Call of the wild in Sarawak‘s interior

The group of anglers comprising (from left) Franky Jubang, Yati Upon, Rimau Tengoling, Deli Jubang with their catch.

SARAWAK’S wild interior, especially the tributaries of Sungai Balui, which is now part of Bakun Dam, is a paradise for freshwater fishing.

Since the dam’s completion in 2011, the tributaries have come alive and are teeming with species such as the semah (kelah or mahseer), adong (sebarau), baung (a type of catfish) and pengalan.