The FG knot is a daunting knot to learn. Let alone to tie. But it is such a good knot for connecting leader to mainline it almost a necessity for those who cast or jig for big powerful game fish. Beginners or those who do not fish very often may struggle to remember the steps […]
How to tie the FG knot quickly using a bobbin Read More »
The video is a little longer than your typical how-to-tie-a-knot but that is due the fun we had doing it. You will also see very clearly how to tie the Penny Knot, created by Ron Penny from Melbourne. The Penny knot is incredibly easy to learn. Just do it repeatedly for ten times and you
How to tie the Penny Knot with Peter Hayes Read More »
If you are still thinking about experiencing the crazy sailfish fishing at Rompin, hurry up! The booking calendar is being filled up quickly, especially towards the peak season of late August, September, October and early November. Limited dates are available. All weekends are already booked out. Booking early may also get you good dates and
Kuala Rompin Sailfish Fishing 2013 Read More »
Main photo: The fly line silhouette and coral rocks adds to the texture. Completed with a Lamson Speedster and #10 Ross Flystik. Ever since the first time I laid eyes on the Orvis stripping basket, I have felt they looked terribly boring. Unsightly even. Before I took up fly fishing, a basket belongs either in
Pimping my Orvis stripping basket with a bonefish drawing Read More »
We made an experimental trip to Pulau (island) Jarak and Sembilan where we will fly fish from the boat. That means deep water fly fishing. A first for me actually. We were hoping for some trevallies but none wanted to party with us. Conditions were tough. Strong winds – rough seas, and neap tide (no
Fly fishing at Jarak and Sembilan Islands on board the GT Chaser Read More »
Just got back from doing some experimental deep-water fly fishing at the Jarak Island and Sembilan Islands waters. Lost one whole fly line in the process to a good fish. Bummer! But more on that later. Fishing action is beginning to heat-up over here. The monsoon has come to an end at the east coast
2013 fishing season begins in ernest Read More »
