After a week carp fishing in Thailand, with the goal of catching a giant arapaima, I believe I need a new nickname. “Golden B******s” no longer applies. I was thoroughly duffed up by every other angler, who landed some huge carp, catfish and arapaima.
Our Guide to Fishing Rods
From trolling to spinning, we’ll help explain what it all means and what you’ll need…don’t worry – you don’t need a different fishing rod for every style!

