Wat The Fish T-shirt

Yesterday, went to collect WTF t-shirt from WTF kaki. Sample and nice design, Thanks WTF.




I will stop fishing at the moment and will be back on 2012.

A surprise desaru trip!

Date of fishing: 23rd April
Destination: Desaru
Weather: Sunny
Companions: Raymond, wifey and me
Baits: None

Reached seaside around 10am, but Ah Long's boat was nowhere in sight. The next 10 minutes, we saw his boat arriving with a group of Singaporeans for his night fishing. The tide was almost non-existence. Can we fish like that...? I thought..



We approached the tired uncles and ask "how was the waters?" Uncle shined and immediately responded " strong waves!" Ohh hooo.. I THINK IM GONNA REPEAT HISTORY AGAIN. They were unloading their icebox and we kay poh kay poh see see.. There were aplenty of ang kuehs, a few brown spotted gao and ang chors. Sizable fishes, each around 1kg or more.



Then its our turn to board the boat.

Me: You never sleep again huh?
Long: 3 nights liao lor
Me: Siao, money not earn this way la.
Long: Waves strong again, u suay kia la.. still want to go or not?
Me: Errrr... I take another novamin first.






So we go again, dunno what to expect for my journey this time.

As we were heading for TU, ah long parked his boat. He wanted to show us something.
Long: Look, the boat there, they are hauling for fishes.
We seen this alot at documentaries but never in our own eyes. The time was right tat the captain was ordering them to collect the net back. Call us suay kus ok..





Enough of educational stuffs... Suddenly the captain shouted as us in Malay, watcha doing here?? Long replied that we wanted to see the process and at the same time he was looking for sotong. The captain smiled, bended down and threw a big bag of fresh squids in. Wifey ask, no need $$?? Long said, at sea, we look out for each other and we do not talk abt $$.. WhoA.. so loyal..



We reached TU, but was surrounded with other boats. It was overcrowded. One boat was directly parked at the central of TU and they were happily jigging for ebek, skipjacks and talangs. Ah long tried to park his boat comfortably away from one another, but was difficult due to the strong winds. Soon, he knew this was not gg to work, he sat silent for a good 1 minute and told us he was changing spot.

The ride to his spot was hell! The waves were tall and we could see big twirling holes forming. Wifey and me were holding to the steely poles tightly, as if there is no tomorrow! Then upon reaching, we saw sportfishing 68 (This is Ah Jiang's right? And is usually horsburg he goes??) and a metal boat almost the size of sportfishing 68. We felt funny.. Ah Long said.. We are at Nan Zhong Guo Hai or South China Seas.. and WTH!! He's one crazy fella! and we are the same!

Now, the squids come into good use. We drop the squids, using apollo. Raymond got fish on, weighs about 1.5kg, nice size.



Then it was my turn, the fight took less than 5 minutes. Ah long called it Jinbodok, it looks like a orange spotted trevally. This one has lesser prob due to its smaller size.



Save the best for the last, wifey's rod bended and got whacked. But as she was reeling in, the fish float and for awhile, was it a stingray. Ah Long said.. cobia huh..still gt the feel? As it gets closer, confirm cobia. Double confirm! It didnt struggled until Ah Long poked it up. Ah long said.. cobia so small still got milk smell.



This trip made me felt like a superhero. Like David facing goliath.. And Ah Long, I still would say, 'HE'S ONE CRAZY FELLA!'

Live Prawns ( Desaru )

This picture below is the address and contact number for Ah wei who sell live prawns near Desaru. Hope this information do help those who need live prawns.

AG Chain Knot (Jigging)

Tips For Sea Sick

Sea Sickness Cures
Sensory confusion in your body causes sea sickness. Symptoms include vertigo, nausea and cold sweats. You can overcome the unpleasant feeling of motion sickness as your body adjusts to the movement of the sea. A variety of treatments and medications are available, however each remedy will affect a person differently.

Medications
Take medications prior to traveling on a boat--some medications must be administered several hours prior to setting sail. Over-the-counter medications include Bonine and Dramamine. Scopolamine is a prescription patch that you place behind your ear six to eight hours prior to travel. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it is the most common form of medication prescribed for motion sickness. Side effects of medications include drowsiness--they should not be taken by someone operating a boat.

Natural Remedies
Ginger, peppermint and black horehound are natural herbal substances that may treat the symptoms of sea sickness. You can add all three to hot water to make tea. Drink two to three cups of tea a day for relief. Ginger and peppermint come in tablet form. Drinking ginger ale and sucking on a piece of ginger candy also can help nausea symptoms.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture and acupressure may relieve some of the symptoms. Acupuncture involves small needles placed on specific areas of your body, while acupressure adds pressure to the areas using fingers and hands. The Pericardium 6 is a pressure point located on the inside of your wrist. Many believe that applying pressure to this point eliminates the feeling of nausea. You can purchase bracelets that add pressure to this point.

Physical Aspects
When traveling on a boat, look out at the horizon line. Do not focus on the water. Laying down may help, but only temporarily. If you need to vomit, always have someone go with you to the boat's railing. When resting, stay in the middle of the boat where there is less motion.
Food and Nutrition
Eat a light meal before going out to sea--drink ginger ale and eat toast or crackers. Hydrate by drinking plenty of water. Dehydration is a symptom of sea sickness. Eat small, frequent meals. Avoid greasy and fatty foods that can further upset your stomach. If you are going out to sea for several days, speak to your physician about a dietary plan.

Desaru TU Light Jigging

In the morning when we are on our way to Desaru, Ah Long called.

Ah Long : Hey! where are you huh?

Me : On my way already, Why?

Ah Long : Today current very strong, water very choppy

Me : Huh? I waited for so many month already, don't care die die must go. Reach there than we see how ba.

Ah long : ok lor.

As usual, we had breakfast at Taman Garden. After breakfast, we head to Desaru.

Upon reaching, Ah Long bo bian ask us to load our gear to his boat as we die die want to jig.

when we reach TU aka light house, i start to feel giddy and you know what? I become TU merlion.... Shit! why i don't listen to boatman... All the while i will have sea sick but not to the extend to vomit. This time round reallly Jia Lak!!!

Wifey was cool and steady, i was sleeping like a dead fish under the sun, hahaha


This is when my wife ask me wake up to jig. At least got something after vomitting.

After that, we went to do some bottom fishing, when reach bottom spot, i went to sleep again.


This is all caught by wifey and boatman.

Conclusion : Alway Listen To Your Boatman
If you have ways to curse sea sick, please let me know, Thanks

Damai Pro Pond @ JB

Wifey and me have not been fishing for some time and Thomas suggest going to JB Damai Pro Pond aka GT Pond to kill some itch. So we book the Pro Pond on 23 Feb 2011 from 9am to 12am.


Kaki: Dennis, Thomas, Nicole, Wifey and me

Rods: PE1 to PE3 and PE2 to PE4

Reels: Stradic 4000 and Twinpower SW4000

Baits: Milkfish (have to buy from spore) and Live Prawns (sold at pond for RM 0.70 each)

Damage : RM 450 for 3hr



After we bought our milkfish from Sincer we had our breakfast at Taman Garden as usual.









After our breakfast we head to Damai.











Before going in to the pro pond, we make our payment and bought 15 live prawns @ RM15



1 thing i cannot understand is when we are setting up our gear, the owner start feeding the fish in the pond. Can anyone tell me why he is doing that?

1st catch was landed within 20min, have a good fright with this guy.



What a good start we had, but after that, for the next 1hr there is no bite at all.







2nd catch was by my wifey



3rd catch of the day



Thomas cast the milkfish near to the pump area and park his rod, all of a sudden, he saw his rod was bending. Fish ON...







After Thomas catch, we ended our day at Damai Pro Pond. So disapointed with the catch rate, total landed 4pcs and 2 zero frighter. ZZzzZz

Clam From, The East

Few day back me and wifey went to the east and pick up some delicious clam. Nothing much to write. Will be going to JB Damai Pro Pond on 23 Feb 2011, please give me luck. Haha