Hibiki Fishing: Kapitan's Pond [January 31, 2009]

Friday, February 6, 2009

Kapitan's Pond [January 31, 2009]

Finally, I got to try my Abu toys (4601C3 and 5601SSC3) this morning. I went to Coloong for a field test. After just the second cast, I got one. A 1.81-kilo Mama dalag (Haruan). Just 190 grams short of my 2 kilo goal.

I still had an hour to kill before heading home so I decided to try my luck on Apahap (Barramundi). After 10 minutes, my 4601C3 went zzzzzt zzzztt. The C3's drag, although not a screaming drag like the one from a spinning reel, was uniquely thrilling! After a few runs, I landed this nice 2.7-kilo Apahap (Barramundi).

Not bad for the reels' first day in the water. :D

Note: The Haruan was released while the Barra, which was considered by the pond owner as a pest, was kept for the dinner table.

2 comments:

UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Nice catch, kapatid! Anong luto ang ginawa mo sa mga biktima? :-)
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HibikiFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Yung apahap, sinigang sa Miso and stir fried with tausi. :-) Pinakawalan ko mga dalag.
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My Version of *Inland Fishing

My fishing outings are relatively limited. Due to resource and time constraints, I mostly fish the inland waters of Luzon, Philippines. Lately, I spend a lot of time fishing places near or around Metro Manila --- the smog-covered capital of the Philippines.

Among the freshwater species that I normally seek are Apahap (Barramundi), Haruan (Snakehead), Toman (Giant Snakehead), Bangus (Milkfish), Tilapia, and Catfish. In the near future, I would like to target Largemouth Bass, Carp, Pacu, and Mekong Catfish.

I also go for saltwater species whenever there's an opportunity. There are a wide variety of salt-water fishes that can be caught around the area but I mostly target Jacks, Snappers, Groupers, and Barracudas from shore, pier, and lately from a Kayak.

Selective Catching and Releasing

What is Catch and Release and why catch and release?

Selective CnR (Catch and Release) is the logical thing to do as recreational anglers. I like to believe that I am an angler and not a fisherman. Fishing for me is catching and enjoying the fight. Whenever possible, I try to release juvenile and breeding adults. I only keep my catch only when it is seriously injured or when it is an introduced or farmed specie. In some cases, I do take home a few for personal consumption.

Because by doing so, I may be able to help preserve our native freshwater fish species and give small fishes a chance to grow and reproduce. Hopefully, by practicing selective C&R, even if the impact is so small, I may be able to fish and catch something for a little while longer.