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Asia

Freshwater and marine possibilities across very different settings.

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4 articles to help you choose the water and prepare for the trip.

Whole peacock bass (Cichla ocellaris) swimming side-on; representative species photograph, not a Singapore catch.

Species · Freshwater

Singapore reservoir peacock bass: a rule-first lure plan for the wetter months

A practical peacock-bass plan for Singapore’s designated reservoir fishing zones, with artificial-lure rules, storm safety, tackle, fish handling and a half-day itinerary.

Asia7 min read ↗

Historical 2010 panorama of Bedok Reservoir and its tree-lined shore in Singapore; not a map of current fishing zones.

Techniques · Freshwater

Bedok Reservoir: plan a first lure-casting session in the designated zone

A practical Singapore reservoir session built around legal fishing areas, artificial lures, controlled casts and a clear thunderstorm exit plan.

Asia9 min read ↗

Rainbow trout swimming underwater with its spotted body and pink flank visible.

Species · Freshwater

Japan’s winter area trout: a practical first session at Shishidome

Prepare for Japan’s cool-season managed trout fishing with legal lure choices, depth-finding methods, underwater release and a realistic Shishidome trip plan.

Asia9 min read ↗

Giant snakehead swimming beside aquatic plants in an aquarium.

Destinations · Both

Fishing Asia: Japanese trout, Malaysian lakes and sailfish

Start exploring Asia through three contrasting fisheries: Hokkaido's freshwater, Kenyir Lake's tropical species and the sailfish waters off Kuala Rompin.

Asia6 min read ↗