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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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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Bluestrip snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Other common names: Malabar red snapper, bluestripe sea perch aka tanda-tanda, kunyit-kunyit, tuning-kuning. May be confused with redspot/blackspot snapper aka golden snapper ( Lutjanus fulviflamma).
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Watch Alan successfully land the biggest chao phraya catfish in IT Monster Lake to date, estimated at 60kg, on a fairly light but strong AJN APR rod paired to a Shimano Stella reel. Great effort indeed. (I feel his pain, too – JW) Fish: Giant pangasius Common name: Chao phraya catfish Also known as the
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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
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Pa’ku The pacu [Pronounced as pa’ku] originates from the Amazon and Orinoco streams and rivers. The pacu is a common sport fish in Malaysia, first making its appearance during the 1980s if I remember correctly. The local Chinese have an amusing name for it ‘sek yarn chong‘ which literally translates to human-eating pomfret referring to
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