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Giant Snakehead
Toman |
Channa micropeltes |
Ferocious and awesome, they grab baits or lures and dash to the nearest structure leaving your line in a tangled mess. Several specimens awaiting IGFA records. |
Red Mahseer
Kelah |
Tor tambroides |
Once endangered, it now thrives in fast flowing rivers of National Parks and fishing is supervised by Park authorities. |
Hampala Barb (Malaysian Jungle Perch)
Sebarau |
Hampala macrolepidota |
Perhaps the most exciting river fish to be taken on on lure, dashing between rocks and sunken timber. Several IGFA World records remain unbeaten. |
Giant Featherback
Belida |
Notopterus chilata |
Leaps more than it fights, providing fantastic thrills on light tackle. |
Malaysian Bonytongue
Kelisa |
Scleropagus formosus |
Protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (C.I.T.E.S), it may attack lures while casting for Sebarau. Must be released, if caught. |
Jullieni Barb
Temoleh |
Probarbus jullieni |
Rare river carp capable of reaching up to 30 kilos. |
Giant Goramy
Kalui |
Osphronemua goramy |
A favourite target for fly fishermen. |
| Catfish |
Various Species |
Several species inhabit the rivers and lakes. Perhaps the most exciting is the Tapah, the largest native fish , known to swallow monkeys for meals. |
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For further information, kindly contact:
Hook, Line & Sinker
No. 43M & 45M,
Jalan SBC 1,
Taman Sri Batu Caves, 68100, Batu Caves, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Telephone/Fax:
+603-7725-2551
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