When you’re after Red Kaloi (Giant Red Gourami), you’ll need some beefy fly rods—I suggest 8-10wt rods. Those are strong fish in snag-filled jungle rivers. You’ll want to use big foam popper/hopper/cockroach flies and 40-60lb leaders. I personally don’t think the reel matters much as you will be playing the fish with the line in […]
Red Kaloi aka Giant Red Gourami (Osphronemus septemfasciatus)
Popularly known as the red kaloi by locals and more recently by fly fishers around the world. As far as I know the red kaloi is endemic to Borneo island. There are many kaloi (gourami) species in the South East Asia region but the red kaloi is unique and very rare. Crazy Looking Fish The […]
The Quest For The Giant Red Kaloi in Kalimantan Borneo Indonesia 2024
Personal thoughts on this maiden fly fishing trip for the beautifully ugly red kaloi in Kalimantan.
Jungle Fly Fishing – Monster Giant Gourami
A catch of a lifetime! What a catch by Affendi. Giant gourami are one of the most challenging fish to catch as they are very very unpredictable and such finicky eaters. Just catching one on the fly is already a fantastic effort, let alone a monster like this one and on foot. The giant gourami […]