Over at the Fish & Fly site: Thai guide in record carp catch
There’s a lot of haters saying it doesn’t mean much since it was caught in a stocked lake, which is kind of a valid criticism – it would be more impressive if it had been caught in the wild. The thing is, they might not get that big out in the wild… All I know is, that has to be one nasty-tasting fish.
Raising a family in Thailand // Documenting Issan food, culture, music, and people
Can they use the term “sportfishing” without feeling a little twinge inside? Is it the same when you build your own large pond, grow up a big fat fish and catch it? This reminds me of those “trophy game hunters” that shoot “wild” bison, bear or other animals on private game farms in Montana and other states.