12 Days Deep in the Borneo Rainforest Chasing One of Asia’s Most Elusive Freshwater Fish We’re finally back from another unforgettable Red Kaloi expedition deep in the rainforests of East Kalimantan. It was a journey filled with incredible fishing, unexpected setbacks, long days, and enough twists and turns to remind us that, out here, the […]
Red Kaloi Gear Setup
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.