Local names: Haruan tasik, toman laut. Other common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son, black bonito. Can grow to more than 60kg (130 pounds) and up to 2 meters (6 feet) in length. We get quite a few of them in Malaysia waters and they are a great fish to […]
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) Read More »
I am not familiar with Marc Petitjean or the Petitjean products – at least not before the International Fly Fishing Festival. Then I received the fly fishing festival duty roster from Dron Lee and my first assignment was to pick-up this Swiss dude from the airport. That is how I quickly got introduced to Marc
Marc Petitjean showcases his magical products at the International Fly Fishing Festival Read More »
This post is long overdue. Back in June, Bob and I met up for a couple of days fishing for sailfish to conclude Bob’s month long adventure in Malaysia. According to Bob, his only previous encounter with a billfish was with a marlin back home in Australia. The majestic marlin managed to free itself prematurely
Kuala Rompin sailfish fishing with Bob. Bonus spanish mackerel mayhem. Read More »
I’ve used a couple of Ross products (namely one rod and two reels) and they are great to use, and reliable. Geoff Samples from Ross Reels also rendered excellent professional service when I had to replace my broken Ross rod.
Ross Flystik Heavy 10wt Read More »
Here’s a link to download the 2013 Shimano Catalog for North America. 2013 Shimano Catalog – click to download PDF (165 MB) Get the tissue paper out before you start drooling over the pages. The product contents are pretty much the same as you would find in Asia. At least you get to download and
2013 Shimano Catalog Read More »
There are practice rods and there are indoor rods. They are both meant for fly fishers to practice their casting when they have nothing better to do. No kidding. Redington upped the stakes and called theirs the “Flyfishing Game and Practice Rod”. Interesting, as you can now play games while you are at it. I
Redington Form – Fly Fishing Game and Practice Rod Read More »
