TayCau Fishing – Exotic Yellowcheek/Kanyu
TayCau Fishing – Exotic Yellowcheek/Kanyu
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If the the Yellowcheek Carp also known as Kanyu is on your bucketlist, then look no further. TayCau fishing offers you the opportunity to target the rare and elusive Yellowcheek Carp
Even though there are Baramundi, Toman and Mahseer to be caught, its that trophy 20kg+ Yellowcheek that gets all the attention.
Fishing for them is not easy though, they are aggressive and fast moving hunters, they will blow up op on almost any loud topwater lure such as poppers, wopper ploppers, buzzbaits and spooks, but also destroy crankbaits, jerkbaits and swimbaits underwater
Catch cleaning is available for select species, so you can take your fish home without any hassle.
Your fishing vessel for the day is a 21' Hydra-Sport bass boat that holds up to 2 passengers + an inflatable 3.8m vessel for larger groups. It comes with a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. The accomodation located on a floating house on the lake itself. Toilets, private rooms and airconditioning is also avaialbale
Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. All your fishing will be videoed, edited and sent to you after the trip
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with TayCau Fishing!
If the the Yellowcheek Carp also known as Kanyu is on your bucketlist, then look no further. TayCau fishing offers you the opportunity to target the rare and elusive Yellowcheek Carp
Even though there are Baramundi, Toman and Mahseer to be caught, its that trophy 20kg+ Yellowcheek that gets all the attention.
Fishing for them is not easy though, they are aggressive and fast moving hunters, they will blow up op on almost any loud topwater lure such as poppers, wopper ploppers, buzzbaits and spooks, but also destroy crankbaits, jerkbaits and swimbaits underwater
Catch cleaning is available for select species, so you can take your fish home without any hassle.
Your fishing vessel for the day is a 21' Hydra-Sport bass boat that holds up to 2 passengers + an inflatable 3.8m vessel for larger groups. It comes with a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. The accomodation located on a floating house on the lake itself. Toilets, private rooms and airconditioning is also avaialbale
Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. All your fishing will be videoed, edited and sent to you after the trip
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with TayCau Fishing!
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Had an excellent 5 days chasing Yellowcheek with Phillip at TayCau Fishing. He is a talented and enthusiastic guide who gives very clear instructions on how to best target these unusual fish. He has devoted a number of years targeting yellowcheek so make sure you listen and follow what he says to ensure you get the most from your experience. I was fortunate to catch lots of yellowcheek including two on the fly which is an experience I will never forget. The scenery you're fishing in is breathtaking which really made catching a fish a bonus. I also really enjoyed staying on the floating house with pens of Black carp and yellowcheek which you can watch swimming around and feeding. If you're a fish and fishing enthusiast I would highly recommend this trip. I will certainly be returning and am keen to try the other fishing options TayCau offer.
This was a great trip in northern Vietnam. Starting in Hanoi a 3 hour journey to a stunning lake. Once at the lake a brief and picturesque transfer on a longtail boat to Philips floating base, cold drinks and air conditioned rooms are provided! A quick local breakfast and then on the boat for some very active and exciting fishing. Philip is on sonar at all times telling you where and when to cast. The water is crystal clear and a swim in the summer heat is a must. We had a great lunch at a floating restaurant and then back on the water for more fishing. At the end of the day we had another delicious local meal at the base and then an early night. Yellow cheek are not super active early in the morning so we were on the water by 8 am the next day, if you ask you can start as early as you like. This allows a nice calm start to the day and traditional breakfast. We were off the water by 3:30 and back in Hanoi by 8pm. In total we caught 4 yellow cheek and 1 particularly aggressive tilapia. Philip organised everything and transport was easy. The fishing gear was top class and his knowledge of the water fantastic. I would recommend being competent in using a bait casting reel as yellowcheek are extremely fast and catching a fish relies on making quick and accurate casts. There are spinning rods available. All in all a fantastic experience and I am planning a return trip.
Thank you for leaving such a favorable review. Hope to see you again for next season and put you on a true trophy Yellowcheek
Had a great time with Phillip for chasing after Yellowcheek, then Peacock. I was surprised that native Yellowcheek was here in Vietnam, yet hearing Phillip's explanations they are native in the stretched Yangtze River, yup make sense. If you are visiting Hanoi, wondering fishing, contact Phillip is the only choice. Philip can offer you a great fishing experiences targeting your "First" Yellowcheek, Toman to Mahseer, or name it in SEA.
This is one of the best fishing expérience you could get, Yellowcheek is a fascinating pelagic Fish from the carp/ Aspius familly, they go fast and hit like a Tarpon. The headshakes are a full body squeeze just get ready to knee down with them as they dive again and again. You can find them with the subsurface livescope or at sight and I will not even talk about the many possibilities you will have to target also many snakehead species and other fish in that pristine place where you can sleep in a traditional floating house. We caught many fish during this trip but we released plenty of them with no pictures and loose some of course. We made a movie during this trip, you can find it back on YOUTUBE : "Renaudfiiisher : The chase of the Yellowcheek."
Thanks for the kind review renaud. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make a full video of the trip and it looks great. It is unfortunate that the biggest one shook loose and we didnt end up catching a trophy, but when you come again you will get revenge
I had an amazing time fishing for Yellow Cheek with Phillip. Phillip is a very nice guy and a skilled angler who will definitely hook you up with some good fish. The location is stunning, easily one of the most beautiful places I've fished. As a European, I didn't know much about Yellow Cheek before I discovered Phillip's Instagram account. I was amazed by these cool-looking fish and when I caught my first one I truly fell in love. They're so much fun to catch, especially when they hit top water. I'm already looking forward to my next trip with Phillip. Thanks so much for such a great experience! I would highly recommend Phillip to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure.
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Customer reviews
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Anglers' gallery (33)
All reviews (6)
Had an excellent 5 days chasing Yellowcheek with Phillip at TayCau Fishing. He is a talented and enthusiastic guide who gives very clear instructions on how to best target these unusual fish. He has devoted a number of years targeting yellowcheek so make sure you listen and follow what he says to ensure you get the most from your experience. I was fortunate to catch lots of yellowcheek including two on the fly which is an experience I will never forget. The scenery you're fishing in is breathtaking which really made catching a fish a bonus. I also really enjoyed staying on the floating house with pens of Black carp and yellowcheek which you can watch swimming around and feeding. If you're a fish and fishing enthusiast I would highly recommend this trip. I will certainly be returning and am keen to try the other fishing options TayCau offer.
This was a great trip in northern Vietnam. Starting in Hanoi a 3 hour journey to a stunning lake. Once at the lake a brief and picturesque transfer on a longtail boat to Philips floating base, cold drinks and air conditioned rooms are provided! A quick local breakfast and then on the boat for some very active and exciting fishing. Philip is on sonar at all times telling you where and when to cast. The water is crystal clear and a swim in the summer heat is a must. We had a great lunch at a floating restaurant and then back on the water for more fishing. At the end of the day we had another delicious local meal at the base and then an early night. Yellow cheek are not super active early in the morning so we were on the water by 8 am the next day, if you ask you can start as early as you like. This allows a nice calm start to the day and traditional breakfast. We were off the water by 3:30 and back in Hanoi by 8pm. In total we caught 4 yellow cheek and 1 particularly aggressive tilapia. Philip organised everything and transport was easy. The fishing gear was top class and his knowledge of the water fantastic. I would recommend being competent in using a bait casting reel as yellowcheek are extremely fast and catching a fish relies on making quick and accurate casts. There are spinning rods available. All in all a fantastic experience and I am planning a return trip.
Thank you for leaving such a favorable review. Hope to see you again for next season and put you on a true trophy Yellowcheek
Had a great time with Phillip for chasing after Yellowcheek, then Peacock. I was surprised that native Yellowcheek was here in Vietnam, yet hearing Phillip's explanations they are native in the stretched Yangtze River, yup make sense. If you are visiting Hanoi, wondering fishing, contact Phillip is the only choice. Philip can offer you a great fishing experiences targeting your "First" Yellowcheek, Toman to Mahseer, or name it in SEA.
This is one of the best fishing expérience you could get, Yellowcheek is a fascinating pelagic Fish from the carp/ Aspius familly, they go fast and hit like a Tarpon. The headshakes are a full body squeeze just get ready to knee down with them as they dive again and again. You can find them with the subsurface livescope or at sight and I will not even talk about the many possibilities you will have to target also many snakehead species and other fish in that pristine place where you can sleep in a traditional floating house. We caught many fish during this trip but we released plenty of them with no pictures and loose some of course. We made a movie during this trip, you can find it back on YOUTUBE : "Renaudfiiisher : The chase of the Yellowcheek."
Thanks for the kind review renaud. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make a full video of the trip and it looks great. It is unfortunate that the biggest one shook loose and we didnt end up catching a trophy, but when you come again you will get revenge
I had an amazing time fishing for Yellow Cheek with Phillip. Phillip is a very nice guy and a skilled angler who will definitely hook you up with some good fish. The location is stunning, easily one of the most beautiful places I've fished. As a European, I didn't know much about Yellow Cheek before I discovered Phillip's Instagram account. I was amazed by these cool-looking fish and when I caught my first one I truly fell in love. They're so much fun to catch, especially when they hit top water. I'm already looking forward to my next trip with Phillip. Thanks so much for such a great experience! I would highly recommend Phillip to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure.
