New Zealand River

Unmarked 6-Foot Rod.

This bamboo rod was rebuilt using the mid and tip section of an un-named rod. The guy who rebuilt this rod really knew his bamboo rods. He did such a wonderful job on it and the rod is just beautiful. He rated the rod as a #4 weight. But I think I will need to put a #5 weight line on it because it is so stiff.

Uncle Wong was catching all the Peacock Basses and I was trying to entice a biggie to inhale my fly. Couldn't get it even to take another look.
Finally my consolation catch. A good size Peacock Bass which put a little bend on my bamboo broom stick.

The first light was just breaking the horizon and Uncle Wong was smiling with his catch.


More Peacock Bass greeted Uncle Wong as the sun breaks through the clouds and rose over the tree top.

   

Sarimbun

This Place Looks Like Alaska

This is a picture taken from a beautiful place in Singapore. A place so secret to fly fishermen and everybody knew its location. The waters are swarmed with tilapias of all types. Uncle Wong showing off his umpteenth catch. One of the few last surviving places where a fly fisherman can enjoy fishing as well as the quiet surroundings.


A small peacock bass.

  

New Zealand River

The President's Pond

Unmarked Bamboo 6-foot Midge Rod

Uncle Wong tested my new unmarked bamboo. The seller told me to put on a #4 weight line. I agree with Uncle Wong that a #5 or 6 weight is more like it.

The rod has a glass finish and I had a lot of fun with it even though I blanked. Well next time maybe.


Opening ceremony for the blond 6-footer.


Look who is chionging now.

  

Lure Haven Fishing Competition at Lower Peirce Reservoir

Only 2 person caught fishes. Even 3rd prize wasn't won.
All prizes put in lucky draw.


Trevor in blue T-Shirt just behind Yong Yun.


Lure Haven Fishing Competition

AJ Thramer Hollow Built

AJ Thramer Hollow Built Bamboo

After the repairs to the agate stripping guide, I couldn't wait to try this fantastic rod out. But a close friend insisted I let the spar varnish dry thoroughly before using it. My luck as usual belong to the blankers. No..... I think I'm just a lousier fly fishermen. My flies doesn't look like food. And I casted like I was playing tennis. Uncle Wong took over to try out the action of the rod. Then Whammmmmm. A peacock bass connected with the fly. My fly. Well, an opening ceremony for the AJ Thramer Hollow Built. I sheepishly took over the rod to pose for a photo while Uncle Wong took over the camera. "Smile Billy." as he shoot away the with the Canon Ixus 500.


Thick skin me posing with the bending AJ Thramer. Opening ceremony picture.


Peacock with my AJ Thramer Hollow Built Bamboo #4 Wt.

   

A River Runs Through It

McDowell #3-4 Weight Ultralight Bamboo

Got this rod off Tengku. Custom built with my name on it. A small beautiful rod. Cast well too.

Went to our usual secret spot with the usual gang of chiongers. Had a lot of fun. TY was testing his AJ Thramer to make sure it will stand the abuse in Alaska by the salmons.


Peacock bass bending the Bamboo rod. A #3-4 McDowell.


Peacock with my bamboo.

  

Jimmie Chiong Ranger In Singapore

Chionger From the United Kingdom

Jimmie "FCUK" of many Singapore Fishing Forums, chiong the rangers at Pandan Reservoir. He had a fruitful outing. We all caught some louhans and peacock basses. FCUK was really enjoying himself thoroughly here. Edward caught a good size peacock bass. But the Grand Champion is Ady. He caught a kok headed peacock bass weighing 4.5 pounds on the Boga grip. We took turns to pose for a picture with the magnificient fish.
As usual, I was the kaypoh one who like to help my buddies land their catch. I made a very big mistake when handling the leader. The Peacock Bass made a last attempt for freedom. It was a weak attempt, but it managed to break the leader. Luckily the fish was tired out, so I managed to palm it towards the rocks and attach the Boga Grip on it's lower lip.We all had a good time taking pictures with it. I was the most thick skinned fellow lah. Haven't caught any big fish for a very long time.


Ady caught this 4.5 pound Peacock Bass. A handsome male specimen with its organ in full display.


Jimmie pose with the big Peacock Bass

That's me. The most thick skin of them all.