Again Chenderoh... With Finesse outfit...

Finally, I get to be the fisherman instead of the designated boatmen like always.. It is a good thing for me because I'm learning the whereabouts of the productive spots and the best techniques for this place from the local guides.

Chasing Frenzy with 3wt fly outfit is not that easy

The Sebarau Frenzy
The trick is to verify two types of frenzy. The first type is the small area frenzy, usually few Sebaraus and last for short duration. While the other one is the big area frenzy, which last longer with more Sebarau participating. Normally, the first one is the one that trigger the big area frenzy. So when spotted the small area frenzy, quickly move towards it but do not park too close that it might scares the fish away. Off the boat's engine and wait approximately 5-7 minutes. After a while, start the boat's engine and ready for the second frenzy that normally follows by.

But proper technique and experienced boatman is the advantage

Luxury fishing, Me + Boatmen

Peacock Bass
Just a tip from the guide, here, the larger PBs sometime hide under sunken timber and PBs here are active in the evening...

One of the decent sizes

Sometimes, the guide instructed me to cast at the open area, its a bit different from my normal practice. But then he explains that some of the areas at Chenderoh are shallow and these result in patches of water plants that are not visible but incredibly productive.

42cm that pulled the boat. and its on 3wt

Final Words

Why Chenderoh? 2 hours drive (160-180km/h) from KL, park at the Jetty and ride the boat. No need offroad, just highway driving, no trekking, boat condition are good and quite cheap, the fish are there, all year long Sebarau frenzy.