Sport Fishing Asia https://sportfishin.asia/ Rompin sailfish fishing charter. Fly fishing Malaysia Borneo Mongolia Maldives Thailand Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:05:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/sportfishin.asia/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sport Fishing Asia https://sportfishin.asia/ 32 32 12091906 Best Fishing Spots in and Around Kuala Lumpur: A Local’s Day Trip Guide https://sportfishin.asia/blog/best-fishing-spots-in-and-around-kuala-lumpur-a-locals-day-trip-guide/ https://sportfishin.asia/blog/best-fishing-spots-in-and-around-kuala-lumpur-a-locals-day-trip-guide/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:43:45 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=39468 If you’re looking for a place to fish in the city of Kuala Lumpur, your options are basically limited to lakes and parks. You can google for those that are closest to where you are. Most of these lakes and ponds are under the management of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and will require license

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/blog/best-fishing-spots-in-and-around-kuala-lumpur-a-locals-day-trip-guide/feed/ 0 39468 Fishing and Other Activities To Do In Japan https://sportfishin.asia/blog/fishing-and-other-activities-to-do-in-japan/ https://sportfishin.asia/blog/fishing-and-other-activities-to-do-in-japan/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:08:00 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=39433 I like Japan. Been there a couple times and if you’ve never been, I highly recommend the country. People are polite and I love Japanese food. There are a few fishing options you can partake in Japan such as trout fishing, largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing, bream, even salmon fishing up north. So much to

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/blog/fishing-and-other-activities-to-do-in-japan/feed/ 0 39433 One Day, Low Water, No Guarantees: Giant Snakehead Fishing in Royal Belum | Malaysia https://sportfishin.asia/blog/royal-belum-one-day-toman-fishing/ https://sportfishin.asia/blog/royal-belum-one-day-toman-fishing/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:48:24 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=39403 Is One Day Enough for Toman Fishing? One-day fishing trips are always tricky. There’s no “let’s hope tomorrow will be better”, if you know what I mean. but sometimes, a single day is all you have. As long as we don’t set our expectations too high, there’s always enjoyment in simply being out on the

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/blog/royal-belum-one-day-toman-fishing/feed/ 0 39403 Rompin Fishing – What to Bring? https://sportfishin.asia/kuala-rompin-sailfish/in-the-tackle-box-kuala-rompin-fishing-what-to-bring/ https://sportfishin.asia/kuala-rompin-sailfish/in-the-tackle-box-kuala-rompin-fishing-what-to-bring/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:53:33 +0000 http://sportfishin.asia/?p=2455 Though saltwater fishing in Kuala Rompin normally means catching the speedy sailfish, there are many other fishes in the South China Sea (pun intended). The checklist below act as a quick general guide on what to pack for a fishing trip to Kuala Rompin Malaysia. Related post: Other target species in Rompin Sailfish Gear Other

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/kuala-rompin-sailfish/in-the-tackle-box-kuala-rompin-fishing-what-to-bring/feed/ 16 2455 Best Fishing Spots In Malaysia https://sportfishin.asia/fishing-in-malaysia/top-fishing-spots-in-malaysia/ https://sportfishin.asia/fishing-in-malaysia/top-fishing-spots-in-malaysia/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:55:49 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=19908 Where are the best fishing spots in Malaysia? I wanted to list the top 10 fishing spots in Malaysia but thought I better leave that open for continuous future updates as destination popularity come and go, catch-rates go up and down. This post was originally posted on December 2019. Last update February 2025. By not

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/fishing-in-malaysia/top-fishing-spots-in-malaysia/feed/ 2 19908 Exotic Fishing Park Batu Arang – Quick Thoughts https://sportfishin.asia/blog/exotic-fishing-park-batu-arang-quick-thoughts/ https://sportfishin.asia/blog/exotic-fishing-park-batu-arang-quick-thoughts/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:56:43 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=39336 Quick facts: • Opened in 2022• RM60 for 12 hours of fishing• Usual suspects: chaophraya catfish, Amazon redtail catfish, pacu• Less common catch: toman (giant snakehead), peacock bass, barramundi• Catch and release only WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2025:Every now and then, I go for a quick fix of fishing. I’m at the Batu Arang Exotic Fishing

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/blog/exotic-fishing-park-batu-arang-quick-thoughts/feed/ 0 39336 Cocos (Keeling) Islands FAQ https://sportfishin.asia/frequently-asked-questions/cocos-keeling-islands-faq/ https://sportfishin.asia/frequently-asked-questions/cocos-keeling-islands-faq/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:43:20 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=38475 This FAQ provides information for fishing trips to the Cocos Islands, including accommodation, alcoholic beverages, best time to visit, fishing time, food, footwear, gear, target species, tipping, and WiFi availability. The Cocos Islands are a remote destination with limited services, so travelers should plan accordingly.

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/frequently-asked-questions/cocos-keeling-islands-faq/feed/ 1 38475 Braid to braid knot https://sportfishin.asia/fishing-knots/braid-to-braid-knot/ https://sportfishin.asia/fishing-knots/braid-to-braid-knot/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:37:22 +0000 http://sportfishin.asia/?p=2082 NEED TO JOIN BRAID FROM SPOOL TO BRAID already on the reel? We need to do that occasionally. Like when we get hung-up on something on the bottom and the line breaks near to our reel or rod. When that happens in deeper water it’d mean quite a bit of line is lost. There are

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/fishing-knots/braid-to-braid-knot/feed/ 10 2082 About Triggerfish https://sportfishin.asia/resources/fish-species-identification/saltwater-fish/about-triggerfish/ https://sportfishin.asia/resources/fish-species-identification/saltwater-fish/about-triggerfish/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:57:29 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=16943 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

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]]> https://sportfishin.asia/resources/fish-species-identification/saltwater-fish/about-triggerfish/feed/ 0 16943 What Camera I Use for Fishing and Travel https://sportfishin.asia/blog/best-camera-for-fishing-and-travel/ https://sportfishin.asia/blog/best-camera-for-fishing-and-travel/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:49:58 +0000 https://sportfishin.asia/?p=35442 I get asked a lot what camera and gear do I use for my fishing and travels so I thought why not make a post about that! That recurring question usually pops up whenever I post some… (ahem) epic images! If you want to check out some of them besides the ones here in the

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