Rompin Sailfish Adventure

Nestled on the south east coast of the Malaysian peninsular, Kuala Rompin is a unique area offering anglers of all experience and skill levels spectacular sailfish action. The sailfish are drawn to this part of the South China Sea as the warm currents offer them the ideal feeding grounds for the masses of bait fish within this area. Sailfish work in packs hunting these waters for bait schools and their aggressive feeding patterns offer anglers numerous sport fishing opportunities. The warm, calm waters off the coast of Kuala Rompin are ideal for anglers to target quantities of these billfish. In every august the state government are organizing a "Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge" tournament 

Each day you will be collected from the resort and board your vessel for the short run out to the grounds. Here you will use techniques including live baiting, trolling and popper casting to target numerous sailfish in the calm, warm waters. The abundance of sailfish available is such a drawcard to fishing Rompin, it’s common here to have multiple hookups, free jumping fish, and dozens of shots at fish each day. Other species encountered include marlin, cobia, mackeral, trevally and mahi mahi, making Rompin a very exciting light tackle destination. On completion of each days fishing, return to your resort to enjoy the facilities or head into one of the local restaurants to enjoy a meal.

Estimate weight 50 to 60kg Sailfish

Double sailfish landed

For all anglers who interested to try their luck for sail fishing in Rompin, we can offer a reasonable fishing package for you. The basic package include:

• Transportation from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Rompin and back to Kuala Lumpur.
• 28 - 33ft fibreglass suitable for 4 anglers, twin 175 horsepower sports boat include with fishfinder, gps radio communication, first aid kit, life jacket.
• Lunch & snack whilst on board
• Bottles water / Canned soft drinks
• Experienced Captain & Guides
• Fishing Equipment & terminal tackle

Sailfish on livebait

Sailfish on surface lure

Our boat 35 feet long and 9 feet wide with double 250hp engine

Basic Equipment for Sailfish FishingLive Bait Drifting & Trolling:

A multiplier or spinning reel with capacity at least 250 meters 50lb mainline.

60lb to 80lb leader. Florocarbon leader will be better.

Circle hook for live bait drifting.

A suitable rod
Popping:

Popping rod PE4

A suitable reel. (equivalent daiwa reel size 4500 and above or shimano reel size 6000)

Popper or pencil around 10 to 15 cm

Jigging :

Jigging set PE4

A suitable reel.

Kuala Rompin is deemed to be the sailfish fishing capital of Asia, it has one of the best fishing grounds in this region. Bookings for this location are required very much in advance in Kuala Rompin due to the popularity of the Sailfish fishing. The sailfish are around from April till October and August to October is regarded as the best time.

Other species:-

• April till May you will have other species like the Diamond Trevally (Up to 9kg) and also the Spanish mackerels(Up to 12kg)
• Squid are from September till October
• Cobia are in all year round
• Golden Trevally are in all year round.

Accommodation in Kuala Rompin.

For anglers, there are few hotel in Kuala Rompin you can choose for your accommodation. Lanjut Golden Beach & Golf Resort offer many varieties of romms starting from hotel standard, challet style up to family suite. As stated in their name, this resort offered 18 hole golf course.

While Rompin Beach Resort is located nearer to Kuala Rompin Town area. This hotel offered  112 room hotel and chalets is a beach resort of comfortable standard offering relaxing ambience of nature and fabulous sea views that provide an idyllic seaside retreat of leisure, beach activities as well as seminars, meetings and conferences.

Beside of this two hotel we also offer a guest house accommodation. The guest house is fully equip with all basic facilities like hot shower, satellite tv, 2 to 3 bedroom for each house, parking space is more suitable for group to stay under 1 roof.

For more detail about the package or for booking a trip please email us at gofishingmalaysia@gmail.com. Cheers & Tight Lines !

Royal Belum Rainforest

The Royal Belum is composed mainly of pristine tropical rainforest, with many river systems, and small grassland areas, some abandoned agricultural plots, and Tasik Temengor, a large man-made lake. Forests found here include lowland dipterocarp, hill dipterocarp and lower montane types with a distinctive northern element as the area borders Thailand. The Royal Belum is part of the larger Belum-Temengor forest landscape, one of the largest blocks of forest in Peninsular Malaysia.

Located north of Perak state, Malaysia, Belum Valley which cover 300,000 hectares of pristine rainfores is known as Belum Temenggor Forest Complex and consist of several forest reserves area. The main area is the Royal Belum (north) and Temenggor Forest Reserve (south). This rainforest is estimated more than 130 million years and considered as one of the oldest rainforest in the world.

Giant Snakehead - estimate weight 7kg

Royal Belum Map

Fishing in Royal Belum

For anglers, many species of fish like Toman (Giant Snakehead) and Sebarau (Hampala Barb) are the main target species for lure casting anglers. Other species like Lampam Sungai (Barboides), Kelah (Malaysian Mahseer), Kawan (Friendly Barb), Kalui (Giant Gouramy), Baung (Catfish) and many more are common in Royal Belum.

 

Common size at Royal Belum

A Jungle Perch been bitten into half by Giant Snakehead

Beautiful Emperor Snakehead

 

The Wildlife

Within the state park you can do wonderful nature tours (mainly boat cruises) to spot wildlife like elephants, deer, wild boars, birds, insects and many tropical trees and plants. There are also quite a few endangered animal species that live within the state park; Malaysian tigers, Sumatran rhinoceros, Malaysian sunbear, tapirs and the white-handed gibbon. Chances on an encounter with these great animals are however very slim. It is said to be the only place in Malaysia where you are able to spot all species of the hornbills. Besides, this is also one of the places to visit if you want 'experience' the rafflesia as there are three species of this enormous flower.

Rafflesia Flower

Lantern Bug can be easily found inside Royal Belum Jungle

Great Hornbill

Tualang Tree

Beside the wildlife, there is a few waterfall located on north and south side of Royal Belum. 

Ko'oi Waterfall

Mess Waterfall

Kiroi Waterfall

The Aboriginal People

Royal Belum experience would not have been complete without a stopover at the Orang Asli (aborigines) village. The gummy smiles of these shorter, dark skinned and curly haired people and their ancient song of welcome done to the rhythmic beats of bamboo shoots (Sewang) warmed our hearts. The Jahais largely depend upon hunting, fishing and gathering jungle products as their source of livelihood.

Jahai Tribesman

Accommodation

There are quite a few decent resorts nearby Royal Belum State Park, the resorts are usually located at the shores of Lake Temenggor. As most resorts are at a distance apart it is not easy to stay at one resort and eat at another resort, you are basicly limited to what the resort has to offer. Rule of thumb is that locals meals are of much better quality than western styled meals. Most popular resorts around Royal Belum State Park are; Belum Rainforest Resort (offers free WIFI in public areas), Belum Eco Resort and the Banding Lake Side Inn.

Beside hotel anglers can choose to stay at the camp site or to use a Boat House as accommodation. Here some example: 

Campsite Kenarong River

Normal Boat House

Exclusive Boat House

Fishing package: We offer 2 different package

1: Big group package from 2 days 1 night fishing trip or 3 days 2 night trip. Minimum 8 to 15 anglers maximum.

This package include:

• Trip using a Boat House with Room ( Satellite TV, stretcher bed, bathroom & toilet.) or stay at Camp Site inside Royal Belum area.
• 2 outboard engine boat minimum 40 horsepower. (additional boat upon request)
• Meal 4 times a day including 1 tea time.
• Full time fishing guide.
• Permits to enter the State Park, Fishing permits & Camera
• BBQ - Upon request
• Other Activities - Jungle tracking, Visiting Kelah sanctuary, Waterfall, Island Hopping, aborigines village, Rafflesia flower are upon request

2. Small group from 2 days 2 night fishing trip or 3 days 3 night trip. Maximum 3 angler per boat.
This package include: 

• Speedboat 21 feet equip with 40 horsepower engine.
• Full time fishing guide.
• Accommodation : Starting from camping site, chalet to resort
• Prepacked food whilst on fishing trip.
• Fishing Equipment (upon request).
• Permits to enter the State Park, Fishing permits & Camera

Royal Belum is available all year round. For best time to fishing a sebarau or jungle perch is in monsoon season from October to December. For any inquiries please email us at: gofishingmalaysia@gmail.com
 

Cheers & Tight Lines !

Port Dickson Jigging

Located about 90km south from Kuala Lumpur, there is a hidden gems for sport fishing. Port Dickson or also called "PD" by the locals is the place where you will find beaches and resorts which are just perfect for a short weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The most popular beach zones along this stretch are Teluk Kemang, Blue Lagoon, Bagan Pinang and Pantai Cahaya Negeri, supported by major hotels, resorts and apartments that offer budget and luxury family accommodation. Beside swimming, riding banana boat and jet skiing, fishing is another attraction at Port Dickson.

Giant Trevally using jigging technique.

Golden Snapper

Fishing

For fishing trip at Port Dickson, you can choose to go for day fishing trip or night fishing trip. Normally day fishing trip is suitable for jigging, casting, popping and bottom fishing. While night fishing is more into bottom fishing. The boat is suitable for 3 angler + 1 fishing guide. The usual fish that can be caught at Port Dickson is Queen Fish, Grouper, Giant Trevally, Golden Snapper and Spanish Mackerel. Port Dickson can be fished all year round just depends on the weather and wind condition.

The skipper with beautiful spotted coral grouper

With many natural & artificial coral reef and few ship wreck around the Port Dickson area, it makes a good spot for light jigging technique fishing. Lure casting and popping also can be try at the ship wreck. 

Queen Fish

Night fishing

Some of the night catch

Port Dickson is suitable for short duration trip. Only take 45 minute to 1 hour driving from Kuala Lumpur. Fishing start from 8.00am until 6.00pm for day trip and. For Port Dickson fishing trip, this is our package:

* Boat charter - Suitable for 3 guest.

* Fishing guide
* Pre packed food for lunch, soft drinks

* Equipment rental (upon request)

Suggested fishing equipment at Port Dickson. 

Jigging

Rod - PE 1-3 minimum

Reel - Size 2000 to 3000 series

Mainline - 30lbs minimum

Leader - 40lbs minimum

Various weight of jig starting from 40grams to 100 grams

For more detail about the package or for booking a trip please email us at gofishingmalaysia@gmail.com. Cheers & Tight Lines !

Jarak Island Jigging & Popping

Located 34km southwest of the town of Lumut, Perak, Pulau Jarak (Jarak Island) is one of the famous Malaysia's GT jigging & popping destination. This tiny island (barely 8 hectares in size) rises 50m above sea level and is covered with lush vegetation, where many sea eagles nest. There is no beach on Pulau Jarak, only granite sloping down to the sandy sea bed with small patches of stony, encrusting and soft corals. Other than Giant Trevally, Pulau jarak also have abundance of golden snapper, grouper, big eye trevally , cobia and many more species.

Man at work

 

 

Fighting with GT's

 With a lots of trees and vegetation, Jarak Island is like a green paradise in the middle of Straight Of Malacca. Around the island there are various types of hard and soft corals, which provide protection to the smaller fish and it's make a perfect spot for the predator to hunt. Popping, jigging & lure casting are the main technique used by sport fishing angler in Jarak Island. Because of the strong underwater current ah heavy jig range from 100grams to 200grams are required.

100 gram Ichiku or Madai jig

For angler who interested to try their luck for jigging & popping in Pulau Jarak, we can organize fishing trip for you. You can choose a day trip or overnight trip. The package include:

• Transportation from Kuala Lumpur - Lumut Perak - Kuala Lumpur
• Boat charter suitable for 4 anglers equip with fishfinder, gps radio communication, first aid kit and life jacket.
• Prepacked food whilst on board for day trip
• Bottles water / Canned soft drinks
• Experienced captain  & Fishing Guide

Suggested fishing equipment:

• Jigging: 1 set of PE1-2
• 1 set of PE3-5
• Various jig range from 60gram to 200 gram  
• Popping: 1 set of minimum PE4 Popper weight range 60gram to 120 gram
• Bottom fishing & trolling is optional.  

 

For any inquiry or booking trip don't hesitate to email to us at: gofishingmalaysia@gmail.com

Cheers & Tight Lines !