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<p>Go ahead and google that one, but you won't get very far. We all have heard of the Arapaima, Nile Perch, Goonch, Mahseer, Wells Catfish, Siamese Carp, Mekong Catfish, Taimen and many others made famous by various fishing/adventure type shows. Most of these found in exotic locations that we all dream about fishing for one day. But were any of you aware of another freshwater giant that none of these shows or "experts" have ever mentioned before? Maybe it's because this jewel is tucked away in a hidden land and in a hard to get to place. </p>
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<p>While living in Laos for 2 years, I came across the first picture of this species. I fished Nam Ngum Dam often but there is another Dam built hidden in the mountains of Laos. It's called Nam Ngum 2. The river that feeds it is where this species lives. These pictures I have received from friends in Laos. I gotta get back to Laos again. It would be nice to catch a big one before they get exploited.</p>
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Holy sh*t is that a sweet looking fish! what is the max size? deep fast water or in the resivoir above the dam?
Carpy Diem!
Your guess is as good as mine Eric. I'm only guessing but I would say that's a river fish that existed in the river long before the reservoir existed. Not sure how it has adapted to slower currents. From the picture, it appears to be river-like habitat if that is where they were caught.
I think they are in the upper end of the reservoir.
Looks like one hell of a chub to me :)
Maybe they'll escape attention because they look so much like the despised trash fish of North America.....Maybe.
Well, of course no one will find it if you give the wrong name
but I certainly want to know more about Wolf Carp & I know how to dig... I took your word regarding obscurity; skipped Google, Wiki, etc. & went straight to FishBase & RedList -- I'm guessing you mean striolatus for the species:
http://fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=50493&genusname=Luciocyprinus&speciesname=striolatus&AT=Luciocyprinus+striolatus&lang=English
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/summary/181350/0
mighty scant info, indeed. the FishBase photos are especially crappy -- you may want to do them a favor & upload your awesome pics:
http://fishbase.org/photos/ThumbnailsSummary.php?Genus=Luciocyprinus&Species=striolatus
P.E.T.A. sucks!!! Plants are living things, too -- they're just easier to catch!
BTW, Cyprinids are not despised anywhere, outside N. America -- in Asia, they're highly valued as both, food & sport
IMO exposure to Western C&R anglers and their valuta, may go a long way to keep these beautiful brutes from disapearing like the Yangtze dolphin & giant paddlefish.
P.E.T.A. sucks!!! Plants are living things, too -- they're just easier to catch!
Wow that thing is a monster! I'd love to go after one of those with a 10 weight and a big streamer.
Very neat looking fish. Looks fast, too. Drag smoker.
Secret key to catching is to don army fatigues with turquoise scarf and baseball cap.
Eli
Fawk me, thst's nuts.
That fish looks more fun than setting things on fire and breaking stuff...
Let there be fire!
That looks rad.
Another one for the Rad-and-Never-Gonna-Happen List.
Fishn sure is neat
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees" -Emiliano Zapata
The first picture, it seams to be found in Namtheun 2, it's not Nam Ngum 2.
please check with your friend
Khampong
Very nice !!
Joel Spring
Author of "The Ghosts of Autumn" 2016 and "The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing" 2017. New book in 2018, just released is "Strong is the Current: A Grieving Father's Meditations on Life, Loss and Fishing" (West River Media).
Check out more on Luciocyprinus... Amazing!!! My dream trip for sure!!! This is some great entertainment for that winter time cabin fever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgg_KayK_NY