Source: Rod & Line (by CS Fong)

Sungai Tahan is the most visited river in Taman Negara (Pahang), but was also close to fishing. The recent opening of its lower section to the public for budget sportfishing, the first move of its kind in the country, is the next best thing Malaysian jungle anglers had been dreaming of for years. (more…)

Source: www.pulau-pangkor.com

River fishing around Lumut on the main land is a bit different from using a rod or a boat in the way you may expect. I was lucky Mr. Goh from Explore the Wilderness invited me to join him and a few of his guest to see how the local villagers do their fishing in the Dingding river.The only “disadvantage” was that we had to get out very early in the morning. Mrs. Goh picked me at home up at 6am! In Malaysia the sun comes up at 6.45am so it was still dark. Mr. Goh meanwhile picked up his guests from Kuala Lumpur who stayed at Teluk Rubiah enjoying the tranquility of this wonderful place. (more…)

Source: NST Travel Times (by Alan Teh Leam Seng)

A newbie at jigging for squids, ALAN TEH LEAM SENG is quick to learn little tricks with a line and a hook.

The boatman let out a loud bellow and suddenly the outboard motor spluttered into total silence. We had arrived. Though we weren’t told to, we instinctively moved over to the sides of the boat and lowered our jigs into the South China Sea off Terengganu’s coast for the National Squid Jigging Fiesta. This is the third such competition in Pulau Redang. (more…)