope tied to a tree. The bait was a live Jungle Perch of a kilo. Much smaller ones can be a handful on 30 lb. tackle.
Common name: Giant Snakehead
Family: Channidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 150 cm / 60 inches / 5 feet
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Channa micropeltes (Giant Snakehead) is found near the coast of India, Thailand, Mekong basin of Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Southeastern Sumatra
Temperament: Aggressive and predatory.
AND CHECK THIS OUT.
Fish have been recorded at over 35 kg, although fish over 15 kg are rare. Large snakeheads are solitary fish, which inhabit snags and heavily weeded areas. Submerged trees make an ideal home for an adult fish.They will remain under cover for most of the day, emerging only to feed and rarely swimming in mid-water. Like all snakeheads, they are predators, living on small baitfish and frogs, which are taken in one gulp. But with their sharp teeth and powerful jaws, the big snakeheads are capable of immobilizing large prey.
The Shado is Thailands equivalent of the European pike or the American muskellunge. It strikes viciously at lures, even crushes them. This is tug-of-war fishing, with the Shado frequently ending up the victor! Its predatory habits are legendary. Just like the pike, the Shado is a stalker, armed with a row of vicious teeth. It is a glutton, feeding to the point of regurgitation. The Giant Snakehead can eat any animal, including baby ducks and fallen birds! Hence it grows fast and big. It can grow very large indeed. The biggest Giant Snakehead ever caught so far at the Khao Laem dam was weighting 22 kg. It was not caught with a rod and line but by a local fisherman using a rope tied to a tree. The bait was a live Jungle Perch of a kilo. Much smaller ones can be a handful on 30 lb. tackle.
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Here in Thailand the Pla Shado or Giant snakehead fish has a legendary strength .
We are speaking about one of natures mistake, a fish that should not be found in freshwater,
in fact his nickname in Thai is: chalam nam tcheud meaning: freshwater shark.
What about his lifestyle?
Breaks rods, stretches hooks, cuts 40lbs braided wires and finally tries to bite you when practicing catch and release you take the hook off his mouth.
Powerful caudal and dorsal fins allow a mouth fully equipped to slash his preys on the strike.
The Giant snakehead attack is breath taking. When caught, he will dive deeply and rush to the nearest weedy spot then you will need all your skills to boat him.
Those qualities makes him the sport fish most search after in South east Asia.
Fly fishing for Giant Snakehead is not an easy game. Caught only by few fly fishers from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
the fish own the reputation of almost impossible to catch on the fly.
Why?
Because, sight casting is difficult as the fish like to ambush in deep water among weeds waiting for fish to pass at his level or other preys on the surface of water.
Streamers and others baitfish patterns are difficult to bring into play considering the dense vegetation.
Therefore the use of poppers looks appropriate but the Giant Snakehead is very smart and most of the time he will follow the popper for few feet without striking it.
We know that the fish have strong sense of smell and are often caught with chicken intestine or baby mice.
Most of our catches happened on early morning and late afternoon when the weather was cooler and in low light conditions.
During spawning Giant snakeheads form couples to guard the nest then fingerlings. At this time of the year, for the period of the monsoon
(June to August), Giant Snakeheads are very aggressive and provide a great opportunity for fly fishermen to encounter the stunning predator.
Fly fishing for Giant Snakehead should be reserved to experienced fly fishermen willing to catch a fish of exception and to spend the time for it.
Lack of enthusiasm?
Keep in mind that there are far less Giant Snakehead caught on the fly than Permit!
Here in Thailand the Pla Shado or Giant snakehead fish has a legendary strength .
We are speaking about one of natures mistake, a fish that should not be found in freshwater,
in fact his nickname in Thai is: chalam nam tcheud meaning: freshwater shark.
What about his lifestyle?
Breaks rods, stretches hooks, cuts 40lbs braided wires and finally tries to bite you when practicing catch and release you take the hook off his mouth.
Powerful caudal and dorsal fins allow a mouth fully equipped to slash his preys on the strike.
The Giant snakehead attack is breath taking. When caught, he will dive deeply and rush to the nearest weedy spot then you will need all your skills to boat him.
Those qualities makes him the sport fish most search after in South east Asia.
Fly fishing for Giant Snakehead is not an easy game. Caught only by few fly fishers from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
the fish own the reputation of almost impossible to catch on the fly.
Why?
Because, sight casting is difficult as the fish like to ambush in deep water among weeds waiting for fish to pass at his level or other preys on the surface of water.
Streamers and others baitfish patterns are difficult to bring into play considering the dense vegetation.
Therefore the use of poppers looks appropriate but the Giant Snakehead is very smart and most of the time he will follow the popper for few feet without striking it.
We know that the fish have strong sense of smell and are often caught with chicken intestine or baby mice.
Most of our catches happened on early morning and late afternoon when the weather was cooler and in low light conditions.
During spawning Giant snakeheads form couples to guard the nest then fingerlings. At this time of the year, for the period of the monsoon
(June to August), Giant Snakeheads are very aggressive and provide a great opportunity for fly fishermen to encounter the stunning predator.
Fly fishing for Giant Snakehead should be reserved to experienced fly fishermen willing to catch a fish of exception and to spend the time for it.
Lack of enthusiasm?
Keep in mind that there are far less Giant Snakehead caught on the fly than Permit!
And Piranha45, these are just little about this T-Rex of the fresh water, yes, T-Rex of the fresh water which is just in my opinion. 
I am not judging the Aimara Wolf Fish, it is indeed an awesome predator. I have had the Giant Snakeheads, have you had the Giant Snakeheads? The Aimara Wolf Fish? Any feedback would be nice. We cannot judge since we have never seen them in a battle.
I have to go for now, but I have made my point.
I am not judging the Aimara Wolf Fish, it is indeed an awesome predator. I have had the Giant Snakeheads, have you had the Giant Snakeheads? The Aimara Wolf Fish? Any feedback would be nice. We cannot judge since we have never seen them in a battle.
I have to go for now, but I have made my point.
All those post's by you TAKER ! And not one by P45 ...................... Why so many by you ? why didn't you just do one big post ? are you trying to bump up your post count ?
No offence i'm just curious thats all .
No offence i'm just curious thats all .
