Sungai Rambai, besides the Jit Sin High School......
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Aquafair Malaysia 2008
Venue:
Aquafair Malaysia 2008 will be held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, one of the most modern, fully equipped facilitis and well buit exhibition centres around. Located at the heart of KL the venue is easily accessible through all kinds of public transport especially the LRT train and is surrounded by numerous hotels.
The Organiser:
Aquafair Malaysia 2008 is organised by Department of Fisheries Malaysia. Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Based Industry Malaysia.
Activities :
1. The langest specialised ornamental aquatic industry exhibition
2.Scientific and trade seminars on ornamental fish
3.The biggest fish competitions with very attractive cash prizes.
4.Farm visit will be organised to learn the latest ornamental fish breeding technology.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Penang Open Angling Competition & Carnival 2008
Date: 14th December 2008 (Sunday)
Anglers Reporting Time: 7.00 am to 9.00 am
Official Competition Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Venue: Beach in front of Queensbay Mall, Bayan Lepas
Contact: 04-6505137
Contact: 04-6505137
First Prize
RM8000 and Trophy
Second Prize
RM3000 and Trophy
Third Prize
RM1500 and Trophy
Hooks
Obviously the most important type of terminal tackle is the hook. There are numerous types of hooks in all shapes and sizes, but to start out you will only need a few types.
Hook sizes can be confusing, as the larger the number - the smaller the hook when sizing is below a No. 1 (a good all-round hook size for general fishing) After No. 1 the numbering system changes and the larger the hook, the bigger the number. By the way - 1/0 is pronounced as "one-oh" in Australia or sometimes "one-naught".
To have a good range of hook sizes to suit your needs when beginning, buy some No. 12, 6, 4, 1, 2/0, 4/0 and 6/0. Your tackle shop will be able to advise you on what type of patterns will suit you. Get a few "long shank" hooks as well. These are easy to remove from fish and can stop some toothy fish biting through your line.
Always make sure your hooks are SHARP. Use a hook hone or a fine file to touch up the point each time you go fishing.
Hook sizes can be confusing, as the larger the number - the smaller the hook when sizing is below a No. 1 (a good all-round hook size for general fishing) After No. 1 the numbering system changes and the larger the hook, the bigger the number. By the way - 1/0 is pronounced as "one-oh" in Australia or sometimes "one-naught".
To have a good range of hook sizes to suit your needs when beginning, buy some No. 12, 6, 4, 1, 2/0, 4/0 and 6/0. Your tackle shop will be able to advise you on what type of patterns will suit you. Get a few "long shank" hooks as well. These are easy to remove from fish and can stop some toothy fish biting through your line.
Always make sure your hooks are SHARP. Use a hook hone or a fine file to touch up the point each time you go fishing.
Rods
Now that you've chosen your reel, you need a rod to match. There are many types of rods to choose from, made from many types of materials. The rod needs to match your reel, and this is where good advise from your local tackle store comes in handy. Take your time when choosing a rod. Try using some of your friends, or most tackle shops have some that you can wave around a bit! A rod should be light enough for you to fish all day, and not tire you, but be strong enough to help you pull in that big fish.
If you have chosen a threadline reel, choose a rod that is about 1.7 to 2.2 metres long, with a light tip and a stiffer lower end. If you will be fishing from the beach, rocks or a wharf using a larger threadline, choose a slightly longer and heavier rod.
Rods can be one or two piece. The two piece rod transports and stores easily. Care for your rod the same as your reel - wash it down with mild soapy water after each fishing trip.
If you have chosen a threadline reel, choose a rod that is about 1.7 to 2.2 metres long, with a light tip and a stiffer lower end. If you will be fishing from the beach, rocks or a wharf using a larger threadline, choose a slightly longer and heavier rod.
Rods can be one or two piece. The two piece rod transports and stores easily. Care for your rod the same as your reel - wash it down with mild soapy water after each fishing trip.
Reels
Reels
When you think it's time to progress further than a handline, it's time to visit your local shop to select your first rod and reel.
Select a good medium priced outfit. There are some very cheap rods and reels on the market, but these may break easily and in the long run you will be better off buying a better quality outfit. When visiting your local tackle shop, discuss with the staff the type of fishing you would like to do, and tell them you're a beginner. This way you will get an outfit that is suitable to your needs.
There are several types of reels that you can choose from:
Centrepin
Baitcaster
Threadline
Overhead
Sidecast
Closed Face
Each one of the above reels is suited to a particular type of fishing. When you're starting our the two most suitable types are the threadline (also called a spinning reel or eggbeater) and the sidecast reel (an Alvey is very popular) To select the type that best suits you, if you are going to mainly fish freshwater, lake, harbour or estuary then a threadline is your best choice. If you are going to be fishing from a boat, the beach or rocks, then choose the sidecast reel.
A medium sized, lightweight threadline that holds 150 - 250 metres of 3-6kg line will cover most fishing conditions.
A lightweight sidecast reel with a fairly large spool, say around 14 cm diameter, will hold plenty of line, be easy to cast, quick to wind in and not be prone to twist and tangles.
Always look after your reels. When you have finished fishing for the day, wash it down with some mild soapy water and oil the moving parts about once a month. This way, your reel will be in good condition for the next time you want to go fishing.
When you think it's time to progress further than a handline, it's time to visit your local shop to select your first rod and reel.
Select a good medium priced outfit. There are some very cheap rods and reels on the market, but these may break easily and in the long run you will be better off buying a better quality outfit. When visiting your local tackle shop, discuss with the staff the type of fishing you would like to do, and tell them you're a beginner. This way you will get an outfit that is suitable to your needs.
There are several types of reels that you can choose from:
Centrepin
Baitcaster
Threadline
Overhead
Sidecast
Closed Face
Each one of the above reels is suited to a particular type of fishing. When you're starting our the two most suitable types are the threadline (also called a spinning reel or eggbeater) and the sidecast reel (an Alvey is very popular) To select the type that best suits you, if you are going to mainly fish freshwater, lake, harbour or estuary then a threadline is your best choice. If you are going to be fishing from a boat, the beach or rocks, then choose the sidecast reel.
A medium sized, lightweight threadline that holds 150 - 250 metres of 3-6kg line will cover most fishing conditions.
A lightweight sidecast reel with a fairly large spool, say around 14 cm diameter, will hold plenty of line, be easy to cast, quick to wind in and not be prone to twist and tangles.
Always look after your reels. When you have finished fishing for the day, wash it down with some mild soapy water and oil the moving parts about once a month. This way, your reel will be in good condition for the next time you want to go fishing.
Basic Tackle
When getting started in the sport of fishing, you don't need fancy and expensive gear. A hook and a length of fishing line will catch fish! You might like to start with a handline (about 100m of fishing line wrapped onto a plastic ring called a caster) This will help give you the "feel" for catching fish. You will get to know the feel of a fish taking the bait and how a fish runs and fights. You wont be able to throw (cast) the line as far as a rod and reel, and a handline is best used off a wharf, jetty or boat.
A good size line for your handline is about 4 to 8 kg breaking strain. Lighter line works best, thicker line can be seen by the fish and it gets dragged around by the wind and current. Also with lighter line, you can "Feel" the fish messages.
Add a hook, sinker and bait (more about that below) and your're ready to go fishing!
A good size line for your handline is about 4 to 8 kg breaking strain. Lighter line works best, thicker line can be seen by the fish and it gets dragged around by the wind and current. Also with lighter line, you can "Feel" the fish messages.
Add a hook, sinker and bait (more about that below) and your're ready to go fishing!
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