Bandit At New Zealand River

Bandit At The New Zealand River

I WAS ROBBED! …….this morning at the New Zealand River. After a 2 months break, the first peacock bass I had caught jumped so hard that it jerked the lip grip out of my fingers and swam away with it, still hanging in its mouth. Man……… what a way to start my fishing season. But the fight it gave was fantastic.

Kenneth, Jimmy and Eddie were the early birds. Jimmy was the first to land a peacock bass.

Uncle Wong used his Pole Rod and caught a peacock bass. The fish broke the mono and escaped with the fly. I passed him my AJ Thramer for him to have some fun. Also to take some photos of his fishing skills so that we can all copy his style and catch more fishes.

Jimmy and Eddie join us for breakfast at Ah Hoe’s coffe stall.

My Canon Ixus 500 is in the workshop. These photos are taken with a Casio Exilim.


A happy Uncle Wong with his catch. Let the photos do the talking. Enjoy.

This Bandit swam away with my lip grip.








Uncle Wong Pole Rodding for the Peacock Basses




















Uncle Wong with The AJ Thramer, going for a rise.












Got it!!!!!!


Rod left


Rod right






Rod down




Rod up


The jump

AJ Thramer Versus Wayne Maca

Beverhead Bamboo Rod By Wayne Maca

Beverhead Hollow Built versus AJ Thramer Hollow Built. Uncle Wong and I took turns to test cast the rod and caught fish with it. Uncle Wong couldn’t bear to part with it. I was so impressed by its casting quality, I thought I was cast a graphite. Kuan was patiently waiting and in his eyes I could sense him thinking, “Now I’ve really got you guys!”.

Casting both the AJ Thramer and the Wayne Maca, I must admit, the Beaverhead won the casting part hands down. Without a doubt.

Uncle Wong broke his South Bend after catching a peacock bass. Ady had his fair share of fishes, but today, he missed the big ones.

I saw 6 sebaraus at the rapids. But today, the valve technician was fast asleep and the river wouldn’t run for us. The sebaraus just played at the end of the cement blocks, teasing me as it chased the fly I casted to them. Only stopping when it swam alongside it. Then ignoring the fly altogether.

Breakfast as usual. Uncle Wong had his usual kopi-O and warm water. Noodles also on Uncle Wong.


My AJ Thramer took a back seat while we tried and admire the Beaverhead Bamboo, also a Hollow Built.

Kuan rigging up the Beaverhead. Ady was already casting his lure.


First cast and this greedy peacock bass hit the fly.




Caught with the AJ Thramer Hollow Built












Kuan was catching peacock basses with his new toy, theWayne Maca built Beaverhead.


6 sebaraus teased me and ignored my fly


















Uncle Wong trying out Kuan's Beaverhead Bamboo Rod by Wayne Maca
and refuse to give it up for me to try even after prolonged begging by me.
I casted the rod too and wouldn't want to give it back to Kuan.
Man................ a bamboo rod that casted like graphite.




Uncle Wong caught peacock basses again and again with the Beaverhead.


Nice rod and reel




Ady with his catch



Again. Just as he was reluctantly going to let me have a go at the Beaverhead Rod








This slipper broke when it got stuck in the mud.


Another brokern slipper left behind by the owner








Uncle Wong's secret fly.




Water boots will not get stuck in the mud.


Food center at Seletar Hills


Uncle Wong's usual Kopi-O and warm water. Ady's Tea-O

Empty noodle bowls. All on Uncle Wong. Thanks Uncle Wong.