11/05/2026
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Day 2 of Terengganu Fly Fest 2026 officially began, and this time we split ourselves into two teams for the fly fishing competition.
๐น Team AA โ Nic, Janice & Clevin
๐น Team BB โ Dron, Brandon & Otto
Before the competition started, we took the opportunity to showcase some of our flagship fly rods for participants and visitors to test out. Among the rods available were:
๐ฃ Vision XO Graphene Fly Rod
๐ฃ Vision XO First Generation Fly Rod
๐ฃ Vision Onki First Generation Fly Rod
๐ฃ Vision Onkii Second Generation Fly Rod
๐ฃ Vision HERO2 Fly Rod
It was great seeing the crowd testing the rods, exchanging feedback, and experiencing the different actions and feel of each setup.
Once the rod showcase session ended, everyone gathered for a group photo in front of the famous landmark at Kg Betong โ the iconic Sikang Wall. Shortly after the photos, it was finally time for the official flag-off.
Everyone quickly got into their vehicles and headed towards their chosen fishing spots, all hoping to land the biggest Sikang of the competition. For those unfamiliar, Sikang is also commonly known as the Burmese Trout or Malayan Trout โ a species highly admired by many anglers.
Since Team BB had much more experience and familiarity with the fishing locations compared to Team AA, we initially followed them into the area. However, due to limited space and access, the six of us had to split up along the route.
Team AA was guided through a small stream trail that eventually opened up into a surprisingly wide field, almost feeling like we had entered another world entirely. At the far end of the field was the river we had been searching for. Along the walk, the three of us chatted, joked around, and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings before finally arriving at the river.
Once there, we spent some time sharing fishing knowledge and discussing strategies before separating to fish different stretches of water. Throughout the session, we managed to get several bites and follows, but unfortunately none stayed hooked. Although we only had a few hours to fish due to another appointment later in the afternoon, we were still grateful to see some action and finally wet our lines in the beautiful Sikang waters.
Meanwhile, Team BB was having a much more exciting session. With their experience and familiarity with the river, they managed to locate productive stretches of water much quicker than us. When both teams reunited later, they generously shared their stories, techniques, and experiences from the session.
Dron managed to hook onto a solid-sized Sikang, but after a short and intense fight, the fish managed to free itself and escape. Brandon also hooked a beautiful fish, only for it to run deep into the stronger currents and eventually get away as well.
But among Team BB, Otto undoubtedly had the best session of all. He successfully hooked, landed, and recorded a very respectable Sikang from the river. Huge applause to Otto! ๐๐ฃ The video footage truly speaks for itself.
Around 11AM, Team AA together with Brandon packed up and headed back to the homestay, while Dron and Otto continued their fishing adventure until around 3PM.
When the final competition results were announced, Ottoโs fish was only about 0.5cm away from becoming the biggest Sikang of the event! Maybe next time we should stretch the fish slightly longer for measurement purposes, Otto ๐
As the competition officially came to an end, participants slowly dispersed. Some headed home after the event, while others stayed behind to continue fishing and enjoy the free-and-easy atmosphere around the river.
It was truly a memorable experience filled with laughter, learning, adventure, and friendship. More importantly, we learned so much from one another throughout the trip.
Until next year โ tight lines and see you all again! ๐๐ฃ
