My Solo Adventure began like this: Its just like any other day. Started off my usual morning dropping off my beloved ones to work and school. Off i went to my usual hunting ground. In the name of "Never Give Up". I tried my very best this time or call it a day. After reaching the spot, as per normal i set up both my dear Zziplex M4 and light tackle for bait fish . This time round i'm in a "no hurry" position, just relaxed, feeling free n easy. After half an hour later of targeting bait fish, i score a Sand Whiting a.k.a. Pasir-pasir. Fortunately, i cast very far out to a distance estimated to be 80m+ using pendulum fishing techniques. I've had butterflies in my stomach lately and now i'm feelin' hungry, for the moment i grab my quick snack and fill this poor empty tummy. All of a sudden, @ 1215hrs, one of my reel alarm goes off loudly, i turned around and saw my Zziplex M4 bend down furiously, without any obstruction and hesitation and no looking back this time, i quickly ran to my rod, placed my gimbals belt ready and the great fight is ON! The Monster fish dashes through rapidly unstoppably like there's no tomorrow. The fish made desperate run to burst up my line. Its a one tough fighter afterall. Never to give up easily. I waited and pray and hoping the fish will eventually stop so that i could gain and retrieve back some of my line as its nearing empty spool. Immediately the fish stops and i desperately pulled the fish to account. The whole process run tooks me about 30 mins with the fish. Last but not least, the Monster fish emerged from the surface of the water not knowing and to my surprise, i was shocked and outburst to tears of joy and was very happy to see that it was a humongous remarkably rare Shoveled-nosed Shark (Rhinobatus productus) at the end of my line. It was not gaff but pulled out of the water by grabbing its tail. Thanks to the angler whom fished nearby me giving me a helping hand. By then i was so exhausted but feelin' "on Top of the World" waiting for this moment of truth for 2 and a half years at this hunting ground till today. Even at present now i'm typing to you my report, my left hand is still having the shakes and cramps from the stand off with the mighty Shark. Pictures below are for everyone to enjoy... Heehawed and thanks to TMZ , Apiz a.k.a. Mr. Peh Piao sacrificing their own lunch break and also to Bob Kemejan from Team Eeesssaaappp who did came down to witness the Monster fish helded captives. Wuahaha...!!!
Shoveled-nosed Shark (Rhinabatos productus) a.k.a. Kemejan estimation of 25kg after what's been said that Gary's weighing scale is old & faulty and we've revised the weigh from 13.5kg to 25kg.
My rod the unbreakably strong Zziplex M4 pairing with Daiwa Grand Wave Z30 with shockleader 50lbs Silstar Unigreen + mainline 12lbs P-line Moss Green + Pulley Rig (Alan Yates) + Clever Little Devil (Breakaway Product).
TMZ - Founder of Team Nelayan Inc.
Apiz, the one and only Mr. Peh Piao.
Bob Kemejan of Team Eeesssaaappp ahhh!!!
The Big Bosses of TNI.
Smile with Kemejan powerrrrrr...!!!
This is for you guys, to all my notable friends & fishing buddies/colleagues:- Big_fish, ObeQ, Kettler, Herman, Andy Peng, Mamat & SSB; Rizan Peh Piao whose working today and can't follow me due to a much more important work commitments for him. Hehehe.
Close up view of Kemejan :)
Another angle of Kemejan.
Dropping by at Gary's Tackle Shop for weighing in.
Abang Ahmad Ali from Nurul Nasi Padang, #01-46, posing for the album. You all out there must try his Nasi Padang and Nasi Briyani. Powerrrrrrlah.
My lovely son Irwan, goin' 11 this year posed with the great Kemejan 25kg.
End result: Family dinner with authentic recipe brought down from my great late ancestors', the Kemejan's Curry and i have given some of my share to my sister-in-law and also my mom-in-law. Thank Allah for he have blessed me with this awesome catch/trophy of a lifetime. Pendapatan rezeki hasil dari laut. Syukur Alhamdulillah. Amin ya robbal alamin.
