The Boogeese X’plorer
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By Gerald Khoo
Named after the fearless seafarers and explorers of the Malay archipelago, the Bugis people of Southeast Asia. So feared, they were called the Bogeyman by the colonial West.
The Boogeese X’plorer is stable and fast. Its unique round keel with slight rocker hull design provides exceptional tracking and maneuverability. With a 34″ wide body and flared bow, you can be assured of a stable and dry ride. Ideal for general recreation and fishing. Seats 2 adults and 1 child. Available in white & blue and red & yellow mix. Price RM2400. Buy Now! or call 019-3122181 for a demo.
SPECIFICATION: Length 3.68 m; Width 0.88 m; Weight 30 kg; Capacity 200 kg; Seats 2 + 1
FEATURES: Self-Bailing, Molded Seats and Foot-brace, Scupper Hole Plugs, 2 Round Hatches, Bow and Stern Bungee Cords, Side Carry Handles, Bow and Stern Carry Handles, Drain Plug, Attachment Eyelets, Optional Seats and Flushmount Rodholders.
admin @ February 25, 2010
Lurking Below
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Source: The Star (by J. Y. Shen)
Nobody knows for sure how the Peacock Bass got here, but most fisher folk would concede that it has become a permanent resident.
The Peacock Bass is a South American freshwater predator. To win a piscatorial argument, though, one needs to acknowledge that it is not a actually bass but a member of the cichlid family, much like the ubiquitous Tilapia.
Sporting a gleaming golden hue, stark black vertical stripes, and a conspicuous black mark framed in bright yellow on its tail like the peacock, the fish has won a regal name for itself in our local tongue. Its Malay name is ikan raja, while its Chinese name is wang ti yue (literally, “emperor fish”).
With this monster, Boon Cheng gets life membership to the Peacock Bass Hall of Fame.
admin @ December 14, 2009
Oh Joy, The Kayaker!
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Written By: Arnold Js Loh
Time to go catch a ration of fresh fish for the larder. So I loaded the kayak and went off to First Lake.
I maneuvered a canal and reached Second Lake. There, I found another maze of canals and I found Third Lake!
(Only those who kayak regularly in our group will know the references of First Lake, Second Lake, etc.)
admin @ November 7, 2009
Tronoh Mines Revisited
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Source: Eco-Sports Unlimited
The fishing was so good the first time, we decided to revisit this ex-mining lake in Tronoh which we named The Mayan City or simply, T1 . Tronoh, like most ex-mining towns in Malaysia are pockmarked with ex-mining lakes. T1 is one of the largest lakes in the area. This time we had five kayakers, Dr. Mah, Chris, Kenny, Arnold and myself.
Dr. Mah had arrived at my house at 3.45am. We quickly loaded my stuff and left my house and headed north by 4.00am. Next, we met Chris at the Rawang R&R and headed to Tanjung Malim to join up with Kenny. We had stopped at Tapah R&R for breakfast before continuing the rest our journey. Arnold, the fifth member of the team, would join us at T1. We finally arrived T1 at 7.30am.
admin @ November 5, 2009
Air Kuning – The Mecca For Peacock Bass Anglers
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Source: Eco-Sports Unlimited Sdn Bhd
Most avid freshwater anglers would have heard of Air Kuning but few have had the opportunity to venture and fish in these lakes. It is a well known fact that large specimen size Peacock Bass are to be found here. If you look at the size of the Air Kuning wetlands system, it is not difficult to believe that there are some monster-size PBs (and even tomans) lurking in some corners.
Good or bad, Air Kuning is not easily accessible by road. Yes, you need a 4WD to access some of these lakes. But, that’s not all. You need a boat too, if you want to explore the many hotspots around the lakes and the river system. Air Kuning is definitely an ideal place for kayak anglers.
admin @ October 22, 2009
Just Arrived! Mohawk Canoes, Esquif Canoes, Malibu Kayaks
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Just arrived! The new Stealth 12 and Stealth 14 from Malibu Kayaks with new patented casting platform and center live well. Also available, pack and sports canoes from Mohawk and squarebacks from Esquif.
Stealth 14: The S-14 offers a brand new patented casting platform and center live well. This 3-hatch center deck offers extra storage capacity and convenient mid-ship bait tank system. Stand up and cast, or reach for your live baits are now a whole lot easier.
admin @ September 20, 2009
Romancing The Canoe
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Video by: Rolf & Debra Kraiker
Many people are fascinated just by watching flyfishing experts cast their lines…the movement is simply so graceful. The same can be said for canoeing. Watch the video below and see how the canoeist “waltzes” with his canoe.
admin @ September 19, 2009
Kayak Expedition @ Tasik Bera
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By Gerald Khoo, Eco-Sports Unlimited Sdn Bhd
Tasik Bera – August 15, 2009.
The eagerly awaited moment finally drew closer. I loaded my kayaks onto my pickup the evening before and went through my checklist one last time before going to bed.
Day 1: At 5:30 am, Chris and his son, CJ arrived at my house. It was still dark. CJ was busy playing his PSP he had just gotten for his birthday. We quickly transferred the stuff from Chris’ car to my pickup. By 6.00am we were on our way to pick up Ah Wah at the Petronas station on MRR2. Ah Wah was already there waiting for us when we arrived. More on page 1623
admin @ August 21, 2009
Kayak Testing And Demo @ Subang Jaya Lake
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We will be hosting a kayak testing and demonstration event at the Subang Jaya lake on every alternate Sundays. You will learn some basic paddling techniques and safety tips, and experience the fun of kayaking.
If you are interested, please call 019-3122181 to register for the event. Feel free to call us if you need direction to the Subang Jaya lake. This event is held as per schedule and by appointment only. More on page 1613
admin @ August 2, 2009
Kayak Fishing @ Kota Bahru (Gopeng, Perak)
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By Gerald Khoo
July 29, Kota Bahru (Perak) – After our memorable kayak fishing trip to Tronoh Mines, Mah and I were toying with the idea of exploring new kayak fishing sites at least once a month. Hardly two weeks later, Mah called me and said he remembered another ex-mining lake he had once fished in. The lake was in Kota Bahru (Perak, not Kelantan) and about 20km from Tronoh Mines. He recalled he had caught PBs and Mayans in this lake. More on page 1582
admin @ July 30, 2009