tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107636912024-02-06T19:37:33.494-08:00What the Fish!My quest for a catch of a lifetime bringing me to various otherwise unknown places and meeting new friends and experiencing thoughts about life's meaning.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-40289099699913863082011-06-13T04:56:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:44:08.110-07:00Jumping Tamales!Apologies to my blog readers for my inactivity lately. Life has been out of whack, but this is an episode that I cannot NOT blog about it. You see, I have taken half a decade to eventually live about it to write this post. <br /><br />Some history lesson, for the uninitiated. In the early days, Kims (KBL, Seabass) were plentiful in singapore. They were known to be strong adversaries and a worthy prized catch, especially for the lurers with light tackles. Once they have taken the bait, they will perform arial acrobatic stunts that will even weaken the knees of the strongest man. At every leap, chances of losing the lure/hook is high, hence getting them is quite a challenge indeed. But due to overfishing and what nots, it is rare indeed to get such a catch. Everywhere else I fished, I have never get the chance to encounter them (even in Malaysia!), except for some sporadic visits to ponds. <br /><br />It was quite by chance that I got wind of this incredible opportunity. I was wanting to invite a friend to a trip to JB for some light pond fishing when I was told about this place. He was actually there fishing and I received regular "live" updates about it through the night also so much that I had wanted to charter a boat and rush there immediately. But I had to run over to JB for some car matters and had to put it off to another day. <br /><br />(*note, I had purposely left out name of the place....not wanting to make another stampede to clean up the fishes. But the news is spreading like wild fire, so it is likely that readers would already know the place)<br /><br />Come sunday, I decided that I would visit it, even if I had to go it solo, even if it rain shine, earthquake or nuclear plant meltdown. All my friends were busy one way of the other making more $$, and I was already planning to bring A and D there just to accompany me. But ST agreed to reschedule his work plans and agreed to make the trip with me. For us semi-retired people, time is quite flexi. :) So hoping that were would be the only ones there, we set off. <br /><br />But reaching there, already there was a sizable group dominating the area. We parked ourselves away from the area, thinking that if KIMs were around, they should be everywhere. After setting up and fishing for a while, my high spirits started to dive, as I wasn't getting any nudges or bites. As I feared, with the news of this spreading all over, the place would already be cleaned up by now. By that time, I had probably done a few hundred cast. After 7 or so, finally someone on the far end hit a leaping fish. Wow, indeed it was true, a KIM. With that we worked harder but still nothing for me. <br /><br />By 8 and passed the high tide, I was getting fairly discouraged. Suddenly the 2 indian workers that were on handline pulled out quite silently a whopping KIM of 3 kilos. Wow...we took some pics, and then I suggested to ST why not just buy the fish from them. If we didn't hit anything, we still can bring some back something fresh for the table. The indians readily agreed and from then on, we were quite friendly with them. <br /><br />By that time, 3 KIMs were landed by the luring group...and I noticed, all at the far end. <br /><br />At 9, another big group turned up which were friends to the other group. So in total, there was a row of about 20 people fishing to the left of us. They were like in a forum group and all were decked out with HID headlights and snazzy luring sets. Wow, that was on a Sunday nite and the place was like a PAP rally before the election. In fact, the whole place in the morning looked like some aftermath of a football match with all the litter and the rubbish left behind. Ugly Singaporeans! <br /><br />Wahooo! My very own "wild" kim<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOr22i9JRFZbxDCIqa08Ik8OQbDn_WfssrEVjc70-sSzM6fiL2cv91c5_RQsnHJke7Jo3u7eLF1z2Befv9ljlKF68PnpQXiHNmJagiDjw_sFcxgyUOW3-a_ORy8wq6lbm-MIW/s1600/P1200019.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOr22i9JRFZbxDCIqa08Ik8OQbDn_WfssrEVjc70-sSzM6fiL2cv91c5_RQsnHJke7Jo3u7eLF1z2Befv9ljlKF68PnpQXiHNmJagiDjw_sFcxgyUOW3-a_ORy8wq6lbm-MIW/s400/P1200019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673949808724818" /></a><br /><br />By then, some 10+ or so KIMs were landed, each adding to my pain of to even getting a nudge from them. By then, I must have done a few thousand cast on my "cannot cast so far" black rose. Was it my lure, my setup or my red underwear? I wondered. I decided then that I must somehow edge myself to the area to get a better chance. I walked to the far end, and found a little opening that was enough for me to squeeze in between them. As I was casting, someone else was fighting another KIM. I did about 3-4 cast and WHAM, a powerhouse of a fish took my lure and run off. The take of a KBL was unmistakable. There is no negotiation, no test test nibble.... it was a hit and run, ready or not. It fought hard and made numerous dives and runs and a couple of signature leaps. Someone from the group asked who was that that got the fish (it was dark), and the guy standing next to me said, "neighbour"....haha. My "neighbour" was quite friendly and encouraging and gave me tips on how to control the fish. He also helped me to bring the fish to the edge and then up the slope. Once fish is on the grass patch, it was mine! Wauhahaha!<br /><br />ST pose pose with kim<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLqChlKKUjCJz1nuerd4lMk7aWOC-U6UixNUIQSdVfYskzM3e1WncN3eNz-WGDnDY-ss8XdwKCXFIUXySwe6hqPuk8tkRvk8BML1_x58CRgnS4sXZFhjv3E1wRql6aAahQmKh/s1600/P1200024.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLqChlKKUjCJz1nuerd4lMk7aWOC-U6UixNUIQSdVfYskzM3e1WncN3eNz-WGDnDY-ss8XdwKCXFIUXySwe6hqPuk8tkRvk8BML1_x58CRgnS4sXZFhjv3E1wRql6aAahQmKh/s400/P1200024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673941899386930" /></a><br /><br />I left the lure on the fish and tried to quickly get back to ST location for photos but lure came off half way, so no more chance for "caught with pants down" photoset. So pic was just boga and me and Kim. <br /><br />With that, our ice box was already 3/4 full. ST then had to go to the loo and left me to mend the station. Suddenly his rod tip took a bend and I reacted to grab his rod before it can fly into the waters. Whatever it was at the other end was strong and it crossed the line of the indians guys. But ST was no where in sight, and I can only fight the fish on his behalf. With some help from indian friends, fish was landed finally. Another 2 kilo Kim for the ice-box. By then, our ice chest was full...and no more space for anymore. ST came back to his disappontment that he missed all the action. <br /><br />ST battle with a Kim that took his smelly prawns 1<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9P7NW7oBOn_yQrGO1SxYeWcdccWR80EjzUsEtlyIYpQDioEikcwP_PIBppncvKhjIkrRM5wgeA3St9att6ONIePdmmNGG1syvtLKJc4jCOAzQI-ckh-qP5G0PM24hGKXb9L-y/s1600/P1200025.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9P7NW7oBOn_yQrGO1SxYeWcdccWR80EjzUsEtlyIYpQDioEikcwP_PIBppncvKhjIkrRM5wgeA3St9att6ONIePdmmNGG1syvtLKJc4jCOAzQI-ckh-qP5G0PM24hGKXb9L-y/s400/P1200025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673934120823490" /></a><br /><br />2<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCDmuL3Tsq2bjNc_G-Lp8YKmhOvVLoxYfBbMZMPtfqLL_J76TSsmcLbCz8MSvgsciO9U8gpipSbpqnoosq88mZNf4BAO4UBFecQ3B1VLt5-qF4pG9i_zqDFfxzobDq2mR_ymB/s1600/P1200026.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCDmuL3Tsq2bjNc_G-Lp8YKmhOvVLoxYfBbMZMPtfqLL_J76TSsmcLbCz8MSvgsciO9U8gpipSbpqnoosq88mZNf4BAO4UBFecQ3B1VLt5-qF4pG9i_zqDFfxzobDq2mR_ymB/s400/P1200026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673922052906114" /></a><br /><br />3<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7_TsUkH2kJCts6u5Gmu9x97cj_C8exYfuwxqA_Rv-b3jRnlIcKuAgyUyxJBwIQm8cCPUxBt0L9IGoRkD9B_PDuA2LAN3jYEUfgzyn5pQGKvcZhqgOaRncFbIOA-FX_3bFn29/s1600/P1200027.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7_TsUkH2kJCts6u5Gmu9x97cj_C8exYfuwxqA_Rv-b3jRnlIcKuAgyUyxJBwIQm8cCPUxBt0L9IGoRkD9B_PDuA2LAN3jYEUfgzyn5pQGKvcZhqgOaRncFbIOA-FX_3bFn29/s400/P1200027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673913117949490" /></a><br /><br />But the action presented another opportunity when another KIM took his proven wire leader rig with tiny "not so fresh" prawn meat. This time, ST was there to take it on. He was astounded by how hard fighting the fish was and probably, his best fishing experience. But fish was hard to control and ST made the pertinent mistake of releasing his drag and gangster Kim dashed for the dam opening and made a GTR 3 point drift. ST braid got rubbed on the rocks and snapped. Argh! <br /><br />The rubber lures that we picked up<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXY2vmyvqgtN8Y6EVm_XNvQJ_xuquJzFPGwcTBBPk2UbQJLCqQD9gDboSGVmjIcxhqk29C3IFuikaLsPR25v5MQMKzzppxzGqb_SwMFc5TFlV5ScPAI9frbvYWMEIle4VGZ2FE/s1600/P1200029.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXY2vmyvqgtN8Y6EVm_XNvQJ_xuquJzFPGwcTBBPk2UbQJLCqQD9gDboSGVmjIcxhqk29C3IFuikaLsPR25v5MQMKzzppxzGqb_SwMFc5TFlV5ScPAI9frbvYWMEIle4VGZ2FE/s400/P1200029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617674190877401010" /></a><br /><br />An invention of mine to prevent the weights sangkot-ing on the rocks (Patent Pending..any investors?)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmv7e8e7e6o_gyfRu15LVZxbDo6XlH2px-0xC6PzFJjxFy98OJJbwtmZcUmjFF7rYHHrYzXGWtaP-EgsdbT5tp54hLw4r3NN-1cySL3D6hnqr6si8yVLwQDDQffTh6F85A3Bu/s1600/P1200035.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmv7e8e7e6o_gyfRu15LVZxbDo6XlH2px-0xC6PzFJjxFy98OJJbwtmZcUmjFF7rYHHrYzXGWtaP-EgsdbT5tp54hLw4r3NN-1cySL3D6hnqr6si8yVLwQDDQffTh6F85A3Bu/s400/P1200035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673112502080562" /></a><br /><br />After that, his package of bait didn't work so well as it was turning bad and the tide started to change and the current got ready strong. It also got too rocky to fish and all the throws would end up getting snagged on the rocks. Tide was so low that we could scan the rocks and pick up stuck lures. We noticed that the people in the group were using the above yellow single hook rubber lures. That was their magic arsensal. But we noticed that big group had disappeared and went to the other side of the dam. From our station, we can see that they were still getting KIMs now and then. Every once a while, commotion in the water, headlights beaming here and there and all that. <br /><br />In the morning, everyone else disappeared into thin air, except for some 3-4 guys at the other end. Maybe these people are staying at the chalet. KIMs were still around, as we can see them jumping out of the water every now and then. But they were not taking the lures. Somehow, it seems alot lesser. <br /><br />This had been quite an experience for me. Leaping Kims out the water seem to be quite common and that is an oddity. Where the KIMS come from? According to the 2 indians, they told us the story of a group of 5 dolphins that came around and broke the fish farm nets. So the KIMs were all from the farm and were actually not "wild". That happened 2 weeks back. Another group said, "rubbish!, dolphins don't bite nets...in fact they are terrified of nets. it must be turtles, barracudas or even great white sharks!" But the escape from farm theory is very possible as all the KIMs are somehow standard size. You either get 2 kilos one, or 3 kilos one, and sometimes 4 kilos one. Like factory mold. I think in another 2 weeks, the stock would already be gone. It is fortunate that I still have the chance to experience this rare once in a lifetime opportunity. <br /><br />A KBL on lure, that is quite a story. Sometimes, life is good and fair :)..if you wait long enough. <br /><br />Ice chest of one of the platoon of lurers<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqqKQgSRzTzvqLiNuq5sBPH5fGYW1Bdh_QcRheuAUIBNkUG9KMzLGDU2UA-j9MXsJECDDhPk_cH1eaGkuV9RhNHkZN_r_BNA7Qxge9RWwIdKSsTtbIvxzFLwGbUChCo-lYeHx/s1600/P1200031.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqqKQgSRzTzvqLiNuq5sBPH5fGYW1Bdh_QcRheuAUIBNkUG9KMzLGDU2UA-j9MXsJECDDhPk_cH1eaGkuV9RhNHkZN_r_BNA7Qxge9RWwIdKSsTtbIvxzFLwGbUChCo-lYeHx/s400/P1200031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673118893723298" /></a><br /><br />Lures that I used to target kims. Ima gene no work :(<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2z4fS7mEBSzOlK4Es0bwZzNECd4HJxOxUmmi6xa9JU4_-qUHKKeRPNziitrld6V4aw1inUF6iNC5A6TXPMSoEt68FuoZDRqwJVBi95EOpLy8JYrnV-MZ5DfX4fVGVZEDvPAi/s1600/P1200041.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2z4fS7mEBSzOlK4Es0bwZzNECd4HJxOxUmmi6xa9JU4_-qUHKKeRPNziitrld6V4aw1inUF6iNC5A6TXPMSoEt68FuoZDRqwJVBi95EOpLy8JYrnV-MZ5DfX4fVGVZEDvPAi/s400/P1200041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673092956932082" /></a><br /><br />After a hard "nite" work...Relaxing!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8on7kB3uojHkqFJNodqngcqzy5pKsdisYJmPGiv4Aa_lc1HBgnPCgLNEI3owQV2wAVQkN15qSc2XZuT4emHYR0e0SRUC0omHPK4g8kGDe8pxkL0UkVqsL7B5zf3b6odiOGf8/s1600/P1200043.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8on7kB3uojHkqFJNodqngcqzy5pKsdisYJmPGiv4Aa_lc1HBgnPCgLNEI3owQV2wAVQkN15qSc2XZuT4emHYR0e0SRUC0omHPK4g8kGDe8pxkL0UkVqsL7B5zf3b6odiOGf8/s400/P1200043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617673090597439346" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-36346470222979088602010-10-10T05:34:00.000-07:002010-10-10T05:54:44.037-07:00Humphead PB<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdUHlT68V_f59pk5rVoupEkIEVj7VU_Wvxz_DlZoVClH097lU8fIxxvsCzgwfniN1jlyXIdplZnMOWu9DBWZXWqotI4w73vUWV26C4PEzH_k7KKGOlCFrGOueR1gustD53jX3/s1600/P1190172s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdUHlT68V_f59pk5rVoupEkIEVj7VU_Wvxz_DlZoVClH097lU8fIxxvsCzgwfniN1jlyXIdplZnMOWu9DBWZXWqotI4w73vUWV26C4PEzH_k7KKGOlCFrGOueR1gustD53jX3/s400/P1190172s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526399523440371266" /></a><br /><br />After a long break, I am getting back to some simple morning fishing <br />for the ever obliging PBs. I needed the excerise and it felt good to be <br />out in the morning breathing fresh air. A kaki had kindly shared about this location and we just had to check it out. <br /><br />Getting to the spot was easy and the terrain was easy walking without having to wade through muddy grounds. <br /><br />On my first cast, I already felt a tap. Jokingly, I told KT that we should be <br />able to land at least 10. At the end, I was rather close. I landed 7 and lost 2. <br />I was using a small charlie, and hence, the fishes were all rather small in size. <br />But there was a rare catch of a male PB with a prominent hump. Probably my first for this year. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIu3N-5B5NgAHbQIsslfHq4mvXuI8xn4yGxrjd_iwLEbLanecHAMkOPdSQsKKhSLQWrh-_IKxw4pUYxWhkMSXRzlVJqwBskXRjUv_I4b2SclM7DEfmQcXUT-cYy8gWHqwlpak/s1600/P1190167s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIu3N-5B5NgAHbQIsslfHq4mvXuI8xn4yGxrjd_iwLEbLanecHAMkOPdSQsKKhSLQWrh-_IKxw4pUYxWhkMSXRzlVJqwBskXRjUv_I4b2SclM7DEfmQcXUT-cYy8gWHqwlpak/s400/P1190167s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526399515176593282" /></a><br /><br />KT did manage one on his trusted rapala and got numerous bites. But since the PBs were small, his catch rate was poorer than mine. But we were all quite happy already. For the last couple of sessions, we were mostly zero.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-85887111056584790542010-08-15T01:39:00.000-07:002010-08-16T05:48:59.154-07:00I am Sailing...This was a trip that took years to materialize. After some missed trips, I decided to organize it on my own. It wasn't hard to track down the boatman contact and a call in March set the trip. <br /><br />A fly-fishing friend was supposed to have joined me but pulled out the last minute. To my surprise, it wasn't easy to find someone to take over. This was due to the "ghost month" and also the start of the malay Puasa month. Hence despite putting up some postings, there were no takers. <br /><br />However upon arrival at Rompin, we were told that four pax to a boat was actually the most ideal. We found that to be true as the boat wasn't too big. It is smaller the size of the fishing boats at Changi. <br /><br />We met up promptly at 3am under my block and soon got over the custom rather effortlessly. At that time, traffic was a breeze. Even throughout the drive, there were hardly any cars on the road. Might be due to the Puasa month, there was a reduction in the number of lorries plying up and down the east coast highway. <br /><br />Arrived at meeting place with Ah Liang<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOh-KQZ4GtA59Jm2s6vZCbST5Hx0MtjnGfUqydRYjJVUw-XZQ8qIiaD4Be52rth5D3QJ-jhgNKzSdNRRQ60O7IYOJ4tiGxP-5EK0__f8ysuM__ONdk_CYqolimhYtKUxNWmR0/s1600/DSCF6544.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617884343785954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOh-KQZ4GtA59Jm2s6vZCbST5Hx0MtjnGfUqydRYjJVUw-XZQ8qIiaD4Be52rth5D3QJ-jhgNKzSdNRRQ60O7IYOJ4tiGxP-5EK0__f8ysuM__ONdk_CYqolimhYtKUxNWmR0/s400/DSCF6544.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We were indeed at Sailfish Central<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSrEmGxmgflYvbxwcUUlGog0ovEsBu6wgo5iFuoqbpkiKSLtmkLK0dJ4EZ5NYEJ9n8-070WFoo0GW3lEOW321vTS7CAfwK1G5iwJUybiRGKWN534zxKZVA7SF6Wi2e8sl_vMl/s1600/DSCF6819.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616324675855618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSrEmGxmgflYvbxwcUUlGog0ovEsBu6wgo5iFuoqbpkiKSLtmkLK0dJ4EZ5NYEJ9n8-070WFoo0GW3lEOW321vTS7CAfwK1G5iwJUybiRGKWN534zxKZVA7SF6Wi2e8sl_vMl/s400/DSCF6819.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Rompin also famous for this big Watermelon!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiY8FKvD_MBZ_69YNeXuRZmmTeVr6p36kng39mEo7zuxarH5etqYRPN6GypojPzwHmolomQoNO1DZbivIIdFcE89c97xGTk81NGcMoI-MWCC-YaCwCJQJ4CgOLp-L2obxLOGu/s1600/DSCF6678.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiY8FKvD_MBZ_69YNeXuRZmmTeVr6p36kng39mEo7zuxarH5etqYRPN6GypojPzwHmolomQoNO1DZbivIIdFcE89c97xGTk81NGcMoI-MWCC-YaCwCJQJ4CgOLp-L2obxLOGu/s400/DSCF6678.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505923064036404418" /></a><br /><br />By 7am, we arrived at Rompin. The 7 eleven where we were to meet Ah Liang wasn't hard to find. Rompin is a small town. The 2 landmarks here are the giant Sailfish and the big watermelon in the middle of the town. <br /><br />Breakfast here to keep us awake<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6WBOarQsCEW7f8nhfpsAQzYd5Siy4GuYLqFuCf8gCDF6b7KD0LMFfdT0QhWSwch9WrgcGjyL_Ss3W22Jg8kngfVvHDZupLbxLwRDgSoD967CjBcsVHisK-TnitOnjyswRkMf/s1600/DSCF6549.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617877113290322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6WBOarQsCEW7f8nhfpsAQzYd5Siy4GuYLqFuCf8gCDF6b7KD0LMFfdT0QhWSwch9WrgcGjyL_Ss3W22Jg8kngfVvHDZupLbxLwRDgSoD967CjBcsVHisK-TnitOnjyswRkMf/s400/DSCF6549.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I was quite sleepy at this point<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT45UJmf0g9XGXMeQ4u2LFeVIHVHpzNo_aB7ejXuM1DnrzmRs7q67slf90_N_k3JH6yshbETCryFsEWuKfnCubRC3IUN4Tjp_pJcW7cr1ODeQHqc6zz39Pot5SxI13TEBF3MWb/s1600/DSCF6545.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT45UJmf0g9XGXMeQ4u2LFeVIHVHpzNo_aB7ejXuM1DnrzmRs7q67slf90_N_k3JH6yshbETCryFsEWuKfnCubRC3IUN4Tjp_pJcW7cr1ODeQHqc6zz39Pot5SxI13TEBF3MWb/s400/DSCF6545.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505922261364102210" /></a><br /><br />Hmmm...it's my day<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDSiRvl460XgAmxhXfAZpmompDsNssOD7iSi7UHadQOSwC9OzfPOrRSHpxc5JkTyL2xuPyJyGX8eNChPW_AUMcyCdB3WcITBIMZYR4Y_uCgiUk8ld2w4JvOrrNjjo5xr6kOMB/s1600/DSCF6551.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617694125953106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDSiRvl460XgAmxhXfAZpmompDsNssOD7iSi7UHadQOSwC9OzfPOrRSHpxc5JkTyL2xuPyJyGX8eNChPW_AUMcyCdB3WcITBIMZYR4Y_uCgiUk8ld2w4JvOrrNjjo5xr6kOMB/s400/DSCF6551.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Since we all hardly slept, we needed some food to keep us awake. We had a hearty breakfast at the Rompin Restaurant Bahru just further down from the 7 eleven. Breakfast was only so so, but we later found out that this restaurant was the preferred choice of Singaporeans when they are over here to fish. The next evening, <br />we did have our dinner here and it was pretty decent. <br /><br />Rompin River Chalet<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoeVRfLjlWSxg4VQbPDm0DG2w_O0rSv16VCPw4wh7Stbf66rfEqIQ4Y65uN4zpVZVYmbvu1XO0bxhVEwB_Vz4-gxdU5BzAKF1A6RRLNhVedDGSADBgChiJXzfjWp_NmhmAbCR/s1600/DSCF6556.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoeVRfLjlWSxg4VQbPDm0DG2w_O0rSv16VCPw4wh7Stbf66rfEqIQ4Y65uN4zpVZVYmbvu1XO0bxhVEwB_Vz4-gxdU5BzAKF1A6RRLNhVedDGSADBgChiJXzfjWp_NmhmAbCR/s400/DSCF6556.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505926899525800130" /></a><br /><br />Ah Liang telling us grandfather story at the Jetty<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltKJdjLRJRqkwNem8TJxf6pePyuO96qZ8UH3NPfr_sVirY_y900PvDR7QjN8y_gvxLFIcfrW33VQ9RgcGEjYKr7lRyxGphSK8rpLThiM_y6QIJb3NNQ_AEyvxuwURTkcWA_a8/s1600/DSCF6570.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltKJdjLRJRqkwNem8TJxf6pePyuO96qZ8UH3NPfr_sVirY_y900PvDR7QjN8y_gvxLFIcfrW33VQ9RgcGEjYKr7lRyxGphSK8rpLThiM_y6QIJb3NNQ_AEyvxuwURTkcWA_a8/s400/DSCF6570.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505922671250467314" /></a><br /><br />Ah Liang came over and brought us to the Rompin River Chalet where the Jetty is. He was much younger than I expected. I thought I was speaking to an old man over the phone, but he turned out to be just in the mid 30s. <br /><br />Ah Liang getting our boat ready<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZmztGV6uBjygTo8TUIYvf5jxLDKA391NkUgrqb5Vzf4MohXRtd6qpCfj7bytzpPg4nCdY_qx6pFOcqi-0c8YPhm_HkDrzdK0YeO-xxnBHuSCoHvO7bt5_aN6QG-GPwS8ZdzX/s1600/DSCF6565.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZmztGV6uBjygTo8TUIYvf5jxLDKA391NkUgrqb5Vzf4MohXRtd6qpCfj7bytzpPg4nCdY_qx6pFOcqi-0c8YPhm_HkDrzdK0YeO-xxnBHuSCoHvO7bt5_aN6QG-GPwS8ZdzX/s400/DSCF6565.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505925566620732226" /></a><br /><br />Heroes from the past<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizejqk_SfBwzFa7Y8M4f0DRSGQ5dnmluoYb_tQnOv2gllSYRK1pVhBtg8gmASOxpfGBkwhR0libNEczXwGWVBWibWovcJYJwneVmX_Mkc02v5WBTIKk2vPLsyxf1QODVZUnpLI/s1600/DSCF6568.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizejqk_SfBwzFa7Y8M4f0DRSGQ5dnmluoYb_tQnOv2gllSYRK1pVhBtg8gmASOxpfGBkwhR0libNEczXwGWVBWibWovcJYJwneVmX_Mkc02v5WBTIKk2vPLsyxf1QODVZUnpLI/s400/DSCF6568.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505922424217533010" /></a><br /><br />At the Chalet, all the fishing folks were there getting ready. Interestingly, there was qutie a number of foreigners. Some of them were carrying specialized popping and jigging rods and some were outright professional looking all decked out in Columbia shirts and cool sunglasses. <br /><br />Off to fish!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrb_DCwqm7DWWRDBXpjozM7qGHRumZokTgbZ83sxl6ncbpycVmWHH3DPNYPi7BlGD_1RcVtzMWLx0tzlIU13teDrHWKGSeGV92X9viBMHGbRtjlbP1iv8eDP2iDdGl-DKLt8v/s1600/DSCF6572.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617684375270130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrb_DCwqm7DWWRDBXpjozM7qGHRumZokTgbZ83sxl6ncbpycVmWHH3DPNYPi7BlGD_1RcVtzMWLx0tzlIU13teDrHWKGSeGV92X9viBMHGbRtjlbP1iv8eDP2iDdGl-DKLt8v/s400/DSCF6572.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This is "Youngoat" (dunno how to spell. Malay for guy with beard)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOH4lJABKuuqwPLbTf5LdLhWbgTY2Ue3biXdiE6F4E9e3OyigGpV5Ml1r1gvrrk2aM9GI-rCGH2RI6-us0dMc2-1qROjgd8NTWG5e6XHXVncV0cC4wzzffo40wB3evKtBHf3mP/s1600/P1180957.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOH4lJABKuuqwPLbTf5LdLhWbgTY2Ue3biXdiE6F4E9e3OyigGpV5Ml1r1gvrrk2aM9GI-rCGH2RI6-us0dMc2-1qROjgd8NTWG5e6XHXVncV0cC4wzzffo40wB3evKtBHf3mP/s400/P1180957.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505926383541086386" /></a><br /><br />However, Ah Liang couldn't take us out as he had to baby sit the japanese group. He introduced us to "youngot" who turned out to be an old hand in fishing. We were well serviced by him and his helper. <br /><br />It was easy to spot them. Just follow the birds<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9V4JPHvXSvh-ygJtR83ki2dc1Ua0SrDMWAkJQkvD-QYA9CtlEuczqCu0A7GAlBaWSBZG7m1hHY9a3ShC5H56YbJyRxYnWJ15qTl2UgP9F0gDGWgcVmqnIOC-PT0lNWDX679kU/s1600/DSCF6601.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9V4JPHvXSvh-ygJtR83ki2dc1Ua0SrDMWAkJQkvD-QYA9CtlEuczqCu0A7GAlBaWSBZG7m1hHY9a3ShC5H56YbJyRxYnWJ15qTl2UgP9F0gDGWgcVmqnIOC-PT0lNWDX679kU/s400/DSCF6601.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505791315342430322" /></a><br /><br />A Sail leaping out of the water<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Sf_abgipuFk0yRmPiPZYU4BJGRupxZyXCDpfQxcUZqu6KJnZGZlQDuH4MHhKgulliHLQXjVVkqXcmHmvfMhYEiRP4W1zdd_Itx1n-gyputh91gRwiWo6icdjmwCQ6RVuBoKt/s1600/P1180967.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616320032462370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Sf_abgipuFk0yRmPiPZYU4BJGRupxZyXCDpfQxcUZqu6KJnZGZlQDuH4MHhKgulliHLQXjVVkqXcmHmvfMhYEiRP4W1zdd_Itx1n-gyputh91gRwiWo6icdjmwCQ6RVuBoKt/s400/P1180967.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We were indeed shock that the Sails were around in abundance. Everywhere we looked, the Sails were swimming around and occasionally will expose their fins in a shark like manner. I never would have believed that we have them in these kind of numbers and fairly near to Singapore. Also, they weren't spooky of humans and sometimes would even come quite close to the boat. Their majectic posture over the water was indeed an eye opener. It was some National Geographic moment for me. <br /><br />Tan was first to get a nice gleaming sail<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNJ9UKaphRgPLgk9b6JkseNH8rsyIUH_7N5tXsD53clbrcnNP5C6fc3FiEesUmPmBcTC7IKEwdoGD92lxAELNyUpxMv1FCSwBMqmqoqtuaSKuO-Mc5H6lRTTtWx8pyOX66o3Z/s1600/DSCF6593.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617679493244738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNJ9UKaphRgPLgk9b6JkseNH8rsyIUH_7N5tXsD53clbrcnNP5C6fc3FiEesUmPmBcTC7IKEwdoGD92lxAELNyUpxMv1FCSwBMqmqoqtuaSKuO-Mc5H6lRTTtWx8pyOX66o3Z/s400/DSCF6593.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Tan's beautiful Sail with bluish stripes<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignJRmUoWHa3w-4bz_Fo3sArhC6lb47oATV2FtfA8RJIpNzwB37FcJ4TkO-TGaWs3o7_I6oZYOLRJ-wzyS3dx-DvIgdwJ0GQx9Pgw3vpYBb1KyjkrGd0kSB4xCTXfrSKxMAvOK/s1600/P1180974.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615949984346290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignJRmUoWHa3w-4bz_Fo3sArhC6lb47oATV2FtfA8RJIpNzwB37FcJ4TkO-TGaWs3o7_I6oZYOLRJ-wzyS3dx-DvIgdwJ0GQx9Pgw3vpYBb1KyjkrGd0kSB4xCTXfrSKxMAvOK/s400/P1180974.jpg" /></a> <br /><br />Andrew was dressed approriately<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUHIjB1u2v9DldVNUUbH_jdtFHb12IO533iWrx-ClK3v5FTc4qzU1-_5nBQjZ1tuiZTEN1A7BVjdTDdfDOKnf5s-MZzLBOI6E1ySmbMcRZ8SIvHoZr1Myz3SXCdHeVfkuDNwW/s1600/DSCF6606.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617364066532370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUHIjB1u2v9DldVNUUbH_jdtFHb12IO533iWrx-ClK3v5FTc4qzU1-_5nBQjZ1tuiZTEN1A7BVjdTDdfDOKnf5s-MZzLBOI6E1ySmbMcRZ8SIvHoZr1Myz3SXCdHeVfkuDNwW/s400/DSCF6606.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Woot. Andrew was 2nd to get<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_mwUThsiXB6LYEOnxceBAXIyCDaVomXnttczyNzfrSO9OggrHRxzhssvvSBXay3lV4EV-SyJcf7N8wzKN5hU_5nWkXvz-mHqQF2yncMup3MD3yBwNzObyvVnJE8ouLLWgaqO/s1600/DSCF6627.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617358137961186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_mwUThsiXB6LYEOnxceBAXIyCDaVomXnttczyNzfrSO9OggrHRxzhssvvSBXay3lV4EV-SyJcf7N8wzKN5hU_5nWkXvz-mHqQF2yncMup3MD3yBwNzObyvVnJE8ouLLWgaqO/s400/DSCF6627.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Andrew's Sail<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlHd-_O9xYKpZJj5DOO1oltAiJIKgNoohDVijaoVBHCOR3vWWy4O3FHk4isxWs3emOn1jOytznGmcQd7u9lAazfizHfcxYSmM7TVNaYC0Zvb5venpoHj2vTgN8j806weiOD0i/s1600/P1180993.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615942875210434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlHd-_O9xYKpZJj5DOO1oltAiJIKgNoohDVijaoVBHCOR3vWWy4O3FHk4isxWs3emOn1jOytznGmcQd7u9lAazfizHfcxYSmM7TVNaYC0Zvb5venpoHj2vTgN8j806weiOD0i/s400/P1180993.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Andrew's Sail falling asleep<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyTBXhpm_R4-X9bqBqt7cO3TO7uGZV7GgxlBcEY8Uk55abmAd1ST0QvYQ-DmOHkFZZEO0YHjamv8RYv_U6XsY_mxkbeswoJoLPoNuP_kkCBGCB8o-_EzK_M9uuqRsyPeO0W95/s1600/DSCF6621.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyTBXhpm_R4-X9bqBqt7cO3TO7uGZV7GgxlBcEY8Uk55abmAd1ST0QvYQ-DmOHkFZZEO0YHjamv8RYv_U6XsY_mxkbeswoJoLPoNuP_kkCBGCB8o-_EzK_M9uuqRsyPeO0W95/s400/DSCF6621.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505922879265650498" /></a><br /><br />Arh...my Arthur's day came true<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJcGP_KdYs_Gh6vzWzqHNYfcQvZbROaMirS0Uy2AYht28vlKsfLpxVzRQGffh_e0WlDPo8WeRTtPuSyhChOFgynV7Pb925IGYJmIvdeX_yLiPZboTvFVr4YYp9S3KhvuPnK1z/s1600/DSCF6650.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617355859608338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJcGP_KdYs_Gh6vzWzqHNYfcQvZbROaMirS0Uy2AYht28vlKsfLpxVzRQGffh_e0WlDPo8WeRTtPuSyhChOFgynV7Pb925IGYJmIvdeX_yLiPZboTvFVr4YYp9S3KhvuPnK1z/s400/DSCF6650.jpg" /></a><br /><br />One more pose vertically<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfBHdVb949y8HfHeq_5q4uXonIRKAdqwi7xOjf2NS_ri2Mbl1X8aJP2nT3S-X_bCjN7YDhFLpPJ4TVvGnMSHW9STlS4PNhCbF7-iXywlsKGMQdUcr67zQoCk-p0ISmPGhsp48/s1600/DSCF6657.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617351754161906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfBHdVb949y8HfHeq_5q4uXonIRKAdqwi7xOjf2NS_ri2Mbl1X8aJP2nT3S-X_bCjN7YDhFLpPJ4TVvGnMSHW9STlS4PNhCbF7-iXywlsKGMQdUcr67zQoCk-p0ISmPGhsp48/s400/DSCF6657.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Tan's rod hit on another rocketing sail<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdAnqCfBZVpfvgNevE0irnhRoJwahPKAgDBV5NNhVHuTRGSxHxNAqaQ77gKrRNhKHgJqpJcTdTVZvy2HWKnJV4Q61xMpj_hqlVzuLqOmVJNZh1oNZMJgcb-mk7Cw5KOODJvsv/s1600/DSCF6664.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617346409107826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdAnqCfBZVpfvgNevE0irnhRoJwahPKAgDBV5NNhVHuTRGSxHxNAqaQ77gKrRNhKHgJqpJcTdTVZvy2HWKnJV4Q61xMpj_hqlVzuLqOmVJNZh1oNZMJgcb-mk7Cw5KOODJvsv/s400/DSCF6664.jpg" /></a><br /><br />ZW's sail on tan's rod<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgho2wCwMMf4x3zgOE76ECtnvDuA9U8K_XMMTliH5MlGVijed4K3377NfGIDbzPz7awv_S6B4EeKLLB8094jTGuFQLKxw-ZKD6rUSAXh1gvzB4i2h2q3Z4OK3OHcT5r8oTAj5nW/s1600/P1190008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgho2wCwMMf4x3zgOE76ECtnvDuA9U8K_XMMTliH5MlGVijed4K3377NfGIDbzPz7awv_S6B4EeKLLB8094jTGuFQLKxw-ZKD6rUSAXh1gvzB4i2h2q3Z4OK3OHcT5r8oTAj5nW/s400/P1190008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505627762511496514" /></a><br /><br />A bent hook from ZW's Sail<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OxgkoeKWb38Lr2TmLEp69ZO-gZHzoJ_T_EWbAgFOODqaKcdh2LiVHR9oT6KT3kuldntpOaNXFltKrdV-T9IJebe3zXA546f7Bp98cqnybrjy48-Ft04dCDOKn_rRWiPvZrlu/s1600/P1190011.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615655203607906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OxgkoeKWb38Lr2TmLEp69ZO-gZHzoJ_T_EWbAgFOODqaKcdh2LiVHR9oT6KT3kuldntpOaNXFltKrdV-T9IJebe3zXA546f7Bp98cqnybrjy48-Ft04dCDOKn_rRWiPvZrlu/s400/P1190011.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A Sail leaping out of my camera's frame<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLzVK8rPvSrgM9WZTXGbWYm_565IrPF6x-v6QBkFQLXDbOkrEnMTCAGmUK9gib3AlTsHKAhORbd2_Z8W5hRof-wuq6boPk2EED3DC99sMWhJ8TMS2rPkCt43MQf0us0ql9DG_/s1600/P1190001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615936373738098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLzVK8rPvSrgM9WZTXGbWYm_565IrPF6x-v6QBkFQLXDbOkrEnMTCAGmUK9gib3AlTsHKAhORbd2_Z8W5hRof-wuq6boPk2EED3DC99sMWhJ8TMS2rPkCt43MQf0us0ql9DG_/s400/P1190001.jpg" /></a> <br /><br />And by noon, all of us had landed at least 1 Sail. Due to the fishing method, we could only drift out 2 balloons at one time. Hence, there is a sort of a queueing before everyone will get their turn. But the hit rate was pretty good. The score at noon was 7 hits, 4 landed. Very decent I should say. <br /><br />On the way back, tan's rod got a Barracuda on jig!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3aJNPqGuUzzRlVTU-7Qb-GHeFdXuQ2nYYeyDNbZEzExZ4rrBcwLSokV4N-_Z7D3uRw5pyrf_w2vVYqSWqsl24px_rgnY4dF38UJYN1XO6tEjdbTIqK45ccOU0vjQxMtamrVf/s1600/P1190015.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615646929540498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3aJNPqGuUzzRlVTU-7Qb-GHeFdXuQ2nYYeyDNbZEzExZ4rrBcwLSokV4N-_Z7D3uRw5pyrf_w2vVYqSWqsl24px_rgnY4dF38UJYN1XO6tEjdbTIqK45ccOU0vjQxMtamrVf/s400/P1190015.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So for the afternoon, we all did more bottom fishing. However bottom didn't pull up anything promissing, mostly with groupers and smaller specimens. But we were all already satisfied and decided to go back to shore early to have an early rest. We were all rather tired by then and it had been a long day. <br /><br />Dinner that evening with the sotongs and fishes we caught at Rompin River Chalet<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBue0zu2RwTDqutEwSwfY4FkDr3MRid7lZ5WFbWXYEvVUZ-QlhECLuTPPwisQffDnuLMQ2JwbvlecnX3x3aX5KZ8TlRW8QNIVkbWmEf9zyHNnPpe1zXBfgif-Lk2uwSYI2svX/s1600/DSCF6682.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617076852266770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBue0zu2RwTDqutEwSwfY4FkDr3MRid7lZ5WFbWXYEvVUZ-QlhECLuTPPwisQffDnuLMQ2JwbvlecnX3x3aX5KZ8TlRW8QNIVkbWmEf9zyHNnPpe1zXBfgif-Lk2uwSYI2svX/s400/DSCF6682.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Groupers were delicious<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphen8C-rofJe5Wk34byvY1DPzBvuMZ9SDIM7tSkNegol9hvRpEr7Db0EaDgpTTcXtEa83wjFLDP3M-RWNMJ0YammDtcWskIJdfAT8USWn-Qj2bLBT0BMZTyW-D5b-JJ-ioCgOMj/s1600/DSCF6683.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617073222395186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphen8C-rofJe5Wk34byvY1DPzBvuMZ9SDIM7tSkNegol9hvRpEr7Db0EaDgpTTcXtEa83wjFLDP3M-RWNMJ0YammDtcWskIJdfAT8USWn-Qj2bLBT0BMZTyW-D5b-JJ-ioCgOMj/s400/DSCF6683.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Rompin Golden Village here!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1ByrmqIjwa8QGxDNZ2kS42Vco-x6ReNx-kr9IXRVnFw6Oo8JRPZuofjdC4PCzA_E-KscYvmIC03L-qNfa9QBsZQDLuCbjF7sYwwuYoY-hHRl7LptthAYYN953LahSx7ipKna/s1600/DSCF6686.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1ByrmqIjwa8QGxDNZ2kS42Vco-x6ReNx-kr9IXRVnFw6Oo8JRPZuofjdC4PCzA_E-KscYvmIC03L-qNfa9QBsZQDLuCbjF7sYwwuYoY-hHRl7LptthAYYN953LahSx7ipKna/s400/DSCF6686.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505923176502337602" /></a><br /><br />That night, Ah Liang took us to his relative's tackleshop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcr6bfAFI6-j4-OIjHziBgnD_0P_20p8h3MDLnXr5vE0iuhbhXQWmmDZhjvENc8vc8RCLp8jqV3KKP5dQEy1YG7HCVJklODP5UatGK0THmVsogV_2-JB0XsBBclSArO4Vz46Df/s1600/DSCF6695.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617065852924386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcr6bfAFI6-j4-OIjHziBgnD_0P_20p8h3MDLnXr5vE0iuhbhXQWmmDZhjvENc8vc8RCLp8jqV3KKP5dQEy1YG7HCVJklODP5UatGK0THmVsogV_2-JB0XsBBclSArO4Vz46Df/s400/DSCF6695.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The group of Japanese getting ready for Shabu Shabu<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_beBR_LoaoLS0f_c_4b1u57orQiO0rw4coSVAjQ-ftP99EZgHcxZz3OpqHm-rLMD7TX1mu4nNCk4iQrUzRYeVmqAeP_tjBTCO5kkH_ZCMtrsmHh-QfC80B8JIcYH6Ud6vBn9/s1600/P1190017.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615639323835586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_beBR_LoaoLS0f_c_4b1u57orQiO0rw4coSVAjQ-ftP99EZgHcxZz3OpqHm-rLMD7TX1mu4nNCk4iQrUzRYeVmqAeP_tjBTCO5kkH_ZCMtrsmHh-QfC80B8JIcYH6Ud6vBn9/s400/P1190017.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Japanese tourist preparing the Cobia for dinner. They cook it themselves!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoIZUODU7w3ZDT9vbHtnGwkhPqfw3EEZrm77nwlZRJqQzBEDosSpAtW2c5BIzCGOaZx0IkIYjDtr6xs4utSI9rxe2mY8AVv9yq9LcdXLZSfz7oCERehTK9h37vfM5pZtffZZ2/s1600/DSCF6690.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoIZUODU7w3ZDT9vbHtnGwkhPqfw3EEZrm77nwlZRJqQzBEDosSpAtW2c5BIzCGOaZx0IkIYjDtr6xs4utSI9rxe2mY8AVv9yq9LcdXLZSfz7oCERehTK9h37vfM5pZtffZZ2/s400/DSCF6690.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505923322808951282" /></a><br /><br />So it was rest early for the evening. It was arranged for us to stay at "youngoat" place which turn out to be 2 side rooms at this home renovated for this purpose. It was comfy and had all necessary amenities like air con and hot water bath. We turned in early and had a good nite rest. However Andrew and Tan seemed to have problems resting due to the super cold aircon. In face, he fell sick the next day. <br /><br />Letting out a balloon for Sails<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrj6DfGqkfskJXI-2Ue0KtBntUndG2iFNgc6QK3AHl0xATDVhwLMjn93pBe6RM9eV1-pCUH52tjwYR0uHCxHt3hwKUyV_A7v9lSaNrQlyyQVaXyk-SFjyByKH3EjznkVNKZpFn/s1600/P1190024.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615634179773090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrj6DfGqkfskJXI-2Ue0KtBntUndG2iFNgc6QK3AHl0xATDVhwLMjn93pBe6RM9eV1-pCUH52tjwYR0uHCxHt3hwKUyV_A7v9lSaNrQlyyQVaXyk-SFjyByKH3EjznkVNKZpFn/s400/P1190024.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The next morning, another friend Andy came to join us. He was already waiting for us at the Jetty being not his first time here. We had chat often over SMS but it was the first time meeting him. He turned out to be an easy to get along chap. <br /><br />Andy got the biggest Kelong Chi(s) I ever saw<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZp9dnN_2rZoZGuznU8hUgcpJruSnAUFfeSXW1CJvrsczCANQQoJ1PazqwDLBNHf319rbd11N_mbAecNfwdhX0lJAU6T3lv0dWzVXZuiAmE1IySL6BFP7QZSYGW9STRdmHzKG/s1600/P1190027.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615630210974146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZp9dnN_2rZoZGuznU8hUgcpJruSnAUFfeSXW1CJvrsczCANQQoJ1PazqwDLBNHf319rbd11N_mbAecNfwdhX0lJAU6T3lv0dWzVXZuiAmE1IySL6BFP7QZSYGW9STRdmHzKG/s400/P1190027.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Nope. Not a sail bending his rod, but a bottom dweller<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbJ0GbxoytKct6kgMpclw9UbAPImmf7xQ5otCKixFPWHebudZp8_SlO7V6XP3Ds75KRQ7vL9XG6wI2MxD3-WGda4iYy9PZMfmP4ErBaRG31BZw13WGa2tkvFdysFFeuQPb0UI/s1600/DSCF6791.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616683566438370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbJ0GbxoytKct6kgMpclw9UbAPImmf7xQ5otCKixFPWHebudZp8_SlO7V6XP3Ds75KRQ7vL9XG6wI2MxD3-WGda4iYy9PZMfmP4ErBaRG31BZw13WGa2tkvFdysFFeuQPb0UI/s400/DSCF6791.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Woot! A grouper on Jig<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAEazV6BSvFy5f6s524kAT0qg1LjNiWzoFn6TVFhyphenhyphenlG4rPX39PzPRQOXQv6zQHgVNRps0aDgnAKzPJOr0qxIsA-7gzhOPVGvqzoQv8Pp6dRsMR-kAlMrF3B7E5mK0kz86nuKs/s1600/DSCF6794.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616678800541362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAEazV6BSvFy5f6s524kAT0qg1LjNiWzoFn6TVFhyphenhyphenlG4rPX39PzPRQOXQv6zQHgVNRps0aDgnAKzPJOr0qxIsA-7gzhOPVGvqzoQv8Pp6dRsMR-kAlMrF3B7E5mK0kz86nuKs/s400/DSCF6794.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Nice beautiful blue fin<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaHe55vKnlL-50QGKJBZ5VXmM8zp0Hao24b_50Bmzvib1mykgNtcAE_6IerOa6hSUNPyuCy95xHZa5P-3d2MCQre40IdS3ncaOJHPmEu_0_l1scI3zsPjMTpr167n4NkvhmOC/s1600/P1190045.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615285491762594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaHe55vKnlL-50QGKJBZ5VXmM8zp0Hao24b_50Bmzvib1mykgNtcAE_6IerOa6hSUNPyuCy95xHZa5P-3d2MCQre40IdS3ncaOJHPmEu_0_l1scI3zsPjMTpr167n4NkvhmOC/s400/P1190045.jpg" /></a><br /><br />ZW's was first to get a Sail on the 2nd day<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzVjajGCDdWSVLdBdSuy6IgKFHhc3RZaruhZLhdpuwR7zzQmlolm4YhMZ8a7jcdsd0i_CzN-QRlClp6MlHYufcdd2dy3GU_Rt0HwpG3hgpdQh2NWw8gOY4A3aoupd7_KEqXDO/s1600/P1190050.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615281120268322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzVjajGCDdWSVLdBdSuy6IgKFHhc3RZaruhZLhdpuwR7zzQmlolm4YhMZ8a7jcdsd0i_CzN-QRlClp6MlHYufcdd2dy3GU_Rt0HwpG3hgpdQh2NWw8gOY4A3aoupd7_KEqXDO/s400/P1190050.jpg" /></a><br /><br />ZW's own personal sail on his expert graphite<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSL5lrhILW6CL-QqFoUDMM7hzE_QMH68h8t7IGJpKzilyiZp_xjTidoHi_rYH7kGiYdoVh-m-iQ0POtcpHJp_6jSsnc4MeqUvFOE6zkGRUDnISQfSQJsc50KiZya44tPIclm1/s1600/DSCF6711.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617062893806962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSL5lrhILW6CL-QqFoUDMM7hzE_QMH68h8t7IGJpKzilyiZp_xjTidoHi_rYH7kGiYdoVh-m-iQ0POtcpHJp_6jSsnc4MeqUvFOE6zkGRUDnISQfSQJsc50KiZya44tPIclm1/s400/DSCF6711.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Andrew was sick but still managed to booster his cow strength to beat this fiesty fellow<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPSF-cH3f0Vf_NgBBQml9LuqPKQpjwQnTvBbYjg5VSikKX3-6M0Ww55z_POyFmkTRjy8Vsvzeufi2CuXlF_Z5vg1xukaJsFqVrVWnX7Pyw7-6JeHt7OJ5Dzgtqr4joz_BKM0W/s1600/DSCF6729.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505617060154432018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPSF-cH3f0Vf_NgBBQml9LuqPKQpjwQnTvBbYjg5VSikKX3-6M0Ww55z_POyFmkTRjy8Vsvzeufi2CuXlF_Z5vg1xukaJsFqVrVWnX7Pyw7-6JeHt7OJ5Dzgtqr4joz_BKM0W/s400/DSCF6729.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So Shack!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCStmswCCccxxdNWHV9gQLxBbVO-g8UuWzYoiLQZC1AJpFD2Ng-VBlpqZVL4fkMY9D6BMialy0VCJsMyLbom5hKK_nrx2IYuJJR4aITNnqCK7EAbJLRJGIJpid9T6tcGQ89W2E/s1600/P1190061.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCStmswCCccxxdNWHV9gQLxBbVO-g8UuWzYoiLQZC1AJpFD2Ng-VBlpqZVL4fkMY9D6BMialy0VCJsMyLbom5hKK_nrx2IYuJJR4aITNnqCK7EAbJLRJGIJpid9T6tcGQ89W2E/s400/P1190061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505927385132854930" /></a><br /><br />Landed after a back breaking fight<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLcYsCl9C8Ja31iI0BAhZgcZNEb5iJJ_FyQneiuqGywsNT0X0AzhOWNkrEzdsT2Yqrf4bV90V-YnpcDTNcvLpUY48wzSvYOcRLReJ0pO_PJneKC1u0Jj2XzhljstrxTlzQ5hl/s1600/DSCF6752.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616691829688866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLcYsCl9C8Ja31iI0BAhZgcZNEb5iJJ_FyQneiuqGywsNT0X0AzhOWNkrEzdsT2Yqrf4bV90V-YnpcDTNcvLpUY48wzSvYOcRLReJ0pO_PJneKC1u0Jj2XzhljstrxTlzQ5hl/s400/DSCF6752.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Sail looking sad<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PEZ_of9VxkMrVFNTr_-zHSJYg3SCgKbj7khc2ulpAuOJi_iwE9X-PBEyMnemzx0XRGfUD44vRcjO1RnRGBCOOEJrGfz6AIaKFmO7jOOVUGNaDEvKhY1lflzJs5v7otVSzbGR/s1600/P1190065.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615266632548370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PEZ_of9VxkMrVFNTr_-zHSJYg3SCgKbj7khc2ulpAuOJi_iwE9X-PBEyMnemzx0XRGfUD44vRcjO1RnRGBCOOEJrGfz6AIaKFmO7jOOVUGNaDEvKhY1lflzJs5v7otVSzbGR/s400/P1190065.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Andy got a good hit, but soon lost it due to too tight a tension<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwIK1N1DqRrllYoH0WxWLsn9S-4mvdEHBOrYuc61Mb-_FrNMRRHIaEmK_4r1srb-Y2-0SGGZcWycpV3hh5pr-94GZTezHXeUedZjL6Vp3tARGFMxSJWAbVMXKh_HSAiO9Psik/s1600/DSCF6773.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616687634688322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwIK1N1DqRrllYoH0WxWLsn9S-4mvdEHBOrYuc61Mb-_FrNMRRHIaEmK_4r1srb-Y2-0SGGZcWycpV3hh5pr-94GZTezHXeUedZjL6Vp3tARGFMxSJWAbVMXKh_HSAiO9Psik/s400/DSCF6773.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Tan's SureCatch lucky hat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRakhAVyQSyDRKncWbMhbUfdlWeZj8Cb3ty0nUPfuWdV0pwyjPEsCyD283BId8z_IUu1axKUNfPhEQ2a26QLDS4O4nulEWj9xiGZfp4Lz-5M7fUv4obhlkL2LN7fVOcoY5SMYe/s1600/P1190068.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505615263773799714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRakhAVyQSyDRKncWbMhbUfdlWeZj8Cb3ty0nUPfuWdV0pwyjPEsCyD283BId8z_IUu1axKUNfPhEQ2a26QLDS4O4nulEWj9xiGZfp4Lz-5M7fUv4obhlkL2LN7fVOcoY5SMYe/s400/P1190068.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Evidence of a Tenggiri slicing off the Kerisi's head<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8g7RYiJ3WpFlRpLOAklC6NMmGSt1wPnX5pqsNTGaw8P01s_mQ_wL0LqPQ38dsmzir41RJGjUMvW6HR9rxmePApouhIUbNEooAKWpuz8gzzE9ta3tZmc0NTC5G3xq-4syRv5H/s1600/P1190070.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614609261736770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8g7RYiJ3WpFlRpLOAklC6NMmGSt1wPnX5pqsNTGaw8P01s_mQ_wL0LqPQ38dsmzir41RJGjUMvW6HR9rxmePApouhIUbNEooAKWpuz8gzzE9ta3tZmc0NTC5G3xq-4syRv5H/s400/P1190070.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The 2nd day, we were taken out by Ah Liang's foreman. He looked Malay but could speak Chinese like any of us. We were at first quite confused but later learnt that he was an orang asli who was brought up by a Chinese family. He was good but the fishing that day was a little different. The Sails this time wasn't that prominent and the water as a little more choppy. <br /><br />The Sails came in in smaller numbers and it took a while for each of us to hit on at least one Sail. The whole day in fact. But the Sails today fought rather hard, even making Andrew a little breathless. We were thinking that he might have gotten a Marlin, but it was a Sail alright. <br /><br />Hmm...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKaVQGN0IUs-JxNuuOc_o8af3_dCmLELiKYxwY3YNUXIPDgBrTbBRH_wufZ3-i20nTveqQ0TQHMgYhaf7idLTPXayxDnwHukX0yrIo-voAtjXR2dE1jB3jrTC9WrbsiRey6tG/s1600/P1190075.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614606004216290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKaVQGN0IUs-JxNuuOc_o8af3_dCmLELiKYxwY3YNUXIPDgBrTbBRH_wufZ3-i20nTveqQ0TQHMgYhaf7idLTPXayxDnwHukX0yrIo-voAtjXR2dE1jB3jrTC9WrbsiRey6tG/s400/P1190075.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My Tyrnos finally got action after all these years in the shelf<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbjqFcjUCXjxMPHRNzs6b_ZpVlDGvPYEYUazuaB2yrvixKGXPuZMbLKdk7gmYXVxwGqlf0OIPabacM6_wyHdisDUYlafZIYRroXjmriyCsBM1vIpI93jCZ70HPd5d-OY_XFX1/s1600/P1190078.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614601170590050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbjqFcjUCXjxMPHRNzs6b_ZpVlDGvPYEYUazuaB2yrvixKGXPuZMbLKdk7gmYXVxwGqlf0OIPabacM6_wyHdisDUYlafZIYRroXjmriyCsBM1vIpI93jCZ70HPd5d-OY_XFX1/s400/P1190078.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My turn for day 2. A bigger specimen this time<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTycwV8wT8F_CmUatLMBqWLu1pyTsg99wJVpneFQAS8cuV5bLvG-rxshIOifTiXTqSFyObOsnEA7UShHXCQMxOz4nsgk0D-1cHAvAq7m6AKV6xVjxaA0qmI8Wdp32V3b4jQpz3/s1600/DSCF6816.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505616322214579074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTycwV8wT8F_CmUatLMBqWLu1pyTsg99wJVpneFQAS8cuV5bLvG-rxshIOifTiXTqSFyObOsnEA7UShHXCQMxOz4nsgk0D-1cHAvAq7m6AKV6xVjxaA0qmI8Wdp32V3b4jQpz3/s400/DSCF6816.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Our fishing boat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSS6957Oi1zSzomQ3SHIV-ODnTnJHu_ZZXA82NyMkdY1X6dbHIl_QbgqFsRkZj9uapxFHJ7fPW-RKpyo6fN3objCZY24krj-P9K9F_aGEStK4QgZHX5x1C0Tb9M52D022lMZd6/s1600/P1190079.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614593458281602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSS6957Oi1zSzomQ3SHIV-ODnTnJHu_ZZXA82NyMkdY1X6dbHIl_QbgqFsRkZj9uapxFHJ7fPW-RKpyo6fN3objCZY24krj-P9K9F_aGEStK4QgZHX5x1C0Tb9M52D022lMZd6/s400/P1190079.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Tan and Andy were the only ones that didn't land any Sail on day 2. Tan lost a good one that went many times around the boat and finally snapping his braided mainline. For that, he was already satisfied. Andy lost one that only showed his presence when he started to retrieve his line and only then did he realized that he had a fish on the other end. It was a tough fight, but the tension was too high and the leader broke. <br /><br />I lost a couple too but finally finally managed to land one that was bigger than the one yesterday. It started very fierce and run very far away. But after a while, it was totally worn out and I was only pulling back a dead weight. <br /><br />Our sleeping quarters<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMwpEtrKpQ9O3nQwiZTAOxmtLJuBZrDWGrXKZYopD59qpUReP8rppyyqbvybZRKtkqoT9_uVYzs0guTN4WKDGT-4oGVJQosY343-MoABvpWu5WidycWoCI6Cklwm6fj0Zu5YA/s1600/P1190085.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614588561796226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMwpEtrKpQ9O3nQwiZTAOxmtLJuBZrDWGrXKZYopD59qpUReP8rppyyqbvybZRKtkqoT9_uVYzs0guTN4WKDGT-4oGVJQosY343-MoABvpWu5WidycWoCI6Cklwm6fj0Zu5YA/s400/P1190085.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tSlCIpEZeZqJrVwC4D4zydhGFqDYwB8yPU6ECf2H82EUaq8_vocTL8r9X4SPFEL1-Xtw4haAB_UAWSIghG1xnxj2_OJTfPr0G0e9krcl3pN0ZwgOfYC_OOxirrgK66Z0vHY0/s1600/P1190090.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614270723761202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tSlCIpEZeZqJrVwC4D4zydhGFqDYwB8yPU6ECf2H82EUaq8_vocTL8r9X4SPFEL1-Xtw4haAB_UAWSIghG1xnxj2_OJTfPr0G0e9krcl3pN0ZwgOfYC_OOxirrgK66Z0vHY0/s400/P1190090.jpg" /></a><br /><br />End of mission rest and relax dinner<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Qw2gM6EjPqbVWoxfdtz5SYK8aH6CplX-Swq8R0IPiEbY5VncJct47yVHWG67AFqB2ybZGk2XTItijQ-8x1UlfVaGVgrIBCmkGuuypqNFPXZiUIwuBwg2yjTvGR3hTUk8naL7/s1600/P1190091.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614265855489986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Qw2gM6EjPqbVWoxfdtz5SYK8aH6CplX-Swq8R0IPiEbY5VncJct47yVHWG67AFqB2ybZGk2XTItijQ-8x1UlfVaGVgrIBCmkGuuypqNFPXZiUIwuBwg2yjTvGR3hTUk8naL7/s400/P1190091.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We had a good dinner with the fishes from bottom fishing at Rompin Restaurant Bahru at the recommendation of Andy. After that, we all retired back to the room and rested till the next morning before heading back home. Andrew by then was feeling pretty sick. Nevertheless, we were all contented that we had achieved what we arrived to do and more. A very decent trip overall. <br /><br />We passed this Salted fish/Keropok factory on the way back to JB<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-4orVQI6y0_bMl18CAYqthgmaj8g28-JfDs4sW4yiOVNG0coc9Fkdb26YtnLVpMn8_8BjSbCPGrBYm4BprCJRIzM2EVsrhlOgnk5ALo_nd-X016NrtvSfNuK6NeUn__im7r0/s1600/P1190095.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614262607600914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-4orVQI6y0_bMl18CAYqthgmaj8g28-JfDs4sW4yiOVNG0coc9Fkdb26YtnLVpMn8_8BjSbCPGrBYm4BprCJRIzM2EVsrhlOgnk5ALo_nd-X016NrtvSfNuK6NeUn__im7r0/s400/P1190095.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Salted Queenies<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgV_efg2mw8DhXHTIIv3A7yQ0MVs1oT9At6K91U7ofAqF3butZApaVSHHlAyADjaEFf9pzSXFQr-xTTlFOMMacsYSFtknWe1yHpKpBI3ylGJaojMY7VISpvnQfFlv_7W4ZjWi/s1600/P1190097.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgV_efg2mw8DhXHTIIv3A7yQ0MVs1oT9At6K91U7ofAqF3butZApaVSHHlAyADjaEFf9pzSXFQr-xTTlFOMMacsYSFtknWe1yHpKpBI3ylGJaojMY7VISpvnQfFlv_7W4ZjWi/s400/P1190097.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505628385569934962" /></a><br /><br />Breakfast at Mersing at a place frequent by backpackers<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhzL_LYdC3EcXJk3x3GJp5TQRv68aZ6cmKn2P4vCPGa2gLiW_yTrfjuWa8Un_lBlxD3g7ZXDzkFDqu0bKqUX22IlIom5X0cCDcEu2EFoSszDUw_rBGKoaR5RgHFEpCTBMgYEL/s1600/P1190099.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505614252227617874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhzL_LYdC3EcXJk3x3GJp5TQRv68aZ6cmKn2P4vCPGa2gLiW_yTrfjuWa8Un_lBlxD3g7ZXDzkFDqu0bKqUX22IlIom5X0cCDcEu2EFoSszDUw_rBGKoaR5RgHFEpCTBMgYEL/s400/P1190099.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-46088946725368497162010-05-10T23:44:00.000-07:002010-05-11T00:00:51.780-07:00Ho Yee See (South China Sea Deep Sea Fishing)<p style="text-align: left;"></p>This boat trip was planned as far back as last year. ZW had a colleague (Kenneth) who went on a trip with his fishing friends last year and even got himself some big catches despite being a fishing noobie. Seeing all his photos, we were all salivating and decided to book ourselves for the next trip.<br /><p>So it was planned initially to do a 3D2N one. But at the last minute, they decided to head out to sea in the night so as to catch the morning there to start doing some fishing. Therefore, the entire trip turned out to be a 3D3N one. An exhausting experience but nevertheless, a first for me and ZW.<br /><br />We all met up with the rest of the gang at Ponggol Marina. It seemed that for this trip, the departure was directly from Singapore itself. Along the way, we would clear custom in the sea! Fortunately, the parking wasn't expensive at $3+ per day. The gang comprises of Jimmy, Kenneth, Ah Chwee, Ah Oar, Patrick, Frankie, Sze Min, Siew, Ah Peng, ZW and I. All of them were veterans in this kind of fishing except for ZW and myself. Gears wise, all have super duper tackles from outer space. There was even 2 of those COMMAND motorized fishing reels that looks like it has a super fishy CPU built-in. To fish, all you need to do is to push some buttons.<br /><br />After exchanging greetings, we started out on the way. As mentioned, we had to clear the custom at the border of Singapore sealine. However the procedure was not as simple as some would think. After radioing the custom from ICA, the boat couldn't do anything but to wait. And that night, it was an hour wait just to have the guys in blue come over to have a look at our faces. We had to line up along the boat to be counted like some refugees. But soon it was done, and we were all on the way to the fishing area which was about 3 hours away. Given that our boat was a fast one, 3 hours should bring us about 150km away from Singapore. (my guesstimate)</p>When we arrived, we all started to do squidding as the first spot was a squidding spot. I tried some bottom fishing but the bait just got eaten away by small fishes. ZW was successful in squidding and managed to land about 3 of them in a short time. A couple more were landed by the others before we head to the bottom fishing spot proper.<br /><p></p>Arriving at the first spot, the fishing wasn't too good. Soon morning broke, and we basically went about collecting bait fishes for use later on. After the morning activity, we were all dead tired and decided to sleep till evening to continue the fishing. The other veterans continued to fish like hell and there were some decent catches here and there, but nothing very outstanding.<br /><p></p>ZW and I woke up around 5pm and started to fish the evening into the night. I got lucky and managed to score a nice grouper to start off. Later in the evening, the captain brought us to a very productive spot that produced many bigger catches. I got a huge bite and fought a fish for a while until I realized that it wasn't mine. Our lines had all got entangled and it was a very good sized Ray Shark belonging to Siew (guesstimate 12 kg). I have another bite later and again our lines all got messed up. Halfway, I took up my line to unravel and thought that the fish was someone's else. And then it turned out to be mine. But it was landed by Chwee (I think). The Corbia was boga at 5kg. ZW wasn't doing too well and didn't managed to land anything the 2nd night. Around 2am, we went off to sleep for a while and woke around 6am to continue fishing.<br /><p></p>The 2nd morning, Patrick's command reel suddenly "sang" and line was spewing out in a long continuous stretch. That indicated that someone big was at the end of the line. Something very big. The machine went on for about a couple of minutes, and finally when the fish surfaced, we were all stumped by the sheer size of it. It was a humongous "Chinaman", a fish that looked like a red snapper. When we weighed it, it was an astounding 12kg. That certainly sealed it as the catch of the trip.<br /><p></p>Jimmy was on handline for the entire trip and it was amusing to see someone coming to a boat trip like this using such a primitive method to catch a fish. But he certainly showed his mettle, and managed to land quite 7-8 of Orh Kah Hiah of various size (Big eye trevally). That morning, he also landed a huge Ang Cho (red snapper). It was a good fight and the line even got pulled out with his human drag. He was such a contrast with Patrick who was more high tech on his COMMAND reel which cost about $1300.<br /><p></p>Then mr sun got really hot and ZW and I decided to sleep it off and prepare for the fishing later on in the evening. We woke around 5pm and went out to have a look see. Even at 5pm, the sun was still stinging our skins and I got slightly sunburnt around the knees as I was wearing shorts.<br /><p></p>The 3rd night, ZW luck came back to him and he started to score his big catches, breaking his all time record. First good catch was a fiesty 4kg Bat Fish that fought till the very end. It looked small but when it was boga-ed, it weight a hefty 4kg. That was a great start for him. After that, he went on to get a "Bullet" (some kind of trevally) and then a 2.5kg Kaci (Sweetlips). Lucky for him, the 3rd night was the sweet spot.<br /><p></p>Late into the night, Peng got a record Stingray. He couldn't manage it and had to get the professional fisherman Chwee to reel it back in. As it neared the boat, we could see that it was huge. Expert said that it was in excess of 50kg. They decided not to land it and cut the line.<br /><p></p>I was thinking that we would fish till next moring 9-10 and when we woke up to catch the morning fishing at 5am, we were trying to do some last fishing before we packed. The morning spot was one with very strong current and my sinker would hit the bottom and started rolling away from the boat. Initially I thought I couldn't hit the bottom and left off the line till it was flying away in the current. But Or told me that the place was actually shallow and I should just stop when I hit the first bounce. Arh...something I learnt this trip.<br /><p></p>Or landed a nice Ang Cho that morning. After that while we were all trying, we were told suddenly that that was it, and we need to all pack. Ah! And I was hoping for a last minute good catch to round off the trip. So grudgingly, I packed. After that, it was back to the bed and sleep off the distance while the boat head back towards motherland. Again at the border, we had to check ourselves into Singapore again. But this time, there was a "queue" at the ICA area and the wait was longer. Very much longer. It took 2 hours for the ICA boat to come around and yet again, we had to line up to be counted and checked.<br /><p></p>Once that was done, it was another half hour from there till the Marina. From there, it was a back breaking task of carrying our heavy icebox of catches under the baking sun.<br /><p></p>A great trip overall, although ZW and I didn't do very well in the big fish department. However, we did have some taste of how deep fishing is like and gained many good experience. And all manners of creature comfort is possible on this boat. Not a bad experience and certainly one to treasure for time to come.<br /><p></p>Woot, the boat certainly looked high end<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/PYDTPacwdYq6MwKrkxcLVwV82*DeXZ3bx-ga2BR24QZ*hncAHQ0cOVJYBinccHc6r8F62cL3LmSoJ8-wznhz3763cwXKVUPu/P1180296.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Bunks like hotel room (air con!)<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/wQn03VmsQ1m0ZZJcfdOV5P5qsGjs7-OumBPfYufmLeAYcRAVQCtEDJJwLZpP6WYhz3D1y-9wJz44FxJ2XbjfFHDTqAe8mhX0/P1180297.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><br />The gang of experts fisherman<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/PYDTPacwdYpUgwRj92dUBXrOs244yNf*eyexy5NksIdaA8V6OXrWXsY19l23dDLFy3eG9V25vP71MweSXF3sBrNPOfhgtpyA/P1180299.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>It looked like more like an apartment than a boat<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf435PfN2MIGbpo8bpjfm91oWowozbW9TJx*53knx80xgjh6qvx7DmHvAd-XlPVJN7dD--Ch1K2QJRppbgd90pu8/P1180300.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Toilet is decent, although small<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DZLTrtCwjVIPJxhKXkYfN7R6tPurAtaPwNpQfD3SpOQfLTl9kAyQwgmpoPL7b5*OucugaI56vFYnRoHblZbsuTFECB9DHeEM/P1180587.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>But a tad small though. Bathing is a challenging effort<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/FbUXv5fS9FenFXCaFDUKSu1rdSSIXFki-*yCtvUt84JqLzeDMz0hl0WOu-VAh6vnidpPiLg*GW2oH65QIh5QLKjvO5JcSB64/P1180413.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Heavy duty sinkers that we used for the trip<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xbuyiUSa4dJxoFntThT6eep1PkWC5RjTkzOfILMNxd-QHcLPFr4LWXU3svaTypBZ3cZwjHqfvUt5QcTnbq0TfvbZe4SrdfTX/P1180327.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>ZW was the sotong king of the trip<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0zxVebB-Id9fYnWUCkAWFq21wl*rA*4Lz12GxEfaHbgb4sAG5WG09g5lK2qJSUcD1WdmgGP9r6mT7KorotMRBH-jI0QIJ9Sh/P1180324.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>3 by him<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/TpxRY29bRFhikVyqtfVMxqgPypbqMwyw4t3e0ER-0HYEs4iH*tG7-vU1ZrgoloW5jYkXfvqlUY1o*zinV4ddwnCj9cedLdgw/P1180325.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>My first morning on the South China Sea<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/PYDTPacwdYpdZAEyMa-LWKY1umd1svm-ebzGYE5iQSmRxie1JFz*5DRnsKSotAWWyDNr4P*OHD*QgIikpyX49YP8Dn*79poB/P1180334.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Simplest meal for the trip. The overall food was pretty good<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/UF0fC19EEBFnXv-hf249mXHHpEfiZyyPsm4juci8ssRmfChSf-N717fCv*bC9NUNCUvGUoIogM3I0bVuB1-Cf3Oej8DYMyXq/P1180344.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Some small catches as a warm-up. We were catching bait fishes to fill the well<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf4sqTtAktwdL5UjzkiaykEXYFMmk5uFHjiJkXiIU9b0bmyW*soV4cUTbheixAprE9fnWuW478tBBdD5SkUYeaSA/P1180339.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Got filled up pretty fast<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/TpxRY29bRFhxyD1ziolfKkqaG2NDFWchf4Dpt-jgUTkg6OJ*ilKOIxr2JUmIfLFFJm7PpEVSUlmaoxarE9LVWR3HuNuQME2B/P1180341.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The name of this boat: Seven Seas Conqueress<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0zxVebB-Id*DdEr3Qfr37fy7ZqOJSahTc4x6nShfQoyTiVLVpxfFD4b4ANmREdEmiqt58rVGHTBdct1L2YHcCqHjvz9TEw*8/P1180342.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Jimmy on his handline<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/wQn03VmsQ1nAeUapqxaWH1G-uAOJqXV0OUhVPmutPpLRVudaXIMzi3Wxu97lsVza-46gKbWGaxBIk4N4RoxYLOR*7pKy-e0m/P1180357.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Peng landed an Ang Cho<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf7uYmaZHheIWwrciJXuCEW9NlUqn097abdeE4WB010bhGx8rjcNYiWE56uNygaRDjj6OQvqqAVfP*adEyl4Y87D/P1180348.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>My Monster Mesh and Tyrnos put to the battlefield.<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf4RNfVhIR-h2h9fPAlmHUz9uH3-0zWM7ZqkbAOnLY1iusAxxvKiZQESiwoOQnxzICF-T119kbazlXBt5WWlLUti/P1180352.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Alamak, come here to land catfish! I too landed one :(<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/YBAVQp1KclnETUVGpK8lXk3ghEu1dE7Ark1isOL5qaA21nxFS3VF2E*AsrTxqL4s2pVwe2gamyKDLqHpLZ3jm8lKmos-vLQL/P1180345.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Only this kind of Sabiki can work<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/UaQsI8hxo*ifTPpnQM5mS8Te11OStj2Etiw4GuAuOd*eYx0oyBty9W9jQbCOhMhZlZQJHDUBu8*5gHQUi*Ld*W8Tl-et4wCr/P1180360.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>My first decent catch. A LengChiam (Emperor)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0zxVebB-Id82bxLWzXol3ClPaCj5kJF7lADGB0VDd2eR-8PC2PfGf-CGi6bomwygb*uNCvfTu9eZtt8oorH2cxHfFmy8IIR1/P1180365.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Ooh. Lunch is looking good<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0zxVebB-Id864BIIM0KhZ2Zx-QcA7OArLQj*FUcpfn2QG2SRYTaJlMLKdUqq6taPN9X4c11-XOoq2ZQZkHyiOCElTGV1rwYR/P1180368.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Eat and think about the next big one<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/wQn03VmsQ1lPzLrbaKRqPV9MQhUEDZjBB2Y*u-w6jEU6UmyS7vv0MvaqHMiQxGs0uQHtS-uH5RhGAw4PgpKGC44LMnVNo1Rp/P1180369.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Strings of groupers (grouper spot)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf6U5ohMV5bBgwFmOxWzwubnZWZ5cz1rnTuriDWLHsDLc9SyyrzdwEnCzsgDDvzJNDuBRGVtQK2vOcHM2IHo11F3/P1180372.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>ZW landed one too<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xbuyiUSa4dLr*MHPjHsfbrGe7cP9D5IgJvA2alHPVcr41nX8GnnN1v3bFe-XGn46vIbXje9hahVUSaSXdk9LX4S*QGJ1S0w7/P1180378.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Wah, someone nich Ang Cho (Snapper)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xbuyiUSa4dLTknVDW10Uh5LY7-eL3STBXFsFaxV1ISH9JYMzYykiDansgvvZOQJe-AjETP*S3v*j9OtNWp6A67znA6jowPkd/P1180382.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The $1300 COMMAND reel<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/FbUXv5fS9FdK84SbyZM0Z1gAauozSmochInIb*TfJEPKZpZL4LkPTRDvVL-2uLJUqNlzx-4Fr00YZqQhAGVwn3vBYa5uR3rG/P1180384.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>It needs an external battery pack to make it run<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/3QCuxY0xRX5vJKz1ZJ7Lct5luMdjUtY1113nEFdbB1FyxpoSd*cfMg0BWt3dPOwe8NFdmW4U9knp-h6uakvHAr14owbuWyzH/P1180407.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Rare pic of me<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf4Rvwan6EltZMaUryPDorqoXSrVkZ7ui59eEPgz-rIa*6AWL*97vveSuDnw5IYyOsNlZeN*H8QnB0Nzzt2tm43D/P1180388.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Hey, your rod is moving! (I lost the catch, the line at the hook broke)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf67RVNp0Do0ZlJ4KRIDeeGtVhXshdyslDj8W8Z-MHcXUGFnCko76bN-t5NdTCxZ0hXTJXgQOCcXdS*CQSe1-JXw/P1180389.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>I learnt this way of using a dead fish bait and slicing it up.I got the big grouper on this<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf4UoNyWmaOGjb7uH2rEeqfVDZ1MaNWux5kOCyT5l*1rLcKAZa*pT3dY*PWQljJd5M5HzYBCT7qbDuJhyfQ*s4Qd/P1180395.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Woot. A good size grouper<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/3QCuxY0xRX6pPQZJax4CFhAroR1Mik2S9Tt8mdXC*12UcKu*4MpgfInN-vew-j8*9cdHdEME9biCIQitCZt6slCb-4U-jnqZ/P1180396.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Good size sting ray<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/UF0fC19EEBEACsUu1-Kz7NyvnKXcZNP5UG4MPODpeltHPIreIfA6dfIOiRgJGoYrXnfAJ0LHrCty6EPs0CCLUZZ7F9fsyFW4/P1180414.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>I fought this halfway and found that it wasn't mine<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0zxVebB-Id867*6DznXP8aCEwxbINo2efo0RtowoSL*wOBjbzt-2WZQsChLwWe6o6zGSNGJtpd2aA3OS1h-e9ks7ty4d6HqY/P1180427.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Gaffed up on the boat<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/wQn03VmsQ1l4hRzuv*QKNBNSj4q-DXLsaWfIMNrFR94Vyeqqu0nwz9VPmfUBF8jRrZxPwGnQKY9QWwSB1Ra3KjZ*itc11ck6/P1180429.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Landed! A Shovel nosed shark<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/OzXfBRo-12Hy62FZRs*BvYD45WH816027SQdk1N7cREKUrCXsXH8waZXgXtGe3VX8blbkBxpl9oo9TGE-cwJg5ZvCjrT2Vtk/P1180430.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A cobia. At the time of the photo, I didn't know it was mine<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/TpxRY29bRFj7Eqv0pDh7sgReaIM4q1-tXAMuL*QI3uCIwz3wiU*hRefxK6iQrGXJbb52*5RperzF5aiZjs9-17ENnTyfVkSL/P1180433.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A good size one<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/wQn03VmsQ1mWwZOhjsagkdQXyt84psN1iaPPfE93DjwtiZN0C5Gtao2aDbmCpAOvN4-c6eseJAdwdz8zXyzO49nGKNDLxW41/P1180435.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Oh? It's mine? Wah, 5kg<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/TpxRY29bRFhcdqXP5Dl8sZ7g97rjMB8nHU4pHwez1EdYWZ6rMhZSU5sl92LS1rIa6Wt-*7UNr2itp6R7BhaWUadiffJSRQ5J/P1180436.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p></p>A flying fish<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/FbUXv5fS9Fe3FKO2t5Xn1qadsgYzIeeyic9nKrA5EYY7wri2aRmDjUWGC7Zg1sSRI*xrxLrZ-NS-Oj0yl5NnxxDbL8KehpLN/P1180442.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>More Cobias<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/3QCuxY0xRX5eixtWUGBxn7dzjwF85WLIZpcA1eYoIMiCpAv88hohlrE78EqTkvjY-KYmNs4A4-ZNQb-xuKvQRWQBdTkK5FAX/P1180444.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Jimmy's one of his numerous Orh Kar<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/SHS3ykShhf7yYZdgGDVyWYsYapLexyy-QYZlSNcLzqg9MNpeIa4WDyiMKscT7KtC8v9VPg26wLTGOIKOO97W1*pv1XV9NuZi/P1180450.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A small grouper<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/TpxRY29bRFiv64UZBPPcQEA1VL7vgk*gVMOg5ILgRR7oJWyaZcXXfqd05JnTs-bXKzwiAuDCVdW7L-*1dYIN44exJSAkhFP2/P1180457.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>2nd Morning<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/QkPJ*3ziMBjTHba2LzlOLDh7-A9n7UxCLVvdbb1*5*kxT0dDiYCXrofWj6BX0gox-scSkzjUo6ssPKlybGZ4YJiR2F-YRKtv/P1180459.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p></p>Patrick kept shouting Ho Yee See, Ho Yee See! (haha, means, let it die, let it die)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0rxu*de2f45MlDf7EUoE6TO8xUXrUNW2T-3WuZjptoJfJHITNprYydhfCURM-J-nMxBL-woYcgAPluigVh3Q16an08pjsm4R/P1180464.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Wow, 12kg on the scale<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/UM0CbsFUkk2bwBNwe66D-U9qbF6hHZMYFp6R*vI3qc6IcVlMTF61iEPpdzeIjNVJ4XEP0etNKap06dG9kxVJeUw-HqCv6pab/P1180469.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Patrick was elated!<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/yPOQI0KdvBb8ZDlWOSPTQTEkh5a1Qr*RVudwK*TiCSpWQ1XiMjwzC5IweoyU1WUU0tRUKcAglEJLt0Hswqxuu*ggwLbyBJpa/P1180477.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>First time I see a live Chinaman<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/3PR8RI2Z-lq6oeKxEscRby6tRY7dUKlKenCoy9Z-njRFdTDwMyXyWkuiqOVDz-1ZDiP*iUMNJu85QRXoQbiwac3e-Jxe4Kd3/P1180482.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>He caught a chicken fish shortly<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0rxu*de2f47c4PWHDgDbqxoSD4yrgFPoz5Mo6y19cVl-ZMFnSvuzkb5n8qzwtZMQEz8w*SSe6Mqy7pzcX*rF2Lf0Xo1-qOb4/P1180485.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Kenneth with his grouper<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0zTpqYF6*TxKdB5tpgSWqYgRbiTp8mdfFYdp5O2WxUhoKS8oVSE3jsFaTn2X7JgAwx0a*ka345LQ8r9eFAW184vj29kbtSxc/P1180487.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Jimmy on his biggest catch of the trip<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/GCIi3w*Atwe9BhIaN92YWaVZEVDfLNFVYkoGrqvCflmPshoKRRzK7wj6BHWt77NzrKBOmBJYd-GKVnVhW944eJC7v62F8JZn/P1180499.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Come to daddy<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*kOiG8YT7GxYyPBeM4UZopxDQwiOIWm4W68pdFrYM4uxjb1qjLGROduIIwvl598bzJWfXcz*0rgBsclUW1uiz7Np0-ByJdzU/P1180500.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Wow, an Ang Kuay! (Red snapper)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/3PR8RI2Z-lrm*f7GSsPpUj0eAOvCJ2zzkeruNL-3hiCOT*dHtdc99lqgREtSzViaTS-*prJD1Crrxs0nVArcZVXFzN2ECeN5/P1180503.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Chwee the pro fighting a good catch...<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/U5Q9QTkdKL9TWNL*Rw0Bhbqnyb*SdNbI5O-EfUaT4v*LuT2-Hb5xAzMguMieAwAlHx5HS4-VZEofrhDw5H*46Ek7qzxSobfZ/P1180506.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ZrpBx9xCsLUJ5qfUW**N7JSUbpb*qqFmWRemfSEmm*AMlCl8ipC9-Rsb03nzdXbe3NsL6KJpoJOsoTwrVw5u3HFyvo*Qf-1w/P1180509.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Battlestations<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0rxu*de2f44d3D2*vNuVmMc8MzE6FF60AAxzGAebse3rJi5L0UO4UqVaj53e50C1k4iHaIGMFJC6Gcp568RR-mm4ddcMa*1p/P1180513.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Slow exposure for this mood picture<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DZLTrtCwjVJ9Ia5fescmNDL3qCzv5*KBOzSG82E29viV6BxUKHg9-dhn3Meeu7ToUIsNZoU-1i0yY1TcCfcxIH*oj1i3DVNX/P1180516.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Even boat got side mirrors<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/sqgmpvxqHzrLfZoVcm*Osmo6lcE6I5v104mGcQ*SR9zd9I6k4-p9*pWf6nvzzQrCK7arN6FlDADaVzqd7HFYV7WjqkS2cJzc/P1180519.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>ZW's time has come<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/0rxu*de2f46hGBp9JqYBghPPrYAuGCSz8YVqZF1To*lA4XpwZodDIaU8k7TpOt-rB7Hkzd9RqOdmoYi9Bu0M9mOG1K5TihTv/P1180521.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Woot woot, a 4kg Batfish<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/QkPJ*3ziMBi2Ba5k5dQ6plHLfbWwePEPRslz*2OkxgxLoWQa6*IHXzzRo746M0wxvCeITsRMCYgTX14D5pOwHLDmdSmNzB0T/P1180525.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A good size "Bullet"<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/yPOQI0KdvBZXZiCO3fEqSfUxv0hVPwFePBjIIh0VlcljF7t2lAmHv44UP2s7yd4B8-eWIDXhqRVwshvF*6Rh26-FX5TWTKd9/P1180544.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The huge stingray. It was released<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/u-EWeep1MJUH2KN7cFqGMS9OjnFtXax8ahwQE6tauoGazEiOPxqwwN-Da78*lhdkUIepf1reMb5Z2ZwxHmOyZK8G*IFyl1MJ/P1180546.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>This "Bullet" was a big one<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/QkPJ*3ziMBgAtMrMvvpMp45iIgsWnJ8WI1jtWvXoCfwDf3SBFKu0f3dHV6xlgP00MFQlidqpwt8esIEfRNt-x7S6Opa8zCJy/P1180553.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p></p>We went to the nearby SCS Macdonald branch for fries<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/vmN7eLOzKAAmxBttWTRRQIDjQZY2yP5STGBHhF78OOAzcWRhmTfuMqy7YVo7F6s9lQbJZWwrBRMwtWt5H3wkuceMlyA3KTF6/P1180555.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Another one for ZW<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/3PR8RI2Z-lpgXxo99yxgdNXTR7LnUKMw-903R8MHL-LdVYWeDV6vRHr4k*8a2kCVeFROkDBZlVawup3iaLUs15lhfDcZzW*F/P1180557.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Good size Kaci<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DZLTrtCwjVItrjsJkQB7TTq7es94tXOBxY6Jbn5E8cPoFrjbNSCP2ECs1fKNMzZ0U2QyYaSuU*hF1KdGoKxbHzhnqxWtxx3Q/P1180558.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>It was full moon<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/vmN7eLOzKABNcU2JHmMG*bTugeFJ64O7XuFPsSYTyntKA9i*C4sEyaiyFWP*tXzuXNSjLoiqFSZBWCnbTSZtoIWtrOAKjAkm/P1180567.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>I rigged this "contraption" for my last attempt. But the boat kept moving...<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*kOiG8YT7GxI4KkCEsI*xDAzh*Jc-pRDjaNyAi0MwkL9OWXVniQVlLHVfSaw1XxekE4IIhSFYW95Ojzq3LIR2zJp37shti12/P1180570.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Last Ang Cho by Or<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*kOiG8YT7GxgrAROPkHhIkDP5aQuEvziVllzUa*lTq30kM7cfXDUaQ11OVMldoGNCZeG0MOrLlRS8CsmNAnfHEyEYT-IdIIA/P1180577.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Splitting the harvest<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/GCIi3w*AtwfgPerPYRBQPjpBhXjtvISswqtUV9u5x0jQjDEFx1N1zh*KZguKk1RUY00*UlPf7SVQDTFPdrr9X*mIJgz2G6il/P1180598.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The ICA boat. The process is damn slow<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/HoIR-5TtJNoiPtWI-9xuu3l5z69B7kUrAtyW5sG8YdD4MHoZaqnyEmYKNnHIeLxPjkBic28ysVzAG0aE5kNJq2GHhTHvpSYt/P1180605.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Home sweet home<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DZLTrtCwjVJ0nPO0Dwf8SJAKxT*oG5tbMLS4i5VCPWXRszZ3w*pnwP7zk-4QQt4T6ZNNVAAd4y*aZxBspIdQPE55gcJPOK-F/P1180607.jpg" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-4856624037743713042010-04-18T02:16:00.000-07:002010-04-18T02:41:41.120-07:00Ah Eng BoatThis was the second trip for me on this boat. If you had been fishing around, you would find that Ah Eng boat is kinda special. It is a very spacious boat and fishing here is very comfortable with plenty of space for everyone. 8 persons on a boat would be just nice. For this trip, it would be Patrick, Chew, ZW and I and then we met up with Bernard and friend Jon, and fishing veterans, Ah Hwee and Ah Fat. (who for some reasons, is not fat at all)<br /><br />We boarded the boat under the Penjuru flyover<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ZwmtBBffbjx1tQLqhuu8TMxYknKfpXOARksQdEfAXICIG5WLNqs-W2z0MV4JSi-IPer*L4XYrc8C94THizSPB9ECEx0fGa6b/P1180192.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Unfortunately the coffee shop with the favorite scallop noodle shop had closed down. I was so looking forward to it. After a quick breakfast at Ayer Rajah market, we top up on some fishing stuff from the tackle-shop; like $2 per piece weights; and proceeded along to the boating pickup point.<br /><br />Once out at sea, we started fishing at the first spot. The sea was rather deep but the current was manageable. I had setup 2 tackles, my Jigwrex PE2-4 and my lighter tackle, blackrose. ZW did likewise and we alternate between the 2 rods depending on the current. ZW was using his recently purchased set and during the trip; TLD15 and a rather pricey Expert Graphite Ares which he found it very much to his liking.<br /><br />While I was taking his photo and holding my rod under my arm, I also got a take. Another T-Boon<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/AsMJaeN*8VRVRxNL--x*azGKUKOX5ZEUwHZnqvyq-GNPxtjma32gULMNNGOvzMnKCRcP0FZ6tX*jrV*aRDIEhPqZXvPuYamM/P1180208.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />First fishes were by us. ZW and I scored a double hookup of T-Boons (Spanish Flag Snapper). After that, the rest started getting fishes like Kaci, more T-Boons and the regular groupers. However, after the first T-Boon, ZW was quite fishless for the rest of the day. Despite the advise by others, I stuck mainly to my light blackrose. Due to that, I scored mainly small fishes. I think I might have caught the most fishes, but all smallies. My score was:<br /><p style="text-align: left;">2 T-Boon, 2 aramugum (small grouper), 1 KBL (small), 1 wrasse (small mouth and yet attack my prawn!), I had also plenty of sangkot, some of which started out promising.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Patrick with his first, a nice Kaci(Sweetlips)<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/sUaGbNovZrrpYxqjp34o7Kph0iQkYqt1Xi4q*FGW5z6YVch4cKA9v*37u9PYmQmIrrFDeJAblRZApG76ohpnGdRNvgElnokS/P1180215.JPG" width="450px" /></p>For this trip, I thought it very strange that I kept feeling small bites and sudden takes, but when I struck, it was usually empty. We rationalised this to the bottom being full of corals or weeds that gave us plenty of "false" alarms as if the fishes were biting. Therefore, the fishing was very confusing. We didn't know if it was fishes or just coral bottom. After a while, I didn't quite enjoy the fishing as it was mainly a hit and run affair whether to get the fishes or not.<br /><br />The morning started rather hot, but it kind of cooled down in the afternoon. Luckily we were quite well covered up and didn't suffer too much from the burning sun. I was trying out my seahawk hat, which worked rather well.<br /><br />But the star of the trip was from a simple man, John who was Bernard's friend. John wasn't a very technical fishingman, and we could tell from his gear. While the rest were all using expensive stuff like Saltiga, Accurate, Jigging Master, Expert Graphite, Calstar etc...he was just using a Surecatch rod and a cheap combo of an overhead. His first catch was good, a nice Kaci to my envy. Around 3pm in the afternoon, he hooked on something very big. We could all see him struggling to lift the fellow up. When it surfaced, we all gasped at the fish. It was a prize catch of a 2kg Coral Trout. It was not every Sunday that one could see such a nice fish. From the market, this fish could be sold for around $32 per kg. It was indeed his lucky day, and we could see him smiling away and feeling satisfied. Bernard was feeling rather unhappy as his seemingly less experienced friend was getting all the good catches. He turned out to have a duck egg this trip.<br /><br />After that, the fishing all quieten down. Chew was the last to score a nice leatherjacket which he mistook for a puffer. Everyone told him that it was a chicken fish and good to eat. After that, he probably felt happier. Around 4.30pm the boat headed back and stop at one or two more places for us to try our luck a few more times. We reached back to the land at around 5+pm.<br /><br />This trip, a mixed bag of catches. Good trip for some, and not so good for the others. But seeing the coral trout, one can only hope that it would soon be their turn to get something that good. It literally took John 40 years to get that. Fishing is certainly a life-long adventure.<br /><br />If you see people wearing this, you are in the midst of experts.<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/yQohkNq4txjid8dcq*yhScGbmC8LuSRcu3J4zF2l0yWKiDlkLatQJhGuyXjC3S34BlXV-p5rKIzC*x0nawKwzZ-uOdI2WKoq/P1180193.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />ZW using his virgin rod set<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Lp0-hQD60H7cuo*vIRPkdIdpUB44s15JsxuwDtV6XVBALgyScH6bnzIpimv0kbU6B1k9TJsgENSBiHajOjDtk3Jkg7YdYY-W/P1180194.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Petrol station in the sea<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/C5gR5oIh86lmZ8Ov62VNtpQa1E4hEjDdePcE6psF4DHTGuPoVp*3x-tQIXzWJ-XJJb7W7F7XhsWtN8-XRJMlxWDkQF6CvvJG/P1180199.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />ZW got his first fish, a T-Boon<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/lIv-mILZExdyUk3LIIZm-PHMoIxBfFyj1aV5bY0YVwaaafZyMWKjtyS9eii2ONITuIcZytln4fJqXbHFy4UjHVIfnRIHy2Hu/P1180204.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Decent table size<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/cznOtYwfJjARFFSU9Oh-9qwSv1Gc*LwJA2M2qjFs8beOr6INdGhbR3479wx*LhChy-nMejok7hth4TrZfBMnsPEAEnn1S1e4/P1180209.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />This special T-joint knot. Very useful to spread the line out from the sinker<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/C5gR5oIh86l-BdsAaibdnh-Gfyk7m6irE1hT*H49f21QtcTTXoiGCMHaQN74tzfRKp7lolIh2yTCA1hL3vtWF8gAytoKhSxk/P1180217.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />The deckhand Tonni teaching us how to do it<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/BT1J-1KXpYd0X*sEzaGFXHGwZPepck5aRYQB-iJOMvtl24XiBXO4I3w78Tv*obV153XlxZhdQ-pLk1p-wVBXCo9LTkJ*wGoF/P1180218.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Nice grouper (not sure from who)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/lIv-mILZExc1Dvovm2ayW65xOxQ*wiRteIlofflk9ljqF1NQzTVSKO5au3VDVzwIcBkccE7E7V9A2Ij7le624fhMK7h9vzI2/P1180222.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Another grouper from "Ah Fat"<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/PgULa9a5b35J1SctsbIECPexweTFjAbeS5YrYBORuug0UlQZX3tsnd6yKYsGhAQHDdskEo60rRfwKefVj*BsvRHUI1b1KcIP/P1180221.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Woot. My KBL. It had taken me 4 years to land a true blue wild KBL<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/lIv-mILZExcasPpFQkyO4MdQg5xo*2XWMigScsv1icVztK4ulxEm8hlmRsw7Db-ZY8rYN1o7fh4ibpqMyy6K6ZyXb3PTLRrs/P1180229.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Pose pose with it<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*qv7xTDICW7E2VS5TU15YMf2wmAZvVFbQ6OLPtdEw0HMQos15HSI8jrMq5P2CwJZ4d45NNMsICN-gmsO3Ju48JgMZheVsSUV/P1180233.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Chew got a surprise visit from a Sotong who was trying to attack a "aramugum" that he caught on the way up. It squirt at him on the surface to all of our surprise. Tonni got it up using net<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/trwP3*VIowDs5Gaq3jFrigVSf7Kc3P0E60RhXcVQX3gORxCVVc3FSy4rfhej*kDksCq-lrIfXQeXLq**8Mv-CO9w5JGLaVd*/P1180240.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Another small catch by me<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/AsMJaeN*8VQgdlEGDmaDU2INIBBbS9pPYCFhH8YSe*JTF6qvRQbgLQsdPEEb6TZsL8tO16tjptKnYjQ790kuYsirwQkA0r43/P1180243.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>A nice T-Boon by "Ah Fat"<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/BE4FM*k4A9vlTLBFR41MdjAFmFwp2-rLAMgMaSzBhzUrXKiPUsto6mD1I*75cymr4eYdGKWg2yZqDLSzOJrO5fgpU2Zc5I7g/P1180244.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Chew's grouper<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/cznOtYwfJjCRIWfl8VfYcL4j1QCXuF7bLNOS*BE3rwxW4qPpzuqZB0gKcpPSi2UxspIY*EvE2N334LJi6PDYVYSHTFTIPpCy/P1180246.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Something BIG<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/yQohkNq4txjcYM3KECZ-DDqr-NoZ-rPN8oPMNRi55hsxrYHkCexDmOn4ccZAynezpxcy--hzMCwSWosVPd8VmKOxFG44Ezv5/P1180249.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Wah. Man of the trip showing a V sign<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/z3vD-SRrspwwmoqLPdIQiujqct0GMjBtY*Pbj23SflgbAobUCG3Fgx3pfTaqsUkYuYg54KvOhtCz89t4nj8XtBB2dtN4wlKz/P1180258.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Beautiful closeup pose of the Man and the Beast<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/sUaGbNovZrqgfGnrj0f7FR6tdEXxAfosg73HFvYXveTXV0JqA8dnu3zgNPQ0IYQ3TIM4erB6vOavYbxGDg*5ZonimoBXGeYv/P1180260.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />This is the way to gang-hook the prawn with 2 hooks<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/PgULa9a5b34*rpsCV0GNuPDnlgWNaI9R*WS1BZWh7HhKexsEtEGKGPQpj*eH7kORqK5Hhk9tG18rdThn472744zTRA9NA4*k/P1180267.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Chew rare catch of a leatherjacket<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/lIv-mILZExcEHpc8k3EDvON9dHR7sqBKkQ0YfBW1HQZK4n5J4FD7AaMPknJ3Ciyc0Ngn1Fu2O8QK55uvc4aoz4MEwoOZrJfw/P1180270.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />Believe me, these people all got "Performance" gears<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/AsMJaeN*8VQ9UQmOsKERmnOn0sKCYYA0d5*J9TmxZjmsxYHSoSgmH4-csTwEDJ8hbgycIRjxvBepGWKNKYD0CAbUjwHsr6cX/P1180272.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><br />People fishing under the bridge<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/cznOtYwfJjCd*y-4r8Ka5cEz*dOgSC84oGBu11nCVnIHg3YxptQNKlfj6IKwX943VjzkJnouPclwcyU8hM0VNF9vRiHEupbS/P1180275.JPG" width="450px" /></p>On the way out, a drowned mouse sighted in a pail<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/lIv-mILZExd-ZIbIPZetLKXFcILAhY6LMhS-JZlK*OOjhw*B*YGf4AMqszqZSrxz1QnVHlPkNGeSrXb7GcBp9k0LbrJ12nEJ/P1180277.JPG" width="450px" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-80887095182651282892010-03-28T00:40:00.000-07:002010-03-30T01:07:01.401-07:00Sibu Kelong/Pulau Tinggi Boat<p style="text-align: left;">Quite a big group this round with a total of 5 cars, and 17 pax, including a spunky hair chatterbox of a little girl. Tan family came in full force and from the looks, really out to fish like hell.</p>Fix motor not enough business? Sell prawns instead!<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/VjK7dPMMUZcLU-Ax7j2kBF*B6rIptvG7nnWQNE30PJIYVJLDks7jS9FcN9xr2KEPguULnjlJnnatHeZXk6eI46dQlmbndken/P1170830.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;">The KT boss sitting in the little red car<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/j*nZ6*COZ--qYEsnSwP3fK5uT8W0DGR7f-JVkWMmsOa*YoBSLCK2Q3uH5iSo3-xZPV2KX9p1QAMt5kunMaW4BUr-lhK5UKY4/P1170831.JPG" width="450" /><br /></p>Along the way, tan had this contact to pick up live prawns which cost RM60 per kg. Not a bad idea and it was rather convenient being along the way to the kelong. Incidentally, the shop name is KT, which is our nick for our "lucky spoon" guy here.<br /><p style="text-align: left;">We thot we heard the "Tuk" at the back....but it turned up to be the main windscreen<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DmdcU*3gappA01T-BnL3A00SPGzzUu99-T5ONm7-gR-Mo6rFgFKJFjjYiiqhKi2gyxIWE7sPJ35vW6R5JMEJ-xMWel5bBYnT/P1170820.JPG" width="450" /><br /></p>The tan fishing family<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ZXspHDwJ-qNbmtv8BGBQxRP77e98mY9zFdDwxvao4LF6GIv2eg6M6FWTx-7qRFLSgPR7xr2wi9YFMtJXTF-R-eQjeJXsfN1B/P1170838.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Crystal clear water...can see a dory on the right side of the photo (thomas photo)<img style="width: 450px; height: 299px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/zDqra8oObicBl2XvQYCzG9-KJwoixD6Oo9656cmgdBZ2Ac96b9VLcgAeLyosKpSVlWAhgvmuY0A75Uks8YamNd3n5vX21NJT/26247_388608548552_632083552_3832093_3443154_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Barracuda no eyes see our fishing skills<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Hw-qJY08v5LmDCQ0lU5hA9IBZF9qQf1pfBiI3ztUOiVN5t9fi9RPsaAZ4*IOyzXIRji*yh9ZvwCyot*O1HxlRO5HScfDXCve/P1180026.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>We reached the kelong jetty in good time. Any later, we will need to row our boats out as the tide would get too low for the bumboats to come into the Jetty. From the people loading up, we discovered that there wouldn't be many people there this weekend. Indeed there wasn't during the week, which made for a pleasant fishing experience. The trip was very relaxing and had plenty of space for casting and eating wind.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Meng Zai with a half eaten lengchiam (Emperor) on the way up<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ZXspHDwJ-qNdo5ygiudRy*stJthjADSa-7cHqzzbUM06O-VT5iu4A6GUl5CkuUc-yH5jng2OdMIQiSLJTTFKSm2mEbF0UFjC/P1170840.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />On the boat, I chatted up Meng Zai (aka Ah Meng) the Kelong Mgr. I have known Meng Zai for a pretty long time, since my very first Sibu Kelong trip which was to Hotboys. I asked if it was possible to go for a short boating trip and he agreed to make the arrangements for us. Later, he told me that all the fishing boats were taken up, but if I would like to go on a spacious speed boat? The downside of speed boat was that it would be more shakey. But we later found out that the boat was very comfortable and big. Pretty suited to boat fishing I would say.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Nice spread of food<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xVmbjpYIZEZjouyTyUBlvyE1pNDTQV1QTm9BY7JtGgUESHq16RjWl-r4bpDJP1UwpHrB10kd1cdHFt*C4thesfq*Cs57X3we/P1170862.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Reaching the kelong, we unpacked and settled down. The helpers were kind enough to acede to my request for all the beds to be on the lower deck. In fact this trip, I would give them a 5 star for good service. Food was excellent too, except for the morning breakfast of some oily dark brownish noodle with some bits of sausages. But the other food for our main meals were excellent and got approval from everyone on board.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>By some sheer conincidence, Thomas met some church friends here. I wondered, what were the odds of that. he better go buy some 4D. For himself, this trip really got him super chao tar since he liked sitting under the hot kelong sun. I wasn't quite around Frankie and Thomas and hence didn't have much pics of them. Those would be coming from Thomas super professional camera in due time.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Twin powered speed boat<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qJZZ*alQpQrwxumfypx3qkgibBOrv8QV1e07hUxI7sZHenn*9Bwx0nJcpuHF*RldX1OcLIY3OsjZZglSM9W0spOUdYyyY7J7/P1170871.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>After lunch, 6 of us pop out for the boat trip for the afternoon. I was pretty excited as this was something new for me. I had done this once at Ah Ngan before on the regular bumboat but not on a speed boat. The boat was commandered by 2 youngish chap.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Behind Pulau Tinggi. Very nice scenery<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xVmbjpYIZEarUAN*UDpDGjvzCGPN8w2wITyzOkZSlLX34-Q34bqjSL2fdZm1OnTtE4*z9NfN9HLaihhRN8ecytYCrIYyaSuo/P1170885.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Overall, the boat trip was a tad disappointing. But nevertheless, it was a good experience. As the live prawns didn't quite make it (most of it died or was rather half dead), our chances of biggies were quite slim. And it seems tthat the places that the boatmen brought us too wasn't quite promising. Luckily I brought along my tamban rod meant for getting baits and did some small catches. Most of us were getting some assortment of fishes like breams and MJ (Michael jackson, aka small groupers).<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>She finally got some bites that she can feel<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/QjnP54-0j7EFihGqKN6mAV0suVDGHyuBCr-653YpfmWYL2Kb17iP84ef-ABDuQZiXEV-f2k62CL1LKfh819TWWoOE4aEupJN/P1170916.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Zul wasn't getting anything until I passed her my blessed tabam rod and she managed to have an exciting time fighting with a decent size lengchiam. It was impressive how the rod was bending...until we found out that she was fighting a rock. haha. But the fish was indeed there. I think it pulled the drag until it reach a rocky structure. But after some coaxing, fish came out again and it was a nice lengchiam. No wonder the fight was good.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>YB got 2 parrots, very good catch<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/IpJ575pC*vBdDFCZRZw9JL7S8CO8WlGKMOx*0ktAM83REHHTqaXKQRVgzDPPzCSKqIm9hsbNwB3qPLmAiQ-dRTsjmfmx7gqf/P1170975.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A real barracuda for ZW in the evening<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/YyosE2xCk-zYi0n3SWzcyoVDYFvY1SQL4M6qFXCFgi2HxV8tGQHwaXgmG08O-CJ0TzaYT4svuRdDp8i8b88MQj17lzD7HFNN/P1170984.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Around 6pm, we returned back to the kelong. I got some accounts that people from the other group have been catching "barracudas" until I realized that they were actually todaks.<br /><br />Time for nite luring<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/edsR54M3TfX2ml0SXZL1htq0OyNfKWRMFL14d16Z1TwKEF3We6pwlQZi0ClhE-SraU*zK5r*7kxFVFu687Z2Ytmz6l2zug*e/P1170986.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />After dinner, ZW, Andrew and I started to explore luring to see if Parangs are around. ZW was first to get a confirmation when one was hooked and started leaping out of the water. But alas, it got away. That encouraged us and we continued trying. But for some reasons, lots of strikes but misses. Throughout the night, we couldn't land any.<br /><br />YB first Parang! (Photo from Thomas)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/tA13W*tuf5b22eTPb3LG0pu0Ubi8Htr3iF4*X57*M4TauzoLbXjnpgqKe2pcewIjaoasqfAHxSnSleX2UZ1XLwIS*7aO*zwI/26247_388609228552_632083552_3832120_42727_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />I taught YB how to do the luring and passed him one of my lures. And to our surprises, he started landing them. Not just one but in total four!! Argh. Put us all "parangs" experts to shame. haha. But YB was a very hardworking lurer and just seeing him keep going at it was an inspiration.<br /><br />Sea was very clear...sotong swimming around! (thomas photo)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Nvi1*p01stOmZ5ETN9Z70I6caYj39L-YpaoSaEx2Q3M9dVja55iHxNSM9uHFkO6xLuej1U1Siv-x8FqXcoU8yPsjYxU7n8nO/26247_388609248552_632083552_3832123_1402044_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>One more for the icebox (thomas icebox)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/OoaMbTfcvB6nxOjbe1ljI76qWO8M0RdiZvrGC0DKqVanE3K6Q7D7PrUbtTSisJLElpz3*bDilMO0llQ*RLRIBH0*mLjR6I25/26247_388609238552_632083552_3832121_4064918_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Audrey's catch of Sotong (thomas photo)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/kXCMR5gvGM3OjWeqZSB7dDqx97g5wxEoiqsJBvvVzFiNVEjQBMcc0ntecuX9A3RY3eB1IxQzFWk*7ilnu6YliQVZ3xBVjAYH/26247_388609253552_632083552_3832124_6375628_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />During the night, we also spied plenty of sotongs swimming around in the clear water. Of the many trips I have been to Sibu, this was by far the best. We started squidding and did manage to land quite a number of them.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Nice breezy morning<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/edsR54M3TfXDBKjNXjuHy*Ma1fbqeRtrVlkdpPByMpLWQ0LLeg5IL0GY2yfIvgIhWkXoKI4Yjat9S2nTz9Y0oBhttZ54ElRV/P1170990.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />Ya Li fishing at the well<br /><img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Nvi1*p01stPWRoSn*nbMKw2Htz3KLVoP4hYJlirsWVEES4XLOATkKB03zYSAOrc5c8Lmg3qgk0vlvGEztt3MnXCqPc0S4zaK/26247_388609293552_632083552_3832130_2418640_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />The next morning, I was thinking of taking it easy when we were all pleasantly surprised to see a number of big fishes circling around the kelongs. That naturally got us very excited and we all try hard to target them. But to our disappointment, they were not biting our lively kicking offerings at all. It was quite a sight to see all the bait fishes scooting away when the big fishes would occasionally swim into the school to take a nip at them. That really was a nice experience with mother nature.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The man of the trip<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/X2s9DrGjXGT6fpliE0*3n0pDMkqR7I3m4cBOjCl88FUab42QmV04EcNLi4oQdfDdFewzxy8MWHogbbCp*eTBOAev5k3BR2Dy/P1180003.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />YB was at another corner, when we heard a shout and saw his rod bending. We were shocked to learn that he had got a take on a lure! and when I peeped into the water, it was a Mackeral! hoho, that was indeed the catch of the year. I run into the kelong and started shouting for people to come look see. Andrew went off to get the net and very soon, it was netted up on the kelong floor. Rounds of applause and congratulations. It was really was a neat hat trick and a great finale to our visit here.<br /><br />In a jiffy, all of us started to take out our lure set and starting luring. However, even when my lure passed mr biggie, he didn't even give it a sniff. But ZW's crystal minnow did get a look in the direction. But the luring was qutie difficult due to the low water. Try and try, we didn't get a bite. According to YB, the trick was to do it fast.<br /><br />Time to balake kampung<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qVjJzQtUZepYsGCffFJm5bFQ*s8W07Ez-P6fhNjBrfVbmWvyEqRnVrvzVXVROKA3qhKzbyERnAHtlfRx5cqxxXSpapZa34mt/P1180025.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />Unfortunately, our attempts needed to be cut short as we had to leave the kelong early due to the low tide issue at the Jetty. Reluctantly, we all had to pack and leave the place.<br /><br />Thereafter we reached the Jetty, Andrew headed straight back home, while the rest followed me to the Permas tackle shop for a look see. The last time, it was too rushed as we were rather late and it was about to close. However, this time, we had all the time in the afternoon and it was a good visit. Then it was back to home sweet home for me to catch my forty winks.<br /><br />More Pictures...<br /><br />We stopped here to pick up "KT"'s prawns<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/2tFTRYBC7ZHlb27ZyaT9Gi433*WKeEvEwF5RKsznIBaN0Q75O8*rqKdSClN6vE4Cwkyi5BBCdjEFSzkFmvAV*ndyyTbzQ34-/P1170824.JPG" width="450" /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DmdcU*3gapqIbO3cOMZHRSWGMniQLagMNnU1tYpasVHcIeJyE0qFRawUlc13bYHh3aMSwicnmnYJ5m4xsjuqJtdY3vxsKUQb/P1170827.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Boarding the boat<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ta7R9M43*kIckvmFW-jI-zdC5pVFMNbTtNfcA1evr8979yC1zJbIOgnNkjVegIVGAATCxowLDXh-bW-P2iU7gbEDD6qfaR6d/P1170832.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />Don't leave home without this bagus Sambal chilli<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ta7R9M43*kKEiUTzsbL-C8uqCVSE2D4c0PzlGG7ca6MWuAXUeSUdaU2cpI346fC0aHBhK*WfrAZxjVLf8YcOrQlpv1YEoLc3/P1170836.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Ah Meng having a catch sliced into 2 by a big fish below<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/YyosE2xCk-xUfEyyBkRS1HACUB1s9uN3lw7PyjA9iGIqiQdJotFerUIXDMZDcc2WOKfq58wVV3-BJXLwPUTgrIFDbod17dd6/P1170839.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>First good catch by Zul. A selar papan<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/YyosE2xCk-x71zuMaZA9ej9K01kHzYtA0OUAJUs-VnUhD-ex6zw5tYJRflNaZCzEcxxvfqju*6PbYdDQxIQcUfvPvsNpNTzP/P1170849.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Audrey got a small grouper<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/7wNJnrB5YotRO4fV9YGiEoGREbLoK8S6aiclMskGsf2RkLZvmSQON0Rfp9JSpqSqcp51tfI1uRALqpiq5eemcQgsCk5k4EUV/P1170855.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Ooh. A unicorn leatherjacket<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ta7R9M43*kItS*WMzNlNxk79tGAfk9x619nHtLi5lso2BpNdwoBSXFIBqGqJPhrJpnxo1uAPHfRdTluey43tAvgEmHTUeZIl/P1170861.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>YB with his lengchiam<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/kagHXlQMOozFQBjKAF3JJBkmX7BdklKf2Nct4sGEAeM*uUXG8dKZd9Bl0TPm8mrzg5OLX*0fxfRqHEuG881Uy7-bCnVZqDKn/P1170864.JPG" width="450" /><br /><br />Thomas with his catch (thomas photo)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/MPZZn9NejDN4iShBZjP7ESiuIJScTITFNGxv5Jgxs1uBqelXlPN10ocqlHlVpkHYljnVApPXTv8ZiNYHFhaanENoUp84Z*Me/26247_388608423552_632083552_3832073_8233881_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Frankie with his long rod (thomas photo)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/MPZZn9NejDM8HBmHEiGD8xos*vc*UwdTd5VMiHM6-f3SPvIe3ZP1MJlkRZnnMhzsZQlPqrMpRdrIT0X3kLTDuWul0etgVbO7/26247_388608538552_632083552_3832091_8107984_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />IZ the todak killer (thomas photo)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/4S8xpSDrNvMcY8cvlwHURGakCg5DQC0aHhHQ4H1YkPwm6ylE5*JLYaYfqCzw4zUew2Z9gO5FpEmJcYEOnPb-CBaLjKh6pLSX/26247_388608578552_632083552_3832097_7011723_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Woman todak power (thomas photo)<img src="http://api.ning.com/files/*viP9K0hfoSsRqIdHJJaegbTKr2JW-FBgoK3G7bK2NAAxeZox6n8zZRnfekMN0zDw-nLgG0sWSuNJlMBoUOUniLpOevpg4kx/26247_388609118552_632083552_3832101_3875952_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />(thomas photo) Mervlyn is the poster boy for kelong living :)<img style="width: 450px; height: 298px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/aQ8G3wCJLMDjYAg9hHP*z1w0sNOWoPGd2YklPVVXoF*eh5sGWM5mDf8fXyhSc2t9OyFJsDqyagLKNvZXaBWvk-pBpSB4sO*U/26247_388609188552_632083552_3832112_301370_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Wah, like going for BIG GAME fishing<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/6yWnPve33WXjXEl7IgWvHUcCv*LxXnfbRxNiYZRnWe8qxloot5TeNEpNetpmT8vIsTW7l-AoJuib4MFjN-aOxSVP16nrTrrT/P1170868.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Fishing at Pulau Tinggi<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/X2s9DrGjXGRJ9mTtAQafrBFt*o8NvTqP12DmdjqvJtQQUOy8sLs7eKDXgIa6tydp8b0y0JxGLnSHLUdcQWpwhwztdvgsLxjz/P1170878.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>KT's first string of catches<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*5-xk1S6IrjK1OIU8BW3rVpy-X7H2e3BlWEkqnq8FZyQe*D76NGDe9m1RFMCwk92De55OSXEJPSRokxsCjzUrsP9KxpwLlPj/P1170893.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>This is a sap boon fish (soap fish)<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*5-xk1S6IriIs3eGc6Pxvu8nL0gxwHrfOfUO5IvbjViwQ9n78zGUzqc57bUU*T*mrDe0p81e5yyyZKRuOlkGjJCtn1fZMqeI/P1170897.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Michael Jackson (small grouper)<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DmdcU*3gapq-*4oxPMT8VILlJC675Nzmn4p-iU2u6IwIaVt2fTiQZBENZEXVQzK8Nq*5QZnICZP1Floa3PWpAAnQp*xP64*F/P1170920.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/7wNJnrB5YovTj8XP6-gzqT0NoAILD48O0uu9BGbIizNOnWLYtKOpC6QpmpoUTSV4wEcG9Wt24qzYmSb2fbNeKCLsIfIKAS3T/P11709261.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>This "monster" fought very hard!<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qRpcABmPilBMtCppdjOTWzPTzUlqn7r21J0lDMxqwSqLrRUcl893mXrcM8Q*0i3C3WDAB1AdwL*3BWKdhvM*1upP5z1ZODKB/P1170945.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A decent sized Bream<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/kagHXlQMOozH3NAaI2h61m2UcBhuuGE44rBDzM380fQBRs7a0W3AuP3rHBW7BjUiy30l1N63jw1tT6NoyujEsFpqfwHYlWjg/P1170962.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Mine prettier<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/6yWnPve33WUqnZVMvwOsqCnhjtqGH779amm9bQ3rZLKpKT3S9P-*NMt*ik0cgHHVGmBXPyQFUyCrfhNvFDtC8Y786xt4jumx/P1170970.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The two boatman<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/YyosE2xCk-zIZS7dMVjda8PC*4NIgGiLxCu*OBnaNF995lQCzAbmX5CbrewaUPrTtXco7cqqp2HHc2mQl9vEzy*3Uaq0G*iA/P1170972.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Andrew fought this 100kg rock before surrendering<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/DmdcU*3gaprzmNg6CP*AVg31tHQrCcFwTLtU3DQQECERGWY1ZmBgGo4vwuZm0q9j4MmfI*R2E1-o*1JzyPnlFDEsJVBxq6Ye/P1170977.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>A lizard fish<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ta7R9M43*kLK0Zl1ScrDw5HeHhsHpMzTeuz4*Fos7vSahqjMh658zzl1EF7Nnb0X-dbZkWFEohCcYg9bFeiECaegGIGsIn7A/P1170980.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/kagHXlQMOozKYiuRK20NlwCrA6YHNujdPE1Amu-FV6NiB-c*LmlgwjqLBOtOzqEI40RGz2ECHEmIW9dfUoRPUehjim9nQMKA/P1170915.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Our total catch during the 4 hour boat trip<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qVjJzQtUZerliKGnYosW-G3*XAYWNSuK2hkGLoAvgr5W0LOfgPP-3dUsVPdKk0lvaLSGMn6JeatcBWJSAFykJ9x2wZGHaS-x/P1170982.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>The hard working Tan family<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/2tFTRYBC7ZEfkZNIhshUZ44ECz7ZuqCOdFEmcG9QKiS3c8zLd-cH0zPnJXwAeba-bQyPwIl8NQhOGJ760y6CzUis3OG8VDQd/P1170989.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>One for you and one for me<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/kagHXlQMOozXZdW9oUj3nIhAYvqUYSMXhTqiuYFvgVJhFgGHrGAFe0LYP*2uJkVb8xxKT-fQatPZJ-YZY36MhCdqW0VIDfXl/P1170999.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Thinking out of the box<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*5-xk1S6Irhex2WuRCF0e057gyGS1FcW5ejtqDdQqUKTcDAyZR03fD3UZHRLGFeCEMphwhorNuagPhO7*SpTPMjhYhkoFkcc/P1180002.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Andrew netting YB Mack for him<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qRpcABmPilD*2GyJn-2qZFuNIhDleX-XDePtDN5*PgYNYAG3uYtv5O3ZqZGUGGbtnP0D-xGPApVvi60vGsh4GzfTwaGSQdsk/P1180008.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Woot. A Mackeral on lure!<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*5-xk1S6Irg1e6yncaSQfmyNpItzzibpTP-PjQuZqLQq13rGQ4xUmbCdQtCd8qKe8sNGhA6qm2HdXNbwKBretLbohc67PZQq/P1180015.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>This Mack didn't know what hit him<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qRpcABmPilAZP9lzFJbByf4*MyB8v-IysY88yRBgvnPLKhoSFIwDwV8OvzOKf-2Rin8bhxHoYB2ddqJMlvDhGlB3y1MNU-72/P1180018.JPG" width="450" /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-41340987964954862212010-03-20T07:51:00.000-07:002010-03-20T08:05:32.116-07:005 pounder happy meal<p><span style="font-size:78%;">[don't worry, Toman was released. It wasn't made into happy meal]</span><br /></p><p>It has been a while since we have done some PB fishing, so this Sat, we all got together to do some. This would be CK first time to a PB spot. KT brought along friend KI and by the time he drove round half of Singapore to pick us, it was already quite late. I think we were there around 6.45am or so. The sky was already quite bright.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>But no matter, because the fishes do seem to come out rather late this time of the year. The sky seemed a little dark and it was rather windy. When I first saw the water, the water kind of murky due to the rainfall these few days. There was a strong up river current so the water wasn't exactly calm and was kind of moving and rippling.</p><p></p><p></p><p>We had to spread out as there were 4 of us. The regular baiting uncles were already at the corner. I fished mainly in the middle while the guys move further up to the river mouth. This morning, I didn't see much fish splashes from my side. But the other guys do see quite a bit nearer to the mouth. Round 7.30am, I was lucky and got a strong take. And when it started to dive into the weeds at will spooling out my line effortlessly, I immediately know that it was no PB, but a Toman. For a moment it got me worried as it swam into a bunch of weeds and I couldn't control it away from it. Suddenly the line went slack and I thought I lost it. But then the line went taut again and sprang to the other side on my right. Again it went near to the banks trying to squeeze into some holes. But I was lucky that there wasn't any complicated undergrowth or wood below otherwise it would surely be a goner. At one point, my braid was tangled up round a small branch. I could only hold on to my rod with the little branch trying to tire the Toman.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>After after 3 minutes or so, it did got worn out and I was able to lead it to the river bank. CK was at my side taking video of the catch. He also helped me to get the boga ready in case I needed it to lift the Toman up. But when I tested the leader, it seemed strong enough to just yank it up on the bank. With that, Toman was landed. By then, KT and KI came to my side to help out.</p><p></p><p></p><p>On the boga, it read 5 lbs. That is slightly above 2 kg. We took some photos. This Toman had beautiful purple stripes and was rather gorgeous. After photos, it was released.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I went on to land another feisty PB. Later I learnt that KT also got a PB but lost it before he could get it up on the bank for photos. CK and KI didn't get anything this round. The expert PB lurer came around while I was busy with my Toman and went near the river mouth. From KT account, he was catching them effortlessly again near the river mouth. With just a normal looking river2sea minnow. Hmmm.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Good day!<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ZfkyxXVlG7849dDtQN0UGsw9JOGtGq07EF6Du5VZV2Vwh2N-0*nJwPS4q0i6VZcd8l7gu4xtaDmPN7P8WAe1-mNPC3DLE0Mn/P1170687ss.jpg" width="450"/></p><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Group photo with Mr T<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/BAHtge2GrjT16rvZEbXSPATOHLhsa4Q6SjnfueI*UjylJog0YUGF00ilw0sCdT5JJqm9T5TqtjvATBZLB6gMGbxrvdLpcIqK/P1170690ss.jpg" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">One day, KT will have one of his own<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/9sisvcqrDwRETWT1NbrHFtCgTqBDPQTkIjT67Fs9tZJtu55ZKOkgIsTRrmxk8zHB8nMiWtosHWzyThqTy2KcKP87EkUKBlXB/P1170692ss.jpg" width="450"/></p><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">My fiesty PB that was foul hooked near the fin<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Y*lCL-G6D0GHo9RATzXxNeXQVc2-2vmUoP7lO6YS1d*wX*3FROg-4qpPrE3AtoMmeYaah-1txyG8*V71IqSJO3kBBQp17TQ2/P1170694.JPG" width="450"/></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-77033728081927134632010-03-13T15:37:00.000-08:002010-03-14T05:10:10.667-07:00Tilapia Secret Spot<p>Well...no secret actually. Everywhere is also tilapia spot. Got long kang, got Tilapias. This afternoon, we almost didn't make it to fish there as the sky was having a mind of its own. Rain a bit, stop a bit, rain a bit..Anyway, CK met me at SLS and despite that it was drizzling slightly, we made our way to leisure mall. This time, a special guest came to join. A white wooly thing that goes "bark bark". I told D to bring Chelsea along for the gathering and maybe she might have fun taking a stroll along the jogging path. She seldom go out and it will be a change for us. She was pretty apprehensive in the car, and cried a little thinking that we are going to bring her to see the "bad" doctor.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Reaching there, the rain came upon us fairly heavily. We waited under the shelter walkway in front of the escalator leading to indoor stadium. I was thinking that Andrew might not come, and waited for ZW to turn up. To my surprise, Andrew and the durian head boy, P2 turned up. ZW got lost but finally made his way to leisure mall. From there, it was another 3 mintues to the spot where I first saw the man fishing at Tg Rhu.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Reaching there, we were half expecting Rangers to come knocking on us and telling us to go away. But to our surprise, no one did come to bother us. In fact the man that I saw on that Thursday night was there again.</p><p></p><p>Tilapias there were plenty, if the setup is right. Initially we were not getting fishes, until Andrew started fishing. He really is our champion at small fishes. We catch 1, he catches 10. He has this special beady rig with his tiny small hooks that was super effective. All in all, I think we could easily have caught more than 30 Tilapias.</p><p></p><p></p><p>While we were fishing, the children had fun cycling and playing with Chelsea. Quite a fun outing I must say for us and the children. No big fish, little Tilapias also can cure the itch for awhile. haha. When we were leaving, ZW took some small specimens, and we released all of the others back to their brackish homes.</p><p></p><p></p><p>After that was good food at Old Airport Road hawker. Maybe we should have brought the Tilapias and ask the zi char stall to cook for us to see how it taste :)</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">World's shortest double yellow line<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDY6p2KX1gb7nFLNqYPwo_cHbweridoEMSpBWCphFmBJ1MS-lUoqWl5zOf-YxOJYrx3BZzuhIn1AsJ585g_Wd9RnluFSPClYUPT1c24tN9eh7qmCSagnygVB4OYtlhj3LAANZi/s1600-h/P1170655.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDY6p2KX1gb7nFLNqYPwo_cHbweridoEMSpBWCphFmBJ1MS-lUoqWl5zOf-YxOJYrx3BZzuhIn1AsJ585g_Wd9RnluFSPClYUPT1c24tN9eh7qmCSagnygVB4OYtlhj3LAANZi/s320/P1170655.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448460520447937746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Taking the dog for a walk<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/yZP8r-L77l8F-xylPX-oSMIKr38WQEWy3d7bLTj8savaOOmbcSvpAB6wUbmYZbTYUQXiJVc4xKdB84CImnCSjaEpTVQcZxIJ/P1170628.JPG" width="450" /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Man I met on Thursday evening is back<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xzjeo1IP3FmavyohFP4aidne*gK78*kDOJNZCwwTFHQRnN1Sa0GpWhWO8z65b*Wd5UYEPnsodcC8jcbHxvPwUXbt30NYqJuK/P1170656.JPG" width="450" /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">First catch goes to Andrew<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/juLk1alqpTnIwTAZaPvCUNEIIz0tKJL8O18CUViTzm1HXfXV-YMLC-x7H6FQ6ZNdFarpkHTGINiSWBFPDFLiSa*3KbaHnh9g/P1170631.JPG" width="450"/></p><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/hf6M0OdDIb6HRZh94OccetZievBIR5Upm40v*2vxNs*SGWMVI01U5kYzAQaTicIoAeIa1xItcYwmBLQTAqWa98-YJDR3k9sE/P1170636.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Hmmm...this is a fish?<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/uaheLdy-v9vvrWz-tG46N4WB7q1hzLJupYemEydkdvYwsGIBECPNPCijrU*bBJBUrR6YaIwtHNfdmYR4H8SOl74WAX0tm-f2/P1170634.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">The children had fun playing fetch<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/bqjzKGnYgoEHaU416NyQtLi*JF2Y9bsN8ZQRG*yLNsyIWRKj8KOE0ZulZm6tCBjJuhfkq-aMor4DV5GRxogMGOBIkZLH4i2Y/P1170651.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Chelsea, catch the ball!<br /><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/FEVbYP681ec6hFdSJeFdT3o4pdMjDubzGXVnVOwlsLdQ8D5lQtX9FBb9hNqd6n6IqUlPlVb20m11yOAwoGKyI7I-9NzkK-Ut/P1170648.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">A different fish, a Goby<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xf67*sS8aGDewnj1t4MXS9k6ZP0JGLd7I43SiyUsm4jM1D0la033gRVL1gw1XS-6NiYlagPuH7qZcxxcsDuZ*OdQN4qlzxj3/P1170646.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Dad, I got a Fish!<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/uaheLdy-v9tLTQMrJSwMkYahhvqmc-QsKz28xG1stz45LsWSGoUrkqOvoWB5WIEzxQpjVVw6xGoVRHnmPUyn7PGF0vifmUFU/P1170641.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Arh, ZW broke his egg and got his first fish, with the approval of Home Minister<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/xf67*sS8aGDNFmJQaRA496d2dPBfrBFzJl5UaiitDO6MDlZOsyzCY7DvpJW29Sl4TqUqUJ8Eo3*zS*-lKrcWosQXYQcC6ENs/P1170654.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">A nice Rabbit Fish like specimen, in our "tank" of distilled water!<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/s2nnufCa4Yrkzkl-2nZHMc94n7ZVzLWNl5jbrBwaN8gqilZsvwFF-WTjMSOXJMxxWFlXuj1MC1VOiBmQkgP184qyO*HBE2zp/P1170637.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Andrew's unusual catch of a Goby (Larger than my earlier one)<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/CTzhR635dFBAgc7QtktdyyplwJCihxK-rH9wtMR8-HQy*bUcJoR*ug0JlY3r0dNC97wcCvOnk1UrXErjS77GRfrL4deXjM1i/P1170657.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Ooh, this Eagle swooped down and caught a fish too in it's claws<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/s2nnufCa4Yo*HcLMtuwmMxNhPvd*EBV3zTXUNjmaqvrDz9AcJpi4PbvbY560JXU7*WobZjvFLztg1ZevKU0Lqr2q8sv5qJrO/P1170661.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Picking those that we want to bring home. The rest can reunite with mama Tilapia<img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/VuB45MxWYnc5AMS4zt7JCLlODaDwDXRHbrkEDR90dLa66MO5ZNZSh2rFUIpTvV8-GHTDx1rq5mFtAl3sOWvfWH82*c5X4Szd/P1170664.JPG" width="450"/></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-11097088994491408832010-03-04T18:25:00.000-08:002010-03-04T18:48:02.113-08:00Birdwatching and FishingWe met REAL birdwatchers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tUaSbpSlchSAgpo2ZLt_nEnHkJFcM6QYSzHaeryFb_RpoNDhnJX2Asth5Wj3T5mvpWq3ftHDzn8WU4TWfW29WsWeehUTTE9EMz9Pb6PUwwZ5xN7eF8cmOkzSbNE2DCr90dRg/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tUaSbpSlchSAgpo2ZLt_nEnHkJFcM6QYSzHaeryFb_RpoNDhnJX2Asth5Wj3T5mvpWq3ftHDzn8WU4TWfW29WsWeehUTTE9EMz9Pb6PUwwZ5xN7eF8cmOkzSbNE2DCr90dRg/s320/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444975254448355762" border="0" /></a><p style="text-align: left;">Interesting day today on our 2nd recce to this place. We met CK for the first time and he turned out to be able to click well with us. On the way in, we indeed met real birdwatchers. They were all armed with cameras with long zooms and tripod set. As we passed them, we were exposed by CK's rod that he held on his hand. KT said that we should learn some bird watching jargon to make our disguise more fool-proofed. hehe. </p><p style="text-align: left;">We pretended to spew some birdwatching jargon and walked on<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bAgRh9n9MbprRLSJjoRiNExPJA7cCWrBybWe98favKf3AC3UCXk2FL1hrAOaakcbulvDoVuQ2nRivRxEg9nYRCev3xxi_akTkB_P_10r4975NRAuUkYWw7DV5NneiLFq4zT1/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bAgRh9n9MbprRLSJjoRiNExPJA7cCWrBybWe98favKf3AC3UCXk2FL1hrAOaakcbulvDoVuQ2nRivRxEg9nYRCev3xxi_akTkB_P_10r4975NRAuUkYWw7DV5NneiLFq4zT1/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444975266659162402" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Sure have plenty of birds here<br /><img style="width: 394px; height: 524px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/EcrSSiHkCw4snSzDkTICtXhFRT2jAFu8rM00SHg-Ep8GvW0DAVWuw5YHM4xSWS5sFNe4Qc6V1MeLJaUvf9vmijFbM6sKEkOa/P1170371.jpg" alt="" /></p><p style="text-align: left;">But the speedboat coming in here to do wake boarding was damn irritating <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0DbRyw-J2C1nbC6UegRZ7ziFekdaaONFbOBht8rGANtXSDztYyYa03tP08svs4F4fByTDKLmhQ6_kUrtphlU91ucezAEk57GZ5H2ujn_t3tMV48GSUKIzorTh2vRy2LSFV5W/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0DbRyw-J2C1nbC6UegRZ7ziFekdaaONFbOBht8rGANtXSDztYyYa03tP08svs4F4fByTDKLmhQ6_kUrtphlU91ucezAEk57GZ5H2ujn_t3tMV48GSUKIzorTh2vRy2LSFV5W/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444975274263372706" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">When we reached the potential spot at the end with the "house", we saw 2 other persons fishing there with bait. But they were shaking their heads and said no fish because of the speed boat that came around every 3 minutes. Aiyah, with disturbance like this, where got KBL? Anyway, we did some casting and got nothing. But the place was big and we could try casting at various pools of water. </p>I saw KT struggling with his rod and thought he got snagged. But he surprised me with a catch of a kitty!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_w6I7qF6oVXr5PvqDNzqGI2PycCnCh3ss7DKUk3S0j1qprEUfrvZShQ6WRwwWg_QAhaKfX0NszyAATwhj8dN-yf8ebu0j48DovQjh_XQe-06DI0XlfTFWwJn_0Q4qiDpT7zh/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_w6I7qF6oVXr5PvqDNzqGI2PycCnCh3ss7DKUk3S0j1qprEUfrvZShQ6WRwwWg_QAhaKfX0NszyAATwhj8dN-yf8ebu0j48DovQjh_XQe-06DI0XlfTFWwJn_0Q4qiDpT7zh/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444975286453474514" border="0" /></a><br /> <p style="text-align: left;">His Abu spinner worked wonders here<img style="width: 428px; height: 321px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*sE4wdSu6MnTUxz6u0Zy6bd7HIqHlErPpua2qkqWQjuWy7r0p1Vk3ZOL1Juh6voWMcDjiOM83KszAzvss*Zt5iiOvkf6Gk*w/P1170382.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">As we were fishing at the inner pool, I saw KT fumbling with his rod. I was thinking sangkot again. But then again, he seem to be fighting a fish. And indeed he eventually pulled up something wriggling from the water. Woah! I immediately ran to his side and start snapping pictures. It was a cat fish. But cat fish or not, any fish is pretty good sign. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Wah..another one! This time a Goby<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstT0xWmM_FidzYbV_MXB73bD_CWziRKMt5EhEO-G47mIBHAKrfnqJwCjATNoonx4vgahgmQZW_BA8CJNr_V9IYJ3dAw7f4fc9q7AuRldzc2DsGNW5NeRI9Ge_cbW4up-atBFj/s1600-h/6.jpg"><br /><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstT0xWmM_FidzYbV_MXB73bD_CWziRKMt5EhEO-G47mIBHAKrfnqJwCjATNoonx4vgahgmQZW_BA8CJNr_V9IYJ3dAw7f4fc9q7AuRldzc2DsGNW5NeRI9Ge_cbW4up-atBFj/s320/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444975299926094498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img style="width: 403px; height: 537px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/g8ISrHwUBSIzEgxNWEp3PvdPDl5*jXnnlNzVQxyDcERjnFJl1rMyJ4735v6FX2MzecGRiki4eMQJyemCGgBNGuXzJQce3XQk/P1170397.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">We moved around and at another spot, KT hit on a zone where he started pulling up gobies. All in all, he had 2. I took his rod with his amazing spinner and hit one myself. Actually I saw something coming for the spinner as I was nearing the bank. I put back the spinner and gave it a few jigs...and wham, a feisty little critter took it. Wow. I didn't know that gobies are that fierce. </p><p style="text-align: left;">We went to this nook to recce and had to cross a flimsy bridge<img style="width: 534px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*sE4wdSu6Mn1QIIGXwTWrkzwYORIn0nOz1Whg4SvAm8fJqa7fk*4jpYQfkndkPcN82oQzsx8gHLBf9HxH5IV-VoBGNSvjaCj/P1170407.jpg" alt="" /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyJaAzuIDyFCiFRHpEpgEFPwuxmObq0IstF9ttGe9k6nkveYmSOZE7FjRYmbfbM5FMrFLktZf3hrFbLzrV0FScOME3oegIqI_rVgSuI3BU8dGPDh0ySQM3k0HIJ82k4YQEQ9m/s1600-h/P1170407.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyJaAzuIDyFCiFRHpEpgEFPwuxmObq0IstF9ttGe9k6nkveYmSOZE7FjRYmbfbM5FMrFLktZf3hrFbLzrV0FScOME3oegIqI_rVgSuI3BU8dGPDh0ySQM3k0HIJ82k4YQEQ9m/s320/P1170407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444972497736453618" border="0" /></a><img src="file:///C:/Users/arthur/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">The sun was coming up and we decided to head back. But along the way, we saw this fishy nook and decided to check it out. But we had to do some balancing on a rickety branch to get to the other side. On the first pass, everyone did ok. On the return pass, CK was the last to go and he lost his balance and tipped backwards and was hanging on to dear life on the rope. But the leaning 70 kg weight on the rope was too much for the supporting branch to bear, and it gave a "crrraccckkk"...and we all did an "uh-oh.."...and CK went crashing into the water. </p><p style="text-align: left;">On the way back to the main road, CK lost his balance and FELL into the water! We could only watch as his weight snapped the branch tied to the end of rope.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="width: 359px; height: 478px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/ZI7FhJBPZMH5MwmFTnxXIIutSYc6XOSudLVb6AsQlTPu6VfB8Gxkj*0ZFc8KCuFZGzTjCigkeXfyNO9*QNHdzoiKO38X7FD7/P1170408.jpg" alt="" /></p><p style="text-align: left;">We immediately sprang to his rescue. Luckily, his phone was still working after KT gave mouth to mouth resuscitation to it.<br /><img style="width: 370px; height: 492px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*sE4wdSu6MneeU02eTGi9QPI2-XdGxyniZTjnHDfec5M4NX9iX4DfoiNi0kBo5wnupNHwQZlWXUrY2oWE5DvseQcSMC2M6r8/P1170410.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Everything he had on was wet. And the water was deep too and I could see him trying to thread water to keep his head up. He managed to somehow get near the branch and hugged it like a baby. We all grabbed him and finally got him to land again. But luckily his bag was a waterproof one and his most important possession was still intact. Phone managed to still work despite getting dunked in water. After this, he sure to remember this day for the rest of his life...haha.<br /></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-45530331070840543322010-01-30T05:16:00.000-08:002010-01-30T06:24:43.995-08:00Pop Goes The WeaselFrankly, I have no idea what the above phrase means. Searching on the internet, it seems to be a term that is vague in meaning, and nobody is sure as well. But I thought it an apt name to title this for my exploration and learning in that luring technique: popping. <br /><br />For those who are not familiar with fishing terminologies, popping is a technique that involves casting out a floating fish like plastic with a dish like mouth. The lurer (the person fishing) would jerk at it so that the dishy mouth would push against the surface water to make popping splashes, hence the term Popping. Apparently, this is enough to trigger a strike and to get fish! It sounds incredible, but it is a workable technique, and people do get fishes on them. <br /><br />But personaly since I started luring few years ago, I had never thought that it was effective. As a matter of fact, one of my first lure to buy was a skitter pop after watching a very convincing Rapala video. After a few newbie casts, I thought I had been had and it had been relegated to my shelf of discarded fishing stuff and was never seen again. <br /><br />However, of late, I started to experiment with Poppers again. Seeing that I had been consistently getting fishes on minnows and flies, I was wondering if it was possible with Poppers. I do know that many folks do use Poppers to target Tomans. <br /><br />Starting with my Storm Chug Bug, I started to fish only with Poppers on my morning rounds with Pat and ZW. My initial attempts, did see some promising splashes that were after my popper. But for some reason, they missed! However, it was enough for me to pursue the technique and to keep trying. <br /><br />I got a strong endorsement with we were fishing with YB, and he landed a 3kg Toman on Popper in 10 mins flat. ZW and I were shocked and that fueled me to keep trying and trying. <br /><br />On a session with Pat, I finally got close in getting one when in the short hour session, I had 6 hits on my popper. 2 of which I was near to landing but unfortunately thrown the hook. 1 grabbed my Popper and disappeared with it into the inky depths. <br /><br />Stamp of Victory (1st fish for my minipack as well)<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/*E0ZrtvYwIG7bBAqc3W*lWm7dIc7BcJnHyhMVHuNg5jMfcgc3L*edwXUlLb4lo-*j-Xzoiv70zHWra*vVlSpJGcAOK9ujFMa/P1160635.jpg"><br /><img width="400px" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*E0ZrtvYwIG7bBAqc3W*lWm7dIc7BcJnHyhMVHuNg5jMfcgc3L*edwXUlLb4lo-*j-Xzoiv70zHWra*vVlSpJGcAOK9ujFMa/P1160635.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />1st fish on 3D Popper<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/FQuMZgwEKKMf6KsALTv-9daZB*Gm6ktJxsBK8JpaR-xJC32cKaeh1ThliibvE7kQrEhkRQO-R9adhJvqpNB1c1KxhhCKlVMq/P1160631.jpg"><img width="400px" src="http://api.ning.com/files/FQuMZgwEKKMf6KsALTv-9daZB*Gm6ktJxsBK8JpaR-xJC32cKaeh1ThliibvE7kQrEhkRQO-R9adhJvqpNB1c1KxhhCKlVMq/P1160631.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />KT against the beautiful rising sun<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/*E0ZrtvYwIHIClNR*kqbtfKD4SIHYa-XovFUTbVQiDRDdJBvpIlWsv1deK1Wak9Q7LwyfMs9-EbvoLG6dtyjHcYLdVFON6Kp/P1160640.jpg"><img width="400px" src="http://api.ning.com/files/*E0ZrtvYwIHIClNR*kqbtfKD4SIHYa-XovFUTbVQiDRDdJBvpIlWsv1deK1Wak9Q7LwyfMs9-EbvoLG6dtyjHcYLdVFON6Kp/P1160640.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />2nd fish on 3D Popper<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/FQuMZgwEKKNwQV1vpL7cHlTvHeKio5LU2H0*tIRvGbSUmmuGIcitFa6y5w3KeAjHghf8G0ZKpZaDDTtG*DE*egp6xrS0QZMY/P1160637.jpg"><img width="400px" src="http://api.ning.com/files/FQuMZgwEKKNwQV1vpL7cHlTvHeKio5LU2H0*tIRvGbSUmmuGIcitFa6y5w3KeAjHghf8G0ZKpZaDDTtG*DE*egp6xrS0QZMY/P1160637.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This morning, on a session with KT, I finally passed my initiation, and managed to land one after losing the first 2 on the run. Seeing the PB thumping on the grass was stamp of victory. I was so successful with my technique now that I went on to land another 2, totalling 3. KT was impressed and he too started popping. And he did manage to get some bites, but was still in a daze when the PB struck and he never strike back. But he is getting there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-42130891738104689692010-01-24T06:55:00.000-08:002010-01-29T13:54:16.896-08:00Carp Fisherman from EnglandI had an interesting afternoon today. After meeting A at her shop, I decided to take the car to Macritchie for some look see. Since I didn't get any fish this weekend, I was thinking to give it another shot later on at the small space at the legal fishing spot.<br /><br />Carpark rates<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/Obl4XD-7-EwuqMEz-XOqiDz3R9fB0xu-zeDkFAe5Eio5QZjY0flrmwfZ9RXSmBLyNwaYj8vN0NLxzjDUTeO6O4TXIdEUwdG-/P1160463.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />First thing that greeted me when I arrived was that the parking was payable. No more free parking from previously. But ended up when I left, it wasn't too expensive. The first hr was free and staying there for about 2 hours, I only had to pay $0.92.<br /><br />The dreaded PUB van<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/a2ftA1Yzfrr0lN1wnOu9keo5cuTVkS86GeTUQg5IhQuiz296DfJeg5oMdT3qK36DaAkseOzNN0KMGzl-pO4tGkznv*dwovJ7/P1160464.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />PUB very kiasu....everything cannot. Even bring dog cannot. Hmmm, I thot parks are for that kind of purpose?<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/Obl4XD-7-ExZ5vwxijxrEFdqfuoRMJM1WP4LF6qnwnUpw-PASJ5W4yKK6cVVZQ4276NtdYET*B*KoeFyw*oxBcisK9C9VgKM/P1160468.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />Of interest also was that there was a PUB van parked right outside. So, don't even think of hanky panky. I had to behave myself.<br /><br />I had along my mini pack but as the hot was blazing hot, I decided to take a walk on the newly built boardwalk to have a look see at the water. For some reasons, the water these couple of days was rather bad, and it was the same murkiness in the water, just like in LSR this morning.<br /><br />Just before the path leads away from the water<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/Obl4XD-7-EzwjoNB*UMM2aDSuAsgzEEyw8UyGr5SaDOI1oSued6xZggLTYUqjEH1s5r2W8ZsdPa1JjXnnYoLzjHPU-fGN9Cn/P1160474.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />The trail I was on<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/X*lf54uD2kLRBbKi0jUhqDPs7ytOAc6pLGGJzYC9pS*xFasFGZ*POtKMe1-ln5qk6uC9kBR3fH6QegERKhABHVeAIY*Qvpwh/P1160478.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />2 giant lizards leap into the water for a swim<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/a2ftA1Yzfrq1B8irocBwXEDQW2BN*NvUT*kNb9kFSzK-RG*Aia1XSpMAOfKSmgXyCP*SzNFpPWmybHiwaCe1nQoj7-XSZzGQ/P1160483.jpg"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/a2ftA1Yzfrq1B8irocBwXEDQW2BN*NvUT*kNb9kFSzK-RG*Aia1XSpMAOfKSmgXyCP*SzNFpPWmybHiwaCe1nQoj7-XSZzGQ/P1160483.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></a></p><br /><br />One of them. They were huge<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/Ga9bzcoyZZKswzmkG7wjl3kStY4LyQHeXApeAOz7l5uX6CVQxMnfNlBmFeURP3Of602ecwfLWBmDpA6K21m9iSlJDdsB5HER/P1160487.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />I didn't see many fishes splashing around and I decided to turn back once I reached the part where the boardwalk ended. On the return route though, I saw 2 large lizards splashing into the water and swimming around in our PUB water. The lizards were huge...easily about 1.5m long! At some point, one of it seem to swim towards me...haha, I had to make sure to have some safety distance in case he thinks that I look yummy. At the usual cove near the kayak area, the tinfoil barbs were still there. But not in that kind of numbers that I saw previously.<br /><br />Woah, a full setup for a carp fisherman<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/a2ftA1Yzfro7KbPri*xqyHmRhZQeTaIEz0n0Q3jllXLhOqMDmK3Um32JrRUgtVhXmq2Z9n5VG5W9A4c8T6Nn5loxRVQd3fyC/P1160514.jpg" ><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/a2ftA1Yzfro7KbPri*xqyHmRhZQeTaIEz0n0Q3jllXLhOqMDmK3Um32JrRUgtVhXmq2Z9n5VG5W9A4c8T6Nn5loxRVQd3fyC/P1160514.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></a></p><br /><br />Just as I was reaching back at the kayaking place, an interesting site greeted me. There was a English man fishing and his setup was an interesting one. I remembered see some pictures in Rod & Line and it was a setup for carp fishing. The amount of gear he had on was staggering and he was on a 9ft pole rod with auto alarm and the kind of tripods that they use. But later on, everything goes into his harvest sack and some carry ons.<br /><br />As I mentioned to him, mr ranger would be around to ask him to move.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/*EW08v5SHU*XYxOlICs550-*53Y6Z*SG5WLSJLVXWd*IPTQuWwVdCXTPOvTBV*XY48uBA26M3-vhJ1GJhDneb8fTTzMp-Kua/P1160515.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />I stood around for a while and then decided to go talk to him. After some initial small talk, I found him a very interesting and nice guy and we got along pretty well. He was doing baiting as it was traditionally the way to catch carps. His rig was very interesting and not something that I know how to do. I told him that actually, he wasn't allowed to fish at that corner. I warned him that the Rangers are pretty active here and he would be approached by one of them soon. Someone else was beside him and doing some luring. True to my words, within 15 mins, Mr Ranger appeared. But he was nice and only told Steve (his name) to move. The other lurer was given the same treatment.<br /><br />Steve then moved to the legal area. But to get to the water, he had to go down on the slope. But being on the slope, fishing was pretty difficult for him. Earlier on I was telling him that LPR might be a better location for him. Just then, he asked me for the direction to LPR so that he could try there. As I didn't have much to do, I said why don't I give him a lift there. He didn't drive, so he was grateful for my help.<br /><br />Reaching there, after he setup, we bade our goodbyes. But surely, we will be in touch with him. As it turned out, he worked pretty near my place and suggested that we could meet for lunch. I said sure. I promised to take him to do some boat and kelong fishing in the future. Perhaps, I could also convert him into a lurer. :)<br /><br />LPR Yabby fishing<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/Aah69VjCNbVaW*bbng9ULizB29ZLGIVPn2VX44CgxXOXCgD8xjZQaoOTEpm7i1ObRH2HHJhHPollFwavdb4HAjnsRvK*bwpt/P1160517.jpg" alt="" width="320"/></p><br /><br />At LPR today, there were plenty of people trying to catch Yabbies. But when I looked into some of the pails, nope, I didn't see any.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-48748331535166355262010-01-17T17:40:00.001-08:002010-01-18T06:26:49.285-08:00Mine's a DaiwaItchy fingers...decided to get a proper rod that can fit entirely into my bag. My last purchase wasn't quite right and I had to have the rod tube sticking out.<br /><br />Was looking at the all the cheapo rods $15 -$50...and didn't like it as most of the guide quality is really terok. I don't want the guides to damage my braided lines which I use exclusively.<br /><br />Was at Changi Village, Riverland, and saw this rod. At first ask the shop people for telescopic with SIC guide but it was an impossible specs. The only ones that come with SIC is the surf leader (which I have). And then, my eyes saw this hanging on top of the counter. They said, Oh...that one not SIC guides...but fuji guides. Figuring this is better than nothing, I tested it and found it to my liking. Most Telescopic rods are too thick for me to like, but this one, it is bearable. Surprisingly, the specs is for 15-25lbs. The length is shorter and I can put the entire thing into my bag.<br /><br />The price was $70+ (I don't want to reveal the actual amount, in case the shops will change it)....after all their magical discount. I tried to bargain but they said their profit margin is very low for Daiwa stuff.<br /><br />Firguring that I would use this alot, I think it is fair to bite the bullet. After all, over time, the cost of each use is very low.<br /><br />Can't wait to wet it.<br /><br />Pardon the messy table<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYHtOZtV2maHYKl9t9zFgpEPRwGCIDzJed0F89rUGWwkaCPhmrG1Clu6rVWDnmYKBRJhQIEG8I_FTWW_k8GAa8JXBK3KlwxqtI6BvuphZA-WxIMZDC_rHu5FR9QFQ_XP1WxCl/s1600-h/P1160357.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYHtOZtV2maHYKl9t9zFgpEPRwGCIDzJed0F89rUGWwkaCPhmrG1Clu6rVWDnmYKBRJhQIEG8I_FTWW_k8GAa8JXBK3KlwxqtI6BvuphZA-WxIMZDC_rHu5FR9QFQ_XP1WxCl/s320/P1160357.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427890333736209954" /></a><br /><br />The specs in Japanese<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-JLkaQuuD4vISDdMlhsItnAMYEfJsXxlsMI-ftxeS9UoWkyPpzo2l7FfTIOyO_e3x24P61mp8lGKI1bR7biVLD5tHbn-Xr9e78HQLq56NWxJrsL_TesZmWTSP_tWCLUU8r4r/s1600-h/P1160361.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-JLkaQuuD4vISDdMlhsItnAMYEfJsXxlsMI-ftxeS9UoWkyPpzo2l7FfTIOyO_e3x24P61mp8lGKI1bR7biVLD5tHbn-Xr9e78HQLq56NWxJrsL_TesZmWTSP_tWCLUU8r4r/s320/P1160361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427890331937026642" /></a><br /><br />Sword out of the casing<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyw7yiIMtDJyBzpqYGpUJwYoJqgEbKn8r9UsvMx2ld39XTd935BdO1x5e_jOZgCHKQuM5hOTYs6rYAGNQCI38yCLCxhBEFzWRao1XUJk1nWYLpNvnyhfQgoXT-zhQtiAernu6j/s1600-h/P1160365.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyw7yiIMtDJyBzpqYGpUJwYoJqgEbKn8r9UsvMx2ld39XTd935BdO1x5e_jOZgCHKQuM5hOTYs6rYAGNQCI38yCLCxhBEFzWRao1XUJk1nWYLpNvnyhfQgoXT-zhQtiAernu6j/s320/P1160365.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427890328355799346" /></a><br /><br />Decent guides. I think Fuji hardloy<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6nGAqgj_xf2b8Ng6csEx6BtuYzf92QQsoAdTZ9i7rZ7OPEj6Ige2Rz3n1WwPvYjRpBFfVUKjxye6HxDJxArWbphszHUQdBNuF8NmQBzh1N5HbKdXUZPN84rtZq4UjcrodbEP/s1600-h/P1160375.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6nGAqgj_xf2b8Ng6csEx6BtuYzf92QQsoAdTZ9i7rZ7OPEj6Ige2Rz3n1WwPvYjRpBFfVUKjxye6HxDJxArWbphszHUQdBNuF8NmQBzh1N5HbKdXUZPN84rtZq4UjcrodbEP/s320/P1160375.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427889900550132002" /></a><br /><br />For counter weights<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_XjO9GnaKy3V1J9yIkAMIqg2NVvRWQ2oIl6_8v40E3We8yQ15vOP-EodoPA_gIpZs3UYWx4qnoKRMie2cGm3fJIv0EOz8xnVNswAKnWy3P7hHJVAL03g2yWpYKrZAo_yn9Ue/s1600-h/P1160385.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_XjO9GnaKy3V1J9yIkAMIqg2NVvRWQ2oIl6_8v40E3We8yQ15vOP-EodoPA_gIpZs3UYWx4qnoKRMie2cGm3fJIv0EOz8xnVNswAKnWy3P7hHJVAL03g2yWpYKrZAo_yn9Ue/s320/P1160385.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427889896082877778" /></a><br /><br />White top section for visibility<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdJm3DBplvgU06xxCWZf4RhLunGmoYAAwFW2PE-u66jUvZmj1eWcZ9QiMR023RhwN1cPGEjTsaibhFU-qQPWji6uW9AmCZW40jAqnnHwuSB6-hwc07g8UlGIo6auQ1tMbQdEx/s1600-h/P1160387.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdJm3DBplvgU06xxCWZf4RhLunGmoYAAwFW2PE-u66jUvZmj1eWcZ9QiMR023RhwN1cPGEjTsaibhFU-qQPWji6uW9AmCZW40jAqnnHwuSB6-hwc07g8UlGIo6auQ1tMbQdEx/s320/P1160387.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427889891008279026" /></a><br /><br />Fits into my bag for Ninja mission<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yopLLpUhQSAqq0ov9jJphjms05pwZtaV4WanxDNJTrqg04EQWTTWEoJQitOCUyu46DKbXVtxhVESBYmkbTTM5HD1s_AGftK_I5TFhpVw-jb5xZFp4so2HVsySbiABUM2kNU-/s1600-h/P1160396.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yopLLpUhQSAqq0ov9jJphjms05pwZtaV4WanxDNJTrqg04EQWTTWEoJQitOCUyu46DKbXVtxhVESBYmkbTTM5HD1s_AGftK_I5TFhpVw-jb5xZFp4so2HVsySbiABUM2kNU-/s320/P1160396.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427889883629753746" /></a><br /><br />Nice soft bag too<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTTtR1ix7klvHSKrkuvHn-T7rIp0Vuicwqge1VlR69021RX_m70QZddaqoQGgoHr26DiQQb3K1-A5igfB_tY7a-Io-Lh27UYpxj26tHwJQvttKnJSUGZKjY52ZPVGqkmWjElh/s1600-h/P1160403.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTTtR1ix7klvHSKrkuvHn-T7rIp0Vuicwqge1VlR69021RX_m70QZddaqoQGgoHr26DiQQb3K1-A5igfB_tY7a-Io-Lh27UYpxj26tHwJQvttKnJSUGZKjY52ZPVGqkmWjElh/s320/P1160403.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427889881440897906" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-17053191545594959552010-01-10T22:11:00.000-08:002010-01-12T01:21:33.869-08:00Fishing Bay Resort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKuk6WlcrEwiCiDfPLLxsrwKuYEJTfklTmpukBN5H1nQU9VxcuFBS3hz-pwu6uJZYhpyBbHQK2KAyweQ_sTTkt1079Gl47dET3rxnGDeSP5suteaNiakAV4IcTQFEWiqqt_6zzg/s320/P1160069.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKuk6WlcrEwiCiDfPLLxsrwKuYEJTfklTmpukBN5H1nQU9VxcuFBS3hz-pwu6uJZYhpyBbHQK2KAyweQ_sTTkt1079Gl47dET3rxnGDeSP5suteaNiakAV4IcTQFEWiqqt_6zzg/s320/P1160069.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This was just an impromptu trip up to Mersing, to check out a resort known as fishing bay resort. As Pat had worked the night shift, we only set off towards it around 2pm. But Mersing wasn't particulary far away and was reachable within slightly more than 2 hours.<br /><br /><a href="http://nafishnafish-trips.blogspot.com/2010/01/drive-up-to-mersing-fishing-bay-resort.html">Read more</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-1143293400179033222010-01-03T20:06:00.000-08:002010-01-03T21:59:11.534-08:00New Year FishingKok kok head for the year<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucTjIfxE5rQP-WxhBqJ3r1V4W8OUqQnbiqNDl8oez4jxm65LFGb8dsFoUZOupH1qvOZBdcb4ZMtsyVZZQswOujhADHQia08N59AVR_91ZPpvD03lX8LDnUYNiTxGc_aspCeHw/s1600-h/kok.jpg.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucTjIfxE5rQP-WxhBqJ3r1V4W8OUqQnbiqNDl8oez4jxm65LFGb8dsFoUZOupH1qvOZBdcb4ZMtsyVZZQswOujhADHQia08N59AVR_91ZPpvD03lX8LDnUYNiTxGc_aspCeHw/s320/kok.jpg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422736225939609250" /></a><br /><br />Fishing for us started fairly well for the new year. KT was free to join me for a recce on the first morning of the year. But the night before, we had a countdown at the Asian Civilisation Museum and by the time I hit the bed, it was already pretty late. But through some superhuman effort, I managed to wake up in time. To my surprise, KT brought along a friend who was a newbie in fishing. The fishing this morning was not the easy type and probably fall into the "hardcore" category. But friend was the sporty and cheerful type and gamely tagged along the morning reverie and trying his hands at fishing. His company did indeed cheered up the first day of the year. <br /><br />As this was a new place, I wasn't quite sure where the exact location was. But we tried a few openings in the tall lalangs and managed to find a spot that was fishable. We were in our slippers and boy, did it got muddy. The fishing was also tough due to the terrain as there was some thick weedy growth in front of us before reaching the water. That meant that our lures would get snagged if we were not careful on the way up. I got a good strike a short while later but fish managed to <br />get away. Time was wasted as we had to retie a few times due to snagged lines. KT and friend wasn't doing well either and didn't even managed to get any strikes. But I was lucky to finally land one. Although a small one, this one was special as it had a Kok kok (a lump) head. First I ever caught. Unfortunately for KT and friend, they got nothing this time. <br /><br />2 locals doing fishing, fly fishing style<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_mff8XlRDH8AO1QvAJFkFC8_gsE-ZvUw8Z3AzocVvYt9L0TpHUZWyrBUBl0EWhXJBsA55EKq7QgM_MdwUUBs2qMb-EYkjTh1ByV_wLCLHkJydy6XVawOLUutfLj-CcpjdV7w/s1600-h/P1150981ss.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_mff8XlRDH8AO1QvAJFkFC8_gsE-ZvUw8Z3AzocVvYt9L0TpHUZWyrBUBl0EWhXJBsA55EKq7QgM_MdwUUBs2qMb-EYkjTh1ByV_wLCLHkJydy6XVawOLUutfLj-CcpjdV7w/s320/P1150981ss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422759361233448322" /></a><br /><br />While we were there, 2 groups came around. The first group consisted of 2 locals who went further down the banks, and to my amusement, waded into the water up to their waist level. They were doing luring and did have some catches. The second group turned out to be Alan buddies who frequent this area. Though I tried to chit chat with them, they were generally not that talkative, perhaps since we were encroaching on their regular fishing hole. But from their info, we realized that there was another place further up to do the fishing. Turned out that it was more comfy place. <br /><br />One of the bags of fishes<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSI6jjDO2acHfkt-OXGq5HGCXrhpMyeE8_3w0LYGB4cUX3FK0rd90_8AzHFLjzyCJBoT6UY1ulFvwKQb4AuiZsbkXSrxwhy2jq7s9NbI3G70SiEPsq3icR5043ZJBeQZOL9OU/s1600-h/P1160001ss.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSI6jjDO2acHfkt-OXGq5HGCXrhpMyeE8_3w0LYGB4cUX3FK0rd90_8AzHFLjzyCJBoT6UY1ulFvwKQb4AuiZsbkXSrxwhy2jq7s9NbI3G70SiEPsq3icR5043ZJBeQZOL9OU/s320/P1160001ss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422759453966662370" /></a><br /><br />But we saw the Thai workers on their bicycles hurling up bags of fishes that they had caught the night before. It was certainly alot alot of fishes.<br /><br />Beautiful moon blessing ZW on his first catch<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP4KIPwQlUdvS3ChnXT6gJebU94svlxjTa9VgrHTd8Tq_wnCOQKNzYHWgNfqwylkMj3G1E_oSaNLH7HRctetOs5KLw-CwnzMz2y9-Rl5OYbXxTwml74y4pNueDlNwvz3TbTiZ/s1600-h/P1160026ss.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP4KIPwQlUdvS3ChnXT6gJebU94svlxjTa9VgrHTd8Tq_wnCOQKNzYHWgNfqwylkMj3G1E_oSaNLH7HRctetOs5KLw-CwnzMz2y9-Rl5OYbXxTwml74y4pNueDlNwvz3TbTiZ/s320/P1160026ss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422736427247939010" /></a><br /><br />The second day, I took ZW to try out the place. Being a Sat, it was surprisingly quiet today. All the while we were there, there were no one else, not even the thai workers. That morning, it was productive. ZW quickly got his first catch for the day under the moonlit morning. And after that, we proceeded to have quite alot of fun catching PBs one after another. Although they were small, the PBs here do put up a good fight. I was having my fill of PBs and I decided to switch to lure to see if hard body lures were any better. Indeed it was and on my first cast, I was already catching one. <br /><br />Beautiful tranquil waters (can't believe Singapore got such places)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigV8j6aP2fZn_L-NFi0CNbJgBvdPKVKnqef7kcmr1k_yz5vc3tFpK1e0bkaSn5LPNOoYFyaE4ATyc1gdyCm0G4FJ_6C14VB5IwDAsVudJ8iULjj3gGUgY3xExOfrLJ0y9_7bpT/s1600-h/P1160043ss.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigV8j6aP2fZn_L-NFi0CNbJgBvdPKVKnqef7kcmr1k_yz5vc3tFpK1e0bkaSn5LPNOoYFyaE4ATyc1gdyCm0G4FJ_6C14VB5IwDAsVudJ8iULjj3gGUgY3xExOfrLJ0y9_7bpT/s320/P1160043ss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422736418868159890" /></a><br /><br />Final moments before the leader broke<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1iwJiANLX-xo4jTGvIlMZ6sAILe9hykEUxz2PT400ex-RYUIErKxwnRnvrE4tUABQOxoHUuHBwntt71fGBYOGAT5N-p8vpY6K9HZrTaGrquTmrXU_OdGeGS_1XTM66Np9WNz/s1600-h/P1160041ss.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1iwJiANLX-xo4jTGvIlMZ6sAILe9hykEUxz2PT400ex-RYUIErKxwnRnvrE4tUABQOxoHUuHBwntt71fGBYOGAT5N-p8vpY6K9HZrTaGrquTmrXU_OdGeGS_1XTM66Np9WNz/s320/P1160041ss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422736422414020530" /></a><br /><br />A few more cast later, I got a bite and hookup. At first, I thought it was a small one. But when my line suddenly started spooling out, we realized that I had a monster on my other end. The fish see-sawed with me for awhile as I tried to tire it out. But as it run from the left to the right, I could see that it was far from being tired. There was one moment that I almost caught a glimpse of it as my leader was already showing out from the water. But before I could do that, it ran again and this time shot to the right. It ran a few more times and I gingerly tried to hold on. But a sudden surge in force was too much for my 6lb leader to hold and it broke and took along with it my xrap. ZW mangaed to take some shots of the action but it was a waste that we couldn't ID the fellow. But from the fight, it felt like a big <br />Toman. <br /><br />Anyway, fair is fair. The fish won this round. But I wished that I was able to have removed the lure as having it sticking in the mouth would probably be a death blow for it. After that, the sun came up and it got pretty hot. The fishes also all dispersed and and disappeared. But the fishing was enough and it certainly was a blessed start to the new year. A kick start for the all the good fishing to come.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-91848638360164776622009-12-06T21:48:00.000-08:002010-01-12T22:46:23.855-08:00Relax Fishing At Rakit AtanNothing to shout about for this trip to the Rakit. But this was the first time for KT and Zul as well as two of their friends that came along. <br /><br />The morning started rather abruptly with a call from Zul in the morning. We were all woken up by the ringing phone. Then we realized that we had past the meeting time and they were all waiting at our block downstairs. <br /><br />The night before, we had just returned from JB, Endau Rompin and were dead exhausted. Hence, when the alarm rang at 5am, none of us woke up. We quickly scrambled to don our clothes and made our way down in 10 minutes. <br /><br />Good thing though, the traffic wasn't jammed and we sailed across the checkpoint effortlessly. From there, I routed them to the eatery near to Kong Kong. We settled down for the first meal of the day. There, we introduced ourselves proper to KT's friends and found to our surprise, that we have common friends that we know. Small world indeed. <br /><br />Driving the country road<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DpVF353RMbzOkX020ekhr8rP-xsh1DyIGYpQzz24XL9yPy2Ud2cm_chRpdazBQYsudpIksqtM9-o_WhVyDBpzIeREYOQLga8Q5KfbJTodbLVIp0zSQXMKlsk4dRCDtbdIM0X/s1600-h/P1150281.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DpVF353RMbzOkX020ekhr8rP-xsh1DyIGYpQzz24XL9yPy2Ud2cm_chRpdazBQYsudpIksqtM9-o_WhVyDBpzIeREYOQLga8Q5KfbJTodbLVIp0zSQXMKlsk4dRCDtbdIM0X/s320/P1150281.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373563808348178" /></a><br /><br />They were indeed surprised that I cuold discover a place like this, that had them driving through rugged terrain and ending up in a world hidden from the mainstream traffic. When we arrived, the "carpark" area was filled with cars, and I decided to park outside instead. The way in seemed to have degraded from all the rain and some parts looked quite dangerous for our wheels to get stuck in. KT managed to find a slot nearer to the entrance. The place was quite packed due to the people doing overniters at the rakit. <br /><br />Crowded Carpark<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFML1pUOhMXcGlJq7qJ8Vk16pvaTzp4LS4Z14pLMQxJGXff8MSwZiZyPlDNKc1j_UD5DqsOJpjlc_937caQ-AU72uVzZDNY_4slxsR9zpetDnllJgCZm_IZRDbw2vi9d11Vzty/s1600-h/P1150284.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFML1pUOhMXcGlJq7qJ8Vk16pvaTzp4LS4Z14pLMQxJGXff8MSwZiZyPlDNKc1j_UD5DqsOJpjlc_937caQ-AU72uVzZDNY_4slxsR9zpetDnllJgCZm_IZRDbw2vi9d11Vzty/s320/P1150284.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373566358662946" /></a><br /><br />True enough, when we were returning, the place was much quieter. <br /><br />Medusa going to Rakit<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOetKpI6wlfJQgwSMZoOz4O9nyHhWAjFzUcYLQ919Nn_z-vXFoiq0UPk23k62WW54o0t8mDN4-FFq4XywnSSyXlHDfKQwAhujBSIfeuQEwBvXm_k4hkn_0Kx8ECvdqA-5ZywYL/s1600-h/P1150285.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOetKpI6wlfJQgwSMZoOz4O9nyHhWAjFzUcYLQ919Nn_z-vXFoiq0UPk23k62WW54o0t8mDN4-FFq4XywnSSyXlHDfKQwAhujBSIfeuQEwBvXm_k4hkn_0Kx8ECvdqA-5ZywYL/s320/P1150285.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373577167509762" /></a><br /><br />Tiram Sports Fishing Team Member<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaLx6TF_aMvL1on0-G7TKC5RmjKyyMW_0MuVzwtlAceULPFnGK1g4KHxB0hUCtY7qeyrYT21mKvG0zwvimKhmICHZzG3mXTX9_drWEYDSieXk0M47NM613yQJ9Jmhlz0Er-Pi/s1600-h/P1150286.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaLx6TF_aMvL1on0-G7TKC5RmjKyyMW_0MuVzwtlAceULPFnGK1g4KHxB0hUCtY7qeyrYT21mKvG0zwvimKhmICHZzG3mXTX9_drWEYDSieXk0M47NM613yQJ9Jmhlz0Er-Pi/s320/P1150286.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412375466651591810" /></a><br /><br />Hey, they got moustache! (strap of my camera)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vmxKYW8c6Dcv1P0nLicQVQNRvasmev45qhWVviC8oxqnASYbIJ4tLOkBIr71WtrNOW0ThLV4MvVeZbvgC02Xeps5z4I48zah1geDXNZ-xMvyrJHX_ms9rGB8pXVrRBebIJ3z/s1600-h/P1150288.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vmxKYW8c6Dcv1P0nLicQVQNRvasmev45qhWVviC8oxqnASYbIJ4tLOkBIr71WtrNOW0ThLV4MvVeZbvgC02Xeps5z4I48zah1geDXNZ-xMvyrJHX_ms9rGB8pXVrRBebIJ3z/s320/P1150288.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373030281162850" /></a><br /><br />A quick call to Atan, and the boat arrived. Reaching the Rakit, there were quite alot of people. But already, some of them were packing up. We found a spot near the comfy hammocks and starting to go about fishing. <br /><br />J's first fish<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqmO465qWvdFDkjWkHBZJqLrapuLvWPt-prs87Wl5QRShqc4QhBOLLdYOSCYW_5FsCiMTGPhgo8SMc9Ogqt8TQhawViuGo42iyTsRgk28CniYxgiqyfDszOqX4T-KbXAU1WpR/s1600-h/P1150295.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqmO465qWvdFDkjWkHBZJqLrapuLvWPt-prs87Wl5QRShqc4QhBOLLdYOSCYW_5FsCiMTGPhgo8SMc9Ogqt8TQhawViuGo42iyTsRgk28CniYxgiqyfDszOqX4T-KbXAU1WpR/s320/P1150295.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412376084785079218" /></a><br /><br />G's first sizeable Tamban<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiX8sVFW2FFLIIOD3UHsR7ntlJN2wymObdM9Z2rSKsMhqMAm4ljDcB28bIBeMGWZ6aVhJE8-jyHhxzjFleGM8LTiLC7V1XXfgSw3lKELIQ-VddW9Lr9njeUy8FhsT1kNw4X_E-/s1600-h/P1150293.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiX8sVFW2FFLIIOD3UHsR7ntlJN2wymObdM9Z2rSKsMhqMAm4ljDcB28bIBeMGWZ6aVhJE8-jyHhxzjFleGM8LTiLC7V1XXfgSw3lKELIQ-VddW9Lr9njeUy8FhsT1kNw4X_E-/s320/P1150293.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373037686938690" /></a><br /><br />Double hookup of Glassfish<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqv3b2S0v6DUe8JQPWxAiOp4loA5wyd7SzKQGX_76c8TtujypLpzVekpJbE_c3Yror3uzKLSK8TjSkiiqlJPEzb1uj2w5F1ZLXV9HuRBmnvOcV-XV7WeUDgUSWvaWE5NE5yW6D/s1600-h/P1150298.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqv3b2S0v6DUe8JQPWxAiOp4loA5wyd7SzKQGX_76c8TtujypLpzVekpJbE_c3Yror3uzKLSK8TjSkiiqlJPEzb1uj2w5F1ZLXV9HuRBmnvOcV-XV7WeUDgUSWvaWE5NE5yW6D/s320/P1150298.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373043658783298" /></a><br /><br />Fighting with a jumping fish on the other end<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3k3udnHxX3uzA_iQHr4E9nkBVWcM25I7TSvjDXJKPbBWf828xeoXNWZkcJpHOkmxjZMrK9D6b01hSWff19JhVA4oGTbGU-gOergFeBz_saUZ5JkB68J87txjp-R9GVp2BoUU/s1600-h/P1150302.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3k3udnHxX3uzA_iQHr4E9nkBVWcM25I7TSvjDXJKPbBWf828xeoXNWZkcJpHOkmxjZMrK9D6b01hSWff19JhVA4oGTbGU-gOergFeBz_saUZ5JkB68J87txjp-R9GVp2BoUU/s320/P1150302.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373047009623250" /></a><br /><br />We got you, Mr todak!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbSuBN-t7tJUiox6VWeZBRUbpObAi4l_U3Ix_Aoo71Z1oAQ-RBCxeKGT5IPsAOZ85C5HCeO3k89TLt-L8Rxnbgm9NF6uET_X-Ktkqf_NUYcVOjnfh2Cc4cPsW_WWsKJ-idjfE/s1600-h/P1150306.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbSuBN-t7tJUiox6VWeZBRUbpObAi4l_U3Ix_Aoo71Z1oAQ-RBCxeKGT5IPsAOZ85C5HCeO3k89TLt-L8Rxnbgm9NF6uET_X-Ktkqf_NUYcVOjnfh2Cc4cPsW_WWsKJ-idjfE/s320/P1150306.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412373051738459602" /></a><br /><br />Seeing that the two new friends were first timer, we started them on tamban jigs to get some smallies. I wasn't sure if the todaks were around today. But after drifting some live baits, we confirmed they were. I managed to set the hook on one of them, and passed the rod to Zul and Jasmine to have a taste of the powerful of a jumping fish. Jasmine finished it off by landing the thrashing long fish successfully. Although Mr Todak was quite a small one, it was photo time, and a shot worthy on the family album. <br /><br />KT's string of four<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdDpuQAocyhpH6M1Nj7zwMWfUyvNBe6DUs3s9jx9GjnqKhYE8oAYUjri-fipanaFY4TFbRxRB7PxcVPksk0JeFm3SYMw6WtB90gIbFNC_GTp0jBjOqXS2Pgq6iSlqF9o2ZTB2/s1600-h/P1150324.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdDpuQAocyhpH6M1Nj7zwMWfUyvNBe6DUs3s9jx9GjnqKhYE8oAYUjri-fipanaFY4TFbRxRB7PxcVPksk0JeFm3SYMw6WtB90gIbFNC_GTp0jBjOqXS2Pgq6iSlqF9o2ZTB2/s320/P1150324.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372490773658914" /></a><br /><br />Backyard fishing<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGij4hSmL0ix-pX4rq8KY-AmWeMMbcRbonwtc3payTYP7jNBYnDYW6OftEFVvI4Wkstex-BvNgTUqT30dhw-THicXSOJChkngXmFdBEhnkg9R8d-eO16x0QLi9rGux1YIoTOz/s1600-h/P1150321.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGij4hSmL0ix-pX4rq8KY-AmWeMMbcRbonwtc3payTYP7jNBYnDYW6OftEFVvI4Wkstex-BvNgTUqT30dhw-THicXSOJChkngXmFdBEhnkg9R8d-eO16x0QLi9rGux1YIoTOz/s320/P1150321.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372476993166354" /></a><br /><br />Zul biggest Grouper<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDzwqqzKlqnKQ6hoPu6UTIERYAfOg0dfLPSt_TP56XmdcL56TuqEz-2UckVLvC-7UVvHBfurW8yZng1Of0hrDR5BRu1qaoH_Q9Z4eQhSJ-HhKYkqaPhvQQYsp0mMcpZQfCCc3/s1600-h/P1150320.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDzwqqzKlqnKQ6hoPu6UTIERYAfOg0dfLPSt_TP56XmdcL56TuqEz-2UckVLvC-7UVvHBfurW8yZng1Of0hrDR5BRu1qaoH_Q9Z4eQhSJ-HhKYkqaPhvQQYsp0mMcpZQfCCc3/s320/P1150320.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372483099018434" /></a><br /><br />As the tide was coming up, the fishes started to arrived. Zul and Jasmine were fishing at the back of the Rakit when Zul caught hold of a personal sized Grouper. Quite an achievement for a newbie fishing. Grouper was packed into the icebox and to be brought home to brag to Mom and Dad. <br /><br />Anyone wants to buy my "Salmon strips"? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTdrnlRBkbEBNvhPXX9tkOcpx5HdjfmqqNJqUK6Q8_PiGCx3Zo9M5PjCAvybG3a3kxS2hQ65O-FgZdcsovUINliuIVelLQpADmr1InuTy1C1Zp8qqg9zCl9wP2TRkV8uT0AwP/s1600-h/P1150327.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTdrnlRBkbEBNvhPXX9tkOcpx5HdjfmqqNJqUK6Q8_PiGCx3Zo9M5PjCAvybG3a3kxS2hQ65O-FgZdcsovUINliuIVelLQpADmr1InuTy1C1Zp8qqg9zCl9wP2TRkV8uT0AwP/s320/P1150327.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372492895574306" /></a><br /><br />I was trying to help Garlan land a Todak. There were numerous strikes but unfortunately, they would always throw out the hook. Just 10 minutes when we were decided that we were going, we had a last strike but even though I was doing it, todak managed to slipped off again leaving us the mangled prawn. Alas, his todak would have to be another day. <br /><br />Writings on the Wall<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDR8foeutMdo4ow8t_1Zv7vk5TUKcnNKpsLQk8RQZx6HpeSClONEVqqaPHoYK0tzkccvbEk5ME2yT9AVbL_ZSP8E-p0y5RPq47N2cnHLeYK3y5Jzrin9ruNRfk0PNDYsd5dWJ/s1600-h/P1150332.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDR8foeutMdo4ow8t_1Zv7vk5TUKcnNKpsLQk8RQZx6HpeSClONEVqqaPHoYK0tzkccvbEk5ME2yT9AVbL_ZSP8E-p0y5RPq47N2cnHLeYK3y5Jzrin9ruNRfk0PNDYsd5dWJ/s320/P1150332.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372500531141106" /></a><br /><br />From there, it was straight to Bukit Indah Jusco for our dinner and some shopping. Rain came rather heavily near the Perling stretch. I was checking out if the cinemas were already up, but seems like Bukit Indah Jusco would not have any cinemas. We made our way back around 8pm and got caught in a little Jam. But the traffic was moving and we cleared it in half an hour.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-55733951093177910172009-11-29T07:07:00.001-08:002010-01-12T22:44:05.310-08:00Using A Ranggong<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLRXq3NY5klWEzX8SLzaBAbebVmE8MgLSoae7vO02AV8JaN9Qmn452ww7T5ltGbCzZwoHpR30GfjiEud6rJ7awDHB5aB1IXiGn4Gu7xzXP2hWzHOcTLB51n6iUw1q2cASa6PZ/s1600/bottom-rig.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLRXq3NY5klWEzX8SLzaBAbebVmE8MgLSoae7vO02AV8JaN9Qmn452ww7T5ltGbCzZwoHpR30GfjiEud6rJ7awDHB5aB1IXiGn4Gu7xzXP2hWzHOcTLB51n6iUw1q2cASa6PZ/s320/bottom-rig.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409542980507259858" /></a><br /><br />Amazing, I couldn't find a proper picture of how to rig a ranggong on the internet. So, here goes. My version. This is a general purpose bottom feeder rig. To be used when the current is strong. The current will push up the bait from the bottom. But don't use this when there are rocks. Chances of snagging is high, especially if the boat is drifting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-16571934647539611922009-11-28T05:47:00.000-08:002009-11-29T02:40:24.316-08:00Ah Eng BoatA sudden SMS from last week saw me joining a good fishing buddy Pat for a trip in Ah Eng Boat. Ah Eng operates from West Coast and the fishing would be around Tuas area. This would be a first for me to fish in this area. <br /><br />So the plan was set and we met up and had breakfast at their regular haunt before boarding the boat. For one thing, the dry mee pok here was superb. (unfortunately, I didn't take a pic of it). First time in my life to eat mee pok with Scallop! <br /><br />After the sumptuous meal, we headed for the Jetty. For one, the way to the Jetty seemed somewhat spooky, having to park at a deserted place, and to trample past an untidy field. But lo and behold, the river appeared before us, and that was where to board onto Ah Eng Boat. <br /><br />First time fishing got to transfer boat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQENhmo7ajqbYdDSWwb9FbbBVvGPw1ekaxsFx1l-szaX-sHcuOs4110vWqpWYHyFvnoOYQAZAnloswK7H0NPa_X4DyaqSt4bgP-q8YJDYVzAV46kQ-zcU-4GRLPANn7LH5DA-5/s1600/P1140836.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQENhmo7ajqbYdDSWwb9FbbBVvGPw1ekaxsFx1l-szaX-sHcuOs4110vWqpWYHyFvnoOYQAZAnloswK7H0NPa_X4DyaqSt4bgP-q8YJDYVzAV46kQ-zcU-4GRLPANn7LH5DA-5/s320/P1140836.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409164306751506530" /></a><br /><br />Ah Eng comfortable boat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJ15zKQ1WeOYC5rSp0gY2CbSX1WDdXV6qY6uMJ24R8At6LhhBn16O4ixP8cTu43SD7pa-npBOqmijHdINPnequiExjYa9N4LSoJkF1AbJkdGgp3i9oHUFSZluYGXyl5ESjQWc/s1600/P1140835.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJ15zKQ1WeOYC5rSp0gY2CbSX1WDdXV6qY6uMJ24R8At6LhhBn16O4ixP8cTu43SD7pa-npBOqmijHdINPnequiExjYa9N4LSoJkF1AbJkdGgp3i9oHUFSZluYGXyl5ESjQWc/s320/P1140835.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409164311957171186" /></a><br /><br />Weird looking building here. Right out of a page in a fantasy comic book<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLnZO6ay8kFchAg_Nq_73EYydzwqOXZKxYIBn9WvFXfR21KH53y0-LgRVQnnuj-ylup41bUxp7mNjHvMwP1smaxMzVgo5_syUnPg0My-XITjhYcPyd0wKF0zpn6yFwqfnPhEw/s1600/P1140840.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLnZO6ay8kFchAg_Nq_73EYydzwqOXZKxYIBn9WvFXfR21KH53y0-LgRVQnnuj-ylup41bUxp7mNjHvMwP1smaxMzVgo5_syUnPg0My-XITjhYcPyd0wKF0zpn6yFwqfnPhEw/s320/P1140840.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409164301357738562" /></a><br /><br />Moving out<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdRHBwTHoEtcHufJRPrn1JsQvQLUOW5qbc49uLGO-G33BoceD4wJA2xAHiQ-OT_wP8vvuWpF3VAxbDPFuhWcMZzjqqWb1mYqcUPMupc5lBVWpSODYfa8sSn9d0MX6e4O4I5L-/s1600/P1140843.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdRHBwTHoEtcHufJRPrn1JsQvQLUOW5qbc49uLGO-G33BoceD4wJA2xAHiQ-OT_wP8vvuWpF3VAxbDPFuhWcMZzjqqWb1mYqcUPMupc5lBVWpSODYfa8sSn9d0MX6e4O4I5L-/s320/P1140843.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409164294929881490" /></a><br /><br />Eric checking on the boat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkNpiwm_YS7aejdyProafq4UCjSeXE62LAUSTt1DN9jeR65dOkkb73XKv1n7BJ7Tlo2BKfoJeoYU1RJgtzB8gCvvgh2x7LE_mHYsBv6pNGH3XEZQJbayqc4qCCoxTKZlOeaBv/s1600/P1140861.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkNpiwm_YS7aejdyProafq4UCjSeXE62LAUSTt1DN9jeR65dOkkb73XKv1n7BJ7Tlo2BKfoJeoYU1RJgtzB8gCvvgh2x7LE_mHYsBv6pNGH3XEZQJbayqc4qCCoxTKZlOeaBv/s320/P1140861.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409164289693281762" /></a><br /><br />At first glance, the tiny boat that was used to ferry us gave me a shock. For a moment, Eric and I thought that the we were to squeeze into the tiny boat for the day's fishing. But it soon became clear that the smaller boat was to ferry us about 10m to another bigger boat. <br /><br />Boat with a bedding area<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFXSCwRUEa0IjgJzvjbCPE-XgxTbhZbYJm6Zmr9aGH18RbJBQdZwEXTXpr-SS0OrEkFzlnZqPc9Ad3xZvIj__xhcUWh6mcc4wfXsF7SEZZwmoL7oKa7zchbR2UuDAEvUDIDZN/s1600/P1140878.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFXSCwRUEa0IjgJzvjbCPE-XgxTbhZbYJm6Zmr9aGH18RbJBQdZwEXTXpr-SS0OrEkFzlnZqPc9Ad3xZvIj__xhcUWh6mcc4wfXsF7SEZZwmoL7oKa7zchbR2UuDAEvUDIDZN/s320/P1140878.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163864189165266" /></a><br /><br />Big spacious boat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LG_ZoaqgXBOwXvJRT1sUmQOO_VyCq0nzlVZLbwU9_W7SORZgiRmS0OWPcYcx79PWmMVbNXJTyxoGRX5frvCb_m__BXHYdDIktp5FWU0fc6KWavQyz04zejK0sLiPs0kHkqq5/s1600/P1140881.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LG_ZoaqgXBOwXvJRT1sUmQOO_VyCq0nzlVZLbwU9_W7SORZgiRmS0OWPcYcx79PWmMVbNXJTyxoGRX5frvCb_m__BXHYdDIktp5FWU0fc6KWavQyz04zejK0sLiPs0kHkqq5/s320/P1140881.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163415540914066" /></a><br /><br />Nice looking Toilet<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVVAAulfHATLrPXihCTkLKVQKH2yuJxnTkrFcESPXmBdyGE9iyLyVrBRBetsXI_8dcdq_iWsofWG6bkWRAau7vgGbumNnuOOoJcOE4EOD6WptI9Ce4vPhsHm_BaFlBjJwysLX/s1600/P1140959.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVVAAulfHATLrPXihCTkLKVQKH2yuJxnTkrFcESPXmBdyGE9iyLyVrBRBetsXI_8dcdq_iWsofWG6bkWRAau7vgGbumNnuOOoJcOE4EOD6WptI9Ce4vPhsHm_BaFlBjJwysLX/s320/P1140959.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409161830382393298" /></a><br /><br />Now, the bigger boat was indeed BIG. It was the largest boat that I have ever been on for boat fishing. All the amenities were cool indeed. Got toilet, kitchen and a bedding area. There were ample space for all of us to do our fishing. In fact, 8 of us seemed some what under capacity for the boat size. But I was told that 11 pax (incl the boatman and deckie) was the max. <br /><br />White Ninja from the Zu Mountain<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie54D36HUM9ZdiIPBSY51GJowiE1MUKqSDfjGjbKx2sWnTVCB73T0Iic5GQ3vR9AbiLcxKGT0Yi1I-q03tdZME4y9tEK2OiBXoEyoM5JfaG5RdXZGZUgOqh2HqnB0mhO15c6Gt/s1600/P1140876.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie54D36HUM9ZdiIPBSY51GJowiE1MUKqSDfjGjbKx2sWnTVCB73T0Iic5GQ3vR9AbiLcxKGT0Yi1I-q03tdZME4y9tEK2OiBXoEyoM5JfaG5RdXZGZUgOqh2HqnB0mhO15c6Gt/s320/P1140876.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163870712527714" /></a><br /><br />The weather today was rather kind. It only got a little hot in the afternoon. But I did my Ninja impersonation to protect from the Sun. After a whole day of it in Kusu, I am beginning to look like lobster. <br /><br />After some refueling, we were headed out to the deep waters of Tuas. Before coming here, Pat instructed that we need to bring a heavier tackle and big weights. The current here would be strong, and the water deep. I took along my Jigwrex and paired it with my Freams. With a heavier weight, I was hoping not to have a repeat of the situation on the last Ah Fong's trip. <br /><br />Sophiscated Bait Well<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDACQR5ds2_shmwA5iMFDahhZPlKSNNU3mdMCLVsKa79zzi_ITA3DVGuCRZ7atvMvQ1RDl1NuSCZHteLKfP4VKwBshZyZu_ovzI6ROgyNWMHwHww3gPvbRYxhWruNzQqIdv_V/s1600/P1140864.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDACQR5ds2_shmwA5iMFDahhZPlKSNNU3mdMCLVsKa79zzi_ITA3DVGuCRZ7atvMvQ1RDl1NuSCZHteLKfP4VKwBshZyZu_ovzI6ROgyNWMHwHww3gPvbRYxhWruNzQqIdv_V/s320/P1140864.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163887209918786" /></a><br /><br />Eric with a tough fighting fish on the other end<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfRzHtH2-Gj7ZQ5JbSMVWZgCQAVRxzd3MA6qglOG72u8TNkdcW43NCm-k7t7sn6vhUutdrWiTBpoJxfslTOAgoZaqR5r2E1uHEdwzyUM1cZblNEF0LuRtvKwUiU47X6CyxiTk/s1600/P1140868.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfRzHtH2-Gj7ZQ5JbSMVWZgCQAVRxzd3MA6qglOG72u8TNkdcW43NCm-k7t7sn6vhUutdrWiTBpoJxfslTOAgoZaqR5r2E1uHEdwzyUM1cZblNEF0LuRtvKwUiU47X6CyxiTk/s320/P1140868.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163884447017234" /></a><br /><br />Chermin!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7x9COLnCvfUjOBw0SsL7PZ_mV4stGwCPvYO-Cr6qHUE8mfZqSGY-pXeJqPwexSX1e4OOavwvLXBGEtFvb-RR9_zY_sfpYOCHYqZ2bC15BP_7jlbTEnQ_RqhtK3oBFhCrb5xD/s1600/P1140871.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7x9COLnCvfUjOBw0SsL7PZ_mV4stGwCPvYO-Cr6qHUE8mfZqSGY-pXeJqPwexSX1e4OOavwvLXBGEtFvb-RR9_zY_sfpYOCHYqZ2bC15BP_7jlbTEnQ_RqhtK3oBFhCrb5xD/s320/P1140871.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163877007071650" /></a><br /><br />Ah Eng is the one behind<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30Tx4Pn_ZcuifU9EXkPez-jorUYBF8v2OA-8fDc6q_Fe9NCFcPzilu_h-dyKk5KzScSGk3pNXgUCq55IsGAiDZERIsi5PePtYgqv0zbtkh2d4tmX22-sA_VfqwjiPruwpjwPK/s1600/P1140905.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30Tx4Pn_ZcuifU9EXkPez-jorUYBF8v2OA-8fDc6q_Fe9NCFcPzilu_h-dyKk5KzScSGk3pNXgUCq55IsGAiDZERIsi5PePtYgqv0zbtkh2d4tmX22-sA_VfqwjiPruwpjwPK/s320/P1140905.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163427521730514" /></a><br /><br />Eric powerful catch #2<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8lGf-K6y6_vy-1D4SUIvUrA7w2calhnw_TMkfs0c2hVYmGUcQrsrnZnd6p7rOdJqtlGQ7sM6bOU4W28pxBmnHiAnYWoNZ7_nrycfXNsZ0B863FcWvsLxOjcdi1D2Kbu42W1A/s1600/P1140909.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8lGf-K6y6_vy-1D4SUIvUrA7w2calhnw_TMkfs0c2hVYmGUcQrsrnZnd6p7rOdJqtlGQ7sM6bOU4W28pxBmnHiAnYWoNZ7_nrycfXNsZ0B863FcWvsLxOjcdi1D2Kbu42W1A/s320/P1140909.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163433189789442" /></a><br /><br />Eric was first with a good fight and up came a Chermin. In fact, that was the only chermin on the trip. In the morning, the fishing was slow. I got some smallies that I didn't even bother to snap pictures. Eric hit on another good fish before noon, and landed a 2+kg grouper. That was huge and would certainly make a good meal. <br /><br />Jeremy with T-Boon<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgi1a5BcHcHB-yPWG8ojghOwOmWcyXRRu4Iw7JsD7YhmDrrpt2VFCYcH7LOl3BtKzvQVYS1NzrfeugKrwmbRVdym1fwzumMmJ-Vfu7jxRuxjcWBokzEsd674QcF_j7Nw6YIyM/s1600/P1140896.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgi1a5BcHcHB-yPWG8ojghOwOmWcyXRRu4Iw7JsD7YhmDrrpt2VFCYcH7LOl3BtKzvQVYS1NzrfeugKrwmbRVdym1fwzumMmJ-Vfu7jxRuxjcWBokzEsd674QcF_j7Nw6YIyM/s320/P1140896.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163425139249778" /></a><br /><br />Ocea Jigger. A reel I want! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZ_YdD4k4WZVgLUuB5XP4fCkkld0cnqMHad3R2_gyS8ye4rTBq2C_Rf5_sdvqjP2__g_furOE1mEy_P_rHolxnMJI9qPHryl-xAoKway_aMYvw2xQeG6dK9yMZh_qHk_a2zOz/s1600/P1140883.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZ_YdD4k4WZVgLUuB5XP4fCkkld0cnqMHad3R2_gyS8ye4rTBq2C_Rf5_sdvqjP2__g_furOE1mEy_P_rHolxnMJI9qPHryl-xAoKway_aMYvw2xQeG6dK9yMZh_qHk_a2zOz/s320/P1140883.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409163418471039170" /></a><br /><br />Sailing round the world<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeemcVB4FJmu4zzkPULVqcmptYGKARGtNXRP7goX0N63ZK2zntd4V3hYD2ET_BBjJMIGUb9VUws82Khk22MzUQtsxpwA5E5H_QCRFXssMag6JPr_xzEA3tyNAI9GBqjUHCbHIl/s1600/P1140928.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeemcVB4FJmu4zzkPULVqcmptYGKARGtNXRP7goX0N63ZK2zntd4V3hYD2ET_BBjJMIGUb9VUws82Khk22MzUQtsxpwA5E5H_QCRFXssMag6JPr_xzEA3tyNAI9GBqjUHCbHIl/s320/P1140928.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162723935631874" /></a><br /><br />Bernard with Grouper<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPHkokomDAlNrrRci1YJFK40UFiyg2JWhjwmYH-7OPmaJgfRdulDu3PqL4-WlUpFbbuZpmO2txjQAXMlznlVIe1NML7P220qG4uvTGRGGrRcqoEE6ejaSTqltjrQeWa-uFoNO/s1600/P1140921.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPHkokomDAlNrrRci1YJFK40UFiyg2JWhjwmYH-7OPmaJgfRdulDu3PqL4-WlUpFbbuZpmO2txjQAXMlznlVIe1NML7P220qG4uvTGRGGrRcqoEE6ejaSTqltjrQeWa-uFoNO/s320/P1140921.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162714090424162" /></a><br /><br />Pat with a lagi big Grouper<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9eD-74SN7uV1P8wxOmhXX9_JDKcXKdaZ6NS-MAZwGJYZBOXGpYxm9rPCQA0gAbnP86Fy79p-pDcumo7PWzU4ruA4GP3B55O7p261P2NR3jKSALc9KqRNBxAISzuFAIcDY5A7/s1600/P1140927.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9eD-74SN7uV1P8wxOmhXX9_JDKcXKdaZ6NS-MAZwGJYZBOXGpYxm9rPCQA0gAbnP86Fy79p-pDcumo7PWzU4ruA4GP3B55O7p261P2NR3jKSALc9KqRNBxAISzuFAIcDY5A7/s320/P1140927.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162718037886034" /></a><br /><br />Perfect day for Kel-Kar-Ying<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNQC8Jw8KCX4OxVdJTO49X6fE8jbw6Jw7rIHuKHfuWibmxrFZpCJ-QN36eZufZjIGNUHfcUA5_CM-nk50ZtN-r6GJMjYnkS8HWV5qeBH-EiqHT_1H6eWfCnOEM_bozmmhm0n8/s1600/P1140915.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNQC8Jw8KCX4OxVdJTO49X6fE8jbw6Jw7rIHuKHfuWibmxrFZpCJ-QN36eZufZjIGNUHfcUA5_CM-nk50ZtN-r6GJMjYnkS8HWV5qeBH-EiqHT_1H6eWfCnOEM_bozmmhm0n8/s320/P1140915.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162706991882802" /></a><br /><br />The others soon start catching some other fishes. One by one, most of them broke their zero. <br /><br />Ofmer Sable vs Shimano Jigwrex. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtoDPkNfezVAihPhGc6EmvQ671cUGBHe10gOyccfpmy8SouvTfh0B21W4aNu4SRZJbDTewEQ5XNgIfDWCZjIIMELVFMJjWqKMOOpuv23unc-LAkp2H7QZMNEyJxWGXEva_l9tN/s1600/P1140911.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtoDPkNfezVAihPhGc6EmvQ671cUGBHe10gOyccfpmy8SouvTfh0B21W4aNu4SRZJbDTewEQ5XNgIfDWCZjIIMELVFMJjWqKMOOpuv23unc-LAkp2H7QZMNEyJxWGXEva_l9tN/s320/P1140911.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162702066948018" /></a><br /><br />Nice Kaci<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QOdlQh5BjB5hXLgJcNHzrGbzmCdAHf8liFycYLCFw17N6eXH26-uazp64MvMPHIlXrLDtdBu5m8QMTWF7XX6_2S5IozMWCx2SPHxaZhyQHn6tpDzRM3D_oAK5g4lPFSs-qCB/s1600/P1140931.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QOdlQh5BjB5hXLgJcNHzrGbzmCdAHf8liFycYLCFw17N6eXH26-uazp64MvMPHIlXrLDtdBu5m8QMTWF7XX6_2S5IozMWCx2SPHxaZhyQHn6tpDzRM3D_oAK5g4lPFSs-qCB/s320/P1140931.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162237600499010" /></a><br /><br />Beads on the prawns<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2Wp7NhtmrjxZusJAeigSWEcjiy20z0oRZfb4RgowXmz4Ul6Wxg-OSU8Duq1ZWTWPOiQBvY_nS1n8-79LZOiXJN3pC-zjsc4-x1TLPEni8qVCTsH6eDI33FHkJAbupzw22RiV/s1600/P1140938.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2Wp7NhtmrjxZusJAeigSWEcjiy20z0oRZfb4RgowXmz4Ul6Wxg-OSU8Duq1ZWTWPOiQBvY_nS1n8-79LZOiXJN3pC-zjsc4-x1TLPEni8qVCTsH6eDI33FHkJAbupzw22RiV/s320/P1140938.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162231962269026" /></a><br /><br />Giant Prawn!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VzurNPAw4PB_u1mbEzthnnsBBUDN1_8MxVjVrxVFFfiM7lHw_YMvN8c1nF-iLCSpnALA31ymZV4yF37_oIhijoYQJ4sWJWnDZYVvlat4EC3XIVQ3follia8QPF-pASyQXPn9/s1600/P1140944.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VzurNPAw4PB_u1mbEzthnnsBBUDN1_8MxVjVrxVFFfiM7lHw_YMvN8c1nF-iLCSpnALA31ymZV4yF37_oIhijoYQJ4sWJWnDZYVvlat4EC3XIVQ3follia8QPF-pASyQXPn9/s320/P1140944.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162231218134866" /></a><br /><br />Pat 2nd Grouper<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaD2Ur0TT0ZzI3YivcrxraOhQv_0Ft2TuCcD9oIVZnXE6dqwAMK3V3xKgA7D9q98zMyHcP1aoUMAbjawiXLGkSRWBouPxruOWi9pEHOs4OQi0XRJ12VBexZV2M0AZpTONoJces/s1600/P1140950.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaD2Ur0TT0ZzI3YivcrxraOhQv_0Ft2TuCcD9oIVZnXE6dqwAMK3V3xKgA7D9q98zMyHcP1aoUMAbjawiXLGkSRWBouPxruOWi9pEHOs4OQi0XRJ12VBexZV2M0AZpTONoJces/s320/P1140950.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409162222415387858" /></a><br /><br />I was fumbling on my Jigwrex. With the stiffer rod, I couldn't quite place the vibrations that I am getting was due to fish, or rocks or jumping prawns. I did quite a number false strikes, and quite often upon reeling up, I find the prawn missing. All this is very frustrating for me. I also hit some rocks, and lost 3 big sinkers. <br /><br />Pat did well for this trip too and landed 2 huge groupers in the range of 2+kg after a slow start in the morning. Pat also bursted a rather big catch. Eric and I too had some moments with some huge monsters that couldn't be heaved up to the surface. <br /><br />I was trying hard the whole afternoon and managed to land a reasonable sized T-Boon (A yellow striped snapper). But my lines were entangled with Eric's and as we took time to unravel our lines, the fish somehow got off the hook. However with the depressurisation, the fish was floating in the water and getting away from us. I try to cast out my weight at it but couldn't find the target. Soon, it drifted out of sight. There went my proper contribution. <br /><br />Big rain came<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNWqlrEYDpf2GtbSFjjezgKTRKOBUGpvWwWrAh0lr9MiwzpZfzN5K0etTEVyER3MLnaRatVF6jnPZOuE4-jlgBEqc1nzM1GvJYPi6qDjVekoyplad1wUigPraFOvCRkpc03RE/s1600/P1140958.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNWqlrEYDpf2GtbSFjjezgKTRKOBUGpvWwWrAh0lr9MiwzpZfzN5K0etTEVyER3MLnaRatVF6jnPZOuE4-jlgBEqc1nzM1GvJYPi6qDjVekoyplad1wUigPraFOvCRkpc03RE/s320/P1140958.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409161833221367682" /></a><br /><br />Fishing in the rain<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhI7P3hCH07mzOkHmWKG-Cm87V4DXy0jlcV0YmVU3qSmiTdPs-6ntFXKgwthmMx33NVc60oDFH7zV2YQO6GLDbO-12RdGCSFVdiKu1nZVfrHEaG12oPznYeAcMqe9COR6mVVj/s1600/P1140962.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhI7P3hCH07mzOkHmWKG-Cm87V4DXy0jlcV0YmVU3qSmiTdPs-6ntFXKgwthmMx33NVc60oDFH7zV2YQO6GLDbO-12RdGCSFVdiKu1nZVfrHEaG12oPznYeAcMqe9COR6mVVj/s320/P1140962.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409161826920347650" /></a><br /><br />Around 4.15pm or so, it started to rain very suddenly. The downpour was so quick and furious that we didn't have time to find proper shelter and most of us got drenched to the skin. I had it particularly bad as my shoes were fully soak making my feet very cold. After that, I didn't have the mood to fish anymore. Furthermore, I thought the fishing window was till 5pm. <br /><br />But when the rain stopped, all promptly went back to fishing in hope of scoring a last minute catch. Bernard did well in this aspect and landed an around kg grouper. the rest didn't score anything else significant. <br /><br />Total Catch<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdpOQaTGoernb2KtW81bkBWcJZ4p1BXoKB3afvu5aOuuX1t2FcfUa9OpigrbNJPa-Vq6pE4sszbGKr-WeZ236C7tfYxx_szHLx_Pkq8rMBGkjhQQiFM-F_HGfsCgj7gYW6Y6q/s1600/P1140975.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdpOQaTGoernb2KtW81bkBWcJZ4p1BXoKB3afvu5aOuuX1t2FcfUa9OpigrbNJPa-Vq6pE4sszbGKr-WeZ236C7tfYxx_szHLx_Pkq8rMBGkjhQQiFM-F_HGfsCgj7gYW6Y6q/s320/P1140975.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409161817615116594" /></a><br /><br />Eric beaming at the catches<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3OvYe3wC4NC0mePcMhssvhK5xRKKbXNXbW9xdqOgVxDtA2nXh4i7RY39biKFDtg8MMDvA8Wui35fijacej-C0VNk5qiR1XI9x0DkY68B_08q4eIs5qWTpzNgto9xeY7ojHEZ/s1600/P1140976.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3OvYe3wC4NC0mePcMhssvhK5xRKKbXNXbW9xdqOgVxDtA2nXh4i7RY39biKFDtg8MMDvA8Wui35fijacej-C0VNk5qiR1XI9x0DkY68B_08q4eIs5qWTpzNgto9xeY7ojHEZ/s320/P1140976.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409161812475041538" /></a><br /><br />We reached shore at around 6pm ending a rather good day fishing. Total catch was rather impressive with 12 or so catches. Although I didn't do well for this trip with my "cursed" jigwrex, it was good to see my buddies enjoying the good fishing. Most certainly, I should be seeing Eric going for more boat trips :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-80229989381312862922009-11-27T05:21:00.000-08:002009-12-06T22:01:38.288-08:00Kusu IslandWelcome to Kusu Island<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-PC-HoTP2VrZXwu-ZGClrhi0-yw_QMTuoiVEpgQKh2QZPmSJn8aT05NyNleQvdzUIhRWrfQmam_4w-3ZD3GqNNJaEJvKPB7hf6HzzRDAGTF9pjA0NMdhzKVZEsCqix6XgBD3/s1600/P1140760.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-PC-HoTP2VrZXwu-ZGClrhi0-yw_QMTuoiVEpgQKh2QZPmSJn8aT05NyNleQvdzUIhRWrfQmam_4w-3ZD3GqNNJaEJvKPB7hf6HzzRDAGTF9pjA0NMdhzKVZEsCqix6XgBD3/s320/P1140760.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408775613268662242" /></a><br /><br />View of the Jetty<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpYFNWBI6y5D2QmTeLDvA9i4tri7qmkdMkK_VPKiFRZljY0emxUaISHVqSrQK24IxQhsPt2EJIaQGxP7myjf-LJaQkTmZpmryhEvhA-CWqfkiQHjFlMIP25en5mFmEqdetBal/s1600/P1140811.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpYFNWBI6y5D2QmTeLDvA9i4tri7qmkdMkK_VPKiFRZljY0emxUaISHVqSrQK24IxQhsPt2EJIaQGxP7myjf-LJaQkTmZpmryhEvhA-CWqfkiQHjFlMIP25en5mFmEqdetBal/s320/P1140811.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408776218521300210" /></a><br /><br />There is nothing much in terms of catches from luring. But we gave it a try today, being a holiday, even though the tide timing isn't particulary good. Reached there about 9.30am or so, and the tide was already going down. But the place is clean and nice, and very suitable for picnics. There are plenty of trees around to give shade. <br /><br />Rocks on the bay<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFjimG8xJfUMbn_hYmtPnAKUBbZGcD2pJdq7m2VXzskWR-eD157ybqaChG3U50MJrPyUo5EALrHkQb_nrtqMZW9E36VhN7rvGAy75Z9l5ZPo1xB37x85YVSzbqpXm5Rawy5cB/s1600/P1140774.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFjimG8xJfUMbn_hYmtPnAKUBbZGcD2pJdq7m2VXzskWR-eD157ybqaChG3U50MJrPyUo5EALrHkQb_nrtqMZW9E36VhN7rvGAy75Z9l5ZPo1xB37x85YVSzbqpXm5Rawy5cB/s320/P1140774.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408775616688090130" /></a><br /><br />While we were setting up, an old american man came over and asked what we catching. Well, we could only hope to hit some groupers and if luck would have it, barracudas. He seemed to knwo his fishes, and was probably a fisho. But the scenario of barracudas coming into the bay area was long gone. From the structure, I could see that it has lots of potential for the incoming tide. <br /><br />KT looking more and more professional<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpLhBDsCfZ2b6Ku4pQTyF0Ncy43qzZKNp_j_NHkzHIC-lcZJX1fffGaH-84UcfhP0kNvJEO_CVGprC0t9Ym3QZ8g_oyNWdeOhVD9l16bPNBJSxuBBpkS3t9IUYCdyh7lL6zZ_/s1600/P1140776.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpLhBDsCfZ2b6Ku4pQTyF0Ncy43qzZKNp_j_NHkzHIC-lcZJX1fffGaH-84UcfhP0kNvJEO_CVGprC0t9Ym3QZ8g_oyNWdeOhVD9l16bPNBJSxuBBpkS3t9IUYCdyh7lL6zZ_/s320/P1140776.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408776211202951474" /></a><br /><br />We lured the morning, but there were only some strikes from the surface todaks (rather small). The area is pretty much cover with weeds, so any deep divers would have a hard time. But the place looked like plenty of squids to me. <br /><br />I was rather right about this. In the afternoon, KT tired from his luring, changed to tamban hooks and try to get some small fellows. Unknowingly, he hooked a tiny anchovie. When the line came up, we saw a group of baby squids coming to attack it. In fact, it was rather relentless. The only went away when the line was near to me and I made a silly sudden movement. Then squirts of black ink, and then they were gone. <br /><br />Tortoise Island<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nIQwtE-Ebt6gO2zisv0amNEtbg7HaLGPotE7G_4aUenAUIh8OUaJcXUdtPNv9JVsWJJJ97EJKopWT_x9BJGTCkjo_vgO3wPXBlPz65G78axXQoDhB4eNpspx0vqHirDEZAkA/s1600/P1140804.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nIQwtE-Ebt6gO2zisv0amNEtbg7HaLGPotE7G_4aUenAUIh8OUaJcXUdtPNv9JVsWJJJ97EJKopWT_x9BJGTCkjo_vgO3wPXBlPz65G78axXQoDhB4eNpspx0vqHirDEZAkA/s320/P1140804.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408775626040992290" /></a><br /><br />Newly painted<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhhWpkNIwaF41uaOGKZ5qyLAonA9M3vuOj-1zrU0QRgXyVhLcIjSKvwlSEkxKfEVrlMOl5ORDTRQk_CM-xaJnhaU6u4ZSTv2Vn3pZBDa0pD0BtAAqVxX_wqwWzuNjPSha_txc/s1600/P1140800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhhWpkNIwaF41uaOGKZ5qyLAonA9M3vuOj-1zrU0QRgXyVhLcIjSKvwlSEkxKfEVrlMOl5ORDTRQk_CM-xaJnhaU6u4ZSTv2Vn3pZBDa0pD0BtAAqVxX_wqwWzuNjPSha_txc/s320/P1140800.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408775621296594306" /></a><br /><br />The day turned very hot and humid, and seeing no action, we decided to return on the 2.15pm ferry. <br /><br />Overall, although no achievement, but a good recce.<br /><br />My Ima Gene<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrGpTosksxH8x8bx-cNsuMK5li90AOl1DcIsymVYMxVgXdVj8jYqsDyAZwEV1MzKg2EmFZFmuvyJWrRNwSGXjwlwpPAiPdxZJOn08Hy68mlGvCI6sFcdZZ3kzDuTVf8zN0O6p/s1600/P1140785.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrGpTosksxH8x8bx-cNsuMK5li90AOl1DcIsymVYMxVgXdVj8jYqsDyAZwEV1MzKg2EmFZFmuvyJWrRNwSGXjwlwpPAiPdxZJOn08Hy68mlGvCI6sFcdZZ3kzDuTVf8zN0O6p/s320/P1140785.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408776215434586306" /></a><br /><br />My new Fat Rap<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tN0aAivCS5pxYIbnay-Mvmx8GIgrJ1s294Ygwev1eFtIYRfIC2cTfi_DWV7ktgXHJH1ZTKkETVqreEDyk6s3yMwuga1T6pXHTUInY3pMbpPKxjWMMFyOLydx0QvaRPU1h61k/s1600/P1140783.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tN0aAivCS5pxYIbnay-Mvmx8GIgrJ1s294Ygwev1eFtIYRfIC2cTfi_DWV7ktgXHJH1ZTKkETVqreEDyk6s3yMwuga1T6pXHTUInY3pMbpPKxjWMMFyOLydx0QvaRPU1h61k/s320/P1140783.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408775608756624450" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-57262037348811495792009-10-31T08:55:00.001-07:002010-01-12T22:46:10.556-08:00Chermin Fever On Ah Fong BoatJust few days back, I got a message from Salleh asking if I would like to join them for a boat trip this Sat. I had fished with him some time back, and that was where I got to meet Patrick and people like DesT and Nimo from FK. Salleh himself is an easy-going fatherly person. A pleasant fishing companion. For the past few times that he invited me, I had turned it down as they mainly fish only on Ah Fong's Boat due to the block booking system. But this time, I thought it was good to catch up again and meet a friend. <br /><br />Just yesterday, it rained dogs and cats. And even on the morning itself, it was raining relentlessly. I woke up rather late and had to rush to catch a cab in the rain to make my way to CV. But reaching there, the rain miraclously stopped. <br /><br />My Black Rose - Changi Fishing Light Boat Tackle<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLFovBlBRqR75i36z9a5q08aDCo7ICVjFQUCjTnVgZbxCxapYx8UKNM52Y9mHp7IwH18ovzsT6W6oYgsdKUc1x9HW6_GJfSiWAS0anHT5Rye6Z47icY0ffe4j9tajh9_1jBnz/s1600-h/P1140525.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLFovBlBRqR75i36z9a5q08aDCo7ICVjFQUCjTnVgZbxCxapYx8UKNM52Y9mHp7IwH18ovzsT6W6oYgsdKUc1x9HW6_GJfSiWAS0anHT5Rye6Z47icY0ffe4j9tajh9_1jBnz/s320/P1140525.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398803752030885042" /></a><br /><br />And we indeed had very pleasant and cool weather for the entire trip. We had all thought that this time round, the fishing should be quite bad as the water was quite cold due to all the rain since yesterday. To our surprise, it wasn't true.<br /><br />Ah Fong netting the catch<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3d_djB8Lul1wa2REUzpSqFVGj4qc8OqsQB3dt7WLNLogLnYWDElOeSS3jAU13RFBXPRpXvOYJG4T6BANN_WsHgkLfxWcRJYpMpm_0v_0c_PhLcBgzEXsZPnuur9rwVJZ29po1/s1600-h/P1140531.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3d_djB8Lul1wa2REUzpSqFVGj4qc8OqsQB3dt7WLNLogLnYWDElOeSS3jAU13RFBXPRpXvOYJG4T6BANN_WsHgkLfxWcRJYpMpm_0v_0c_PhLcBgzEXsZPnuur9rwVJZ29po1/s320/P1140531.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398803757982874306" /></a> <br /><br />Jeff was the first to hit<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO23FaFtZy3EvxuAU3ZVr-Sab5niIUo5NYUVwiYsI2FCP59lXHARHOOzKpFJjUlkH3bIpiNWoL481AUm7Tk6_DhFud54gFQLl03UDQHbdGdKXaF7jNZlEHwJH8irliGgSlWVN8/s1600-h/P1140534.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO23FaFtZy3EvxuAU3ZVr-Sab5niIUo5NYUVwiYsI2FCP59lXHARHOOzKpFJjUlkH3bIpiNWoL481AUm7Tk6_DhFud54gFQLl03UDQHbdGdKXaF7jNZlEHwJH8irliGgSlWVN8/s320/P1140534.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398803759727214850" /></a><br /><br />Ah Fong a member of FishingNewsRoom? <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1_tOTcHYie7WlKg-84ycL5D_l41Wstl6pAuL8YCWLsHDCkf-cUv7fY4y89fTr-Vvesft6FxPG1gBll1h9Ki4PruJ0bL68UpH2gf1d5jmy7IjC-s1eojhJ5ZZs1M7oXFRLtEj/s1600-h/P1140559.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1_tOTcHYie7WlKg-84ycL5D_l41Wstl6pAuL8YCWLsHDCkf-cUv7fY4y89fTr-Vvesft6FxPG1gBll1h9Ki4PruJ0bL68UpH2gf1d5jmy7IjC-s1eojhJ5ZZs1M7oXFRLtEj/s320/P1140559.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398810539179915714" /></a><br /><br />Ah Fong for this trip, took us out from the usual route around Ubin/Tekong and headed for the deeper waters near Changi Naval Base. Along the way, we made a first stop at a Chermin spot. I hadn't ever caught any Chermin for all the boat trips that I had made before, so I wasn't too hopeful. But Jeff was the first to hit on a good size Chermin and that woke up everyone to full battle alert. <br /><br />My First for the day<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5J_l5f2LgtNgyyNeECmrQLwMgMPAp0J00vGXSt7SY4Ots3x8x47_I7t26vaFQg2mmDPpIGeBvOtD87HNMkUI6X9djMJbgcsbo5MZRZV78jNNfijGFwS5C-wovgZ6JXI7_STRS/s1600-h/P1140539.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5J_l5f2LgtNgyyNeECmrQLwMgMPAp0J00vGXSt7SY4Ots3x8x47_I7t26vaFQg2mmDPpIGeBvOtD87HNMkUI6X9djMJbgcsbo5MZRZV78jNNfijGFwS5C-wovgZ6JXI7_STRS/s320/P1140539.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398803762853719282" /></a><br /><br />2nd Chermin<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0fpZP4_d4FY28it8GvA6r9l0Xw9XY-83vvHhp05JEg9-MDLEKAaNahCjF0Fjg3duZOnAb1v04GpPdkpUzJRYbx7Xz979xSqs2MkQT0hDQoOYLGknN3N5PfyK_gTzSrMopQnJ/s1600-h/P1140552.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0fpZP4_d4FY28it8GvA6r9l0Xw9XY-83vvHhp05JEg9-MDLEKAaNahCjF0Fjg3duZOnAb1v04GpPdkpUzJRYbx7Xz979xSqs2MkQT0hDQoOYLGknN3N5PfyK_gTzSrMopQnJ/s320/P1140552.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398803767785486322" /></a><br /><br />3rd Chermin. Smallest but fought the hardest<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJv_HvOynWoX2EoSL-kiL8WgogmDgoYiq7nAKg-i2leP344J7tC1xlcn-WwiMxPOtx5gPYA_V0qyUcGTKGhnCuIBGARfYPZNmXKdswVKQwPrF8-DhSHaNFoHrrPbUy2WDzW-S/s1600-h/P1140557.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJv_HvOynWoX2EoSL-kiL8WgogmDgoYiq7nAKg-i2leP344J7tC1xlcn-WwiMxPOtx5gPYA_V0qyUcGTKGhnCuIBGARfYPZNmXKdswVKQwPrF8-DhSHaNFoHrrPbUy2WDzW-S/s320/P1140557.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398805921588305138" /></a><br /><br />Then I got lucky and hit the 2nd Chermin. Ah Fong with his skilled hands got about 3 chermins, while I totaled 3 chermins too. And all these at around 10am! I landed another small grouper. For this spot, the current wasn't strong and the water wasn't too deep. With my light tackle, I had an advantage over the rest with their heavier gears with my sensitivity. Those 3 chermins really put up a jolly good fight on my Black Rose. <br /><br />Jerry's ACK that broke his zero<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqse6a8BxDdvUTs9zU42SPIHpJhsMO-onXhaxBv-X8EYWYQbcQHXPY0X9eS2Ijjghy1A3PLL3DTDN51Qx9qMOFM5QGl0TaPd0uYG37Vqj4eqEOACIYlUUQeoWB_Ka-iWWCOz9K/s1600-h/P1140602.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqse6a8BxDdvUTs9zU42SPIHpJhsMO-onXhaxBv-X8EYWYQbcQHXPY0X9eS2Ijjghy1A3PLL3DTDN51Qx9qMOFM5QGl0TaPd0uYG37Vqj4eqEOACIYlUUQeoWB_Ka-iWWCOz9K/s320/P1140602.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398807191281401074" /></a><br /><br />Jeff's nice ACK that was fouled hook. (Prawn in mouth, but hook on body)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8eJJ6pNux_w8dvS77VtnaloBxCBfiu_xaAOpKrlU5drfgVThG4NZtXY2hTsBxsbCKAtfJ-vNSTnCvcJY5s0MeKFpS85Qa5DT9ntzhT7iODT5wAOevYW69A74QjfpIFXqn5qg/s1600-h/P1140594.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8eJJ6pNux_w8dvS77VtnaloBxCBfiu_xaAOpKrlU5drfgVThG4NZtXY2hTsBxsbCKAtfJ-vNSTnCvcJY5s0MeKFpS85Qa5DT9ntzhT7iODT5wAOevYW69A74QjfpIFXqn5qg/s320/P1140594.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398807185857586498" /></a><br /><br />Joseph's catches<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRxdo9RyEnIvBavdanNvDAhz1rNJ1_g1jOXSn-xyYBn31aViTdZIqQ5R_n9pzUkYLnQBttRZLAWmrLWRs0JAyTeymcOCVmcIXTOUa9szBAPAv2hpZ6qpClF5lXJADaoOWpEjg/s1600-h/P1140592.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRxdo9RyEnIvBavdanNvDAhz1rNJ1_g1jOXSn-xyYBn31aViTdZIqQ5R_n9pzUkYLnQBttRZLAWmrLWRs0JAyTeymcOCVmcIXTOUa9szBAPAv2hpZ6qpClF5lXJADaoOWpEjg/s320/P1140592.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398805935157026546" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0dIbuMbvvK78i1StyTyYhQFCqSzIuu-DK1PpjQU0ZjuwFPO_RNcIT4WooP0dcfnQ5vq0cmFrhKn-omp17P9uO8DVHJMC7jqSJnuGAwn10j547VlzJr1kcr3EWdy9cTEGolel/s1600-h/P1140588.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0dIbuMbvvK78i1StyTyYhQFCqSzIuu-DK1PpjQU0ZjuwFPO_RNcIT4WooP0dcfnQ5vq0cmFrhKn-omp17P9uO8DVHJMC7jqSJnuGAwn10j547VlzJr1kcr3EWdy9cTEGolel/s320/P1140588.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398805928620535458" /></a><br /><br />Salleh's two Groupers<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zxhqysxsZb5XUrIkLV-eqlh9kPPvGC2URAKDIwjG02ndX0hH3u-4M-GEyLhFdAD6WsiM840GQmZ9X2m-HzDtxOxWwjSHoBMgSV29Lx3Z0MjxfDFTNa9pQCVsQvJizbBkEwT-/s1600-h/P1140582.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zxhqysxsZb5XUrIkLV-eqlh9kPPvGC2URAKDIwjG02ndX0hH3u-4M-GEyLhFdAD6WsiM840GQmZ9X2m-HzDtxOxWwjSHoBMgSV29Lx3Z0MjxfDFTNa9pQCVsQvJizbBkEwT-/s320/P1140582.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398805929193025138" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67iADpqcS6gsdmc-JnNVINK-xX9LbD264rL-QzO68D1GhcuUYwP-ExKA4_qfqa6O4phX4klNcX3a4igNDiDExwIIGj21dtDHy4atQmeeDL7AQcuqVTtMQcAwLUrOAFeT5-R3n/s1600-h/P1140572.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67iADpqcS6gsdmc-JnNVINK-xX9LbD264rL-QzO68D1GhcuUYwP-ExKA4_qfqa6O4phX4klNcX3a4igNDiDExwIIGj21dtDHy4atQmeeDL7AQcuqVTtMQcAwLUrOAFeT5-R3n/s320/P1140572.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398805923789881730" /></a><br /><br />But luck for me changed and improved for the others when they moved on to the next spot. At the new location, the water was very deep so much so that I ran out of braided lines and went into my backing mono. And due to the strong current, I couldn't bring my bait down to the bottom with a size 2 weight. I tried putting heavier weights at Ah Fong instructions but my rod was bending too much to be of much use. Even keeping the lines to check on the prawns took a hell lot of effort. I gave up the idea and didn't fish seriously. After all, I had already gotten pretty good results within the first two hours, so there wasn't any stress to get any more fishes. <br /><br />The entire afternoon, they stayed at the spot. Those with heavier tackles did manage got get some ACK and some groupers. Jeff landed a beautiful Parrot. Jerry had a good catch of a small KBL. <br /><br />Big Grouper!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTDH4Ao_7refja2eaM3odYzIC7Vv3JQouExBbIJMXS51to-5DmB9ppx3l0FtNj0WKOvGuP8eackqMGsEB4Zy_APZh2Tw6vfkqV2Yq8S59XQsHW0uJ7k1kDdrDyWgDLm2j_HlRE/s1600-h/P1140605.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTDH4Ao_7refja2eaM3odYzIC7Vv3JQouExBbIJMXS51to-5DmB9ppx3l0FtNj0WKOvGuP8eackqMGsEB4Zy_APZh2Tw6vfkqV2Yq8S59XQsHW0uJ7k1kDdrDyWgDLm2j_HlRE/s320/P1140605.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398807198290145522" /></a><br /><br />Around 2pm, I too got lucky when I was reeling up my line. My reel suddenly went "zzzzzzzippp" out and I was stumped for the moment. Did I hit a rock? But the boat was moving too slow for the lines to pull out so strongly. The others all cried out and said it's a fish and shouted for me to start pumping. Coming out of my stupor, I began to gain control on the runaway fish. But the water was deep and getting the fish up took a rather long way and a lot of my strength. It did multiple runs on the entire way up. When it finally surfaced, I was shocked to see a Grouper. The way the fish fought and see sawing with me on the way up, it wasn't like any Groupers that I had caught before. And the initial run, it should have slammed itself into a rock and snag my lines. My guess was that when I was keeping my lines, the bait itself was already some distance from the bottom and therefore, it couldn't reach the safe haven of the rocky bottom. <br /><br />The Grouper looked about 2kg to me, and when I returned home and boga it, it was indeed about 2.1kg. It should weigh a little more when it was fresh out of the sea with the water content in the body. <br /><br />On the way back, we visited the Chermin spot again. But this time, they were not around anymore. We fished till around 5pm and then made our way back.<br /><br />Total catch<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3svrLOmtVqmu0CpftYj6H5lUKYCvjPgY981cu-OHGZ_QoC1utUc8gQDfkBuEbTlj0UqaPrEVFF5EzSenpIiXUvr8dptrWQwVIID4YO_aBpdl29J6L4BOFQRy9fBIlzzlbSkxZ/s1600-h/P1140614.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3svrLOmtVqmu0CpftYj6H5lUKYCvjPgY981cu-OHGZ_QoC1utUc8gQDfkBuEbTlj0UqaPrEVFF5EzSenpIiXUvr8dptrWQwVIID4YO_aBpdl29J6L4BOFQRy9fBIlzzlbSkxZ/s320/P1140614.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398807210189986482" /></a><br /><br />All in all, a very surprising trip for me. I never expected to have such good catches in our local waters. But I guess, it still hold some surprises from time to time. If only I had a heavier rod for the deeper waters. A lesson learnt never to underestimate the fishing that might be possible here.<br /><br />Strangely, it started to rain again at about 6pm. It was amazing how we managed to stay dry for the fishing period during this rainy season. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-22001503942600359452009-10-26T01:28:00.001-07:002009-10-26T02:10:36.424-07:00Pontian Again<a href="http://api.ning.com/files/B7V0CK83lacfw0n20BRk4mbaoLgOze-w19q66gBFMQ*CvmbgjvnMGRuu9XlUEtJHAVoegg0JU4hfVxV9Moy23jUw-TkzJN7Y/IMG_3411.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/B7V0CK83lacfw0n20BRk4mbaoLgOze-w19q66gBFMQ*CvmbgjvnMGRuu9XlUEtJHAVoegg0JU4hfVxV9Moy23jUw-TkzJN7Y/IMG_3411.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This is my 3rd visit here. So far, the fishing hasn't been that great, but there had been a few surprises. The original plan was to go Sibu but due to some constraints, we decided to head for a day trip instead. Pontian Kelong was just right and since most haven't been there, it was worth a trip there again. <br /><br />We met up early that morning and headed down to Kukup for breakfast. After that, it was a quick tour of Kukup for some tidbits shopping. From there, it was about half hour to the Jetty. As we wanted to try out the fishing with some live prawns, Eric and I headed to the nearby fishing pond at Parit Sikom to buy some live prawns. It was quite expensive here at RM1 per piece. <br /><br />TC and Friend finally arrived after being lost on the way. We touched down at the Kelong at around 11am, on the up-coming tide. Everyone was quite impressed that the Kelong was quite big and well designed for fishing. <br /><br />TC lucky catch of a small Kurau<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/fjCJhks0XLs1RuQzsAGRox0VJ*PcSWhs-zVGlKPERFmft5olz7nQRAS3gXCskDwhgYowzQAvXwJiR8YZaKiCddOE8wHJ7ToQ/IMG_3423.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/fjCJhks0XLs1RuQzsAGRox0VJ*PcSWhs-zVGlKPERFmft5olz7nQRAS3gXCskDwhgYowzQAvXwJiR8YZaKiCddOE8wHJ7ToQ/IMG_3423.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Just within 5 minutes, TC had a catch of a Kurau on his smelly prawn meat. Not bad a catch and that fueled us with high expectations for this trip. But the fishing from then didn't improve. Andrew's rod did have quite a number of ringing strikes but the fish always got away. <br /><br />KT preparing hammock for afternoon siesta<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/tUtZCH4RKav8w7TFUuOLSgEEbfYFC7ByH*mDnGBSfHE2o76sIQdzZCRnEF-CC1RQjmcAS4nUssIp5WV73NcWWsbj6SuAaC*L/IMG_3453.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/tUtZCH4RKav8w7TFUuOLSgEEbfYFC7ByH*mDnGBSfHE2o76sIQdzZCRnEF-CC1RQjmcAS4nUssIp5WV73NcWWsbj6SuAaC*L/IMG_3453.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The half-beaks were out here again in big numbers. I tried my luck to see if I could get one on a tiny Altima spoon. It wasn't easy but I finally managed one. But the fellow slipped away before I could take a picture. We saw a large todak (should be a metre in length) circling the Kelong, but it was smart and didn't want to take our offerings of live bait, even when right in front of him. <br /><br />Z first half-beak<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/akaW6rHIOUw9NII0kNc3iZGsZoBt9eSgHfrUYSA*j12zsWWSXbTgSThZuM4Op8SoUVWyTUyuT8wWph-uOjuQkkj88ubrrEx4/IMG_3428.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/akaW6rHIOUw9NII0kNc3iZGsZoBt9eSgHfrUYSA*j12zsWWSXbTgSThZuM4Op8SoUVWyTUyuT8wWph-uOjuQkkj88ubrrEx4/IMG_3428.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Z first Queen<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/L-y7bPEw1e6dotp0PVWTbWKqhJZi8ZQ7CLMI58ZOVZ9Vta17SQA3wBkkGM0r-T37IXSzQ8B53ma4LaR*h9*xSw5ieHb-zET0/IMG_3437.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/L-y7bPEw1e6dotp0PVWTbWKqhJZi8ZQ7CLMI58ZOVZ9Vta17SQA3wBkkGM0r-T37IXSzQ8B53ma4LaR*h9*xSw5ieHb-zET0/IMG_3437.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Lucky Flounder on live prawns<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/qtLnMYSj6MD8rCIzSsANMtwfei5hWGdypr6PPVGVQqEp-OZcCeUo*vgcDS1IX1wFw1ZH5GykDdqHXxSTpbE-IunwK48kD8wQ/IMG_3458.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/qtLnMYSj6MD8rCIzSsANMtwfei5hWGdypr6PPVGVQqEp-OZcCeUo*vgcDS1IX1wFw1ZH5GykDdqHXxSTpbE-IunwK48kD8wQ/IMG_3458.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Bait fishes were sparse but it was fairly easy to get them after some tries. Zu got her first half-beak, and later on, got her first Queenie. The bait fishes seemed to come out in numbers during the late afternoon and the guys had some fun filling up the pail with them. I had a lucky fish of a flounder on live prawn. An unusual catch at a Kelong.<br /><br />Lau's string of catch<br /><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/Qhz10gC3Fj7EWV0GI8xhn7oCSFmCmsym5URvk610rp1e9Tn8K22Ok8uL8wOQm4syAqMUUvaAvJ9WAw8J9IIhpj5-zAYNYJbP/IMG_3476.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Qhz10gC3Fj7EWV0GI8xhn7oCSFmCmsym5URvk610rp1e9Tn8K22Ok8uL8wOQm4syAqMUUvaAvJ9WAw8J9IIhpj5-zAYNYJbP/IMG_3476.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br />Just as we were about to leave the place, the baitfishes came in numbers. To my surprise, there were plenty of juvenile Queens that were being caught. Andrew's rod had a strong take that saw his stiff rod bending a U. But alas, today wasn't his day and the fish got away again. From the bend, it must have been a fairly good sized fellow. <br /><br />On the way back, we headed for Permas for a good johor style street food for dinner and after that, visited FishingLine for some tackle shopping. As expected, the causeway wasn't that jammed and we arrived home at quite an early time of about 10pm or so.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-78180380516278177982009-10-11T05:33:00.000-07:002009-12-06T22:01:57.358-08:00LSR Little FriendA structure is being built on the left side of LSR<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN64C7K0ZulGTKXr-ymqA5WIsGrqX5gYb87OpNc09YkUzjNJ0Pblo7oJGyOW4WMaKKwXdd5iqiPgDm5uASvHfQfzIETvZaieHYrohImMwgcTYLaiESuo3hSTV8ixrjAP-8Dhol/s1600-h/P1140504s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN64C7K0ZulGTKXr-ymqA5WIsGrqX5gYb87OpNc09YkUzjNJ0Pblo7oJGyOW4WMaKKwXdd5iqiPgDm5uASvHfQfzIETvZaieHYrohImMwgcTYLaiESuo3hSTV8ixrjAP-8Dhol/s320/P1140504s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391319935136292946" /></a><br /><br />I was back at LSR this evening for a short session. This is the place where it all started for me. It has been a while since I have come here since D didn't have to go for swimming anymore. Wifey wanted to eat Chong Pang Nasi Lemak and we were too early. So I went there to try my luck to see if I can get a small one for my aquarium. My last attempt was thwarted by mr blue man, and I had to release it back.<br /><br />My little LSR friend<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHang1E9JgrK4vxN0KOENGHY5EwEWYHaij0VkKhbdMXrwKX7OiYJguLqiT6UNI7EorRwp9L87ogVmn8noWnpUb9FJOb5z_0ZoLlazhQjfdw2Bjto35aJN1hwZvNQA5SzQ_9ote/s1600-h/P1140491s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHang1E9JgrK4vxN0KOENGHY5EwEWYHaij0VkKhbdMXrwKX7OiYJguLqiT6UNI7EorRwp9L87ogVmn8noWnpUb9FJOb5z_0ZoLlazhQjfdw2Bjto35aJN1hwZvNQA5SzQ_9ote/s320/P1140491s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391319903627847970" /></a> <br /><br />Reached there, a friendly face came from my back and said "hello uncle". I turned around and it was that little boy that is like there every weekend. The last time, he wanted to buy "cloth string" from me? I was like "huh?" How much you need, can take from me, no need to buy. Today, he looked at my things and asked me what I am using. I showed him the char bee hoon fly. He said why I didn't bring cat fish. O_o....haha. This boy is a trained baiter. His rod was rigged to a float with two large hooks. Probably targetting toman. I asked him got fish or not, he didn't reply. I asked if he needed anything and told him to feel free to take from whatever I have. Very cute and well mannered boy. Next time, must take a proper picture with him. <br /><br />My precious<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZ9vvL2YBiRXYFxaXaI9ZvFnEyMjCDR-J062Mrkn89Fl_jpZ2Af6yoYk-9Zj43lbtcn2QbsT_6OP_PU7FpeLjIO2XWqHPEiUL8tCr8QiB8JyjDDyJd_ydUtx0GcB0ohxGypOA/s1600-h/P1140496s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZ9vvL2YBiRXYFxaXaI9ZvFnEyMjCDR-J062Mrkn89Fl_jpZ2Af6yoYk-9Zj43lbtcn2QbsT_6OP_PU7FpeLjIO2XWqHPEiUL8tCr8QiB8JyjDDyJd_ydUtx0GcB0ohxGypOA/s320/P1140496s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391319910906003186" /></a><br /><br />Char Bee Hoon Fly<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9MAbrBnbT_J99GQWusZ5liaSHlohBeD6-O5xtfIlSpActl0tA-YNwBYUUO8f0VJ-0SidD2BDuJd2KHUZ5x7tfkF1OggT4o-Pr65L-dkIpMugSazAayry87UUMXOn_vM-PKc0/s1600-h/P1140499s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9MAbrBnbT_J99GQWusZ5liaSHlohBeD6-O5xtfIlSpActl0tA-YNwBYUUO8f0VJ-0SidD2BDuJd2KHUZ5x7tfkF1OggT4o-Pr65L-dkIpMugSazAayry87UUMXOn_vM-PKc0/s320/P1140499s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391319918721586098" /></a><br /><br />I went on to try spin flying. Water was fairly clear, but it was pretty sterile. Cannot see any fishes, big or even tiny ones. I covered every angle and cast out scanning the water around. Just as I was about to give up, a tiny fellow took my fly and vibrated my line. I quickly lifted it up and tried to fling it over to the grass patch. But it fell short and hit the rocks. Ouch. Luckily it wasn't badly hurt and I managed to put it into my pail and filled it with water. After that, went back to the water and hit another one. This time a little bigger. But it's thrashing got it off the hook and it escaped. But the one that I have was enough. <br /><br />After that, packed up and went for yum yum Nasi Lemak.<br /><br />When there is something strange, in the neighbourhood, who you gonna call?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwBgXdI8_2mq9GZQDYkgubUBjQJsEXZAqXcrQGOqs2Amn6LwUgaEG97HQkf6wloEwfxPf8XYwfdN89S7euEZbY8z_UWr3c1KmjZlSyOfm3wFQJbrL3iY06XU-OUZsIcmrldhP/s1600-h/P1140501s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwBgXdI8_2mq9GZQDYkgubUBjQJsEXZAqXcrQGOqs2Amn6LwUgaEG97HQkf6wloEwfxPf8XYwfdN89S7euEZbY8z_UWr3c1KmjZlSyOfm3wFQJbrL3iY06XU-OUZsIcmrldhP/s320/P1140501s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391319925027039666" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-11522666403212670602009-10-10T18:33:00.000-07:002010-01-12T22:44:55.794-08:00Are We At Changi Boardwalk?Asked the spunky P2. In fact, we were just there minutes ago but his mind was affixed with D's PSP that everything other thing else was just a blur. We had planned to do some squidding and met up at Changi Boardwalk. But upon reaching there, the water was dreadfully low that any fishing was dead impossible. We decided then to detour for FW3 to just do some quick fishing for an hour. <br /><br />The fishing was just $10 for an hour at the C&R pond. It was KT's first time there and it would be good experience for him to get something bigger than the usual PB. Andrew and I were quite surprised that he wanted to lure instead of the customary baiting over here. But that turned out to be a good decision. <br /><br />Luring is allowed but with single debarbed hooks. He had with him some spoons that were armed with single hooks, so it was all right. We quickly setup to make full use of the hour. The children had a good time over there continuing feeding their pet animals on the PSP. <br /><br />For us baiting, the action was rather slow. Andrew had some small bites but got away. About half hour into the fishing, we heard a reel sing beside us and it was kt's. Amazingly, he had a fish and it was a mightly strong one. Seeing his expression, he was thoroughly enjoying it. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xdEK3pPs4KE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xdEK3pPs4KE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKQuKmWTrNK2OvQqEZxPkGPWxg_Qg-2DCWuJ_m5x__axdily39f9AZLhCfRbI1hoFn6-eN3P9DfO1TxomP0Y40L8WJmmhuHAd3KSDYc5NUOIwMRL1C29Yd_LrcNM5uD4MCvwG/s1600-h/P1140477s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKQuKmWTrNK2OvQqEZxPkGPWxg_Qg-2DCWuJ_m5x__axdily39f9AZLhCfRbI1hoFn6-eN3P9DfO1TxomP0Y40L8WJmmhuHAd3KSDYc5NUOIwMRL1C29Yd_LrcNM5uD4MCvwG/s320/P1140477s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391152896588474242" /></a><br /><br />The fish was landed with the help of one of the worker. Fish was foul hooked at the tail end. He said, "not cat, not patin", but good fish. He wanted to have the picture to display on the wall. But I was on my camera and couldn't bluetooth to him. <br /><br />The silver green spoon was the one<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRp6M9OIig_wY9p8yGIULB-sQBsyec5O2zwXV8Krs1oXhC7-TOjahqfrS_Q2AjLnhpjHMM0-e9_Hg6Fs9cxa36c5Vj9Iu3yKQKaJC1_Z1S98-Kjr7yKOGNbkelEgb9yKgIWs8/s1600-h/P1140483s.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRp6M9OIig_wY9p8yGIULB-sQBsyec5O2zwXV8Krs1oXhC7-TOjahqfrS_Q2AjLnhpjHMM0-e9_Hg6Fs9cxa36c5Vj9Iu3yKQKaJC1_Z1S98-Kjr7yKOGNbkelEgb9yKgIWs8/s320/P1140483s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391153676904895330" /></a><br /><br />After that, KT got another one but lost it on it's way back. Andrew got a strike just minutes before we packed. It was a small cat, but it gave a very fiesty fight on his very light celebas tackle. <br /><br />Very quickly, the hour was up. Not bad for just a short session, and a good first for KT, the tireless lurer.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-84398288939149780762009-10-05T05:31:00.000-07:002010-01-12T22:45:14.047-08:00We Got CaughtWell, I had been thinking to post this or not...but my principle in life, the good, will take it, the bad, will also take it. Part of living a life worth living is to take living to the edge, and challenge boundaries. But of cos, I am not talking about bungee jumping or doing prison break or diving out of a plane. I am probably too old for that, and will get a heart attack if I try. Yet, life is meant to be lived, and never try, never know.<br /><br />Some lot of us have been doing fishing that is considered less than legal in the eyes of the law. Sadly, in Singapore, places with fishes are always out of bounds. Well, but we have been careful to adhere to the principle of the rules that we are breaking. The purpose of the ruling was to ensure that our water is free from litter and to preserve our aquatic heritage. From what we had seen, the rules are there for a good purpose. We had come across many places that had been littered by inconsiderate baiters with rubbish and lunchboxes, as well as nets and fishing tackles. We also have seen people that harvest the fishes in our reservoir so much so that the water gets depleted of life. For what it is worth, we have been careful in the aspects of maintaining the lifestock and keeping the places clean. And also not to disturb other park users as well.<br /><br />But yet for some strange reason, people are allowed to bait freely in the legal spot. Well, aren't they all breaking the law too? Somehow, there is a double standard here. I have been to LSR some early mornings and found the entire jetty filled with lines and rods and catches from the night from baiting. At kranji (a legal spot), it can be so full of baiters that I couldn't even find a place to cast. And sometimes cross their lines, they have the cheek to frown on me. :O<br /><br />Unfortunately, some of us got caught on Sunday while fishing at LPR by a sting operation. I should have recognised the people in blue as they came in noisily from the legal side. But I was telling myself, hmm, they can't be that early. But to cut a long story short, we were surrounded CID style...and was approached by a guy holding up his badge and we were asked to surrender our ICs. They even asked me if I am Singaporean!? Well, I probably looked like a terrorist since I didn't shave that morning. No negotiation is allowed until we gave our ICs to the rangers. Although they soften after we did that and tried to reason with them, I don't think we will be let off easily. We are now expecting a letter from our PUB this few days. Somehow this compared to a speeding ticket, has a more serious tone to it. Like feeding monkeys, I guess. Apparently, someone has tipped off the rangers and complained about us. We were shown an SMS from the public about our illegal fishing activity.<br /><br />I think our mood has been quite affected by this happening. Sometimes, I wonder if they are catching the right people? For us who enjoy the sport and are matured enough to preserve our environment, we get caught and got treated like criminals. While people are freely throwing out baits into our clean water and littering the legal spots all over. Even at the illegal spots, there are plenty of illegal fisherman that harms the environment and the water by fishing from floating platforms and bringing back all their catches. I mean, what are the people on the floating platform collecting weeds doing!? While they have not broken any rule, they are destroying the habitat and dirtying the water.<br /><br />I thought I need to let this out, and not wallow in the inevitable. In my conscious, while I know that we have broken the law but have done so knowing that we did not harm anything. Tell me, don't we break the law everyday? Jay walking, illegal parking, speeding (don't speed 100km/h how to overtake???), illegal car mod, pirate DVD etc etc...The thing is, while the law is meant for the good of the people, it cannot cover all instances for everyone. But Singaporeans tend to be very obedient after years of living under PAP rule that we usually are scared to voice out and challenge boundaries.<br /><br />End of the day, it is just a probably just a fine for a small offence. But maybe I will need to do a jail break if I got sent to jail....haha. Watch out for the next episode. :))Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-89482156647876054012009-09-27T00:34:00.001-07:002009-09-30T05:22:41.009-07:00Kelong Limat Once AgainFirst time for him to go under the Tuas custom bridge<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPB1Mngh3L5VuGoIf1Ip9ohsHKJJqeqnpGgNxXhQLxKptx0SVERwlcSYGjSkSnmvW_enTcxjPCso_xczUQhDYSktJNrYol5082f2GC6dOciz0pnmU0bnOa-AEDKPTjDICjluJ1/s1600-h/P1140190.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPB1Mngh3L5VuGoIf1Ip9ohsHKJJqeqnpGgNxXhQLxKptx0SVERwlcSYGjSkSnmvW_enTcxjPCso_xczUQhDYSktJNrYol5082f2GC6dOciz0pnmU0bnOa-AEDKPTjDICjluJ1/s320/P1140190.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386047688535152162" /></a><br /><br />Hey, a new Kelong here<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo9E4THhsQe2Xi3OH1djjBQfDTzZupC3B9PyDWMoF_JdD5mpz7bfwoUakMzdlMDrphq1lklF8lg02T75mlO5u8SLlPl9FhdlabxR7wOkZstUUwfmQjrv-2okjFVrKfZQP2vOE/s1600-h/P1140193.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo9E4THhsQe2Xi3OH1djjBQfDTzZupC3B9PyDWMoF_JdD5mpz7bfwoUakMzdlMDrphq1lklF8lg02T75mlO5u8SLlPl9FhdlabxR7wOkZstUUwfmQjrv-2okjFVrKfZQP2vOE/s320/P1140193.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386051037031296930" /></a><br /><br />Patrick happened to be free today and we decided to pay a visit to the Tuas Kelong as he hadn't been there before. To my surprise when I called to book it, I was informed that it was empty. It used to be rather crowded as there was a group that frequent there every weekend. Previously, the catch rate here was pretty impressive, and there were some photos of some past catches of big fishes. <br /><br />I mis-stepped and almost fell into this hole. Unluckily my arm hit the wooden pole and stablised me<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Idr-3XtOx6boRI1YEhODQFAmdKg8iCViEtHjUfVr9WSdyDTc4tsdw784rMobdSSd4NBY827sWo1vwfA7bJuPZUzIqXTnAOajCd3dL1GZ2cOa3pD43A_AE8hLOxCBo1c8P3mo/s1600-h/P1140198.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Idr-3XtOx6boRI1YEhODQFAmdKg8iCViEtHjUfVr9WSdyDTc4tsdw784rMobdSSd4NBY827sWo1vwfA7bJuPZUzIqXTnAOajCd3dL1GZ2cOa3pD43A_AE8hLOxCBo1c8P3mo/s320/P1140198.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386051028689785810" /></a><br /><br />Nobody here<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIANyO-h11GtDFBZ-RyETd_taRDgC4c7IFWNMaUtY_vlNp0uDC1WMZhwyfklcRYYpF1T7wcHcFfUHrQaWJnlynOChS57RHJJAE-MA07LKugz6bRkQHpPeT2wQ7S012MAqkSCx/s1600-h/P1140201.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIANyO-h11GtDFBZ-RyETd_taRDgC4c7IFWNMaUtY_vlNp0uDC1WMZhwyfklcRYYpF1T7wcHcFfUHrQaWJnlynOChS57RHJJAE-MA07LKugz6bRkQHpPeT2wQ7S012MAqkSCx/s320/P1140201.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386051017095203602" /></a><br /><br />When we arrived there, indeed it was. The fishing was very relaxing given that we had the kelong to ourselves. However, the fishes weren't there. Even getting Tamban was a rather difficult affair. I tried to do some luring and did manage to get some bites from the todaks but couldn't get a firm hookup. As Todaks here was rather small and hence, the hookup wasn't easy. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BuCH6j40qKk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BuCH6j40qKk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Yay! Her first todak<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYmbmrs1sJn4OSI1CZ7qUGPXO_M3RPEF2vohbktZvPz6c-Z31iDET_fMtZBGdBtDMtL4Nvzsqh5RKZjU30sWYRGp-OGMyP5qsD-sb7OBJ9DUTBQwhbQ0-1kLqzwEr-Wf824Cl/s1600-h/P1140213.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYmbmrs1sJn4OSI1CZ7qUGPXO_M3RPEF2vohbktZvPz6c-Z31iDET_fMtZBGdBtDMtL4Nvzsqh5RKZjU30sWYRGp-OGMyP5qsD-sb7OBJ9DUTBQwhbQ0-1kLqzwEr-Wf824Cl/s320/P1140213.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386051016155067570" /></a><br /><br />Time slowed down<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MmRh4Jb46kKMmaWpeWN8KKLQ8BDttZkStMjuPzbNckirY3vetzDHvY1F1eNcGikkCieesdBZI4fLnaprDyGZuj-pAtG9kh7mtiAcM3_4Y3UqaTxQYJjTxsTb6tb2DRTCK0a-/s1600-h/P1140216.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MmRh4Jb46kKMmaWpeWN8KKLQ8BDttZkStMjuPzbNckirY3vetzDHvY1F1eNcGikkCieesdBZI4fLnaprDyGZuj-pAtG9kh7mtiAcM3_4Y3UqaTxQYJjTxsTb6tb2DRTCK0a-/s320/P1140216.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386051006594103058" /></a><br /><br />She got another one<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0jJ4727iaBDgCi7SYVlVmpmSrlAU-BIiRbLV57BXuiH_FJgsFsaa7vqGQQaGkffgasCKdRpkqd4KbAPlj3c_06An6c47AWL_Q3JU3qkL8V8VpLqzufLUC5NX12BuFxIqvReY/s1600-h/P1140225.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0jJ4727iaBDgCi7SYVlVmpmSrlAU-BIiRbLV57BXuiH_FJgsFsaa7vqGQQaGkffgasCKdRpkqd4KbAPlj3c_06An6c47AWL_Q3JU3qkL8V8VpLqzufLUC5NX12BuFxIqvReY/s320/P1140225.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050699513386066" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikOrjRpI-F1X8DxMo80jubKg1Zg5gXl6fihnW_1HetNX27E2vSxne_hXFmGnSG_CGUtiRvvUMYzLjR-OhGKPogqbAwKIXwakhbiRP5p9o3B4wTvR1Ks8DiG2cEYcyCbmFCa4uR/s1600-h/P1140228.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikOrjRpI-F1X8DxMo80jubKg1Zg5gXl6fihnW_1HetNX27E2vSxne_hXFmGnSG_CGUtiRvvUMYzLjR-OhGKPogqbAwKIXwakhbiRP5p9o3B4wTvR1Ks8DiG2cEYcyCbmFCa4uR/s320/P1140228.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050693369230018" /></a><br /><br />Seeing not much action, I decided to throw out some glass fishes for todak fun. I let D have a go at handling the fish herself and landing it. She managed to get 2 of them, all by herself. <br /><br />Good pic to make into jigsaw puzzle<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Sa0_MB2FEEtR1pPUZ0DfSaNF_ubdYKeaaKGelU12cy-Rb3sYvqZIiyxSRMTK_879GnUhPb3Wqz0ww6-457JIF8pabcgWOgA09Le2JBaHxM-wCu35d7Rrt63W6NDgJLMT9cAk/s1600-h/P1140229.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Sa0_MB2FEEtR1pPUZ0DfSaNF_ubdYKeaaKGelU12cy-Rb3sYvqZIiyxSRMTK_879GnUhPb3Wqz0ww6-457JIF8pabcgWOgA09Le2JBaHxM-wCu35d7Rrt63W6NDgJLMT9cAk/s320/P1140229.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050688026348306" /></a><br /><br />Moon came out<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRyvcOWMLlRSFC_TJPx7cFVXPvq9lvMHKOiko-eLuUrwniFNt0ExQTM7LGcfrqjtUlL-ntrBhrlyAWu0kEndmxewCgQ46piRv1jam60ve99rs_Dzdoycisj6_Lh1_sGTd8LVU/s1600-h/P1140236.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRyvcOWMLlRSFC_TJPx7cFVXPvq9lvMHKOiko-eLuUrwniFNt0ExQTM7LGcfrqjtUlL-ntrBhrlyAWu0kEndmxewCgQ46piRv1jam60ve99rs_Dzdoycisj6_Lh1_sGTd8LVU/s320/P1140236.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050665642593106" /></a><br /><br />Dog int the dog house<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-R5ypxWYQy3ro1aOW3jPcO8AEOFYSVl2IwctB1hZPR1i5P-aZi9lMjUPZFv7HqOx9wFtsbsnB_cmwd_ZqV6xjIlBf-Rt-yUqahPZcEMKqKIQIr0awDxejWxgR-1SMTyJtbUb/s1600-h/P1140241.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-R5ypxWYQy3ro1aOW3jPcO8AEOFYSVl2IwctB1hZPR1i5P-aZi9lMjUPZFv7HqOx9wFtsbsnB_cmwd_ZqV6xjIlBf-Rt-yUqahPZcEMKqKIQIr0awDxejWxgR-1SMTyJtbUb/s320/P1140241.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050404633392466" /></a><br /><br />Leaving the Kelong<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0Rtmsw3mVM46BSxCdS_UUwRGFbpKG4biZzHXvnKc0Khglk-lgAVZ0zwrVBGhVmiUm0Kd-aKLQEfmtlEAtMsr_fnUad5MeNr6NS4sO6V4CWpuHFUV4ApEOUbaJECTjKifbW4s/s1600-h/P1140252.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0Rtmsw3mVM46BSxCdS_UUwRGFbpKG4biZzHXvnKc0Khglk-lgAVZ0zwrVBGhVmiUm0Kd-aKLQEfmtlEAtMsr_fnUad5MeNr6NS4sO6V4CWpuHFUV4ApEOUbaJECTjKifbW4s/s320/P1140252.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050400265452194" /></a><br /><br />However, that was about it for the fishing here. No encounters with any other biggies. Even using bait on tamban jigs was not easy although Patrick's wife did get some wrasse and small leatherjacket. We packed around 5.30pm and got the boatman to bring us back. <br /><br />Although not much in terms of fishing, it was a relaxing outing. We had a good dinner at the famous Tien Lai restaurant before heading back to JB town for some shopping and then back home. <br /><br />Patrick checking on his pics<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmDqJqiMAMZuypZfkoE-8oCdVoTEVKmEz_8qLf_zybBgjKxUUqvfrZufJX7poNNxmH6kzXER1BcckT1TXXqqEpXXkpU8xkj_RakRTyQSeWpx6LkVWKCl6uR4krK2AMPmy9Onp/s1600-h/P1140259.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmDqJqiMAMZuypZfkoE-8oCdVoTEVKmEz_8qLf_zybBgjKxUUqvfrZufJX7poNNxmH6kzXER1BcckT1TXXqqEpXXkpU8xkj_RakRTyQSeWpx6LkVWKCl6uR4krK2AMPmy9Onp/s320/P1140259.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050391446381538" /></a><br /><br />We couldn't even fill up this tiny icebox<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5W5UajkS-vW-bkAQao2D1yQzIKvQbJteEWpMg5FDXbUr4_RWm-cWc_eiWM7ZM1JlFsVmczMk28g8qX-VR2JLsGWoHSnupaGUx7byw8cljHoIDEniSLZcJyWydZ-FeXkAvEar/s1600-h/P1140260.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5W5UajkS-vW-bkAQao2D1yQzIKvQbJteEWpMg5FDXbUr4_RWm-cWc_eiWM7ZM1JlFsVmczMk28g8qX-VR2JLsGWoHSnupaGUx7byw8cljHoIDEniSLZcJyWydZ-FeXkAvEar/s320/P1140260.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050376916198802" /></a><br /><br />Reaching the Jetty<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gr1Gw9OEGQo9udulZ2rn8ydH1Z7wMfC97ogmDw7CxMc0s9NUcske9QdRuHH4pn7Xm16mrLHpqKNKIWSxofIlo3Q5tQasM7WuuwkxSwrD6fXMxmboS8RpIe4PGVT4IpmjAqXf/s1600-h/P1140281.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gr1Gw9OEGQo9udulZ2rn8ydH1Z7wMfC97ogmDw7CxMc0s9NUcske9QdRuHH4pn7Xm16mrLHpqKNKIWSxofIlo3Q5tQasM7WuuwkxSwrD6fXMxmboS8RpIe4PGVT4IpmjAqXf/s320/P1140281.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386050374417703010" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10763691.post-81106655129001511812009-09-15T17:03:00.000-07:002010-01-12T22:27:38.151-08:00KFC - Hot Boys Kelong FishingWe arrived at Sibu rather early, after meeting up and having breakfast at the usual haunt of Mac near Carrefour. Going via the Sedili route, the going was rather speedy despite having to navigate over some bomb craters on the otherwise nice-to-drive road. Within 1.5 hours, we reached the Jetty. We would have been earlier if not for the detour fo find the fishing pond for live prawns. We saw a huge sign, but asking the locals, none of them knew where the pond was. :(<br /><br />We exceeded the limit. There were 15 of us on board. :)<br /><br />At the Jetty, we had to wait a little for the other group that was a little bit late. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that there were only the 6 other people in the kelong. That makes a total of 17 pax for the trip and the fishing was very relaxing indeed. Probably due to the exam period and also the fear of fishing during the ghosty month. Also, the malay folks were fasting, so fishing was too exerting for them. :)<br /><br />Only 2 tables for meals<br />f<br /><br />Therefore, we almost had the whole kelong to ourselves. I had not been to Hot Boys for the longest time. In fact, in all my trips to kelongs in Sibu, this would be only the 3rd time that I would have set foot here. Although the beds were not that clean, generally they were quite comparable with the other 3 kelongs. The main reason for me not going is the advertised price on their website which was rather steep compared to the other 3.<br /><br />fThe 3 rascals that bullied my little cherrywood!<br /><br />Double hookup of 3 in a row of Snooks<br /><br />Got a basket of these<br /><br />We had the cook prepared it for dinner<br /><br />The other group, were just doing recreational type of fishing. so there weren't any long rods around to impede casting in any direction. Unfortunately, the bait fishes today weren't too cooperative and it was rather difficult to get bait fishes to throw out for live baiting. We hit on a school of baby barras and we kept getting them enough to fill up a basket. We decided to have the cook prepare it for us for our dinner. Occasionally, we would also hit on some big selars which ready put up a good fish. Once, I had 3 of them on the same line and my cherrywood rod was bent to the max.:O<br /><br />The food for this trip was rather good, I should say. For lunch, we had a table sized chermin. For dinner, we had steamboat. For the lunch the next day, we had 3 pieces of Kurau. With the good eating fare, we were rather worried that the trip would indeed cost us. :S<br /><br />Ros's first todak<br /><br />For the day fishing, due to the limited live baits, I didn't manage to help KT get his first todak. With one of the lucky live bait, Ros managed to land one under my guidance. Andrew was getting them with dead prawn meat which worked quite effectively. Except that those that came up were rather small. But it was better than nothing and KT had a few go at it. However, all the strikes thrown the hook when they thrashed and leaped out of the water. That impressed KT quite a bit having tasted the powerful of the acrobats of the sea. Still, none was landed for him.<br /><br />Jetty to Sibu Island<br /><br />A Beetle came a visiting KT's hat to give a dose of good luck<br /><br />They certainly had fun<br /><br />Hmm...hot boys?<br /><br />We were relaxing one corner. All missing is bacardi and rum and maybe some bikini girls to give us backrubs :P<br /><br />That afternoon, the children said that they wanted to go to the Sibu island. Seeing that Dezi and Ely hadn't been there, we decided to make a trip. Andrew, KT and I took our luring rods there thinking to try out some luring. But the island wasn't too suitable for luring and we just sat there relaxing instead while the children had fun burying each other in sand. On the way back, while waiting for the boat, we did some luring at the jetty. There was some activity and a few times, we see splashes and some reaction on the lures. But we didn't have enough time and had to stop when the boat arrived.<br /><br />Pat looked like an escape convict<br /><br />It rained for half hour for so around 6. But nothing serious. It was back to fishing after the rain stopped.<br /><br />Hoho! The green squid jig was a killer<br /><br />Eric is now on a squidding row<br /><br />Night came and we went on to do some squidding. Eric had with him a new green squid jig which worked very well. He was first to haul up a very good size squid around 6+pm, when it wasn't even dark yet. KT got excited and tried it out himself and was rewarded with one. There after, he was grinning to himself the whole night (Ha! Say me some more).<br /><br />Nice evening. Hungry ghosts coming out<br /><br />Elyn admiring the sunset<br /><br />I set off to test the water for parangs as it was the intention to help Pat and KT land their very first. Indeed they were around, but not alot. I got a number of strikes but didn't manage to connect. My lumi SS minnow wasn't working well. That I reviewed logically that it was due to the rather tall height that we were from the water. For some reasons, the water level this trip was rather low. SS minnow was a super shallow runner and with too steep an angle from the lurer, it couldn't run well. So I changed to my standard L-minnow and that was better.<br /><br />KT's first squid! See how wide the grin<br /><br />KT helping to land Eric's fiesty parang<br /><br />One for the album<br /><br />Dal also had a squid (again on the green thing)<br /><br />Eric was on a roll this trip and got 4 parangs in a space of a short time which impressed the parang newbies of Pat and KT. KT was trying out with his x-rap at one corner when I passed him and asked him to try for parangs. But he told me that he had gotten a todak and was in the midst of fighting it. I was shocked and stood around to see his todak. As he was reeling in, the fish at the other end decided to take a leap. That moment, I saw that it was a parang instead. Not bad at all. But parang swam too close to the stilts and the line got entangled with it. Then parang was lost thereafter. After that, he went on to use his other lures which I think wasn't quite suitable.<br /><br />After so many misses, finally a good size one<br /><br />Elyn was fishing the whole night till late<br /><br />Andrew was too tired from the trip and knocked out quite early. Therefore, not much action from him during the night. That night, I only managed to land 1 parang. Elyn was sleeping mostly in the day and fished till rather late at night. She managed to get some interesting variety of fishes that I seldom seen. I too was rather tired and went to sleep. But the bed was rather warm and I sneaked off to sleep at the karaOke room on the sofa. It was rather comfy and I really slept tight till the alarm woke me at 5am. I heard that there was a 2hr manhunt for me when they saw that I was not on my bed and might had fallen into the water fighting off a 15kg barracuda. :D<br /><br />Early morning luring, and a small consolation catch<br /><br />That morning at 5am, the parangs were more cooperative and I hit 3 parangs and lost quite a number. Pat and KT too joined me. But alas, Pat was using the SS minnow too and I didn't realise till it was rather late. I passed him an L-minnow. But for some reasons, he had no bites at all. It might be due to the strong current and his weights were not enough. Once the morning arrived, the parangs would be gone.<br /><br />Hmm..this should qualify for the Guiness book of record!<br /><br />Elyn got a fierce fighter of a Leatherjacket<br /><br />Alien looking fish<br /><br />Fresh catches from the sea<br /><br />Again, the bait fishes were hard to get that morning. But very interestingly, Andrew and I saw a big cobia circling around the kelong. We tried hard to target it. But there wasn't any live bait and we settled for a dead one. We saw the cobia coming near to the bait and took a sniff at it and turn away. Andrew and I were holding our breaths when that happened. What a waste! If that had been a live bait, we should have a good fight with it. We tried couple of times until time ran out and we had to pack.<br /><br />Although the fishing wasn't spectacular, it was relaxing indeed. It was also nice to see big fishes circling round the kelong. It was such a pity about the poor availability of bait fishes. But parangs and squid were also there to entertain us for the trip. All in all, a rather good kelong family fishing trip. Definitely a relaxing one :))<br /><br /><a href="http://community.mocca.com/articles/hot-boys-kelong-fishing">Read more</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1