As it was approaching noon, I changed to a Triggerfish lure, a new lure that I bought that is supposed to zig-zag when retrieved. Tried it a few times and it does work. Just that the rod tip needs to be high to enable the zig-zag to occur. So I tossed the lure next to a sunken wooden structure. Reeled, stop - zig. Reeled, stop - zag. Reeled, stop - zig. Reeled, BOOF!! I quickly yanked the lure and it came flying out of the water! Damn! I missed the hookup! Heart trembling, tossed the lure back to the same spot and worked it again.......... Went quiet after that. Frustrated!
On that low note, decided to paddle back to launch point. This time as I headed out of the mangroves, I was greeted with a strong breeze from the south. Unhooked the fish finder so that there will be less drag while paddling. Took me 15mins just to get to the outer-most fish farm before crossing the channel! Wow, the wind is really pushing me back and making paddling harder.
With a break in the channel, I started my paddle across. This time it took me almost 30mins to cross when on normal days without wind, would take me 15-20mins. I had to take a quick break in the channel as I was so exhausted! Finally reached the launch point, with aching arms, shoulders and butt!
