Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge @ Rompin, Pahang

For the past four years it has been held at the sea off the town and serene beaches of Kuala Rompin in Pahang, about 125 km south of Kuantan.

The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge takes advantage of the active migration season of the billfish, such as marlin and sailfish (istiophorus platypterus), passing the Rompin area from the northern hemisphere to their destination in Australia, between March and September.

This annual billfish migration, passing through the area in their thousands, could be tracked via satellite. And one reason for their presence in the area is the abundance of shoals of anchovies and other small fish to feed on.

The reefs at Rompin, namely Karang (Reef) DO, Karang Cha, Karang Batu Mati, Karang Bubu, Karang Luas, Batu Berhala, Karang Rompin, Batu Saga and Tukun Tayar provide some of the best resting places for the billfish before they move on.