03FISHING DAYS
A FOCUSED THREE DAYS
3-Day Toman Fishing Expedition
A focused escape with three full days to explore the fishery and settle into the hunt.
US$1,250per personVIEW DATES FOR THIS PLAN
ON THE WATER / PHILIPPINESTHE HAKUSAN TOMAN EXPEDITION
HUNT THE
GIANT
SNAKEHEAD.
An unforgettable Toman fishing adventure in the Philippines.
01 / THE CALL OF THE WILD
Some fish stay with you. Go find one.
A surface strike. The weight through the rod. A fish you came all this way to meet. Join a small group expedition, organized and hosted by HAKUSAN FISHING’s specialist angler and guide.
02 / THE FISH
Quiet water. Violent intentions.
Giant Snakehead. Toman. One of Southeast Asia’s defining game fish. Explosive takes and a powerful fight make a surface encounter something you will replay long after the journey home.
These are wild fish, earned through searching and persistence. No guaranteed catches. No promised sizes. Just an honest pursuit.
WATCH THE STRIKE ↗03 / THE HUNT
Cast. Search. Stay ready.
Frogs. Buzzbaits. Big baits. Read the cover, work the water and keep casting. Everything can change in a second.
SEPTEMBER 2026 / FIELD FOOTAGE / 23 SEC · ORIGINAL SOUNDFROG / BUZZBAIT / TOPWATER / BIG BAIT
04 / THE ADVENTURE
Leave the familiar. Find your next cast.
Early starts. Green shorelines. A boat heading into the day. Evenings spent talking about the next cast. This is the journey around the fish—and the reason to come back.
05 / CHOOSE YOUR EXPEDITION
Three, four or eight days. Choose your expedition.
June–September 2027. A fully organized fishing expedition in the Philippines. Just 2–5 anglers, normally two per boat. Your time here is built around fishing.
04FISHING DAYS
FOUR DAYS ON THE WATER
4-Day Toman Fishing Expedition
More time to read the water, revisit a pattern and make another day count.
US$1,400per personVIEW DATES FOR THIS PLAN
08FISHING DAYS
EIGHT DAYS, ALL THE WAY
8-Day Toman Fishing Expedition
Three days, fishing on the changeover day, then four more. Choose the full eight-day expedition and fish every day.
US$2,650per personVIEW DATES FOR THIS PLAN
Fishing days are not total travel days. Confirm your full itinerary, including transfers and overnight stays, before purchasing flights.
BACK-TO-BACK / 8 FISHING DAYS
The full 8-day plan · US$2,650 per person
Select the 8-day plan on the dates page. Three days, fishing on the changeover day, then four days: all eight days are fishing days, for US$2,650 per person (US$1,250 + US$1,400).
Seats in both departures and the changeover-day fishing arrangements are confirmed personally. Allow additional time for flights, meeting and drop-off.
View dates for the 8-day plan06 / WHAT’S INCLUDED
You bring the obsession. We handle the logistics.
From your Manila arrival, we bring the local arrangements together so you can concentrate on the fish.
- 01Return local transfers from Manila / NAIA
- 02Accommodation · normally your own room
- 03Meals during the expedition
- 04Boat and local fishing guide
- 05Fishing logistics and local coordination
- 06Ryotaro’s hosting and HAKUSAN FISHING support
Airfare, travel insurance and personal expenses are excluded. The hotel, meal and transfer details are confirmed before booking. Ask in advance about a dedicated boat; it is not part of the standard arrangement.
See the Manila meeting and transfer plan ↗TACKLE / READY FOR TOMAN
Toman tackle. Ready for your trip.
Thai-made KING FROG lures, selected for our Toman fishing trips. Available to tour participants: buzzbaits and spinnerbaits at US$12 each, frogs at US$10 each. Ask us about your tackle before departure.
VIEW FULL IMAGE ↗KING FROG / THAILAND
KINGFROG BUZZBAIT Type II
US$12 / each
A surface buzzbait selected for our Toman expeditions.
- Length
- 12 cm
- Weight
- 25 g
VIEW FULL IMAGE ↗KING FROG / THAILAND
KING FROG SPINNERBAIT
US$12 / each
A spinnerbait with large blades and a skirt, selected for targeting Toman.
- Length
- 12.5 cm
- Weight
- 30 g
- Hook
- 5/0
VIEW FULL IMAGE ↗KING FROG / THAILAND
KING SNAKE GIANT
US$10 / each
A fish-profile frog with a back-mounted double hook and a rear blade.
- Length
- 9.5 cm
- Weight
- 30 g
- Hook
- 5/0
Specifications are based on the supplied product images and packaging. Colours and availability vary; please confirm your preferred lure with us. To request a lure, mention the model and quantity when contacting us about your trip.
ASK ABOUT LURES ↗
07 / YOUR HOST
Ryotaro
NagatsumaHAKUSAN FISHING
A Japanese professional fishing guide and angler based in the Philippines. Papuan Black Bass, Barramundi and Giant Snakehead: the pursuit of powerful game fish is the work, and the life behind HAKUSAN FISHING.
Ryotaro organizes and accompanies the expedition, from your first questions to the days on the water. Field experience, personal support and honest expectations are at the heart of every trip.
YouTube白山釣り具店Hakusan fishing store Dumagueteyoutube.com/@HakusanfishingstoreDumaguetePAPUAN BASS EXPEDITIONS ↗08 / FIELD NOTES
Out here. All in.
From our September 2026 scouting trip. Real photographs. Real water. The beginning of the next expedition.
09 / DATES & AVAILABILITY
Dates & availability
June–September 2027. Choose a 3-day, 4-day or full 8-day plan each month. The 8-day plan includes both departures and fishing on the changeover day. Choose a month to see dates and seats.
Advance bookings are open for up to 5 anglers per departure. Seats are updated after confirmation; we confirm the latest availability in our reply.
June3 fishing daysJun 20 – Jun 22Check current seats4 fishing daysJun 24 – Jun 27Check current seats8 consecutive fishing daysJun 20 – Jun 27Check seats in both departuresView dates & seatsJuly3 fishing daysJul 17 – Jul 19Check current seats4 fishing daysJul 21 – Jul 24Check current seats8 consecutive fishing daysJul 17 – Jul 24Check seats in both departuresView dates & seatsAugust3 fishing daysAug 11 – Aug 13Check current seats4 fishing daysAug 15 – Aug 18Check current seats8 consecutive fishing daysAug 11 – Aug 18Check seats in both departuresView dates & seatsSeptember3 fishing daysSep 18 – Sep 20Check current seats4 fishing daysSep 22 – Sep 25Check current seats8 consecutive fishing daysSep 18 – Sep 25Check seats in both departuresView dates & seats
10 / BEFORE YOU GO
Good questions. Honest answers.
Where do we fish?
We fish a lake in the Philippines. The trip starts in Manila, with a road transfer from NAIA arranged by HAKUSAN FISHING. Your meeting time and full itinerary are agreed before booking.
Are these fishing days or total travel days?
The 3-day, 4-day and 8-day prices refer to days on the water. Allow additional time for international flights, transfers and the final overnight stay. Ryotaro will confirm the complete arrival and departure plan before you book flights.
Can I enquire as a solo angler?
Yes. Enquiries are welcome from one angler. Expeditions run with 2–5 participants in total, normally with two anglers sharing a boat. Ask about joining a group; a solo enquiry does not guarantee a departure.
How experienced do I need to be?
Some casting experience will help you make the most of this trip. Tell Ryotaro about your experience and tackle so he can discuss whether the expedition is a good fit. Expect repeated casting and full days outdoors.
Is this suitable for a first overseas fishing trip?
Yes, you can enquire even if this is your first overseas fishing trip. Before buying flights, confirm an itinerary that matches the meeting and drop-off at Manila NAIA. Check current passport validity, Philippine entry requirements and travel insurance guidance with official authorities and your airline before departure.
What clothing and non-tackle items should I pack?
Expect full days outdoors in hot, humid conditions, with strong sun and possible rain. As a starting point, prepare quick-drying long sleeves and trousers, a hat, polarized sunglasses, rainwear, sunscreen, insect repellent and any personal medication. Check rod-case and checked-baggage rules with your airline before booking, and discuss the final packing list with Ryotaro before departure.
What tackle should I bring?
Frogs, buzzbaits, other topwater lures and big baits are part of the approach. Also prepare several sinking vibration lures for searching below the surface, such as Bassday Range Vib 70ES/80ES or 65–75 mm models from DUEL/YO-ZURI; extras help if one is lost to a snag. We will discuss suitable rods, reels, line and the final lure list with you before departure. Do not assume tackle hire is included.
Are catches guaranteed?
No. Toman are wild fish. Weather, water conditions and fish behaviour affect every trip. We work for the opportunity, without promising a catch, size or number of fish.
When can I book, and how do I pay?
Advance bookings are now open for June–September 2027 departures. Choose your dates and send a booking request by email or WhatsApp. Dates, inclusions, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed personally before any booking or payment.
What about accommodation and weather?
Accommodation is normally one private room per angler. The final hotel and itinerary are confirmed before booking. Conditions may require changes to fishing or transport; Ryotaro coordinates the local arrangements with you.
YOUR NEXT FISH STARTS HERE
Make the journey. Make the cast.
Advance bookings are now open for June–September 2027. Choose your 3, 4 or 8-day trip and party size, then send your request by email or WhatsApp.