This is the first time I am fishing Temenggor Dam and it was a pleasure meeting Gekko, Dolah and YazeT on our way there at Grik. Our team, consisting of Daniel Wan, Yu Hock and Tan Kian Huat form up Rapalero. I enjoy the drive to Temenggor and was even more pleased to see TomX there too.
Daniel Wan and myself were in the same boat and both of us were equally lost as this is our first time fishing this dam. Nevertheless we give our best and try to fish whichever fishy looking spots. On the first day, we had only 3 fishes and all were small ones. Daniel lost a big fish when the fish run him to the snag and he was using the FR07/RH.
All our fishes were caught on FR07 on the first day.
Daniel with a half kilo sebarau on the FR07/GFR, our very first fish of the day.
A small toman on the FR07/FT, caught while casting to this nice broken tree.
2nd day… we left for another area early but as our boat was slower than all, we were left smelling the smoke[:D][:D]
Everywhere we go, there are boats and one even waved us off. Sportingly we obliged and were left stranded. As time goes by, we took the risk and went further up. This may proved to be costly as we missed the golden hour when the fishes are more active. Anyway we just try our best and sadly, at 2pm, we did not even register a hit or sight any fish. Both of us were looking at each other, thinking this is going to be a Mangkor day for the boat. We stumbled a nice little cove and we decided to move that. Talking about paddling, our boatman was very skillful in cutting up a bamboo branch and making into 3 oars for us to paddle. This is really helpful as we do not have any electric motor.
When we were in the cove, we were focusing on the broken tree branch when a nice size toman about 3 meters surfaced in front of me to take air. I shouted to Daniel and both of us fired our lures to that spot. We started the retrieve almost together and by instinct, I remembered reading from USA Pro Bass Angler David Fritts, sometimes it is good to dip the rod tip further into the water to make the lure swim deeper from a shorter distance. When my lure was near the boat side, a sudden burst of line started peeling and I know I am on to that fish.[^]
This toman is really powerful as it did not waste too much energy chasing the lure and since it is hooked up on boatside, it is more determine to break me off. Good thing is that there are not many snags around and also the experience I had at Sepayang has taught me that NEVER ever let the fish go near to any snag. It was a thrilling encounter as I fight the toman around the bow of the boat. Rod tip was bent into the water a few times and when the net finally went in, there is a huge sign of relief. Not too big, but a 8lb fish on a tough day certainly make the reward sweeter.
Somehow it looks bigger than the 3.75KG it registered.[:D]
Showing off the beauty of the day
Rod: GLoomis MB642-2, 8-14lb
Reel: Shimano Curado E5
Line: Sufix XXXX 10lb (cannot reveal yet)
Leader: Sufix Superior leader 30lb
Lure: RAPALA FAT RAP 7CM GFR ( I LOVE FAT RAP EVEN MORE NOW[:D][:D])</font id=“red”></font id=“size4”>
Thanks Jay, it is a nice fish considering the whole process. Sight, cast, retrieve, strike, fight and land, all text book style [:D]
These are the best things in life, Dolah, a nice scenery and the challenge to get the fish. I am jealous of Malaysia’s resources but how glad I am to be relocated to your beautiful country. If everyone play their part, the fishes and environment are there for our generations to enjoy[^]
Bro Ketam, toman is a nice sporting fish and also the whole process of catching it is very rewarding as you can sight the fish and make the cast. [;)]
quote:Originally posted by Rapala VMC - Fred 2nd day.... we left for another area early but as our boat was slower than all, we were left smelling the smoke[:D][:D]
Everywhere we go, there are boats and one even waved us off. Sportingly we obliged and were left stranded. As time goes by, we took the risk and went further up. This may proved to be costly as we missed the golden hour when the fishes are more active. Anyway we just try our best and sadly, at 2pm, we did not even register a hit or sight any fish. Both of us were looking at each other, thinking this is going to be a Mangkor day for the boat. We stumbled a nice little cove and we decided to move that. Talking about paddling, our boatman was very skillful in cutting up a bamboo branch and making into 3 oars for us to paddle. This is really helpful as we do not have any electric motor.
When we were in the cove, we were focusing on the broken tree branch when a nice size toman about 3 meters surfaced in front of me to take air. I shouted to Daniel and both of us fired our lures to that spot. We started the retrieve almost together and by instinct, I remembered reading from USA Pro Bass Angler David Fritts, sometimes it is good to dip the rod tip further into the water to make the lure swim deeper from a shorter distance. When my lure was near the boat side, a sudden burst of line started peeling and I know I am on to that fish.[^]
This toman is really powerful as it did not waste too much energy chasing the lure and since it is hooked up on boatside, it is more determine to break me off. Good thing is that there are not many snags around and also the experience I had at Sepayang has taught me that NEVER ever let the fish go near to any snag. It was a thrilling encounter as I fight the toman around the bow of the boat. Rod tip was bent into the water a few times and when the net finally went in, there is a huge sign of relief. Not too big, but a 8lb fish on a tough day certainly make the reward sweeter.
Somehow it looks bigger than the 3.75KG it registered.[:D]
Showing off the beauty of the day
Rod: GLoomis MB642-2, 8-14lb
Reel: Shimano Curado E5
Line: Sufix XXXX 10lb (cannot reveal yet)
Leader: Sufix Superior leader 30lb
Lure: RAPALA FAT RAP 7CM GFR ( I LOVE FAT RAP EVEN MORE NOW[:D][:D])</font id=“red”></font id=“size4”>
Bro Fred…
I really envy you..
Not because of the fish you`ve caught.
But because of the lure you’re using.
One of my favourite lure & colour.
Got 7pcs of those but did not dare to use it.
Anyway.. CONGRATS bro.Nice Toman.
Haha[:D]
7pcs, ke ke.. can use la. This GFR is making a comeback and you buy a few more to use [:D]
This is my first time using the FR07 for freshwater as the water in Singapore is not that deep. We use the FR07 for saltwater, best lure for groupers cos it will float backwards up quickly. However, i must confess that I will not go to any dam in Malaysia without the FR07. It is a fantastic lure.[:D]
quote:Originally posted by Rapala VMC - Fred Bro Gekko,
7pcs, ke ke.. can use la. This GFR is making a comeback and you buy a few more to use [:D]
This is my first time using the FR07 for freshwater as the water in Singapore is not that deep. We use the FR07 for saltwater, best lure for groupers cos it will float backwards up quickly. However, i must confess that I will not go to any dam in Malaysia without the FR07. It is a fantastic lure</font id=“red”>.[:D]
Haha!!
Now you know why Malaysian go crazy over RFR & Fatrap huh..[;)]
Yes, bro Gekko. I do not own any RFR now but what is good about the Fat Raps is that the action, casting ability and the ability to ride over tree stumps without snagging as the lure will float backwards and also the design of the bib. No casualty was lost in my challenge trip to any tree stumps. [:D]
Gotten news that the angler that caught the second largest toman for this challenge was using Fat Rap 7cm, toman was weighed in at 5.08KG and he gotten another one at 4KG plus also on the Fat Rap. Power!!!
