Sibu Kelong Gathering trip in Dec2010

Date: 10th-11thDec10

Location: Sibu Kelong

Kakis: Darren, Richard, Lucong & Patrick

It has been nearly 2 years that 4 of us had hardly gather for some good Kelong fishing trip and since the 4 of us is available on the 10th Dec, arrangement was made few weeks ago and we are good to have some fun.

As usual, we met at 6am in the morning and drive up all the way to our favorite "Bak kut Teh" Store along the way to Mersing. After a splendid good breakfast, we travel another 1 hour to Tanjong Leman Jetty where we board our boat to our favourite Kelong.

The same old Tanjung Leman Jetty

Surprisingly in the monsoon season during this time, the weather was really good without the blazing sun above our head as all of us were greeted by the nice cloudy weather and most importantly, the sea was really calm without any big wave or strong wind. We are sure that it will definitely be a pretty good fishing trip for all of us.

The Folks, Richard, Lucong and Darren

The funny Captain Richard Sparrow

Energetic and confident of a good trip

Chermin caught with lure

After the lunch, we tried to have some nap so that we can concentrate fishing during the night. Some kids caught a good size Trevally and some table size Angkoli. Seems that the "Unjam" made by the Kelong operators are taking into effect and this really made the guest happy.

Around 5pm, a big school of Selar and Kunning came to the Kelong and created some feeding frenzy although the tide is not high. Everyone had almost 2 hours of pretty good Bait-fish fishing which can put up a decent fight with the Bait-fish Jig full with fish. There was a guy who caught a 2-3kg Queenfish during the feeding frenzy. Most of the guest don't wanna go for the dinner as we are really obsessed on the fishing.

Darren kick off with a nice fat Green eyed squid


A more than 1kg Tiger Cuttelfish caught by Lucong

After Dinner, the four of us started off with Squid Jigging. Many squid were caught during the night and we have really good squid jigging fun till 2am. Some expert caught a few big-eyed which need special setup. I tried my best to get the correct poundage line and lures to catch the Big-eyed but without avail. So in the end, i gave up and went back to my favorite squid jigging.

Darren Posing with the big Cuttlefish

Cleaning up all the fish and squid we caught

A decent catch by us

Full of Nasi Lemak Selar and Kunning baitfish

After our lunch, we prepared to pack our stuff and get ready to leave the Kelong. Seriously, when every fishing trip ends, sure there will be some regrets and some sadness. The time spend is really worthwhile and we indeed enjoyed ourself very much. Sure enough, i'll be back for more fun and definitely with more fishing. :)

The big cuttlefish and the Green-eyed squid

Kayak Fishing Gathering on the 4th July 2010

It was quite a while i have not updated my blog due to my work commitment and i'm still in Taiwan doing my Training. Since it was a Typhoon-Fanapi day and i'm not able to travel around Taiwan, i might as well do some updating of my trip which i did 2 months back.

On 4th of July is the day where the many Kayak-fishing Kakis gathered to have some fishing fun and most importantly get to know each other as well as sharing our fishing experience. Since, there is quite a number of Kayak fishing guys attending this trip, our organizer Ian and Melvin decided to have a small competition and also a BBQ after the trip at Pasir Ris Park.

Nice view from Pasir Ris Beach

To the meeting point

Setting up the Kayak

Busy setting up Orange Pearl

Guys busy with their Kayaks

Almost ready setting up my Kayaks

Our ammo for the fishing trips

Ready to go for some serious fishing

My Orange Pearl ready for some action

Safety gears is a must for Kayak-fishing

My handsome looking AEC Kayaks

Sails on a hard-shelled Kayak

Group photo-session before setting off

Final check before setting off to Pulau Ubin

OK, ready to go guys!!!

Off i go with my Orange Pearl for some serious fishing

We were told to gather at 6am in the morning at Pasir Ris Park and all of us were pretty punctual and excited for the game. There were more than 10 Kayak turning up for this trip with different type of AE kayak, Ocean Kayak and Tequila getting ready to set off to our fishing ground near Pulau Ubin.

Nice weather for a fishing trip

Heading to our first fishing spot

As I was quite tired with the paddling against the current, I decided to head back just before 3pm in the afternoon. At around 4pm, most of the guys headed back and call it a day. The champion for this trip is Ah boon who had caught 2 seabass (Siakap) and a threadfin salmon and the runner up got a Siakap as well and a red snapper (Ang chor). As for me, I have only caught a catfish and a cuttlefish. Seriously, it was a pretty poor fishing result for me on that day.

Yes, back to the shore

The only Cuttlefish which i have caught

Philip posing with his first Seabass on Kayak

The Siakap and snapper caught by Philip

The BBQ session at the Park

The fishes caught by the champion anglers Ah boon

Ian presenting the 1st prize to Ah Boon

Philip, our 1st Runner-up for the trip

Overall all, it was a fun and good trip with wonderful fishing mates. Besides, after the fishing, we had a BBQ session with all the kakis whom had made this Kayak-fishing gathering session so interested and fun. All the guys really enjoyed and satisfied with the trip and were looking forward for a next round of gathering soon.

A very successful Kayak-Fishing Gathering trip for all

First Offshore Fishing in 2010- New Year Fishing

Date:06-Feb-2010 (Saturday)
Location: Sedilli
Weather: Sunny

With the help of Joon, my wife and i managed to have our first fishing trip in year 2010. This trip was never expected to be so last minute with less than 24 hours on the confirmation. The preparation of my gears was not an easy job as i knocked off from work quite late on Friday and was extremely tiring, dragging myself to dig out my fishing equipment. Despite of my tiredness, i managed to packed all my stuff within 2 hours with only less than 5 hours of quality sleeping time.

On this Fishing trip, we have no chance to purchase live prawn as bait and have to only fish with Market squid and prawn which i got it from Johore-Jaya market at ard 5am. After meeting Dickson, Lee and Tony at our meeting point, we drove to our destination and reached the Sedilli Jetty at 8am in the morning.

Sedilli Fishing Village


A provision Shop in Sedilli


Walking towards the Jetty

Wifey excited on her 2010 first offshore trip

A scene which has totally disappeared in Singapore

Nice fishing weather in Sedilli

Our first surprised of the day was getting to know that our boatman for this trip is with the nickname Mr "Holland no.1" whom Dickson had never had a satisfy trip with him. However for me, i had a splendid trip with this Captain before and all i can say is that he is a "Delighting you always" kind of guy........My fishingkakis whom nearly given up on Offshore fishing had regain their confidence after having a fruitful "Big Selar" fishing will definately remember "Holland no.1"

Busy tying knot and setting up my gears

Our second surprised of the day is that our Captain was pretty fast in locating his Fishing spot as well as parking his boat which we had never experience before. Seems that our friendly Captain had brush up his parking skill and likely will have a prosperity year in 2010 with many more fishing business. Keep it up Captain "Holland no.1"......Hip Hip Hooray!!!!

Steamed Parrot for my Chinese New Year Dish

Wifey caught a big grouper using Sabiki

Our third surprised of the day was our 2nd Fishing spot. Amazingly, our boat was parked right under a "Grouper and Parrot Den" whereby we encountered a small feeding frenzy. Dickson and i had never had such good bottom fishing experience on this boat and our view towards the Captain immediately changed. All of us had a good grouper and parrot fishing on that spot. Well done for our Captain "Holland No.1" .......your're my man!!!

Results is good for a first offshore fishing in Sedilli

Around 2pm in the afternoon, the wave became stronger and we had a hard time fishing as the boat was rocking left and right. The bite rate was getting slower and slower as wave getting stronger every minute. At around 4pm, we decided to call it a day. Seriously, the overall result of this trip is good and we are utterly impressed by the performance of our Captain and all of us did enjoy the trip very much. When the weather in Sedilli gets better, "Holland No.1"' will be in our Fishing consideration list in year 2010... Keep it up!!! :P

Pretty good size grouper for this trip

A nice and fruitful trip with Captain Holland No.1