canoe fishing Ubolrat Dam Isaan or boating ?

[ausmarty]

Hi all, I'm soon to settle in a small town boardering Ubolrat Dam. Has anyone fished this area? Would it be better to get a canoe or small boat and where to buy either? .Any suggestions on size and style would be greatly appreciated. Only needed for 2 people . Thank you for your time.

[jack2964]

I haven't fished nor visited this dam/reservoir but I guess it to be typical of many dams around Thailand and you should find Jungle perch/hampala barb or krasoob (thai name) plentiful there. And of course the fearsome Giant snakehead. I am sure someone who has fished there would come along soon enough and make a post.

As for boats, I have an inflatable 2-man kayak which I have rigged to accommodate a thai-styled long tailed shaft and engine. Not really a good fishing boat as I have managed to puncture it once with a badly mistimed cast. Best bit about it though is I simply chuck it onto the back of my truck when done. In hindsight, I would prefer those all metal 15ft boats used commonly by villagers. It will take up to 3 adults easily. Cost for one of these metal boats range from 10k to 20k baht. They are very heavy but stable as compared to mine and with a 6hp motor you can get up to 5knots/10kmh. But if you have deep pockets, you might want to splurge out for a Nitro complete with trolling motor and sounder etc. You'll want one as your dam is huge. Google chai marine. I have no commercial interest nor know any of their staff. Just wish I could afford one.

[ausmarty]

I haven't fished nor visited this dam/reservoir but I guess it to be typical of many dams around Thailand and you should find Jungle perch/hampala barb or krasoob (thai name) plentiful there. And of course the fearsome Giant snakehead. I am sure someone who has fished there would come along soon enough and make a post.

As for boats, I have an inflatable 2-man kayak which I have rigged to accommodate a thai-styled long tailed shaft and engine. Not really a good fishing boat as I have managed to puncture it once with a badly mistimed cast. Best bit about it though is I simply chuck it onto the back of my truck when done. In hindsight, I would prefer those all metal 15ft boats used commonly by villagers. It will take up to 3 adults easily. Cost for one of these metal boats range from 10k to 20k baht. They are very heavy but stable as compared to mine and with a 6hp motor you can get up to 5knots/10kmh. But if you have deep pockets, you might want to splurge out for a Nitro complete with trolling motor and sounder etc. You'll want one as your dam is huge. Google chai marine. I have no commercial interest nor know any of their staff. Just wish I could afford one.

[ausmarty]

I haven't fished nor visited this dam/reservoir but I guess it to be typical of many dams around Thailand and you should find Jungle perch/hampala barb or krasoob (thai name) plentiful there. And of course the fearsome Giant snakehead. I am sure someone who has fished there would come along soon enough and make a post.

As for boats, I have an inflatable 2-man kayak which I have rigged to accommodate a thai-styled long tailed shaft and engine. Not really a good fishing boat as I have managed to puncture it once with a badly mistimed cast. Best bit about it though is I simply chuck it onto the back of my truck when done. In hindsight, I would prefer those all metal 15ft boats used commonly by villagers. It will take up to 3 adults easily. Cost for one of these metal boats range from 10k to 20k baht. They are very heavy but stable as compared to mine and with a 6hp motor you can get up to 5knots/10kmh. But if you have deep pockets, you might want to splurge out for a Nitro complete with trolling motor and sounder etc. You'll want one as your dam is huge. Google chai marine. I have no commercial interest nor know any of their staff. Just wish I could afford one.

thanks Jack, looking into 'Metal' with a larger motor.