Held on 16-17 September 2012 in Malaysia, this I think, is the first of such event on this scale ever organised in Asia. Definitely the first in the region. And what a success it was. [This article was first published in October 2, 2012 and updated on July 21, 2022.] Click to see the Pre-Event […]
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A commonly caught species in Southeast Asia at one time even in urban settings, the Malayan Leaf Fish are difficult to come by these days except in remote regions. These little fellas are aggressive can be a fun fish to catch on ultralight spinning gear, tenkara or 0-3wt fly setups. It prefers slow-moving, stagnant waters
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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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Triggerfish are found in seas of tropical and subtropical countries all around the world. They can be considered common and also highly unpredictable. 40 species of triggerfish are scattered throughout the world’s seas and they are often notoriously ill-tempered. Largest of all is the stone triggerfish (Pseudobalistes naufragium), which reaches up to one meter or
Main photo above: Fly casting at the rooftop of South East Asia would be an apt way to describe the occasion. Kudos to the boys of the North Borneo Fly Anglers in particular to Julio Dino, also to Dron Lee and IFFF MCI, CK Ling for successfully organising the first Sabah Mini International Fly Fishing
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Good to see the Malaysia Outdoor and Recreational Fair 2014 turning out in consecutive years. This time on 20-22 June 2014 at the same venue as last year’s. Shimano will again feature Japanese pro angler Hajime Murata during the event. More updates as materials arrive. For those of you who missed the 2013 event, here
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