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Catch of the day [Fishing]

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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    A morning of missed opportunities 🙂

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    BUT, we did see 2 groups of Humpback Whales between dives. Mum and calf, then later mum, pop and calf....

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      goosehd
      Mod Squad
      @Giles
      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

      @Giles What caused that type of carnage? Barracuda?

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        Not sure, I don't think Barracuda. Both were hit on the drop, which to me does not smack of Cuda......

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          Brian
          Joined: 24 Nov 2022

          Skipped work early to go fishing with Jacob
          Both managed grab a catch before we had to head home

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          Must do it more often 8 year olds patience however may need a spinning rod

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Nice....

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Starting to get ready for Oman in May and Morocco in Sept......

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              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                jordanscollected
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                Do you ever use an umbrella rig @Giles ? reminds me your soft plastics above.

                This is a slightly modified one by Live Target. I can throw it with a bit lighter line. It's still got just the one hook but replicates a small school of fish.

                https://www.amazon.com/LIVE-TARGET-BaitBall-Spinner-Umbrella/dp/B077BCDC28?th=1

                world tours:
                888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                Mad Red x2
                Wabidashery

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  That looks great. But if I am fishing softies in UK for Bass (Sea), I need to fish weedless. I tried one of the Bass Candies last Sunday, and lost it 3rd cast 🙂

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                  And for what I fish for in The tropics, that would get utterly pulverised 🙂

                  All the Bertox softies have XXX strong hooks (Owners or BKK). The amount of drag I have to use will likely straighten anything less....

                  I am super intrigued though....Thanks for the heads up....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    jordanscollected
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                    for weedless plastics i really like this Ikecon worm. the hook protectors work really well to pull through weeds. You do need to make sure you have a swivel on though as they spin on retrieve.

                    https://ikecon.com/fishing-products/ike-con-worm-6-25/

                    they don't show it on the photos, but they come with mono sticking out so you can just snap onto a swivel hook.

                    world tours:
                    888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                    Mad Red x2
                    Wabidashery

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                      aksu
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @Giles
                      Joined: 28 Jul 2021

                      @Giles said in Catch of the day [Fishing]:

                      Oh, we're talking new tackle are we. Just bought one of these (in Japan for about 1/2 western price), the S86XX Longcast.

                      Hey! I'm visiting Tokyo for the first time. Can you (or anyone else) recommend a tacle shop there. I probably do not need another light trout rod, but it's Japan and I absolutely need a souvenir for myself 😃

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        http://shibuya.sansui1902.jp/

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          SKT
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                          @Giles wondering if you (or any other forum members) have ever fished for peacock bass in South America? My father-in-law goes once a year to Brazil and it’s his favorite trip. I’ll have to get some pics from him but the fish are huge, they fight like hell, and look truly intimidating

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            I have not fished for them, but they are on my got-to-do. At some point, the fishing I currently do in the tropics will get too much for me. I fish with mainly 30 year olds, and they literally have to carry me sometimes. So, I am planning what I do when I cant do that any longer, South American rivers and lakes figures high on that list....

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              SKT
                              見習いボス
                              @Giles
                              Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                              @Giles I kind of thought it sounded like something you would enjoy. I’ll try to get some pics from him next time we visit and I’ll throw some up here. He loves the adventure aspect of boating into the remote waters too. He also goes to Alaska to fish for Salmon once a year but I don’t think it’s remotely the same type of fishing

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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                I'd love to see photos and learn more.....Thank you

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • motojoboboM
                                  motojobobo
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                  I believe you are talking about fish locally known as tucunare. I’m not much of a fisherman but I frequently hear about it through friends. My understanding is that they typically range from 2 - 3 kg. In Bolivia, they are mostly found in lagoons in the Beni region. I believe lures are mostly used with them.
                                  I’ll ask around for specifics (trip operators, prices, best season, prized spots,…) and feed back if I find anything useful.
                                  PS: I can vouch for their delicious flavor!!!

                                  The journey is the objective.

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    Yes, that is the fish.....

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      jfox1980
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 9 May 2024

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                                        jfox1980
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                                          aksu
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          @aksu
                                          Joined: 28 Jul 2021

                                          @aksu said in Catch of the day [Fishing]:

                                          Hey! I'm visiting Tokyo for the first time. Can you (or anyone else) recommend a tacle shop...

                                          Tokyo really is something else. There is a tackleshop larger than decent sized supermarket back home and it's open 24/7.

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