In Reply to: Fishing and skins question posted by kt_lou on Friday, 12. September 2008 at 08:36 Bali Time:
Boat rides can be arranged at almost any beach where you can see the traditional Prahus (pron. 'prah-huu'.) or Jukungs (pron. 'juu-koong'.) pulled up on the sand. Most are now powered by an outboard motor but if you find a sailing boat on some non-tourist beach then I recommend that you take it and experience the real thing. Show some interest in the boat and someone will soon come down and ask if you want to go out.
Surfers commonly pay Rp20,000 for a ride to the reefs which is maybe 20 minutes to half an hour there and back for the fisherman. The cost is more if you want him to wait for you to finish or wipe out.
A ride along the shore is an interesting (and safe) experience and you will pay probably about Rp50-75,000 for an hour if you start the bargaining at about Rp20,000. Big game fishing on large, up-market boats can cost up to US$120 per person.
* Big Game Fishing. When fishing you have to be fishing where the fish are and when they want to feed - Bali is no different. Sometimes the local lads are better than the pro's. In Lovina (where the fishing is still good and more reliable) if you're nice to the locals you might be able to go out with them at night. Sometimes the cost for a large boat at about $250 and hour, with very ordinary gear, is just not worth it. Locals in a jukung, at less than half that with ordinary gear, chucking lures into schools on the feed might be a better way to go.
* "Atlantis", Jalan Tamblingan #188 Sanur between Sanur Beach Hotel & Puri Santrian. Very professional, British organisation. Keith. Ph/fax 283 676. atlantiskb@hotmail.com US$120 for 6 hours. Discount for 4+.
* See also http://www.baliwaves.com/ which looks like a surfing site (which it is) but there are also fishing charters from Tuban. 14 years experience ('07). E-mail slim@baliwaves.com. Aus$130 for 1 or 2 people, trolling, reef or bottom bouncing, everything included and a BBQ after if requested. Phone Slim +6281 2398 2325.
* www.enafishing.com
* Pancing Fishing is at the start of the By Pass road. Run by Irianjaya Taragin.
* wwwbali-tours.com/tour/fishing-e.html
* www.romaexport.com/budahbeach/frame.htm
* See also Game fishing - http://www.bali-fishing.com. Rates are given on this site.
* www.balicruises.com is another site to check. It has its own links to boat charters and fishing trips.
* Aaron Nasatir has been a pro charter operator in the US of A and now works in Bali. E-mail aaron_nasatir@yahoo.com for information.
* Bluewater Safaris is at www.bwsbali.com .