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Official Dates:
-17th Jan 2014(Fri) – Pre-Fishing Sembang-Sembang session at Tari Cafe, 8.30pm
-19th Jan 2014(Sun) - DAM FISHING @ Mengkuang Dam Teluk Bahang Dam
The event is open to all members of PMPP, and the fishing permit is granted in accordance strict guidelines listed at the bottom of this post.
Come join us at the Sembang-Sembang session (Tari Cafe, 8.30pm) the Friday before to register, or discuss tactics and equipment about fishing the dam.
For those asking "Are we allowed to use boats and kayaks?" – YES!
Confirming now that light craft are allowed on the water in Mengkuang Dam Teluk Bahang Dam. If you are unsure that your craft and propulsion equipment qualify, please check with a PMPP Marshall first before deploying.
*As with light water craft rules below, anyone out over the water must have a life-jacket on at all time.
How do I Participate?
The event is open to all members of PMPP, and the fishing permit is granted in accordance strict guidelines listed at the bottom of this post.
You may register your intent to join the event with any of the PMPP committee members by several methods.
- Email your Name and Membership ID to PMPPonline@gmail.com
- Drop by and fill out your details at the Zainxan Pro Fishing Centre in Beach Street
- Contact and inform any of the PMPP Committee members (You can also drop by the Sembang-Sembang session on the 17th Jan to do this)
Please remember that an RM10 fee will be collected prior to fishing on the day of event, upon signing of the indemnity document. Both these steps are required before you can fish the dam.
EVENT TIME: 7.15am to 12.30pm
For participating members, on the day of event, please gather lakeside. Look out for the PMPP group that will be setting up there.
This fishing permit, which is granted by PBAPP (PBA Pulau Pinang), will be subject to the following conditions:
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No water pollution caused in the area during the event.
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Safety rules and regulations are to be adhered to as and should it be advised by PBAPP.
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PBAPP will not be held responsible for damages resulting from accidents that occur during these fishing events. A compulsory indemnity form will be provided for every applicant.
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Fishing is limited to members of the Persatuan memancing Pulau Pinang (PMPP) only.
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A fee of Rm10.00 for participants will be imposed except for PMPP Marshals.
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Boats and light water craft are allowed in provided they are not petrol powered(Except by discretion of PBAPP and PMPP). Electric thrusters are allowed.
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It is mandatory that all anglers fishing from water craft are to use lifejackets.
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All anglers must report to the guardhouse at the Teluk Bahang Dam before the fishing event begins.
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PBAPP reserves the right to eject anyone not wearing the PMPP approved tag for this event.
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Registration and intent to join should be done prior to the event.
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Catch and release policy will be implemented on indigenous species of fish.
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Alien Species of fish may be taken away for culling, please refer to marshals for clarification. We have decided to put the bag limit at 1 fish per angler for now.
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All anglers must obey the final instruction of the marshals on duty.
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The marshals on duty reserves the right to change stated rules and regulation as seen fit, for safety of anglers and security of the Dam.
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Fishing time from 7.15am to 12.30pm only, unless marshals agree to stay back and extend the session on request.
Happy Fishing, and tight lines!
PMPP Admin
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