WELCOME TO THE "10-LB" CLUB

The day started off with a blast by scoring a 11lb cichla temensis, which helped me fufil one of my target of getting a "double-digit" fish within this year. It all started when i decided to stop at a certain spot to give topwater a try, especially when when water surface is calm with slight breeze, my favourite condition for topwater fishing. Within a few cast, it proved that my choice was right with a huge take on my Jackall SK-Pop, but did not connect. Since the fish have revealed itself, i continue casting to the area where the lure was attacked and true enough the surface once again exploded on my 3rd cast and this time, the fish was hooked. The fight was the best i ever had, with the fish making multiple long, powerful runs that had my line peeling off. After an exciting battle, the fish finally succumbed to fatigue and I am sure this is the one that will break my personal best record once again. Just when i thought it's all over, my kaki assisting me in landing the fish lost his grip on the boga, and the fish once again made a final dash, with the boga still on it's mouth, but eventually, we got the fish back. Recalling the battle, what a close shave it was! As usual, after a few picture, the fish was released unharmed, hoping we could cross path again in the future.

The set-up:

Rod - Majorcraft Corzza 3-8lb

Reel - Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG

Line - Sufix Castable FC 8lb

Lure - Jackall SK-Pop

Close-up shot of the lure that did the job.

The damage - one broken hook point of the rear hook, good the the others held on strongly.

There's no better way to end this exciting day with a scenic view of the sunset

UPDATE - SMALL GUYS AS USUAL

It's been quite awhile since i updated this blog. So as usual, have been fishing regularly and getting the usual small guys along the way.

Set on the Jackall Chubby Vibration.

Jackall Chubby Vibration claimed another victim, performing well in stained water conditions.

When the lures did not produce, the next thing to turn to is baiting.

A decent one on topwater Jackall SK-Pop.

smallie madness

Did some fishing recently and was warmly welcomed by the smallies...
Managed to get good quantity of bites, but failed miserably in trying to get some quality bites.
Guess I cant complain much for landing 7 in 3 days, all set on either the Jackall TN50 or Jackall Super Eruption Jr.

Hot on topwater!!

Fishing again at the usual spot and was lucky enough to chance upon a school of "teenage" speckled peacock bass that aggressively attacked my popper numerous times despite none being connected. Still, persistence paid off and was rewarded with yet another topwater fish...seems like I'm hot on topwater bites recently. More importantly, this 3lb-er allowed me to continue my "unbeaten" run to 5 trips at this spot, sooo lets see how long can this record last. Unfortunately, my day could be made a lil' tad better if not for a lost fish on my DUO Realis Spinbait 60 due to opened hooks. But no worries! I'll be back for revenge soon.

Rod - Rapala Kevyt 3-8lb

Reel - Shimano Alivio 2500

Line - Spiderwire Camo-braid 10lb

Lure - DUO Realis Popper 64

MAMA bass unlocked

After fishing for 4 years, I finally hooked onto a nice mama cichla temensis which is also my current personal best record and just a tad shy of my "double-digit" target of this year.
The day started out badly with on-off rain, but my kaki and I still managed to get some small guys to make the day better. It was not until the final minutes of the trip when I instinctively chose to use the Rapala Skitter Pop that quickly rewarded me with an 8-lber. This beast completely wrecked the hooks and I gotta thank my kaki for landing it swiftly or it could have got away just by a simple head-shake. All in all...it was definitely a great day worth remembering.
To all the anglers hunting for the biggies out there..NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!~ Cos it's never gonna be easy.

Rod - Rapala Kevyt 3-8lb
Reel - Shimano Alivio 2500
Line - Spiderwire Camo-braid 10lb
Lure - DUO Realis Spinbait 60

Rod - Rapala Kevyt 3-8lb
Reel - Shimano Alivio 2500
Line - Spiderwire Camo-braid 10lb
Lure - Rapala Skitter Pop

8-lber measuring approx. 60cm

Update on this week's catch

Some recent catches...the usual cichla temensis and butterfly peacock bass..

 Set on the valleyhill Airspeed 67s

A bigger one on a new bait i got - DUO Realis Spinbait 60

An alternative choice when it's brother, the DUO Realis Spinbait 80 is not producing catches.

Aggressive small guy that tried to inhale the Rapala X-Rap 08

A bigger and stronger one set on the Rapala X-Rap 08 as well

Smallie on another new bait - Jackall Chubby Vibration 40, works like a charm when the water's murky and the sun is up.

Broke virginity of new finesse rod

It's been a month since I got my last fish ...so I finaly can afford some time to do some luring, and jumped on this chance to break virgin of my new finesse rod - Rapala Kevyt 3-8lb. Firstly, I gotta say it's an awesome rod available at a very competitive price. More importantly is it's comfortable on the hands, lightweight and despite being an UL rod, it still has a good backbone to help you pull fishes out from those snags.
On this trip, I managed to land 4 peacocks with the biggest at 1.5lb. What I can say is the rod has yet to be pushed to it's limit, but still provide great fun to catch those smallies.

Rod - Rapala Kevyt 3-8lb

Reel - Shimano Alivio 2500

Line - Spiderwire Camo-braid 10lb

Lure - Valleyhill A

irspeed 67s

Rod- Rapala Kevyt 3-8lb

Reel - Shimano Alivio 2500

Line - Spiderwire Camo-braid 10lb

Lure - Rapala UL Minnow 04