Wah!!! Long Time No Post Ah!!!

Finally, limpeh is BACK!!! Hahaha... I was busy doing my thesis and the last few weeks were hell to me. Didn't come check my blog and also never post anything for so long since the last time! Oh well, still managed to squeeze in some sessions at Iron Cove for about an hour plus when my brother was here in Sydney. Also felt damn bad that when my good friend Jialiang was here in Sydney, I couldn't find time to meet him. So GTK, this blog is dedicated to you! Haha.. kan brokeback leh! Went off with Chen on a Saturday morning first light operation just before meeting my bro. Action was so so. As it has been awhile, I couldn't recall the events that happened. So I'll keep this blog short. As I bought a new pack of Gulp 2inch pumpkinseed grub, decided to start using it. The breams like it. But it's one gulp = one fish, damn expensive!

This 26cm bream fell victim to it. Soon later, the grub was totally thrashed. Put on a new one and minutes later, got a better size, a 28cm.

This one worse, the gulp totally disappear. They are too soft! Very easy to come off! Anyway, ended the session with another flattie on the gulp.

I remembered losing 5 gulps at one go and only got 4 fish. Not worth it man, but they can catch fish nonetheless. Well, for 20 in a pack, it's still quite ok lah. Better stop being so reliant on them.

Went off to IC again on my own the next day for 1st light just before meeting my bro to return his rental car. The night before I had modded the Lucky Craft Tango 45SP and so make it a point to use it 1st. A few casts later, suddenly there was a strong 'BUMP' feeling! Almost scare the crap out of me! But this bugger didn't run, and the headshakes straightaway tell me it must be a flathead. But the weight was quite massive, and when near the surface, it was indeed a good size. Then I couldn't see the lure visibly and knew I was in trouble. She kept thrashing whenever her head was out and I could instantly feel the line rubbing. Quickly loosen the drag a bit and steer my rod to keep the leader away from the teeth. There was no run at all and I pull her to the stairs. Went down and tried to lip grip her but she wouldn't cooperate! Wah lao, I could still feel the leader rubbing! In the end, maybe after about 3 minutes, she was coaxed and opened her mouth for me to grip successfully. Phew! A 67cm flathead 'hao-lian' picture was taken! Hehe...

The tango was badly scratched. But, not bad for a lure to be de-virginised in a BIG way! Anyway, as time was running out, I opted to go gulping again. Same thing happened. 1 gulp = 1 fish, diew!

Got this 26cm bream and decided to call off this session. Saw some tournament boats working around the UTS rowers club and knew it was the Berkley Summer Series. Fwah, see the pro boats I salivate on the spot!

Then crazily enough, I went for another session the same day for last light! Tried the La Montage area also for an hour. Not so good, only managed to get a 28cm bream but it ran quite well. Also same thing, 1 gulp = 1 fish. Remembered I did give Tango another swim and there was a take but no hookup. Then it got dark and I left.

That was the 3 short sessions I squeezed in 2 weeks to cure my thesis itch. But now, I've handed in my thesis, FINALLY!!!

Ronald