Juan, Author at Fly Fishing Asia

How to hook and fight big fish on the fly | Video with Peter Morse

November 16, 2018 By Juan Leave a Comment

I often see people fight fish ineffectively. If that person is fighting his or her first big fish, it is quite expected, happened to me too on my first big fish. A good guide will walk you through it when that happens. This is a good video reference to learn how to hook and fight […]

Fail! My MCI Test Experience Takeaway

November 14, 2018 By Juan Leave a Comment

Some of you may know I took the Master Casting Instructor (MCI) test. Well, it happened on 1 November during the Malaysia International Fly Fishing Festival 2018 and the outcome was unfavourable but expected, as I did not have high hopes of passing the test. HIGH EXPECTATIONS HIGH STANDARDS It is only fair to expect […]

2-day rest and relax fishing trip to Royal Belum with FFI examiners | Video

November 12, 2018 By Juan Leave a Comment

JW joins a group of examiners from Fly Fishers International (FFI) to Royal Belum for a short break. The FFI examiners and some guests just concluded a testing event in Malaysia, the Malaysia Fly Fishing Festival 2018. Watch the Royal Belum trip video… Royal Belum is a state park and incredible place to experience. Contact […]

Yusaku Lands a Sailfish on Fly in 5 Minutes | Video

October 5, 2018 By Juan Leave a Comment

Watch Yusaku San cast to, hook, fight and land this Kuala Rompin sailfish in 5 minutes flat!

Sailfish On A Classic Fin Nor Fly Reel and Some Questions About Fly Fishing in Rompin

July 13, 2018 By Juan Leave a Comment

Some questions that we regularly get asked so I thought it’d be good to put them up here for everyone. Can You Provide Fly Rods, Flies, Leader and All That As Well? While we welcome anglers using their own familiar fly rods and reels, as well as flies they may have tied themselves… Yes, we […]

International Fly Fishing Malaysia Event 2018

June 9, 2018 By Juan Leave a Comment

This post was originally published on 2 February 2018. See below for corresponding updates. The second Kuala Lumpur Malaysia International Fly Fishing Festival (MIFFF) is confirmed for October 31 – November 3, 2018. The final two days, November 2–3 (Friday & Saturday) being open public days. Casting Instructor Certification Program (CICP) is expected to be […]