LESSONS FROM TRAVELLING

HAVING spent time living and fishing in Asia over the past year, a number of interesting observations were made and lessons learnt whilst chasing fish in a foreign land. Many cities in Asia are densely populated with fishing a key activity for recreation and subsistence; this means that the local fish population are highly pressured and challenging to catch. As a result, the local anglers employ quite refined techniques utilising specialised tackle to deliver delicate presentations on ultra-light gear. Whilst the fishing can be challenging, the tropical heat and humidity of Singapore in particular warrants a focus on comfort whilst the prohibitive cost of car ownership (as in $129,000 Australian