Handline GT Fishing at Brother Fishing Pond, Johor Bahru

We visited Brother Fishing Pond in Taman Perling, Johor Bahru, for a fun session targeting giant trevally with light tackle and a handline fishing rod.

Sherwin, Vinz, Su Yin and I made the short trip across the border to test a handline rod created by Jeff from RodStation. Instead of bringing only the usual lures, we arrived with plenty of interesting fish baits, including salmon, barramundi and grouper.

The fish certainly seemed to enjoy our unusual bait selection!

Giant Trevally Fishing at Brother Fishing Pond

Brother Fishing Pond has become a familiar destination for anglers looking to experience GT pond fishing near Singapore. The pond is located at Kampung Sungai Danga in Taman Perling, Johor Bahru.

Fishing pond: Brother Fishing Pond
Location: Taman Perling, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Fishing style: Catch-and-release pond fishing
Target species: Giant trevally, commonly known as GT
Tackle used: Handline rod, eging tackle and other light setups
Bait used: Salmon, barramundi, grouper and artificial lures

Su Yin with his first giant trevally at Brother Fishing Pond.

Testing the RodStation Handline Fishing Rod

The main purpose of this fishing trip was to test the handline fishing rod created by Jeff from RodStation. Unlike a conventional fishing rod, the compact handline setup provided a very direct connection between the angler and the fish.

A hard-fighting GT can make even conventional tackle feel underpowered, so fighting one with the handline rod was especially entertaining. The setup may look simple, but controlling a powerful fish at close range still requires care.

The compact handline fishing rod created by Jeff from RodStation.

Light-Tackle GT Fishing

We also landed several GTs using eging rods and other light fishing setups. Fighting a giant trevally on light tackle is always exciting because the angler must manage the drag carefully and prevent the fish from overpowering the setup.

The lighter rods made each run feel more dramatic and gave us a good workout. Su Yin also managed to land his first GT during the session.

We landed several GTs using eging rods and other light setups.

Using Fish as Bait for GT Pond Fishing

Instead of relying entirely on artificial lures, we brought a wide selection of natural fish bait. The menu included pieces of salmon, barramundi and grouper.

Once we started berleying, the pond quickly came alive. Almost anything that entered the water seemed to attract attention and produce a hook-up. We also received a good number of hits on spoons.

Luring almost felt like a sham here. Very little complicated technique was required once the GTs began feeding aggressively!

We had fun experimenting with different fish baits.

Watch Our Brother Fishing Pond Video

Watch the TikTok video below to see our handline and light-tackle GT fishing session at Brother Fishing Pond:

@baktao Fishing for GT at Brother Fishing Pond, Perling with basic gears. It is difficult. #fishing #johorbahru #fishinglife #sgfishing #fishingtiktoks #fishingmalaysia #malaysiafishing #gianttrevally #gtfishing #pondfishing #handlinefishing #fishingrod ♬ Piu Piu Piu - 拼音师

You can also watch the Brother Fishing Pond GT fishing video on the Baktao YouTube channel.

Final Thoughts

Brother Fishing Pond provided plenty of action and was a convenient place to test the RodStation handline fishing rod. Between the natural baits, spoons, eging setups and light tackle, everyone managed to experience some exciting GT fights.

The trip was especially memorable for Su Yin, who landed his first giant trevally. For anglers from Singapore looking for accessible GT pond fishing in Johor Bahru, Brother Fishing Pond at Taman Perling is one option to consider.

Check directly with the pond for its latest rates, opening hours, bait rules and catch-and-release requirements before visiting.

Tight lines and stay hooked on Baktao!