Where: A place where
Temensis roam.
Weather: Bright and Sunny
Water Condition: Water clear and high after yesterday’s heavy rain
Rod: A generic 6ft Telescopic rod
Reel: A size 1000 El Cheapo spinning reel
Line: Unknown brand 10lbs monofilament line
Leader: SureCatch 20lb Ultimate Leader
Lure: Weighted fly rig using Home-made Raffia Fly. This rig is also known as spin fly.
Method: Slow Jerk-Retrieve- Slow Jerk-Retrieve
Strike Zone: Near to weedy area.
Victim aka The Fish: The Cichla Temensis aka Speckled Pavon aka Peacock Bass
Comment/Observation:
It has been a long time since my last visit to one of my favourite Temensis hunting ground. So I decided to explore the area to get some insight into its fishing condition. Since I have only a small window of time, I decided to go straight into using weighted fly.
The fishing condition here is tough. With heavy undergrowth and low over-hanging tree branches, it makes moving about and casting very difficult. One has to be very careful during casting or the tree fish will take your lure.
The mode of attack here is to cast towards the edge of the weed bed. The Temensis usually like to hide near to the edge of the weeds and will rush out to take any unsuspecting prey that swims by.
The first spot I went to have quite deep waters and weed growth near to the water edge. After casting for a short while, a school of Temensis came to investigate the splashing made by my casting. They noticed the fly and went chasing after it. One of the Temensis made a strike and it is fish on. It is not a big one but it gave a good account for itself. A quick CPR later and, as expected, the school have moved on as there were no further strikes.
I went to the next spot. Here the water is much shallower as the bottom can be seen. I noticed two Temensis came to investigate after a few casts later. I slowed the retrieve and then a sudden tug was felt. This fish was bigger than the first Temensis that I had caught. After the CPR, I decided to call it a day.
Today’s mission was considered a success. There were days where I do not get any strike in this area so I am very happy to have landed two fishes in such a short session. At least I know that the Temensis is still thriving here.
Please practise Catch and Release. This is the best way to sustain fish stock for the future.
Picture:
Weather: Bright and Sunny
Water Condition: Water clear and high after yesterday’s heavy rain
Rod: A generic 6ft Telescopic rod
Reel: A size 1000 El Cheapo spinning reel
Line: Unknown brand 10lbs monofilament line
Leader: SureCatch 20lb Ultimate Leader
Lure: Weighted fly rig using Home-made Raffia Fly. This rig is also known as spin fly.
Method: Slow Jerk-Retrieve- Slow Jerk-Retrieve
Strike Zone: Near to weedy area.
Victim aka The Fish: The Cichla Temensis aka Speckled Pavon aka Peacock Bass
Comment/Observation:
It has been a long time since my last visit to one of my favourite Temensis hunting ground. So I decided to explore the area to get some insight into its fishing condition. Since I have only a small window of time, I decided to go straight into using weighted fly.
The fishing condition here is tough. With heavy undergrowth and low over-hanging tree branches, it makes moving about and casting very difficult. One has to be very careful during casting or the tree fish will take your lure.
The mode of attack here is to cast towards the edge of the weed bed. The Temensis usually like to hide near to the edge of the weeds and will rush out to take any unsuspecting prey that swims by.
The first spot I went to have quite deep waters and weed growth near to the water edge. After casting for a short while, a school of Temensis came to investigate the splashing made by my casting. They noticed the fly and went chasing after it. One of the Temensis made a strike and it is fish on. It is not a big one but it gave a good account for itself. A quick CPR later and, as expected, the school have moved on as there were no further strikes.
I went to the next spot. Here the water is much shallower as the bottom can be seen. I noticed two Temensis came to investigate after a few casts later. I slowed the retrieve and then a sudden tug was felt. This fish was bigger than the first Temensis that I had caught. After the CPR, I decided to call it a day.
Today’s mission was considered a success. There were days where I do not get any strike in this area so I am very happy to have landed two fishes in such a short session. At least I know that the Temensis is still thriving here.
Please practise Catch and Release. This is the best way to sustain fish stock for the future.
Picture:
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| Temmy One |
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| Temmy Two |
