fishing (changi point)

went for a different experience in fishing with CL, my colleague. Met a graduate EI student and his brother, and i invited WQ and girl too. Took Ah Long's boat out, and armed with his powerful Garmin GPS and fish finder we went to many spots between Tekong and Changi coast in the search for big fishes.

there were many new things for me. 1st was the fishing rod, quite heavy and hard to handle (i have wrist pain due to computer work). When the line got sang-kok by some rock, its so hard to extend the line. Flip the switch and the handle will wind itself by crazily, which blue blacked my fingers.

2nd was fishing with live prawns, learn to handle it was quite easy. But sensing for bites with the live bait in the water was really difficult. Couldn't feel a bite at all for the whole day. So you can guess, i was the unlucky one who caught nothing, only 1 decent bite but didn't have enough tension cos' my wrist was feeling weak.

Ah Long's boat


Preparing to set off


Chewing gum of the oriental (it didn't make it back to shore, cut up as bait)


Not bad, from 0830 to 1730 hrs.

fishing trip last sunday

fished out some pictures from my Diamond, although these were taken last year (New Year Eve) it's well worth to publish them:

Shiok! But what is Ms Tan rubbing ...?


Ladies, massage your guy with this from the kitchen.

had the first fishing trip with them for 2009. Shupei was supposed to turn up, but had too much drinks. Aiyo, teacher ah teacher...

i seen a few more new spots this time. Even went the fenced off borders of Ubin.

had sporadic rain which made us roll down the canvas, then it stopped after 5 minutes -.-

caught lots of small fishes who were schooling around existing structures. Dropped my line down and instantly fishes were pulling the baits away! Learnt to cast the fish line further too.

2 in a row


To be updated: don't know what name. But nice silvery fish
Got 10+ of them.


Stressed up sergeant majors. Food for the bigger fishes


This stonefish looked uglier than my catfish man.
But they say catfish is uglier! Omg!


Best catch of the day - Jin Mu Lu

OUCH. SUNBURNT!

the water at Pasir Ris

SINGAPORE: Based on a new international water quality guideline by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Pasir Ris Beach has been identified as one where swimming would not be recommended. However, activities like canoeing and kayaking can continue.

The beach scored a fair grading because it contains an abnormal level of a type of bacteria traditionally found in human faeces and warm-blooded animals.

And for the first time, advisory signages against swimming have been erected along the 3.3-kilometre beach. They point to the high level of bacteria in the water, which could cause illnesses affecting the stomach, and eyes, like conjunctivitis.

S Satish Appoo, Director, Environmental Health Department, National Environment Agency, said: "I'd like to stress that the water quality has not deteriorated. It's because the standards have become more stringent, so it's just a question of not being to meet the higher grade.

"One of the factors could be that after heavy rains, the dirt, litter and other things that you find on the ground, could get washed eventually into the beaches and beach fronts, thereby affecting its water quality."

Among the other five beaches, Sentosa Island scored a "Very Good" grading, while East Coast Park and Changi were rated "Good". Beaches at Seletar Island, Sembawang Park also got a "Good" rating.

The six fresh water reservoirs in Singapore like Bedok, MacRitchie and Lower Seletar reservoirs all meet the new WHO guidelines.

In addition, they are not affected by the new standards because swimming is not allowed in the reservoirs in the first place. Only activities like wakeboarding, skiiing and dragon boating are permitted.

Authorities will conduct annual reviews on the quality of the water at the six recreational beaches and reservoirs.

Compared to other beaches in the Eastern part of Singapore like Changi or East Coast, Pasir Ris Beach is not as popular among Singaporeans. Those who frequent the Pasir Ris beach said that over the weekends, fewer than 50 people would be swimming inside these waters.

The National Environment Agency, which monitors the water quality on a weekly basis, will take necessary actions for Pasir Ris Beach after a year-long study.

The new WHO water quality guidelines apply to all water bodies which are open for recreational use. - CNA/vm

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kayak? I think not very safe also, Kayakers will know.

now, the water quality at the Straits of Johor is confirmed to be a problem. I would agree with wq, that the main problem lies with the causeway. The reluctance by our government to have a suspension bridge to replace the causeway is now affecting our water quality. Imagine the water moving back and forth the Johor Straits during high and low tide, but its not fully replaced by fresher water. I don't know how Sembawang and Seletar Beach passed the tests.

maybe they are not worried, since our Newater can remove whatever dirt, faeces, urine or what not in the water. The demolition of the causeway will definitely remove the water quality problem, however it means ships are able to pass. It is a big threat to our ports. They wouldn't be concerned with our people swimming in the waters, because the numbers are small. Just erect some signs to warn people. If they go in, not the government's fault.

who are the biggest victims? Marine life?

if we continue neglecting our waters with reclamation and 'oversight' by authorities, i'm worried even Chek Jawa will be gone one day.

fishing trip #2

Found this photo in my cam. Maybe my bro took it...

this time better, no need for mobile toilet. *grin*

to ensure i have no dehydration problems, brought a big cup of ILT onboard.

only got a fish - it's called sergeant major, because of the stripes. Wq said it's a coral sergeant major, so voila - CSM! Where's RSM?? The hook wasn't strong, so CSM brushed against an area near my knee cap. I thought it was just abrasion, but rashes appeared. Didn't really care about it lah, anyway.

Gy is the best of all 4. The moment he put his stick in, he snagged up a fish. I think he got 5 or 6 in total. But we will have better luck next time!

had dinner at AMK. But the effects of the seasick pill was quite strong, was so drowsy that i had to close my eyes. After the meal, it was better.

The waiting area


Steering cable damaged, but uncle replaced it


Blackwater


Prawn shopping again


We were nearby Ubin jetty again


Look at his 3rd catch!


Aiyo, poor CSM...


It will be closed for reno soon

my first fishing

another first! lolz...

anyway i wasn't mentally prepared to be holding the rod and fish. But my brother said i must fish. Ok, there started my experience of the day. After meeting Johnathan, wq's fishing partner plus offloading of fishing accessories, we waited for the boatman at the beach outside PA Pasir Ris.

it's 2 years 1 month since i last visited the same holiday chalets. Last visit was because of the school's orientation camp, Chiarimento 2006. Time flies; gonna graduate real soon.

so we loaded up the boatman's speedboat and off we went. Before going off to the 1st exploratory spot, we went to a fish farm for live prawns. $10 worth. Then stopped at a spot between Ubin jetty and Changi creek. In all we changed spots at least 3-4 times. Spots are secret, because good spots cannot be shared =x

wq helped me with the rod, hook etc beforehand. So i had the luxury of just putting on the dead prawn bait and fish. Thanks my brother. I caught 4 small fishes. Ok lah, i don't find it bad. Heard Miss Tan did better. A lady's charm, maybe. Can't remember the names, but i know of 5:

- ang gor li
- leng chiam (grouper?)
- chal see (sounds like Chelsea). lol...
- snapper: gold and yellow
- johnson. Sounds like a human name. The mouth is damn big when caught.

had a hell of an experience onboard, because i had a tummyache. Shan't go into the specifics here, because the process was not really nice. I think it was due to the seasickness, but i had no giddiness. Besides the tummyache, there was a post-effect - headache.

Prawn shopping


Our vehicle for fishing


Cheap! I think quite lah.


Two of our fishing spots were around here. Apparently rocky and muddy


His prized catch


Me and this fish X


Me and another fish Y


Johnathan's catch and the biggest - fish Z


Some of our combined catches


Uncle's fish farm (Johnathan in foreground)


Reminds me of Fish n Co's mussels.

the experience? 5 stars. It's something money cannot buy. Shall look forward to another trip with more familiar kakis coming in.

saw this posting on google, very nicely done up. Do have a look.