Pahang River estuary

Fishing is very enjoyable but never relaxing. The boats were parked close to a couple of kilometres from the estuary. Going out to sea and coming back can be very stressful. Then come the huge waves that can work you out and left you hanging by the side of the boat while others are fishing, feeding the fish with what you ate that morning. But ask any angler, the moment he stepped on the jetty, he is already thinking of the next trip. For me, the journey through the estuary will always send cold chills down my spine ...
We were hit by what the locals call `the three siblings' waves on the way back. According to Mario, the third which missed us would surely send us swimming.

Our trusted skipper and cook , Mario.

Kenyir Revisited

Jenagor Jetty

The Mighty Clutha River?

Tranquillity



This is the last watering hole you will see for the next three days



Lures and knots are discussed extensively here as well as the ones that got away

A good fighter that will leave any angler grinning but toman is not a good eating fish

Brainstorming

The `Lubuk' salute by Capt Kokoq

Ujang showing the way

Fishing buddies

Siam and Poyok

A Walk in the Clouds

It is a town in the clouds. Excellent roads going up, cable car, buses, taxis and of course by helicopter for the affluent. The place has everything you wish for: entertainment for the young and old, lodging, food, excellent weather and the list is endless. Individuals and groups make their way up for various reasons such as holidaying, honeymooning, enjoying life and gambling (for most of them).
The things to remember if you are planning to have a family outing are to book your room(s) earlier and to bring heaps of cold hard CA$H.

I like this particular picture ... having a RICHDAD definitely helps.

Venice anyone?

My youngest stayed for an hour on the carousel ... with her father of course.

Into the wilderness

Spent 3 days and 2 nights in the wilderness. The trip to the `lubuk' took more than 2 hours. The destination was nicknamed `Lubuk Janggut Baung'. According to our guide, Tok Ki, all the `lubuks' were given names due to their significance or related tales. The water level was getting quite low on the first day of the journey. We made quite a number of stops to fish and refuel (I took along a 3hp OBM which needed refueling every 40 minutes). The trip downstream along the meandering Rompin River could have been fast and shorter if the intended OBM did not decide to call it a day. The engine I brought along really saved the day. At least 2 people would have to stay behind and miss the whole experience if I had decided to leave it at home.

The journey to Lubuk Janggut Baung

View from the skipper


The river flows faster on the other side.


One of the few fishing stops we made along the way.




Camped for the night


Favourite bait ... cengkerik, never leave home without it.


Mode of travel, a 14 footer with 15hp OBM, a 12 footer 5hp OBM and a 12 footer with a Yamaha 3hp ...


Joyful old men, camping and fishing


Target, kelabau (gives a good fight), baung (there seems to be quite a number of species to remember all their names), lais (good eating fish) and nyet-nyet ... a nuisance species.
Picture below shows the catch in a Orang Asli's dugout.


Our guides, Pak Ya, Tok Ki and Man Kasut (a local and the owner of the dugout/canoe)


Not that much, eh. The `rakit' was stranded during the end of the year flood.


Our cook ... an engineer by profession, an angler and adventurer whenever he is free.


The tents


The trusted 12 footer


The life saver


When he is not cooking or fishing, he will be my navigator ... watching out for sandbanks/sandbars and other obstacles.
Up ahead is the `Lubuk Batu Berendam'


The journey upstream lasted more than 3 hours. Pheww!