Author: Adhek Amerta
04Dec
Why GT?
GT is one of the toughest fighting fish. This species is known for diving into coral structures in an attempt to break the fishing line. Like other apex predators, GT is extremely powerful, possesses remarkable stamina to endure prolonged battles, and is capable of swimming at high speed for extended periods to free itself from […]
04Dec
Tsunami Bali
The tsunami tragedy that struck this region also gave rise to several unusual incidents during the writer’s visit to Bali, Indonesia. Among them was the sudden appearance of a group of mysterious giants—rarely recorded before—that emerged aggressively just a day prior to the catastrophe. This extraordinary phenomenon raised many questions for the writer: could it […]
02Dec
The Rising Popularity of Popping Fishing in Indonesia
In recent years, popping has become increasingly popular among fishing enthusiasts across Indonesia. The growing excitement surrounding this technique is the main focus of this edition of Mancing Mania (MM). Long before popping was introduced to Indonesia, the country was already familiar with various traditional and modern fishing techniques. These ranged from kite fishing, feather […]
02Dec
Fishing Alongside a Legend
In the early 1990s, when popping had yet to gain widespread popularity among Indonesian anglers, a passionate popping enthusiast had already emerged on the Island of the Gods, Bali. That angler was Adhek Amerta. Through his dedication and persistence in mastering the popping technique, Adhek became widely recognized among Japanese anglers. Many fishing enthusiasts from […]
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