:Up to 60kg but generally 10-30kg.

:Most areas of Malaysia especially outer islands and shoals in the South China Sea.

Prefers rocky outcrops, reefs and rapidly sloping seabeds. Found commonly around isolated islands. Adults tend to be sedentary but young fish form small groups. A very powerful fish that dives when hooked. Will take most baits and lures, but of late poppers cast to rocky shores and jigging have proved successful. Commonly found with various other Jack species. medium to medium heavy tackles.

:Alu-alu, Kacang, Tenuk

Two distinct types are found in Malaysian waters; one a yellow tipped tail  (Kacang), the other a black tipped tail(Alu-alu).

:Specimen of over 40kg have been taken in Malaysian waters. However, 5-15kg is a common range.

:Found In almost all waters and environments.

Form schools when young, becoming solitary when mature. Will attack anything that moves when in a feeding frenzy. Wire leader is necessary when targeting Barracuda. Medium tackle.

:Tenggiri

Spanish Mackeral – Tenggiri, Spotted Mackeral – Tenggiri Papan

:Up to 25kg in Malaysian waters.

:Most Malaysian waters, preferring islands and shoals.  

A highly rated pelagic game fish. Form schools but larger specimens tend to be solitary. Usually caught trolling around islands and rocky outcrops. Furious fighter swimming rapidly when hooked. Will sometimes leap. Wire leader recommended. Will also take drifted live and dead bait. Best fishing times tend to be early morning and evenings. Main season is February to June but available year round in lesser numbers. Medium tackle.

:There are over 30 species of Grouper in Malaysian waters and size varies between species. However, some of the larger species can grow to over 300kg. Average specimens are from 2 to 20kg.

:Widely distributed throughout Malaysian waters.

A strong powerful fish that heads for underwater shelters in rocks and corals when hooked often snagging or snapping the angler’s line. Tires rather quickly for its size. The larger specimens are generally caught in deeper waters, especially in holes, around rocky and coral bottoms.

:The most commonly targeted snappers range between 2-7kg.

:All Malaysian waters, reefs, rocky outcrops and deep drop offs.

Mainly bottom dwellers feeding on fish, crustaceans and squid. Snappers fight well and provide great sport on light to medium tackle. Larger specimens are often landed at night.

:Scad, Trevally, Crevalle, Cermin, Jemudok

Small Amber Jacks – Aji-aji

:1 to 50kg.

:Throughout Malaysia – reefs, rocky island shores, deep holes and undersea rocky outcrops. Depth does not seem to matter.

Fights hard, dives deep. Pound for pound, something to contend with. Usually travel in schools.

:General stingrays range from a few kg to 50kg with average catches from 5 to 25kg.

:Throughout Malaysia.

Primarily bottom dwellers, they can be found from estuaries to deep sea. Prefers muddy or sandy bottoms and will take most types of bait offered. Very strong with larger specimens throughly testing your strength.

Fish Found Near Kelongs

• Selar/Tamban (bait)
• GT - Gerpoh
• Talang
• Jemuduk
• Sagai
• Cupak
• Jenahak
• Parang

• Gerong Belang
• Ketarap - Parrot
• Dengkis - Laiman
• Debam - Big Laiman
• Kacang
• Alu-alu
• Sting Ray - Big & Small
• Merah

• Shovel Nose
• Kerapu
• Tanda
• Todak
• Puput
• Cermin
• Jolong
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Tips on Fishing at the Kelong

Below are some handy tips that may be useful.

1) Fishing pole :
 Spinning Rod - 5 ft light duty pole, 20lb nylon line, light duty reel, size 3 weight and snap swivel.

• with size 8 feather jigs - to get live baits or when schools of Kembong, Selar, Tamban, Cermin approach.
• with filler fish and float at the end of the jig to get Jolong.
• with size 10 feather jigs - with squid baits to order Bolos-Bolos, Kerisi, Gerut and etc.
• with size 2 hook 4 ft leader and float - use min. 10cm live bait to order Parang, Todak.

Light duty pole with 30lb nylon line or medium duty pole with 40-50lb nylon line is best used at the kelong.