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Captain Jari Laakkonen was born in Finland and is the owner of Siam Great Adventures Co.,Ltd. He operates the ”Yamaha Challenger” in Pattaya. He has been fishing around Thailand more than 20 years and in Pattaya seriously 15 years. Fishing is his passion.
His Boat Yamaha YF- 25 Challenger is loaded for serious fishing with the newest Raymarine SHIRP Technology fish radar. He fishes by Trolling, Live Bait, High Speed Jigging, Squid Bait, Bottom Fishing. Gear and rods are all high quality.
He’s been fishing many fishing destinations for example: Key West, Miami, Brasil, Canarian Island, Malesia, Kuola Rompin, Similan Island, Surin Island, Norway, Sweden and, of course, around Finland.
Trips are all inclusive so you only need to take a towel and happy mind with you.
Add 27.08.2017
Due to the new Thai labor regulations, only a Thai citizen can work in a small business as a captain or a guide to a boat.
That is why the captain of our boat is now a local captain named Thi who has worked on Yamaha Challenger boat as a guide and captain since I got the boat.
Before that he work in my Silvertone 42 foot yacht as a second captain and deck hand.
Thi is part of Pattaya’s original fisherman family who has once lived in Pattaya.
He lives on fishing and, for example, catches by diving with a harpoon by shooting fish from a depth of 30 meters.
He remembers where the biggest stones in the rock are and where the fish are hidden because they have seen the places when they dive.
Father and family have taught all the skills of fishing over the years.
No matter you fishing day or night he can find the best spots.
He also has his own 25 foot boat, which he uses for fishing when he is working.
I’ll meet you on the boat before the tour. I’ll tell you about the program of the day, the weather and where we fish. I’ll give you the latest instructions and tell for the captain if you have some special requests for the trip.
See you soon !
Captain Jari Laakkonen was born in Finland and is the owner of Siam Great Adventures Co.,Ltd. He operates the ”Yamaha Challenger” in Pattaya. He has been fishing around Thailand more than 20 years and in Pattaya seriously 15 years. Fishing is his
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Targeted Species
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack (African Pompano)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Black)
Queenfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Trevally (Golden)
Boat Specs
Yamaha YF- 24 (Runabout) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha 150 hp four stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.
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Member since February 2014
Customer Reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on August 24, 2017
The boat was well equipped, and we had local skipper and deck hand, both had good local knowledge of the waters, unfortunately the owner could not join us. We had only one bit on the main lines which got away more to my lack of experience. we did find a good spot and caught many smaller snappers and barracuda, and little shark.
The guys did drop us off on the return to swim at a local island which is a nice break for us . Jari is very kind and friendly and even arranged to let us eat our catch at a local restaurant.
Overall we had a great of day although the big fish still waits me.Fished August 2017
Fished August 24, 2017Replied to this review on August 26, 2017
Thank you Liu for the feedback.
Hopefully your food made from your catch was also tasty.
I wish you a good vacation in Thailand.
Jari LaakkonenEllen Liu recommends Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
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Replied to this review on August 26, 2017
Thank you Liu for the feedback.
Hopefully your food made from your catch was also tasty.
I wish you a good vacation in Thailand.
Jari Laakkonen
Went fishing on September 16, 2016
It was a great day fishing we caught over 100 mainly small fish but later Spanish mackerel and squid. We cooked the fish on a isolated beach did some swimming just a great day
Fished September 2016
Fished September 16, 2016Replied to this review on September 28, 2016
Thank’s for choosing our trip. See you again !
Brian John Sweeney recommends Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
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Replied to this review on September 28, 2016
Thank’s for choosing our trip. See you again !
Went fishing on July 18, 2016
Awesome trip. First, fished a bait fish. After that we put the big fish Sets ask. At the same time, more and fished a bait fish. Food was the case in the journey half way. We ate delicious Thai food. Finally, the tour captain Jari cleaned the fish, which I took with me, and I made my apartment. Regards Harri Suhonen
Fished July 2016
Fished July 18, 2016Replied to this review on July 25, 2016
Thank’s a lot and see you again Harri !
Harri Suhonen recommends Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
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Replied to this review on July 25, 2016
Thank’s a lot and see you again Harri !
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