Prawning or Prawn fishing?

It is March, another fishing season have started. We start of going for prawning. I am not sure the correct terminology to use, either prawning or fishing for prawn?

We went to Sadaong Jaya, a small town about 1 hour 20 minutes drive from Kuching city in Sarawak, Malaysia.

The river is actually very near to the estuary thus it is a bit salty. Accoding to my friend Teo, the prawn here is the best among all the prawn that he has eaten. As for me, prawning is a way of relaxing.

The river that we done our fishing for prawn.



The prawn that was hooked up on line and hook. For those who never fishing for prawn, the hook is a bit different compared to the fish hook.



A few local people was casting net to catch parwn while we still fish on.

The river where prawn and fish can be found. We fish for prawn here.

This is the prawn that we caught. Lovely and fresh. How to cook? Basically asam prawn or BBQ.


We will be going again to that location. fishing season have started thus will be planning for sea fishing. That remind me of stocking up my fishing hooks, line and weight.

Costume Party: You Are a Star

YOU ARE A STAR.

It is always a pleasure working with new organization. I was glad that I join a corporate company where the corporate culture is always be efficient and goal oriented in the tasks that we do.

However, it really surprise me as the work hard culture even spill over to the after office hour. I think the motto of this organization is 'Work Hard and Play Hard". I am glad to be part of this enthusiastic team of people.

The scenerio of the party room at one of the new and leading hotel in Kuching, Sarawak. 'You are A Star' is the theme of the night. Which I totally agreed. All of the staff and guest is wearing costume.

That me with the cowboy hat. I am impersonate 'Indiana Jone': the adventurer, I forgot to bring the whip. A colleaque of mine with its outrageous costume.

The MC have done a good job of bringing the celebration atmosphere. The pictures below you can see the 'The God of Wealth' giving out gold coin... chocolate in gold rapping.

A celebration in deed. A toast for excellent job in 2009 and going to excel from GOOD to Great for the year 2010.

A Michael Jackson impersonator danced to the beat of the music. A wonderful presentation.

The best costume of the nite. The picture below show some of the costume and as instructed by the DJ, they needs to do outrageous moves.

Stutong Wet Market at Tabuan Laru, Kuching

Stutong Wet Market.

Kuching's wet market was situated at Jalan Gambir at down town. It was there for ages until 2006. It was decided by the council to move the wet market to Stutong at Tabuan Jaya. The Stutong wet market is a two floor building which house the seafood, meat and vegetable section on the ground floor and eateries place on the second floor.

The ample parking space at the Stutong wet market.

The local and imported vegetable sold at the market.

Fresh seafood (prawn, fish, crab etc) are available at a reasonable price at the wet market.

You can also find fruits at the market namely water melon, local fruit, banana, etc.

Rambungan: A small village by the sea

Rambungan situated about 1 hour from Kuching City which go through Matang Wildlife Center.
It have a potential as a tourism destination especially it is situated by the sea side and a nice scenery over looking the river mouth. The jetty is about 300 meter into the river mouth and it is a spot for fishing.

I took this picture on the way to Rambungan just to show how the condition of the haze caused by open burning.


A view of the mangrove where it is the nursery for marine life. Without this beautiful mangrove forest we will not have fish, prawn or crab.


The 300 meter long jetty into the river mouth. The sea water is crystal clear. Some anglers casting their line. What do they catch? Travelly, snapper, 'Kembung', stingray and more.


The mangrove forest.


The Rambungan ferry, ferrying cars and lorries across the Rambungan river.

Took this picture by the ferry point. The kid is having a good time fishing.

FISHING AT SEA 1/2009

First Fishing Trip of 2009

It the much awaited fishing trip since last year. I guess most anglers if too long did not go out fishing will miss the action of fighting a fish at the end of the fishing line. So 10 of us when out using the very comfortable boat with kitchen, toilet and bunk bed with air conditioning...heaven. We depart from Muara Tebas, Kuching, Sarawak to about 3 hours out to the sea.

The boat that we used to go out fishing as in the picture below . The first spot we went is about 10 meter deep and then we move to a deeper water about 20 meter. We have try a couple of fishing spots. The last spot are 40 meter deep.


Fishing is also about having a good time with friends, see how happy this few friends of us. The fishing rod line up on the side of the boat.


I always love this time of the day...sunset. Magic hour, for those photographer and videographer. It also magic hour for the anglers as this is the time most fishes will take your bait.

A friend of our, fighting a fish. We basically fishing throughout the night till morning.


Kip's caught a red snapper. I guess it about 3 - 4 kg. He used bottom fishing using fresh squid which he caught. Unlucky for us because we did not catch any squid thus no big red snapper for us.
David's got another snapper.
Another...fish by David... local malay call it ikan parang or ikan timah.
Chow Ming's caught a snapper. Bigger fish i guess. Still lots of fish caught during the night fishing maybe next article will publish it here.Morning came.. still stand at guard for any fish that are willing to take a bite.

At last, a garupa took the bait... this time it Bob's whose line was taken by the garupa. Bob is not the guy below with red shirt holding the fish.

That Bob below with his son. He is training his son to be the next generation of angler. According to him, when he get too old, his son will be able to provide him with fresh fish.
A beautiful sunrise at 6.25 am... serene, beautiful and peaceful. I love this time of day. Quiet and give us the opportunity to reflect and thanks the Almighty of giving us all this.

Artificial Lure for Fishing

The time is now, the days are clear and sunny. Fishing will be on our monthly agenda.

The time has comes for all anglers to be happy as the monsoon season are over in Sarawak. Hence, a fishing trip is being plan for on 28 March 2009. The boat has been booked for us. we will be departing from Muara Tebas, a small fishing village at Bako, Kuching. Hopefully will be a good outing which doesn't really on the catching of fishes but more toward the enjoyment at sea.

I always feel that after the fishing trip, i am always refresh and ready to takes on the world again.

Here is some of the artificial lures that I am thinking of using it during the fishing trip.



The trolling lure that i use. Have caught a few fishing using this lure. Most people call it as 'Malboro' because of the red head of the lure which resemble the red package of the Malboro cigarette.

The surface popper that attract surface predator fish.

This is a unique lure for fishing squid or 'sotong' in Malay.

Another favourite trolling lure that i have use.

Hopefully, we will catch some big snapper by using bottom fishing method or jig. Jigging is another method that we always use in certain location. Hopefully, I can capture those wonderfull moment when an angler fishing it fish that hook on its line. A wonderfull sunset... watch out for the coming post of the fishing trip.

FUN DAY AT PALM BEACH RESORT, SAMATAN

A lovely Saturday was spend with friends at Palm Beach Resort. My blogger friend (Mr Willie) was together with us. Nice place to visit with marvelous scenery either you going on day trip or staying over night.

Looking across the sea to two beautiful island. You can chartered the boat for snorkeling, diving or fishing.

The compound with lots of chairs and tables for beer or coffee during sun set or at night. They do have chalets for rent.


If you just want to sit and enjoy the scenery or read a book then you can sit and sip your drink(s) at the cafeteria.

You can rent mountain bike, jet ski, canoe or kits. Some will just have beach games or swimming at the sea. After the activities, Ice lemon tea is a welcoming to quench the thirst.


Canoe.
Mountain Bike.Jet ski.

A group of people having a nice time at the beach. We will be going there again and this time will be staying for a night.