The most common peacock bass species found in Malaysia is the butterfly peacock bass which is similar to the introduced species in Florida, USA to control tilapia. King of Fish The local Malays call it ‘Ikan Raja’ and is also known as the ‘Wong Tai Yee’ to the local chinese, both literally translated as King
Butterfly peacock bass (cichla olellaris) in Malaysia Read More »
Squid are cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species. Three hundred species! It is said that new ones are still being discovered! Cephalopods consists of squids, cuttlefish and octopuses. The ones we commonly catch are squids. Not cuttlefish or calamari. Calamari is an Italian word used to market squid as a food
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There are lots of big cobia at Kuala Rompin and we frequently target them as they are such a good sport. The biggest I’ve seen so far is estimated at 40kg (88 lbs). They can be caught using various fishing methods such as with jigs or bait. This is a video of the late Chang
“Better late than never”. Big cobia fishing with Chang Moh. Read More »
Billfish are among the most spectacular jumpers of game fishes. Once hooked they just goes ballistic and entertains the angler with their aerial display. If the angler can stay focused amidst the screaming reel that is!
Sailfish tailwalks, twists and jumps! And catch it in slow motion. Read More »
Todak, Hound needlefish or Long Tom (Tylosurus crocodilus) Distribution and biology Found in South Africa coastal and off-shore waters, the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf to India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. A pelagic carnivorous species that feeds mainly on small fishes. Occasionally leaps out of water and skitters at the surface.
Longtom Garfish – Todak, Hound needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus). Read More »
WELCOME TO PART 3 of Bob’s fishing adventure in Malaysia. Bob is off to catch his first peacock bass ever. At least that’s the plan. We love peacock bass fishing as they fight hard and they are ugly, yet somehow, beautiful. There are however some things to remember and techniques that need to be deployed
Lure Fishing for Peacock Bass with Bob Beamish Read More »
