Thailand offers some of the best challenges for sport fishing. Trevally, Sailfish, several varieties of Tuna, Reef Sharks, Dorado, Rainbow Runners, and a variety of bottom fish await your challenge! Techniques range from trolling with artificial, dead and live baits, trolling with the downrigger, casting poppers, jigging and spinning, to drift and bottom fishing. Fishing is good year round, although from June to October during the southwest monsoon, Wahoo are plentiful, while Black Marlin and Sailfish are jumping from September to December. Charter a boat with friends for the day or join a fishing trip (subject to availability). Trips to nearby islands such as Racha Island, operate year round while longer range trips, e.g. to the Similan Islands, north of Phuket, operate during the high season from November to March only. For keen fishermen, look out for the Phuket International Sport Fishing Tournament held every November which attracts a large amount of contestants and spectators.