Decided to kayak across to Ubin today to explore the area. Launched from Changi Boardwalk at sunrise and kayaked out to Fairy Point channel marker. Checked that the shipping channel was clear before I started paddling across. Wind was calm and no chop on the water so the paddle was quite smooth. Took me about 15mins to paddle across the channel using the shortest distance to the nearest fish farm on Ubin side. From there, I just paddled along the shoreline, exploring the area.
I entered one of the river systems and it was rather quiet and peaceful in there. Fished around the river bends and along it. Then I spotted and submerged tree trunk that was in line with the river edge. I tossed a live prawn next to it and started to reel it back slowly. As I was enjoying the scenery, I felt a sudden jerk on the the line and then slack..... Nabei! Reeled back to find an empty hook. Ok, the fishes are here! Tossed in another live prawn and concentrated this time. Line pulled and this time I pulled back. SET! Fish ON! The fish made a bee line for the deep part of the river, which was good for me. Slowly played the fish and brought it alongside. Yay, a table-sized Barramundi! Snapped him on the stringer clip and fished on.
Casted another live prawn into the same area but nothing else. So I ventured deeper into the river system. As I was heading out of the river, I decided to try the same spot again. Tossed in the live prawn and felt the hook snag. Gave the rod a light flick upwards, trying to free the hook, and felt it come out. Immediately there was a BOOF! and my prawn was inhaled by fish. This fish decided t do a few acrobatic jumps and I saw it was another Barramundi. Reeled it it and strung it up.
So happy that I caught 2 Barramundi today. Headed back with a big smile on my face!
Gear used:
Rod - Shimano Eclipse Telescopic 3-4kg
Reel - Tica
Line - generic 8lb monofilament
Bait - live prawn
Rig - Carolina style
Fish ID - Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
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