hi good day gentlemen

may i know if the fish will really survive if it is caught and released back to the water despite all the energy is used in tackling the fisher?

This post has been edited by wai1460: May 9 2012, 05:42 PM

Malay boatmen?
My trip, we're following Chinese fisherman.. his asking us to use atleast 80lbs braidlines,well I understand that it make sense when he doesn't wan our line to be cut by the corals, but isn't 80lbs a lil exaggarate?

This post has been edited by vioxmonsta: May 2 2012, 12:46 PM

to make sure it survives, first of all u need to be extra careful when landing it, and when releasing it back, make sure it has the strength to swin again, for air breather fishes, make sure then have the energy to take a breath, hold them in the water first, if they got the strength to swim again then most probably they will survive

First you must make sure to land the fish as soon as possible. Some people like to tire the hell out of the fish or playing tug of war, don't do that. fish build up lactic acids during fights, which oxygen depletes. putting them back into the water and having them swim to get oxygen to reduce the acidity. the best way of helping the fish to get oxygen is to hold the fish and push its body, mouth against the current, to let more water into its mouth. fish can't breathe if they don't swim, but if they are to tire to swim because of exhaustion, you need to make water flow into its mouth.
but sometimes you think it's a big fish that you must take photo, do it fast, and make sure everyone's in the picture (don't pass the fish one person to another to take picture, it'll be more fatal the longer it leaves water)

Jig hooks.. cultiva or gamakatau, hmm?

For normal fishing i use Gamakatsu octopus hooks or Owner hooks. circle hooks i use Mustad. Havnt really tried jigging yet though.

Btw...anyone can share with me an effective bait for catching a mekong? Would really like to try and land one after my friend poisoned me. I asked him for the bait he said he took it from another fella and dont really know.

Im planning for jigging at Pekan....any good info/experience?

This post has been edited by wai1460: May 9 2012, 05:38 PM

Pekan expensive le,but it might be worthy la since ebek n tenggiri season coming, might hooked few yellowed lip ebek* drools*


Btw kenny which part of Taiwan ur staying?

This post has been edited by vioxmonsta: May 3 2012, 11:32 AM

cultiva for single hook, gamakatsu / mustad circle hook for making assist. dont forget kevlar line to secure your assist hook

I'm in Pingtung

Last time during the 90s, mustad hooks were very famous.
If im not mistaken they were almost declared bankrupt not too long ago until they got bought over.

How big Popper shud I use for 3-5kg gt? 10-15cm?

Hi All Anglers,
Due to the reason of ORGYnizing a TT for fellow anglers here in LYN, i have communicated with the owner of Jurassic Pond at Rawang.

The pay pond is famed for it's ferocious Toman and Haruan. It does not have any other type of fish besides these two Channa family. However, the pay pond is only meant for catch and release.

For the benefit of LYN anglers, he is willing to assist in making this a successful outing. He is offering RM100 for 4 hours of fishing. The best biting time would be from 4pm onwards till 8pm.

My proposal to the LYN anglers, is to pot luck with beer/drinks while fishing. In this case, everyone here in LYN will get to place a name to the face

I also intend to bring my sponsor for you guys to test some Rapala lures as well as some Shimano gears. There will not be any freebies but more towards the exposure and test of the rod/reel/lures.

What say you fellas?

Bro Viox,
Perhaps a Saturday would do? Please propose date

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Added on May 7, 2012, 1:35 pmBro Viox,
Are you heading to P9?

If P9 GT, you dont need a 100~150g poppers. You just need those regular size of 7~12cm dog or pencil for these GT. Ultimately, it's more towards the action that is being produced, rather than the size and weight.

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Added on May 7, 2012, 1:44 pmBro Viox,
Sorry bro, have been busy a while due to work and outstations. Not forgeting fishing too...hahaha. Bro you can call me 012-2877814 if anything urgent..

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Added on May 7, 2012, 1:46 pmBro Viox,
You are performing jigging or bottom at P9?

If jigging, 20lb is sufficient ler.
If bottom, i'm unsure as i dont use baits. I'm a lure guy!


This post has been edited by rorytate: May 7 2012, 01:46 PM

[quote=rorytate,May 7 2012, 01:33 PM]
Hi All Anglers,
Due to the reason of ORGYnizing a TT for fellow anglers here in LYN, i have communicated with the owner of Jurassic Pond at Rawang.

The pay pond is famed for it's ferocious Toman and Haruan. It does not have any other type of fish besides these two Channa family. However, the pay pond is only meant for catch and release.

For the benefit of LYN anglers, he is willing to assist in making this a successful outing. He is offering RM100 for 4 hours of fishing. The best biting time would be from 4pm onwards till 8pm.

My proposal to the LYN anglers, is to pot luck with beer/drinks while fishing. In this case, everyone here in LYN will get to place a name to the face

I also intend to bring my sponsor for you guys to test some Rapala lures as well as some Shimano gears. There will not be any freebies but more towards the exposure and test of the rod/reel/lures.

What say you fellas?

Sounds a good idea. When is the auspicious date?

i'm interested in the jurassic outing as well!

what is the minimum line and rod spec recommended? i'm still a noob..

8-17lb rod, 2000 series reel with 15lb......should be enough....

Don forget Jurassic pond has this barramundi in da house.haven't tried the Jurassic pond b4 but I'm a regular in exotic pond which I think the boss own both of the pond, I'm not free this sat le..need to buy kachang for p9 trip.go on guys

i also interested! i went there once before. seriously the pond got alot of tomans. haha. i still rmb my friend's pegasus tail kena bitten off.

oic. thx. then my current setup is good enough.