I got my wish -- a rematch. I had been prepping for this day since the day I got shamed. Sharpened my hooks. Replaced some of the stock hooks with Owner ST-36. I opened my new 40lb Accubraid in my box which was screaming for action. I knew that if I want to muscle the MJs from shore or even from a kayak, a minimum of 35lb braid is a must.
But for some unknown reason, I remembered that my Accubraid was still screaming for action inside my box and that box was left back home. With the thought that my reel is still loaded with 20lb Powerpro, I got really worried. It a mamaw strikes, I might lose the fish and my lure. Still, I decided to push through. I had no choice, I was far from home already and going back was no longer an option.
We arrived at my parent's house at around 10am and sparing no time, I geared up and drove my scoot to my spot. When I got to the spot, it was sooo darn hot. The tide was also still high and it will be a few hours before the current downstream will start. Disappointed, I drove back home and took a nap.
By 4pm, I was back on the saddle and was on my way to the spot. Perfect current and perfect weather. Rain still hasn't started but the clouds have covered the scorching sun. I changed tactics and casted towards the opposite bank. As soon as the lure touches the water, bam! A strike and after a few minutes, the fish was landed. A kilo and excellent size for steaming. Perfect start. As soon as I got the fish out of the lure, I casted again. And an hour later, another fish. This time, a bit smaller but nice fish nonetheless.
These were not the fishes that I came here to catch but I was relieved because if a mamaw hits my lure, I know I would be in a big problem.
And that exactly what happened.
It was almost dark so I decided to throw 5 more cast before going home. On the third cast, huge swirl behind the lure and massive splash. The fish pulled line from my reel like it was a pig on steroids. Seven seconds and it's still pulling and a few seconds more it will reach the mangroves on the opposite side. I had no choice but to increase the drag, 2 clicks and toink! My braid recoiled back to my face --- without the leader and without my lure.
WTF! My lure is gone, again and my reel is almost half empty. I said to myself. I got owned! Again!
F&#^ the 20lb Powerpro, I am upsizing my line as soon as I get back to Manila. But for tomorrow, I will gamble with my remaining 20lb with my last lure and hope a miracle will happen.
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