In Reply to: Fishing Trip posted by busta on Tuesday, 14. February 2006 at 17:34 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 just for fun and experience the real thing. Show some interest in the boats and someone will soon come down and ask if you want to go out. You can usually select bottom bouncing for smaller fish or trolling (more expensive) for larger fish such as tuna if you're very lucky. 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 they want him to wait for them 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.
If you want advice about organised fishing trips/tours there is a pro who will give you good advice. Contact aaron_nasatir@yahoo.com.