Pulau Sembilan Light Tackle Casting

2007...

The Northern Longkang Gang checked out the biggest 'longkang' (a Malay word meaning "drain") in Malaysia - the Straits of Malacca. It was a stopover at Pulau Sembilan for some light tackle casting for juvenile GTs and Queenfish. 

Though it was not the season yet, we still had plenty of GT (should remove the G since these were no giants) fun on light tackle of 6-12lb setup. Cikgu Dolah, Akashah and the rest swore by the Rattlin' Rapalas in the chrome colour while I opted for the humble Williamson Gyro Jig that was newly launched at the time. 40gms in the Pearl colour was chosen over the rest since the fish around Pulau Sembilan were known to whack the anchovies which were similarly coloured. Cast or jigged, this little baby has some crazy action when retrieved blazing fast with little jerks of the rod in between. Super deadly action.... both on the fish and also 'entertainment' when I accidentally stepped on one of them and the VMC Sureset hooks sank into my heel. Yup....deadly action alright! 

I shall let the pictures now do the talking... 

The LKG trademark pose. Check out our gang's blogspot at http://longkanggang.blogspot.com

Williamson Gyro Jigs 40gms. You can cast it or jig it. Either way, super deadly action... 

Plenty of GTs these sizes. Super fun on 6-12lb tackle

Pearl colour resembles the anchovies

Closeup mug shot

Rattlin Rapalas in the chrome also produced lots

See?

Poor guy lost half of his body to a Giant Barracuda

See Mr Barra charging at the poor fish as it struggled to free itself from the lure?

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