FISHING...@Sungei Serangoon

Been quite awhile since i fished on a regular basis... Went alot during NS times on days off with a army/fishing buddy Jason. Most of my knowledge on fishing equipment and tactics were learnt from the numerous trips out for almost 3 yrs...each trip would last a minimum of 3hours stretching up to 8 hours and more if overnight. Though all done inshore (fishing from land) and no monsters were encountered, I had a fair share of fun using light tackle (rod, line and reel for fishes less than 15 pounds), enjoying the peace of the night, the scenery or just the randomness of the catch at the end of the line !

I have a personal preference for random "wild-fishing" rather than go to a commercial pond. The variety of fish and expectation is so much different. When you pay to fish, you have a certain expectation do "make it worth the money", whereas when out at a beach or river, catching a variety of fish at random sizes is just more enjoyable, coupled with the nice relaxing view.

First up, fishing at Sungei Serangoon-- a natural river just minutes walk from my previous home at Sengkang. Not many such rivers exist nowadays and was i more than glad to go even twice a day since it was so near... Only once did I fish it after dark and left not soon after due to the mosquitoes aplenty and the risk of not being able to spot the wild cobra or sea snake (yes they are found loitering around and even some non-venomous ones are hanging from the trees above ! ) A brackish (where saltwater meets freshwater) river no more than 50metres wide has quite a variety to offer !

....a view from the nearest overhead bridge

..the very common whiting

..another common brackish water fish -- spotted scat

..puffers !

...black eel

...big catfishes >40cm



....stay tuned for more pictures from my other fishing trips.