Twin catch, again!

This is the 3rd twin catch this week! (See previous posts for 1st two)
But of course, this time, it is the most precious catch so far - queenfish!

Actually, there was an earlier bite this morning which got away because my hook came loose. After that, I retrieved all my hooks and re-tied them.

The second bite (which is first fish I caught) was nabbed with live prawn on a drift line. Live prawns are like "magic bullets"! :)

The next fish was caught after I changed the rod to the opposite side as the fishes seemed to be coming up from there all the time. True enough, the switch paid off.

PS: Gave left fish to Karyn and right one to Josh...

Catch report: Date - 17/11/08; Time - 1200; Venue - Bedok Jetty; Low - 0740, 1.6; High - 1340, 3.2

Back issue #2

This was the other queen fish...

Caught on 21 Oct 08 morning. This time I was more "pro" already and used a "tamban" as bait. And I faught the fish myself. But still need my Malay brother to help me hoise it out with his strong arms. But guess I'm improving! :)

Now, I'm preparing myself for #3. God be with me.

Catch report: Date - 21/10/08; Time - 1100; Venue - Bedok Jetty; Low - 0920, 1.8; High - 1511, 2.9

Some back issues

Caught 2 queen fishes in the last 2 months. Starting from the first...



This is the first major catch of my life, caught on 22 Sep 08, morning @ Bedok Jetty with an unassuming "kelong" as bait. Certainly beginner's luck!
For this catch, I was caught off guard and shouted loudly for help. So some Malay brothers came to my rescue and helped me fish it out of the water with a net. Thanks bro!
Tide info - 9:10am - 1.7m; 3:20pm - 2.8m