About AAA

The idea of Asian Angling Adventures was conceived in 2002 when founder Jon Ingi Agustsson took his first trips to the reservoirs of Northern-Thailand. After having spent 6 years guiding in Chile, Russia and his native country of Iceland prior to arriving in Thailand, it was clear to him that there was a great potential and this unique fishery had to be brought to the world.

For 3 years he fished many of the locations and then took 1 full year to prepare for AAA’s launch. Countless hours were spent on prepping our boats and kayaks, training of guides, safety drills, food and cuisine and of course fishing. On this long journey many good people were of great assistance and some are now partners in AAA.

The Asian Angling Team consists of:

1.) Jon Ingi Agustsson – founder/partner

Jon is native of Iceland and has lived in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand for nearly 8 years. Jon is a world class fly fishing guide, with 6 years of guiding on Kola Peninsula in Russia, Patagonia, Chile and Iceland under his belt. In addition to AAA, he also owns and runs a fly tying factory in Chiang Mai, employing 70 staff.

2.) Chalermchon Lertmanokunchi (Nong)  – Guide

Nong is a passionate lure fisherman, who never passes away an opportunity to either guide or go fishing. Nong has fished in Northern Thailand for over a decade, and is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable and open-minded fishermen there is. Nong has a Masters Degree in Agriculture Science.

3.) Bobby Kaotakul – River Guide

Bobby is from Mae Sarieng, where he operates the NG Fishing Pro Shop – the only tackle shop in town. Passionate about fisheries conservation and Catch & Release, he is one of the most experienced river fishermen in Thailand. An entertaining, enthusiastic and cheerful guy with a flair for camp cooking, the meals he produces at a campsite are culinary masterpieces! He’s also a hardworking, dedicated man with a wonderful rapport with the Karen people in the river valleys of northwestern Thailand…

4.) Harri Huuskonen – partner

Harri Huuskonen hails from  Finland and has lived in Chiang Mai for 3 years. He is one of Finland’s top Pike anglers, so the transformation to fishing for Giant Snakehead was an easy one.He owns and runs www.kalastus.com (the equivalent to fishing.com of Finland), one of the largest fishing web communities in the world.

5.) Nat Sumanatemeya (Nat) – Photographer / flyfisherman

Nat holds a degree in film and journalism from Thammasat University, Thailand. He works as a free lance photographer specializing in marine life photography. Much of Nat’s work has been published world-wide in leading dive magazines such as Rodale’s Scuba Diving, Marine Photo of Japan, and Asian Diver in Singapore. Nat is also one of Thailand’s top fly fishers, and has fished extensively from the depths of Andaman Sea to the lakes and streams of Northern-Thailand. Many of his photos grace our website.

6.) Oskar Haraldsson – partner

Oskar is native of Iceland and has visited Thailand frequently for the last 5 years. He is graduate BA of Business and Administration and currently resides in Iceland. Oskar became “hooked” on the fishing, nature and culture of North-Thailand, thus joining AAA as a partner.

7.) Winai Tapasub (Nai) – Chef

Nai is lives in city of Lampang, an hour’s drive from Chiang Mai. He is professional chef who runs his own family restaurant. Nai is responsible for bringing the best of Thai food in our trips to both Sirkit- and Bhumpol Reservoirs.

8.) Nong and Ay – Camp Managers / Kayak & Boat Guides

Nong and Ay are both native Thai and live in Chiang Mai. Over the years they have become accomplished kayak and boat guides.