BANG LANG DAM, THAILAND – 16 NOV 2019 Its been a while since I wrote something in Fishyology. Just completed my first year in PhD and things are about to get even busier, at least I’m done with the class and exam. Now I have some time to go out fishing and not to get…
Takahiro Monster Kiss Malaysia Adventure – 4 JAN 2019 Fishyology started the year with Mr Takahiro from Japan. He was on a mission to explore the Malaysia fishing scene with all three species (Sebarau, Giant Snakehead and Peacock Bass) was on his bucket list. Fishing for Giant Snakehead and Peacock Bass can be challenging because of the…
MARUCOS MALAYSIA FISHING TOUR 2018 Being a Malaysian, it has always been very fascinating to welcome a lady angler to come and experience fishing in Malaysia. I still remember a target I set 5-6 years ago when I started Fishyology. I’ve gain a good margin of trust among Fishyology readers if single lady angler would…
Joel, Troy and Phil Royal Belum Fishing Adventure, 17 APR 2018 A day before this trip, it was quite positive although the fishing field was quite tough. It is always exciting for us, to have a first timer to come here to experience not only fishing but some Royal Belum State Park attractions. At first…
Peninsula Malaysia is home to the mainland Asian elephant (Maximus elephas indicus), and Royal Belum is one of their home. Sungai Kenarong, Royal Belum – 28 MAR 2017 After below par performance in Kg Beng, Perak. Our journey continues further north of Lenggong. A visit to Royal Belum State Park, Perak. Post monsoon season, the…
The Royal Bloodline, a pathway to the oldest jungle in the world. Royal Belum State Park. Jeram Ketir, Royal Belum – 26 FEB 2017 It was a very cold morning when I woke up. I could hardly sleep, as I wake up it was still pitch black. The sound of the water crushing the fallen…
Jeram Ketir, Royal Belum – 23 FEB 2017 After a quite start to 2017, finally we have our first major freshwater trip of the year. An expedition along the Royal Bloodline as I like to call it. Fishing along the main river of Royal Belum known as Sg Perak, that serves as the main source…
Tasik Temenggor, Perak – 3 Sep 2016 This post… somehow will be the toughest post for me to compose. Yeah, fishing in Belum-Temenggor lake has been really challenging over the past 1 month, but that will not be the main reason why I kept delaying to post this one down. One of the toughest thing…
Sungai Kejar, Royal Belum – 27 AUG 2016 Today was going to be a big day. It has been 3 years since our last visit to Sungai Kejar. Our first ever upstream trip which has led me to fall in love with freshwater fishing. Day 2 is on, and our morning session will start in…
Malaysia Game Fish Species, Sebarau Sebarau or Scientifically known as Hampala Macrolepidota MALAYSIA FRESHWATER GAME FISH SPECIES Order : Cypriniformes Family : CYPRINIDAE Species : Hampala microlepidota IGFA All Tackle Record : 6.5kg @ 14.33lb, Temenggor Lake, Perak, Malaysia. SEPT 2012 The Sebarau, or ‘Hampala Barb’, inhabits various aquatic habitats including clear rivers and streams,…