Fishing Adventure Asia-Expect the Unexpected

October 23, 2015 by  
Filed under General Fishing Information

Every where I go reel and rod must follow. Why ? It is because when you travel, often you will saw good fishing spot somewhere in a sunny day. The huge advantage to bring along your equipment is you can always go fishing anywhere along your journey. Unexpected fishing adventure trip sometimes create a good chances landed a good catch. Not only a miles away from the grind of work and personal life, but you are able to spend your free time on a riverbank or boat, challenging yourself against the best that the marine world can throw at you. Satisfaction is yours when you are manage to fight the unexpected great fish.

Fishing Adventure

 

fishing adventure gear

Fishing gear ready for action

Fishing trip are big business in this day, their cost increased day by day. Financial constraint sometime make you feel down.Hardworking people like us, sometime have difficulties to find good time to go fishing due to our unapproved leave, work and family matters. Unexpected fishing trip during your journey are best practice and cost saving.

Nowadays, stress become major problem. It is a good thing to do, if you can get rid of some of the stresses by battling to land a larger fish. It is these kind of experiences that make a fishing  memorable, after all.

The big question for you,  are going to bring your fishing equipment everywhere you go ? Is there any space left in your car boot. However, it depend on what kind of fishing adventure you enjoy most. If you are keen on sea fishing then if you travel along major areas of coastline in the world, bring in your equipment might be just perfect. If you are more of a riverbank, then bring along your “thing” when you traveling somewhere more rural area. In the end it is up to you, and the main thing is that you enjoy yourself.

Kelah The Freshwater King

October 21, 2015 by  
Filed under Featured, Fishing Trips / Stories

Finally I got kelah. It was a kind of a blessing when I managed to catch my first Malaysia Mahseer. It is a powerful fish with long stamina that give a good fight in clear rapid river. Located in the states of Kelantan, Taman Negara Kuala Koh are one of Malaysia national forest reserves that allow angler to go fishing. Before that, we must walk in and do register to get fishing permit.

Kelah

 

1st kelah

Then boatman will send you to the fishing spot. Here, we need to built or setup our own tent and cook our own meal. It is a good experience for a person who love camping and adventure activity. Here, we can breath fresh clean air. Some fishing spot don’t even have telecommunication network. It is special fishing spot because have minimal human intervention and modernization.

boatman to spot

Effective Bait

The most effective bait to catch Malaysia Mahseer or Kelah is using palm oil fruit. It must be sprayed with some water and let it fragmented for 3 days before use. Now, the bait will be oily with nice aroma that will attract mahseer.

palm oil fruit

I prefer to use a small diameter line . The main reason is  to reduce line vibration sound underwater. Malaysia mahseer are sensitive and highly alert fish, Malaysian angler said it is a very shy fish. Try to reduce movement and noise as much as you can while fishing. At night and early morning, kill any lighting, and fishing in the dark will give you big surprise. Try to throw your bait near the riverbank, this is because mahseer came out near riverbank to find food at this hour.

Medium and high  capability equipment must be set up. Please check and ensure they are not faulty. Kelah have so much power and can  surprise you. While you waiting for the fish to bite, please remember to tie up your rod otherwise you need to dive to find your rod underwater if the masheer takes it away!!

my 1st Masheer