Giant Featherback
(Chitala lopis)

Other common names:
Indonesian Featherback.
Pla Satu.

Identification:
Silver to bronze body with a dark or brown back.
Long brown caudal fin and a silvery white belly.

Typical location:
Hiding among submerged roots and rocks
in the calm waters of rivers and lakes.

Fishing methods:
Live bait fishing with fish or prawns.
Casting minnows, spinners, spoons and flies.

Fighting characteristics:
A powerful and beautiful jumper with a lot of stamina.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Giant Featherback: