Successful Catch @ NSLK

Been trying to shake off the sleepy bug this morning but none the less, bit the bullet and went off in search of my beloved Peacock Bass. Reached the hotspot NSLK and quickly set up my rod & reel. Its late morning and the weather is still cloudy, the waters calm with little breeze. Saw a few young anglers totting the grounds but this spot is mine! And from the tell tale ripple with the bubbles, i suspect my favorite fish is there...

Armed with my newly gotten Daiwa Luvias and my trusty Team Daiwa Tornado Rod, I certain im gonna break my duck after a few series of recce fishing at this area. Initial casting with my newly modified spinner frog topwater lure proved rather foolish. Seeing how it doesn't really spin that much. :( But hopes are still high and i reached for my newly acquired jerkbait...

My first PEACOCK BASS for the Tiger Year!!!4 Pounder caught! Nice size and colors too!

The take was typical Peacock style. Solid and strong hookup was locked in my mind following my previous session when i'm too eager to land one biggie and it escaped in midair when it shook off my lure. It doesn't feel too tough this time though. My Luvias is certain of that! :) The Peacock tried some mad darts and turns but i firmly lock on tight and reeled in firmly. And once it jumped out of the water i know ecactly what to do, quickly pull it down into the water! :) The ensuring fight took around 2 min to exhaust the bugger!

WTF! SO SERIOUS!? LOL!

Say 'Ahhhhhhhh.....' Poor bugger must be gasping for air!Finally a sweet kiss for the great date this morning!

And so my duck is broken at this NSLK. Fish is CNR after a video log is taken. Hope to see u soon! Anyway caught this beauty 30 mins into my 2 hour session. During the time, i walked part of the area and saw some young anglers using flies. And i noticed they caught some young fellas too! Great job fishos! And CNR too! YAY!!!!

My 2nd Year Wedding Anniversary Gift!!!

Just got a new toy from my lovely wife! A Daiwa LUVIAS 2000!!! I Love You Dear!!! Ultra light and super smooth cranking action! Yup Fishos... Feel free to envy me! :) Spooled with Berkley Whiplash 20LB Green Verte (My lucky color this year ^^) braided line. Surprisingly, its line diameter is only 0.06mm thick while a 10LB normal braid line is already 0.10mm thick. Wow!

Had to decide between the Caldaix Kix & this Luvias. Luvias WON!!! LOL

Daiwa Luvias
Lightness beyond your imagination, strength beyond comprehension, completely corrosion resistant, for the first time in the world in the sports and fishing industry, Daiwa introduce ground breaking technology that will change the future of the modern fishing reel – Zaion.

Zaion technology opens up a completely new world of the development for the modern spinning reel, a reel that is hyper light, strong and corrosion free, in 2007 a new reel is born that will set the standard for all to follow, the new all-rounder reel – Luvias.

“Zaion” is a brand new type of material, simply explained it is a high density carbon resin. To understand “Zaion” first we need to understand the other materials that are used in the production of the modern spinning reel. First, Aluminium, this is one of the most commonly used materials. It is easily machined, relatively corrosion resistant, extremely rigid and very light. But in recent times has become expensive. Magnesium, often used in the development of high end reels, it is incredibly light and strong. But it has low corrosion resistance, very expensive, requires extremely high technology to achieve corrosion resistance and precision at the same time. And last universal plastic or FRP (fibre resin plastic) – resin reinforced with fibre glass – this can never compare to other materials for lightness and strength but it is fully corrosion resistant and economical.

This is where “Zaion” steps in; many manufacturers creatively use each different material depending on the characteristics that are required to produce reel bodies. The new “Zaion” material replaces glass fibres with carbon fibres to create an extremely rigid, strong material. The material is first “cast” then machined to create a body that exhibits the same precision and strength compared to that of magnesium or an aluminium body. Yet it is the same weight as magnesium but fully corrosion resistant.

The new Luvias spinning reels using “Zaion and Real Four” technology delivers enhanced performance almost equal to Daiwa’s flag ship models. This highly precision machined body, is equivalent to Daiwa’s famous “Air Metal” technology, it is not only light and tough but shows superior performance far beyond any other reel material available today.

Daiwa’s Real Four design reels set the standard for the future of spinning reels. The engineering precision is flawless. Just one turn of the handle reveals the effortless, fluid motion of 7 bearings working together with Digigear II for optimum meshing of speed, power and durability. The sound of the oscillation is not just quiet its non-existent, with a fully dampened gear and drive to eliminate unnecessary noise and vibration. Daiwa’s levelwind system lays line evenly in a cross wrapped pattern to prevent dig-in under pressure and eliminates casting loops, while the sealed drag stays dry as water and drains quickly and easily from other parts of the reel. A true legend, with its computer designed “Zaion” body, body cover and rotor, super strong, yet ultra-lightweight Air Bail, ABS Air Spool with cut-proof, titanium nitride lip and lifetime bail spring, its no wonder that Luvias is the future of the modern spinning reel.

• Digitally designed Digigear II
• Silent oscillation II
• Twistbuster II
• Cross wrap
• Machine-cut high accuracy “Zaion” body and rotor
• 7 stainless steel ball bearings inc. 4 Corrosion resistant CRBB ball bearings
• Superfine Dura-aluminium machined main shaft
• Machine cut engine plate
• Rotor brake
• Hyper Tournament Drag
• Air Spool – an engineered resin, metal plated hybrid spool with titanium coated lip
• Washable design
• Ultra light rubber coated cork handles inc 2 ball bearings
• Machined aluminium handle
• All saltwater friendly

Happy Tiger Year & Happy Valentine's Day!

GONGXI FACAI!!! Let's us welcome in the Year of the Metal Tiger and let's hope the Cat would treat us to more fishes this year!!! LOL!!! And together with this day being Valentine's too, lets wish all loving couples have a sweet year ahead with their loved ones!!!

Posing with the Chameleon Merlion @ Sentosa

Welcome to My Hotel at Resorts World Sentosa!!! LOL!

Surprising statues and the sisters :)
Me and the Missus 2010 ^^

Met a smart Fisho!

After last week outing at LPR, i decided to visit LSR this time ard. Manage to get up early and promptly wake my dear up for breakfast and quickly set off. Hmm... Not much fishos this Monday morning. Water was rather choppy so i test out this new ultra small fly setup i let it float ard the banks and after 10 mins, got something at the end of the line. I quickly crank in cos like no fight at all but then BAM! Alot of splashes ard the bank! Something hit my 'Live' lure! LOL!!!

I tug hard and freed the poor fella from becoming breakfast. See the scars? Think kena whack by a toman. Released the little fella near a spot beside its frens. LOL! Dunno what fish is this though until i met this smart fisho who told me it's an eartheater. And he caught 2 BIG PEACOCK BASS!

The big one think 2kg!!! The smaller one think 1.5kg!!! Congrats!!!

Nice to see CNR anglers like this Fisho ard! Glad to get some pointers from him and see him in action hahaha. Learn from the pro lah. What a memorable trip and though no peacock bass is landed by me 2day i'm still happy cos i managed to hook one biggie but i too kan cheong pull it up too fast out of water and it leaped and shook and the hook fly back!!! LOLOLOL

Lucky 1st Day of the Month Again!

Got an unexpected day off so i decided to go to LPR and hone my fishing skills. Pretty bad bites lately, had zero takes with lures but got a few misses with my float & fly setup. :( Anyway, went early morning, left with my darling after a hearty breakfast. LPR was getting quiet these days during the weekday mornings. Nobody is there fishing so i crossed my fingers and tried out a couple of tricks and tips after this month revision on my targeted species. And it paid off. :)

Hook on the tip! Great fighting action!

Not too fat, seems like LPR is starving these fellas :)
 

Caught this energetic 1/2 pounder Peacock near the neh neh rocks, and what a fight it gave me! The hook is nicely set on the tip of the mouth so it got into alot of action trying to release itself! Did a nice tarpon jump here, shaking its head trying to shook off the hook and valiantly dart left and right! Woohoo! Hot Baby! Finally, subdued it with a series of turns and manage to grab it up for a little photo session... kekekeke!!!
 
After that a group of young anglers came armed with float & fly and casts around my spot so i rested up. After they moved i targeted yet another set of rocks and WOAH! This time i juvenile toman shot out between the rocks and greedily snatched my lure. What a hungry pig! LOL!!! Caught in no time at all. More surprised by the manner of take than the fight though.

Very skinny!!! LOL!!! LPR INDEED STARVING!!!

After that i go recce around LSR, my next targeted site. Please wait for more good news and have fun!!! All fished are CNR. Please conserve for our next generation ya! :)