So, when an sms came inviting me to explore the peat swamp forest of Batang Berjuntai – Tanjung Karang, I hesitated for a moment. Snakes, mosquitos and leeches? Not a place that I’d like to spend my Sunday at. But, the lure of exploring Nature at its best and landing the elusive Bujuk (channa lucius, a member of the snakehead family) was simply overwhelming.
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Kayak Fishing @ Empangan Talang
As for me, the real trophy catch is the fresh air, tranquility and beauty the dam has to offer…fishing is a bonus.
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Lurking Below
“The hands-down, most popular place to catch the fish is in Perak. Specifically, in the ex-mining lakes of the state where the fish thrives. A well-known ex-mining lake to catch the Peacock Bass is in the general area of Air Kuning, not far from Tapah.” Arnold Js Loh, A Kayak Fisher
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The Hunt for Peacock Bass
“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.” Gerald K, A Kayak Fisher
News & Updates
The Boogeese X’plorer
“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 fast and stable.” Eco-Sports Unlimited
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Kayak Fishing @ Kota Bahru (Gopeng, Perak)
“By 3.30pm we had landed a bucket full of Mayans. I guess the PBs had taken the day off. There were big splashes,…not sure what fish they were, but it looked like only the Mayans were interested to play. While we caught no PBs, it was an exciting kayak fishing experience nonetheless.” Gerald K, A Kayak Fisher
