The aftermath of Typhoon Nalgae left many areas devastated, including my hometown in the Philippines. Heavy waves and floods destroyed boats, huts, and houses, and washed out beach sand by over a meter in height. The floods also uprooted coconut trees coming from the mountain. However, amidst the chaos, I found solace in fishing.
Initially, I thought that fishing after the typhoon would be excellent. But after several failed attempts, I realized that I needed to change my gear and lures. Downsizing my gear to 7 to 14g jigs and a very light line (PE 0.6) with a 16lb fluoro leader proved to be the solution. With this setup, I finally had a successful catch of a 2-2.5kg Torpedo Scad (Megalaspis cordyla) after many failed attempts.
The Fight for a Catch
Using light tackle to catch a big fish can be challenging and exciting. With the Lemax Slimmax Microjigging Spin Rod and the Daiwa Certate 2500 reel, controlling the fish was manageable. However, landing the fish without a net or gaff was a different story. The tail section of the scad has big sharp scales, making it challenging to grab. After around 10 minutes of fighting, the fish relented, and I was able to grab it by the gills.
