After our previous Singapore bubu fish trap fishing trip with Jeff Tsen , several fishing kakis asked if they could experience it for themselves. We invited some newcomers to join us on several trips to learn more about this traditional method of bubu fishing in Singapore . Not every trip produced a spectacular catch, but the traps still yielded an interesting variety of fish. Like conventional rod-and-line fishing, bubu fishing is affected by location, tide, weather, bait movement and luck. What Is Bubu Fishing? A bubu is a traditional fish trap placed on the seabed. Fish enter through a funnel-shaped opening and may have difficulty finding their way out. Unlike rod-and-line fishing, the trap is left in the water before being retrieved later. The anticipation comes when the crew reaches the location, secures the line and begins pulling the bubu towards the surface. Fishing method: Traditional bubu fish trap Location: Singapore waters Captain: Jeff Tsen from RodStatio...

All this from a few hours of tough bubu fishing work! Want to experience a Singapore version of “Deadliest Catch”? Jeff, our usual go-to guy when we want fresh fish and some fishing action, asked whether I wanted to help retrieve and deploy several bubus in Singapore waters. I replied almost immediately: “Let’s go!” Bubu fishing in Singapore can be extremely difficult and physically demanding, but pulling a loaded fish trap to the surface is also very rewarding. Singapore Bubu Fishing Trip Details Fishing method: Traditional bubu fish traps Departure point: Sembawang Fishing area: Singapore waters Captain: Jeff Activities: Retrieving, sorting and redeploying bubus Catch: Reef fish, crabs, pufferfish and other species What Is Bubu Fishing? A bubu is a traditional fish trap placed on the seabed. Fish and crustaceans enter through a funnel-shaped opening and may have difficulty finding their way out. The trap is left in the water before being retr...