In this post I would like to discuss the deep-sea fishing in Langkawi Island. There are many deep-sea fishing locations available around Langkawi, but in this post I would like to focus on a deep sea fishing locations that I like most, that is the 'Pulau Perak' which is also known as 'Tukun Perak'. Among the types of fish that anglers sought are Giant Trevaly, Blue Fin Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Raibow Runner, Sail Fish, Marlin, Dorado, Coral Trout, Red Snaper, Giant Grouper and others.
'Pulau Perak' is located in the south west of Langkawi Island. This small island can also be reached from Penang. There are several boat rental operators who provide fishing trip to 'Pulau Perak'. Some say 'Pulau Perak' is lack of fish and no longer be the preferred location for anglers, I think this opinion is not true. You need to know the appropriate time, sufficient equipments and techniques for fishing in this remote island. And also you need a good captain and fishing guide in order to make your fishing trip successful.
If you want to fish here, I suggest you to focus on jiging and popping techniques. This 2 techniques has never failed me. For popping technique, you must carry large Popper which is 100 grams and above, a good fishing rod measuring 8 feet or 8 feet and a half, tough reel like the Shimano Stella or Daiwa Saltiga equiped with a braided line of 60 pounds to 80 pounds. In addition, you must also change the original treble hook to the strength of 4X, the brand I frequently use is Owner. For jiging technique, I suggest you to bring along jigs weighing over 150 grams, the appropriate reel and short jiging rod measuring 5 or 7 feet. Gloves and fighting belt is also important to help you fight the big fish. I suggest you focus on these techniques during the day and at night just focus on bottom fishing or drift fishing techniques.
There are two types of boats for fishing in 'Pulau Perak', speed boats and big wooden boats with diesel engine. I recommend you to use a speed boat, eventhough it is small and not very comfortable compared to the big wooden boats. This is because you can save time by just renting the boat and fishing for 2 days only compared with the big wooden boats with diesel engine that require at least 3 days. Speed boat ride only takes between 2 to 3 hours, where a big wooden boat with diesel engine takes 8 to 10 hours. By hiring a speed boat the journey will be fast and you have more time for fishing.
The best time to fish at 'Pulau Perak' is from the month of October until March. At this time the wind blows from the east of Peninsular Malaysia and caused the sea on the west to be calm and not choppy. However, the weather at sea is difficult to predict, good weather and calm seas can change overnight. You must be prepared to face any eventuality. The experience that I can not forget when we fishing at 'Pulau Perak' was facing a wave of 2 to 3 meters height during our trip home. Normally, with a speed boat it only takes about 2 or 3 hours, but on that day it tooked us up to 8 hours to get to Langkawi. Therefore, I only recommend 'Pulau Perak' for hardcore anglers who are willing to face of all the possibilities in order to achieve fishing satisfaction.
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For deep-sea fishing in 'Pulau Perak' please contact:
Rusli Ahmad hp: +60124218418
'Pulau Perak' is located in the south west of Langkawi Island. This small island can also be reached from Penang. There are several boat rental operators who provide fishing trip to 'Pulau Perak'. Some say 'Pulau Perak' is lack of fish and no longer be the preferred location for anglers, I think this opinion is not true. You need to know the appropriate time, sufficient equipments and techniques for fishing in this remote island. And also you need a good captain and fishing guide in order to make your fishing trip successful.
If you want to fish here, I suggest you to focus on jiging and popping techniques. This 2 techniques has never failed me. For popping technique, you must carry large Popper which is 100 grams and above, a good fishing rod measuring 8 feet or 8 feet and a half, tough reel like the Shimano Stella or Daiwa Saltiga equiped with a braided line of 60 pounds to 80 pounds. In addition, you must also change the original treble hook to the strength of 4X, the brand I frequently use is Owner. For jiging technique, I suggest you to bring along jigs weighing over 150 grams, the appropriate reel and short jiging rod measuring 5 or 7 feet. Gloves and fighting belt is also important to help you fight the big fish. I suggest you focus on these techniques during the day and at night just focus on bottom fishing or drift fishing techniques.
There are two types of boats for fishing in 'Pulau Perak', speed boats and big wooden boats with diesel engine. I recommend you to use a speed boat, eventhough it is small and not very comfortable compared to the big wooden boats. This is because you can save time by just renting the boat and fishing for 2 days only compared with the big wooden boats with diesel engine that require at least 3 days. Speed boat ride only takes between 2 to 3 hours, where a big wooden boat with diesel engine takes 8 to 10 hours. By hiring a speed boat the journey will be fast and you have more time for fishing.
The best time to fish at 'Pulau Perak' is from the month of October until March. At this time the wind blows from the east of Peninsular Malaysia and caused the sea on the west to be calm and not choppy. However, the weather at sea is difficult to predict, good weather and calm seas can change overnight. You must be prepared to face any eventuality. The experience that I can not forget when we fishing at 'Pulau Perak' was facing a wave of 2 to 3 meters height during our trip home. Normally, with a speed boat it only takes about 2 or 3 hours, but on that day it tooked us up to 8 hours to get to Langkawi. Therefore, I only recommend 'Pulau Perak' for hardcore anglers who are willing to face of all the possibilities in order to achieve fishing satisfaction.
Click here for Langkawi Hotel Online Booking
For deep-sea fishing in 'Pulau Perak' please contact:
Rusli Ahmad hp: +60124218418
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