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.
This morning went with Abg Salleh to the same hide out but Rizan peh piao have to work. Abg Salleh give us the Ray of Hope after our last trip empty handed. He using Apollo rig bait rag worm aka sarong intended for some live bait fish but this Ray took the bait . Close view of Ray of Hope.Abg Salleh just got this new rod from his friend Century TTR Total Tournament Rod pair up with his Daiwa Sealine SHV20. His Tournament casting ranking Malaysia Open 2003 he came in second. Syed from Team Padang Terbakar got this Giant Queen Fish at Car Park 6 yesterday weight around 15kg my estimation. He using Penn Inxs2 Long Range pair up with Daiwa Sealine SHA30 Rig long snood with three way swivel and Bait sandeel aka ikan pasir pasir. Main line Sufix Synergy 20lbs with Shockleader Sufix Superior 50lbs. Damn Heavy lah Peh piao Close view of Giant Queen FishNow got problem how to bring back home Cooler Box to small for this Giant Queen Fish.
Our set up for Big Game Fishing.Ray Hunter Azhar aka Tahu Tak Apa (extreme left ) followed by Rudy (centre) and me Isa.Chat-Chit with Azhar his latest catch Shovel-Nose Shark aka Kemejan 8kg.Azhar few week catch Shovel-Nose Shark aka Kemejan 8kg.Earlier in the late afternoon my snood Dupont line 40lbs snapped from a mysterious fish maybe big crab or big lobster. Top row from left to right :- Herman , Isa ,Bob Kemejan,Rizan SSB peh piao and Rudy. Front row from left to right :- Azhar aka Tahu Tak Apa , Amir , Edros aka Mr. Pendulum and my nephew Pai aka Big_Fish.Stay tune for more report of Big Game Surf Fishing.
All Arsenal ready to launch at the horizon to trash the big monster down below.Tons of bait fishesDozens of rods line at the beach all fire up waiting the big monster to pull. Also pack with rods to our left .The story of Rizan Hat Trick began like this.He was beside me asking us to have our lunch and suddenly Herman shouted to Rizan his Rambo 16ft rod bend down slowly he quickly ran to his rod lock the drag and give a few good pumps.The monster sets to comes in but after a few second he can't wind anymore as his rod bend forward furiously and the monster take more line .The monster stopped Rizan turn to pull to gain more line at that time the monster start to dash to the right of the shore. Me and Herman quickly wind up the other rod on our right to let Rizan fight the monster while he was pumping to bring the monster in his line snapped everyone when blank and look at Rizan . He wind up the line to see what happen we noticed his rig snood 50lbs snapped due to improper crimping at the swivel.What a great loss by Rizan's using famous Pulley Rig and bait sandeel aka ikan pasir pasir.This year alone Rizan lost three big monster two at his Kampong of Heaven one way train and now at this Changi Car park6-7 line snapped.Lesson to learn never use long nose to crimp metal sleeve use correct crimping pliers for big game rig.Andy doing the Off The Ground casting.I landed a small Ray 'Catch and Release' to fight another day.Herman also landed nice size Ray using Apollo rig bait fresh slice fish.Jeff aka Kettler from FK Surf casting Brother , Azzhari, Boi, Rafik, Hilda and Goh visited us.After the marathon of 20 hour of fishing next day Rizan went back to his Kampong with his rare catch 'Lobster' using Apollo rig bait dead prawn.Close view of Lobster. That all tight line always.
Herman with morning catch Mr.Blue aka Marine Cat Fish. First catch on his new rod Zziplex HSM pair up with Saltiga Surf 30. He using Pulley Rig bait live octopus intended for big monster.Close view of Mr.Blue aka Marine Cat Fish. Man and Andy doing a bit of operation to cut the Catfish thorns be careful ok. From left me Isa TNI , Herman , Andy Peng , and Rizan one n only SSB original. Time to pack up morning sun shine bright at us cannot take lah if u not enough sleep. That all folks remember " To wet the line always".
Check this video High Swing Pendulum Casting Rizan and me.Me landed this rare beauty Malabar Red Snapper or Ang Kuey in Hokkien dialect on Pendulum casting. Close of this Malabar Red Snapper just next to it my UK Pulley Rig with Clever Little Devils impact shield and satellite sinker.Last week catch by Rizan Stone Fish on his deadly BJT Bottem Feeder Rig.Stone Fish one of the most venomus fish in the world. To all beach lover please be careful swimming at night at the beach cause this fish like swim near to the shore at night.Rizan caught this nice Kaci on his light Tackle using Apollo rig.Another live bait caught by me on my light tackle Goat Fish. Be Happy go Surf Fishing-Isa signing off.
