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Jari Laakkonen
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Jari Laakkonen

Pattaya, Thailand
25+ reviews
My father fished for Salmon in the waters of the Finnish capital of Helsinki. Father taught me the secrets of fishing at a young age. We would go out to cast our lines in his boat whenever we had the time. Fishing is my passion. It is always a challenge. Today, I'm running a fishing charter and I have a wonderful captain that knows all the best fishing spots in the area. I will be there to meet and greet you before you start your trip.

Charter

Rating

4.4
45 reviews
4.3
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.4
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

89%
Recommend this charter
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (45)

Showing 1 – 5 of 45 reviews
  • Arthur Pickell
    Arthur Pickell
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing

    8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing • 4 adults

    we had a great day caught so many fish, crew was knowledgeable and great, boat was good. booked another trip for six days later!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you and see you soon again. 🫡

  • Damion Presnell
    Damion Presnell
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience

    8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing • 4 adults

    Awesome time with a great crew. fishing was slow but the team made up for it

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for fishing with us. 😃

  • Brian Sheppick
    Brian Sheppick
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2021
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing • 1 adult

    Crew was great, caught plenty of snapper and had a great adventure.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Response from Captain

    thank you for fishing with us.🫡🐟

  • Gavin H
    Gavin H
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    January fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing • 4 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for booking a trip.

  • Michael Tozser
    Michael Tozser
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Recommened

    8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    We caught fish all day, very fun trip. the crew made it easy. Really fun time!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for fishing with us. 😃

Real catches shared by our community

  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Angler displaying a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat, with a second angler working in the background offshore.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Red Snapper
    Damion P.
    Damion P.
    Awesome time with a great crew. fishing was slow but the team made up for it
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large fish, on a boat in a serene fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Blackblotch Pompano
    Michael T.
    Michael T.
    We caught fish all day, very fun trip. the crew made it easy. Really fun time!
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    A neat display of Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pacific Barracuda
    Arthur P.
    Arthur P.
    we had a great day caught so many fish, crew was knowledgeable and great, boat was good. booked another trip for six days later!
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Assorted saltwater catch, including reef fish and elongated pelagic species, arranged across the deck of a fishing boat with additional fish in buckets.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Lane Snapper
    Daran T.
    Daran T.
    Our first time fishing and it was fantastic. Jari was super helpful in explaining to us what was to be expected on the ride to the boat and the crew were also extremely professional. Caught a variety of fishes, both big and small and was overall a very satisfying trip.
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    An angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    John K.
    John K.
    I went out for 8 hours fishing in Pattaya in Thailand 🇹🇭 the two captains on the boat where very helpful I would recommend anyone who loves to fish I caught three good size red snappers and then the next day I was invited to the captains restaurant and we had I love fish meal what I caught and it was lovely
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bernard V.
    Bernard V.
    Communication with the owner = Perfect Professionalism of the crew = Perfect I caught a lot of species = Perfect The weather will be little bit difficult, big waves, the crew always be careful and take attention of my condition. I highly recommand this to everyone who want to catch big fish in Pattaya. For sure I will comeback with my wife. Boat is perfect to go far in the Thailand bay
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Darren T.
    Darren T.
    Was overall good trip caught quite a few barracuda and queenfish and yellow snappers but sadly nothing of great size appeared today
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Michael A.
    Michael A.
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Two anglers engaged in fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a serene offshore fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Brian W.
    Brian W.
    Do not go on this if you can or have fished before . They basically catch the fish and hand you the rod when fish nearly in boat . You are not allowed to fish your way or even touch the rods until they hand to you . Also they did not clean scale fillet the ones we did catch. And they did even have any bags to put your catch in to take home. Also you are left at boat ramp to get your own way home with unfilited fish with no carry bags so make sure you arrange your own transport and fish bags .I will never go again with this charter.
  • Yamaha YF - Siam Great Adventures
    Yamaha YF - Siam Great AdventuresPattaya
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Trevally aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Silver Trevally
    David M.
    David M.
    The day wasn’t perfect for fishing but Jari’s crew were fabulous. Even with a storm bearing down they made sure we got that elusive fish. The best thing was the offer to cook it for us the following night in their restaurant. Thanks fellas for a fantastic day. Definitely recommend 👍

Fishing reports

Angler displaying two large King Mackerel while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip in open waters.

Kings Day!

May 1, 2019 • Pattaya
1st May trip we got 2 nice King Mackerell. Nicecalm Day out of Siam Gulf. Thank's guys. See you
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Long Tom Fishing

Sep 2, 2017 • Pattaya
Long Tom Fishing 2nd September 2017 we got 15 Long Tom fish. Lots of action. Jumping fish and high speed dives. Long Tom fishing is a great fun with light rods. Long Tom is very fast and powerful fish at this size. Do you want to try ? Book a trip with us and have a great fishing experience at waters of Pattaya.
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