KurauKing’s Fishing Journal

 

Another sad news for Malaysian anglers. Empangan Air Kuning, Bukit Cherakah, Shah Alam, Selangor the one and only Flyfishing and Lure Fishing Commercial Pond is going to be closed down. Apparently the reason Bukit Cherakah authorities want to close down this Flyfishing/Lurefishing pond is because the pond operator, Mr Nik Rahimi refuses to allowed some of the Officers of Bukit Cherakah(  Bahagian Setiausaha from the Kementerian Pertanian & Industri Asas Tani ) to do fishing(FOC) at this pond. According to Mr Nik Rahimi, those Officers are taking back their catch(fishes caught at the pond) and this Empangan Air Kuning Pond is a Catch and Release concept fishing pond.

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According to Mr Nik Rahimi :-

Firstly, I would like to thank you all for showing your support to Fly Fishing and Lure Casting Centre. The reason why I dont want to write sooner is that I am afraid that it will be seen like I am putting fuel in the fire.

Anyway, I also feel that it will be wrong for me not to inform you guys of the latest incidences or put it as commotion happening with the GUY yesterday infront of the Setiausaha Bahagian from the Kementerian Pertanian & Industri Asas Tani.Our place might be taken away from us.All because of the bull**** story created by this GUY.

As expected, from the day I decided to make a report to Pengurus taman about this group who always came to our place at nite without informing us and fished until morning, and God knows how many fishes they sapu, will be the day I will be in trouble. and true enough, yesterday 1 thick report about us not performing and giving bad services to the client and creating bad image to Taman Pertanian came out as hot topics. Not enough fishes released, not enough development etc,etc….

And he has very good excuses about his friends (7 to 8 of them) going in at night and stealing our fish….. all for research and testing the conditions of the water. Yes,we took out the fish, yes we open the stomach of the fish but all for the sake of fact finding……

All that was done without a word to me. 7 to 8 times and sometimes 3 times a week. I dont want to accuse of how many fishes they took exactly because they usually fish when Wak was sleeping. But everyday we saw our fishes reducing and I guess you guys have been noticing about this too.

So, for the love of our place and to put a stop to all this, I decided to inform the Pengurus verbally. The moment the GUY knows about this, he immediately create problem to me and all of us. On two occassions, 2 days in a row, the GUY instructed the Ranger not to allow anybody to go in the Empangan. I was not informed on both ocassions. Lucky enough one of the officer and also the Pengurus took action to withdraw the instruction from the GUY and open as usual.

But then this created further anger to the GUY. Taking the advises from the Pengurus and also the Pengarah Perikanan I then decided to put all this on record and send a proper letter of complaint to his boss. The rest you continue on your own lah………..

So… what should we do to salvage the only place we have for our Fly fishing activity closed to us?
I alone might not be able to fight this but together we can show to the Kementerian that what we are doing now is not for the overnight gain nor for certain group only. Its for everybody and for the next generations too.

The best person to assist us is the person who has been helping and pushing for this centre to be materialised. Perhaps you all can e-mail your view directly to her : Puan Che Wan, “chewan@agri.moa.my” and share with her your own findings. Hopefully she will listen to you all.

Please accept my apology for creating this whole mess…and thank you friend once again for showing your support when I relly needed that.

Source :- MFN

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I am sadden to hear such thing have to happen to us anglers. To all sifu that has taught me WELL, now i understand the reason behind C&R which i don’t give a dam last time….

One thing that i’ve learned is, C&R(Catch and Release) Fishing Concept will educate ppl to conserved our fish stock for the next generation, and i just visited their Laman Web Rasmi Kementerian Pertanian & Industri Asas Tani( http://www.moa.gov.my/home ). Guess what, their objective doesn not include any ‘AWARENESS’ or ‘EDUCATION’ at all. They don’t care whether our fish will deplete or not in the future due to over fishing now!!!

Read for yourself :-

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Konsortium Perikanan Nasional Berhad (KPNB)
ObjektifMandat KPNB adalah untuk melaksanakan langkah-langkah yang berkesan ke arah pemodenan kumpulan nelayan, pembangunan dalam pemprosesan ikan dan pemasaran dan aktiviti-aktiviti pengedaran yang baik. KPNB dijangka akan bertindak sebagai satu pemangkin kepada pertumbuhan terhadap peluang-peluang pelaburan dalam aktiviti-aktiviti industri perikanan.Dalam memodenkan sektor perikanan, ia diharapkan agar KPNB akan memenuhi, antara lain, objektif-objektif berikut:-1. Membangunkan kaedah-kaedah penangkapan yang lebih baik dan mampan;
2. Meningkat pengeluaran dan kualiti ikan negara;
3. Menjana pulangan yang menarik kepada pengusaha industri perikanan;
4. Mewujudkan peluang-peluang pekerjaan tempatan;
5. Menggalakkan pembangunan produk-produk baru dan
6. Membangun memajukan kemudahan pelabuhan perikanan untuk menyokong operasi perikanan, merangkumi pembaikan dari segi pengendalian dan kebersihan.Aktiviti Teras KPNB Yang Dicadangkan
Berdasarkan pelbagai spektrum rangkaian aktiviti perikanan luas, tiga aktiviti yang dianggap untuk memiliki potensi pertumbuhan sekaligus menyumbang kepada sinergi adalah :* Perikanan Laut Dalam
* Pemasaran & Pengedaran; dan
* Pemprosesan ikan

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Link :- http://www.moa.gov.my/web/guest/konsortium

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Zon Industri Akuakultur (ZIA)
Objektif Zon Industri Akuakultur (ZIA)1. Mengekalkan kawasan akuakultur daripada ditukarkan kepada aktiviti ekonomi yang lain. Ini perlu bagi memastikan pembangunan akuakultur secara berpusat dan lebih produktif, ekonomik, mesra alam, konsisten, mapan, sistematik serta mudah dikawal.
2. Memudahkan Kerajaan menyediakan khidmat sokongan dengan lebih cekap dan berkesan.
3. Mengurangkan kos pembangunan dan pengurusan melalui penyediaan dan penggunaan kemudahan infrastruktur secara berpusat.
4. Pelaksanaan projek akuakultur berskala besar dijangka dapat menerapkan unsur-unsur komersial, mengurangkan kos, meningkatkan daya saing dan memudahkan proses pemindahan teknologi baru.
5. Boleh menjadi pemangkin kepada pertumbuhan cergas aktiviti hiliran seperti pengeluaran produk dengan nilai tambah (value-added) dan “agro-tourism”.
6. Menyokong langkah mewujudkan pelan pembangunan bersepadu di sesuatu kawasan/daerah.

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Link :- http://www.moa.gov.my/web/guest/industri_akuakultur

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SOMEONE NEED TO TELL THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘CONSERVATION’(C&R)!!!

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You can ‘Educate’ them the important of C&R or make your complaint at at : http://agric.moa.my/saa.nsf/frmAduan?Openform

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Sea angling is a continually progressive sport. Many sea anglers started fishing when they are very young. They may be fortunate and live by the sea like myself.  The first step are often fishing off a Jetty or Pier with a bamboo rod or handline, then lowering a baited hook into the water and waits for the fish to bite. As time progresses and the young angler learns new technique from experience anglers, he or she will target different species of exotic and elusive seafish. The final steps is to progress to boat fishing/offshore fishing.

Sea fishing, both from shore  and boat fishin, offers great variety of excitement, whether you want to challenge the sporting qualities of a Ikan Kurau(Thredfin Salmon)or partake in a nigh-time fight with a giant Janakah/Snapper or grouper. The succesful angler will have to learn and master the techniques of distance and accurate casting, experience to find the best spos and the right tackle set-up.

Sea angling is a fascinating sport. It’s limitless in variety that it offers, both in number of species that can be caught and the methods that can be used. It’s anout understanding the way mother nature works, like the tides and species that swims beneath that tide. It’s also an endless learning curve, as each day something will change. No two trips, either on shore or in a boat far out sea, are ever the same, and that above all makes it continuously challenging.

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There are five types of traditional foam flotation devices. Each is designed for different boating activities and water conditions and has its own maximum buoyancy, performance level, and limitations. You should choose your life jacket based on your boating activities and conditions, as recommended below. Buy a life jacket that you will wear.

Try to buy a brightly colored jacket, such as orange or yellow, so that you will be visible to rescuers. Take it out of the plastic, try it on, and learn how to adjust it for a snug fit. Then, test it in the water. Make sure it supports you and keeps your mouth and head clear of the water with no effort on your part. Then, try pulling it on once you’re in the water… it’s not as easy as it seems.

Manufacturers include valuable information about each PFD on the product label, and in an attached brochure. The label will give you information about what uses the jacket was intended for, along with information about the size of person it will fit, care instructions, and how to wear or ‘don’ the jacket. Keep in mind that using the jacket outside of its listed restrictions and intended use is illegal, and can result in receiving a ticket–or more importantly, the loss of a loved one.

When should you wear your life jacket?

In general, the best time to wear your lifejacket is when you are near the water. Accidents happen…both on the dock, and on quiet, still waters. In fact, most boating fatalities occur when the boat is moving slowly or not at all. If you feel comfortable without a life jacket on during calm conditions, always keep your eye on weather and water conditions as they can deteriorate very rapidly. While you should always wear your PFD, it is particularly important to wear your PFD during the following times;

* Boating at night, or at times of reduced visibility – When it is hard to see, it will take that much longer to find you if you fall overboard.
* In congested waterways – Many boats and turbulent water might make it difficult to see you in the water. Wearing a PFD will get you higher up, and the jacket colors should make you easier to see.
* When you are by yourself – If you boat alone, there’s generally no one around that can help immediately.
* If you boat in rough weather – Difficult sea conditions make for difficult rescues.
* If you boat in hazardous waters – Hydraulics near dams, or in places with strong currents/cold water–even if it’s sunny and warm–can make it difficult to rescue you quickly.

Even if you avoid these situations, if you are on an unfamiliar boat, or in unfamiliar waters, you should strongly consider wearing your life jacket. By law, recreational vessels must carry a properly fitted, serviceable PFD for every person on board. Jackets must also be of the correct size for the person wearing it, and you must have life jackets READILY AVAILABLE for use. That means they shouldn’t be buried in a locker under a pile of gear, or still in their packaging. Have them out, and ready for use. Better yet, wear them from the start!

What is buoyancy and Why is it important?

Buoyancy is the force, expressed in pounds, required to keep you afloat with your head and chin above the water. Since everyone’s buoyancy requirements are different based on size, weight, sex, age, percent body fat, and general physical condition, you should test your life jacket in the water to make sure it will offer you maximum performance when your life depends on it.

TYPE I – Inherently Buoyant:

Recommended uses:

* When cruising, racing and fishing offshore , or when boating alone, or in stormy conditions.
* Minimum buoyancy: 22 lbs. (11 lbs. for child size)
* Best for open, rough or remote water where rescue may be slow to arrive. Will turn MOST unconscious wearers face-up in water.
* Offers the best protection, but is somewhat bulky and uncomfortable. Does the best job of retaining body heat, as it has additional foam and fabric, and keeps your head higher above water.

Inflatable:

* Minimum buoyancy: 34 lbs.
* Recommended uses: offshore cruising, racing, fishing
* Will turn unconscious wearer face-up
* Advantages: two inflation mechanisms, both manual and automatic; very comfortable to wear
* Disadvantages: requires periodic maintenance; not suitable for whitewater, for use with personal watercraft, or while skiing. So expensive that there currently aren’t any Type I inflatable PFD’s available to the general public.

TYPE II – Near-Shore Inherently Buoyant:

Recommended uses:

* Inland day cruising, fishing and sailing. Good for boating in light craft.
* Minimum buoyancy: 15.5 lbs.
* Good for protected, inland water near shore, where chances of immediate rescue is good. Not suitable for extended survival in rough water. Will turn SOME unconscious wearers face-up in water. Poor performer in rough water, often requires you to tread water in order to keep your head above water.
* More comfortable but less buoyant than Type I. Provides far less floatation than a Type I.

INFLATABLE:

Recommended uses:

* Minimum buoyancy: 34 lbs.
* Recommended uses: inland cruising, dinghy sailing and racing
* Not guaranteed to turn unconscious wearer face-up
* Advantages: very comfortable, more buoyant than Type II Inherently Buoyant jackets
* Disadvantages: High price , may be manual or automatic.

TYPE III – Flotation Aid Inherently Buoyant:

Recommended uses:

* Supervised activities, such as sailing regattas, dinghy races, water skiing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and during personal watercraft operation.
* Minimum buoyancy: 15.5 lbs.
* Good for protected, inland water near shore, where chance of immediate rescue is good.
* Not suitable for extended survival in rough water. Not designed to turn unconscious people face up in water.
* Most comfortable to wear than a Type I or a Type II, but provides far less floatation than a Type I.

INFLATABLE:

Recommended uses:

* Minimum buoyancy: 22.5 lbs.
* Recommended uses: supervised activities such as sailing regattas, dinghy races, canoeing.
* Not guaranteed to turn unconscious wearer face-up
* Advantages: more comfortable than a Type III Inherently Buoyant jacket
* Disadvantages: one manual inflation mechanism only

TYPE IV – Throwable Device Inherently Buoyant:

Recommended uses:

* Throw to overboard victim or to supplement the buoyancy of a person overboard. It is not to be worn. Minimum buoyancy: 16.5 lbs. for ring buoy or 18 lbs. for boat cushion.
* Can be a cushion, ring or horseshoe mounted on deck.
* For calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always nearby. Not for unconscious persons, non-swimmers or children. NEVER to be used as a seat cushion! This degrades the foam and reduces the amount of floatation that is provided.

NOTE – Type IV devices must be IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE for use. You must have one at arm’s length to throw over the side in an emergency. Having one in a locker under the driver’s seat isn’t considered “immediately available.”

TYPE V – Special Use Device:

Recommended uses:

* Restricted to the special use for which each is designed, for example: sailboard harness, decksuit, commercial white water vest or float coats.
* Must be worn when underway to meet minimum US Coast Guard requirements.
* Minimum Buoyancy: 15.5 to 22 lbs.

TYPE V INFLATABLE: Automatic inflation models

Recommended uses:

* Minimum buoyancy: 22.5 to 34 lbs. depending on style.
* Restricted to the one use for which it is designed, ex., sailboard harness, belt pack, deck suit, float coat.
* Must be worn to meet federal requirements.
* Not guaranteed to turn unconscious wearer face-up.
* Some models feature a combination of CO2 inflation and built-in foam and provide 15.5 to 22 lbs. of buoyancy.

TYPE V – Hybrids

* Recommended for boating activities where rescue is nearby and must be worn when underway. Minimum buoyancy: Have 7.5 lbs. of built-in foam buoyancy and can be inflated to 22 lbs.
* More comfortable to wear than Type I or Type II, but are inadequate for unconscious overboard victims.

INFLATION MECHANISM: When activated, a CO2 cartridge is pierced, releasing gas to inflate the device. Water-activated models inflate automatically when submerged in water. Manual units are activated by yanking a pull-tab. Both types of inflatables feature blow-tubes to provide a back-up method of inflation. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for checking and maintaining your inflation mechanism.

MAINTENANCE: Inflatable life jackets require more frequent maintenance than inherently buoyant life jackets.

* Check the status of the inflator to be certain cartridge is properly installed.
* Check for leaks every two months; inflate life jacket orally and leave it overnight to check for leaks.
* Immediately replace any spent CO2 cartridges with new ones.
* Frequent users of inflatables should check them often, especially if used around sharp equipment like fishing gear.

Inflatables are NOT recommended for individuals who cannot swim (unless worn inflated) and are not for use where water impact is expected, like water skiing or riding a jet ski.

LIFE JACKETS and KIDS

A life jacket is no substitute for adult supervision of children in and around the water. Children float differently than adults. Because their body weight is distributed differently, children are more likely to float face down in the water. Children’s life vests should have a crotch strap and a neck collar for the most protection.

Youth PFD Wearing Requirements

As of November 1, 2000 there are 37 states and territories that mandate that children wear life jackets while on a boat under certain circumstances. As of December 2002, if you boat in one of the states without a children’s PFD regulation, you are required to have all children under 13 wear a PFD while under way, unless they are below deck or in an enclosed cabin while boating on federal waterways.

This list does not include requirements for PFD usage while riding on a PWC or on a towed device such as skis or an inflatable tube.

Follow these simple steps to safeguard your family:

CARE and STORAGE of YOUR LIFE JACKET

* Stow life jackets in an accessible place. Life jackets that are stored far from where everyone sits, or under gear are virtually worthless in an emergency. The USCG requires that wearable life jackets be READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. Also, at least one Type IV throwable device must be IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE.
* All kids should wear a properly fitted and correctly sized, bright, life jacket. Adults, for that matter, should set the example for children by wearing a life jacket.
* Families should mark each life jacket with the person’s name and store them facing up.
* Teach your children how to put on their life jackets. Make a game or race of putting a life jacket on. It’s the best way for children–and adults, to learn how to don a life jacket quickly. To make it more difficult, try putting them on in the water–it is far harder than you might think!

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR LIFE JACKETS…

DO’S:

* Check your life jackets at the beginning of each boating season.
* Check that all hardware and straps are in good shape, are firmly attached, and are in working order.
* Check for leaks, mildew, lumpy or hardened buoyancy material, & oil saturation in the fabric.
* Make sure that there are no rips or tears in the fabric.
* Make sure that the label stating USCG approval is attached, and that it is readable.

DON’TS:

* Don’t use a life vest or throwable flotation cushion as a kneeling pad or boat fender.
* Don’t use harsh detergents or gasoline to clean it.
* Don’t remove any labels, straps or buckles.
* Don’t sew ANYTHING onto the life jacket.

STORAGE:

* Store in an area with good ventilation.
* If wet, allow it to dry thoroughly in open air before storing.
* Drying it in a dryer, in front of a radiator, or other source of direct heat will destroy its buoyancy.

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