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Coming to the end of September things here have not improved as regard business, the boats are there, the fish are there, but where are the tourists. The few boats that have ventured out report great fishing, which is normal for this time of year, but Thailand seems to be in the doldrums as everyone…
July Phuket Fishing News
Ahoy once again Shipmates Prior to the big mid-month storm, excellent fishing reports came in from Neill C. on Fish Eagle with a good sized Sailfish, Fish Eagle also released a young Black Marlin, while Ali a pal from Qatar landed a nice King and Queen with Mena 1. and all the boats seemed to…
The Ghost of Richelieu Rock
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Welcome to the Drift Inn
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