Oz on Fishing in Thailand
Oz tells of angling after having caught the flu. Fish guts weren’t the only bloody mess to contend with.I’m pretty sure we’ve all been in this situation before. An amazing opportunity to go on an epic...
View ArticleSix Things About Fishing They Never Tell You
Oz guides you through sport fishing’s choppy waters, where unintended costs, consequences and by-products can make you wonder if it’s all worthwhile.I only started getting seriously into fishing about...
View ArticleOz’s Recipe for Deep-Fried Spiced Fish
From the rod to the skillet, Oz serves up a family favourite. A few days ago I went fishing for four-finger threadfin with Alex. The threadfin also happens to be one of my mom’s favourite fish....
View ArticleThe Roadside Wizard of Oz
Oz tells of getting stuck in a place known for lurking criminals and the saviour who appeared from nowhere. Car troubles suck, especially when you're in the middle of nowhere.Living in Thailand, I’ve...
View ArticleChiang Mai Treachery
Oz’s treacherous fishing tournament gets pretty, well, treacherous.Four years ago I finally had the financial freedom to take my fishing seriously (yes, it’s a ridiculously expensive past-time, almost...
View ArticlePole Fishing in Thailand: Starting an Old Discipline
Nothing more than a long stick, a string, a hook and bait. Oz explores Thai pole fishing and proves that it’s still a lot of fun — for non-fishermen too!Floats and trophies at the New Pay Tai fishing...
View ArticleA Fish That Walks on Land?
A ‘monster’ fish that can walk on land has caught the attention of US anglers. Oz steps into the controversy. One issue that keeps popping up when discussing the snakehead scare in America is the...
View ArticleOz Makes a Rapid Recovery
During his latest fishing trip, this time in some swift-moving water, Oz gets lured into a daring rescue plan. The fishing situation in ThailandThe weather in Thailand was a little abnormal last July....
View ArticleOz’s Beer-Battered Fish Nuggets
This time Oz is off the water and in the kitchen, where he’s angling for some cooking perfection. I love chicken nuggets. Say what you want about mechanically separated meat, but that is some tasty...
View ArticleFish Steamed in Lime Juice, Oz Style
Who better to cook fish than a fisherman? Oz prepares a healthy Thai favourite. I know I usually talk about greasy fare, but let’s take a breather from deep-fried foods for a change. Today in...
View ArticleOz Under Heavy Cover
The end of the rainy season creates ideal conditions for ‘heavy cover’ fishing, and Oz has the giant snakehead in his sights.I love lure fishing for the giant snakehead. They are beautiful, ferocious...
View ArticleOz’s Shime Saba Recipe
Oz cooks up a Japanese favourite. I’m not one-dimensional. Fishing isn’t my only hobby; I also really like other things, like video games, boxing and saving the world from hipsters once in a while. But...
View ArticleStalking Giants
An angler must keep certain essentials close to hand for hooking giant snakehead by stalking its fry. Oz describes a few. Stalking giant snakehead by locating the species’ fry is probably one of the...
View ArticleOz on the Allure of Light Jigging
Catandnat.com’s angling expert does a jig and reel off the Pattaya coast. Source: http://bangkokhooker-fishing.comI’ve tried on two separate occasions to fish via light jigging, and on both endeavours...
View ArticlePond Life
Oz tells how to catch stocked barramundi in four simple steps.For fisherman living in the city, as well as for anyone with limited time and income, heading to barramundi ponds at weekends has its...
View ArticleOz Says You Can Be Too Single
Your Facebook profile can reveal a lot about you. Maybe more than needed, thinks Oz. He lists five ways singletons send out too much information.There is such a thing as being ‘too single’, and the...
View ArticleOz’s Pros and Cons of Dating a Fisherman
Oz is a fisherman. His tips here extend to those casting for a mate.Ladies, I’m going to tell you something pretty important: there are some significant pros and cons when dating a fisherman. So should...
View ArticleOz’s Kg clanger
Of miscalculations and lurid desserts: 10 things learned from a buffalo wings and rainbow brownies party.Bangkok is a great place to live if you love to cook. Cheap fresh produce, available at big...
View ArticleThe Roadside Wizard of Oz
Oz tells of getting stuck in a place known for lurking criminals and the saviour who appeared from nowhere. Car troubles suck, especially when you're in the middle of nowhere.Living in Thailand, I’ve...
View ArticleSaving it for a rainy day
Bangkok’s favourite hooker is back. As the season changes, Oz (snake) heads out to lure some monsters of the deep.So here we are in July and for some reason the rainy season has only just properly...
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