Hibiki Fishing: Take 2 on the Ryoga 2020HL

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Take 2 on the Ryoga 2020HL

I regretted getting rid of my Ryoga 2020HL a couple of years ago, Back then, the reel was way overkill for my type of fishing. Then late last year, light jigging started to pick up and became interesting. It became even more so when I got myself an open water kayak.

Early this month, I was able to get another Ryoga from a friend who lives in Japan. This time, I got me a Ryoga made specifically for PE line and designed for light jigging. The Ryoga Bay Jigging 2020PE HL.

Like all Ryogas, this is a tank. I am going to pair this with a Daiko Spear 66MH Light Vertical Jigging rod. I will try to cram 200 meters of PE2 line. I can't wait for summer vacation. I hope I get lucky with those Diamond Trevs back home.

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UnknownSeptember 8, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Hi Alex. Are you interested in acquiring a Daiwa Ryoga 2020HL?
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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.