Watching videos like this always gets me excited. Not only are the action amazing to watch, it is also the effort that went into getting these footages. If you have ever attempted to make your own videos you will understand that better. This video spotted via Sport Fishing Magazine features Marc Montocchio’s work and it […]
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Main photo: Pete and Greg having a taste of local breakfast. There are seasoned fishermen and then there are hardcore seasoned fishermen like Greg and Pete, both from Australia. The two of them literally flew in, caught fish and flew out. No in-between activity nonsense! So I went to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport to
Rompin Sailfish Fishing with Greg and Pete Read More »
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 »
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 »
Will the classic reel stand-up to the high-speed run of a sailfish? Bob travels the world, fishing and living life as many should be doing. Perhaps even going through his bucket list. He’s caught many species of fish and finally landed at Rompin, Malaysia to land his sailfish. Caught a couple he did and then
Rompin Sailfish with Classic Abu Ambassadeur 7000C and PENN Powerstix Rod – Video Read More »
Some scene from last week. Watch the video below and towards the middle part note the number of sailfish you can see “casually” working the bait ball. Believe it or not but this can be a problem at times fishing in Kuala Rompin as the sailfish are very focused on the anchovies that they’re feeing
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