Though saltwater fishing in Kuala Rompin normally means catching the speedy sailfish, there are many other fishes in the South China Sea (pun intended). The checklist below act as a quick general guide on what to pack for a fishing trip to Kuala Rompin Malaysia. Related post: Other target species in Rompin Sailfish Gear Other […]
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The Malay word Kuala can mean either estuary (river mouth) or confluence. I get asked this question often, “What is Kuala in English?” Often in the car on our way to Kuala Rompin. Not surprising as you go from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Rompin and passing a town named Kuala Pilah along the way! Kuala
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Most of you know the number one target species for most visitors to Kuala Rompin is the Indo-Pacific sailfish. So, what other species are caught either as by-catch or targeted species? Below are some of the more notable or sporting species for rod and line. Although not a comprehensive list of species, this should give
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Seeing a sailfish striking and eating you lure is very exciting. But getting a solid hookup and staying hooked up is often very challenging. Sailfish often like to strike their prey with their bill instead of biting down on the lure. At this juncture it is pointless to set the hooks but it is something
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Paul is a very keen fly fishers, I can characterise him as a hardcore even. And he’s been fly fishing all his life but he’s never known the madness of the sport until he attempted catching sailfish on the fly. MAKE YOUR FIRST CAST COUNT I often say that to clients, especially when stalking fish
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The scientific name of the Indo-Pacific sailfish is Istiophorus platypterus. The scientific name is said to literally mean ‘flat-winged sail bearer’. Fastest Fish In The Ocean Sometime ago someone apparently recorded the burst speed of sailfish clocking speeds of 110 km/h (68 mph). That’s like 100 meters in 5 seconds! Hence the claim of sailfish
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