Reasons to Take Up Fishing As a Hobby

By Jim Gilbertson

Fishing is the act of catching animals that live in aquatic environments. In the advent of human civilization, this activity originated as a means of livelihood. People fish so that they can cook and consume whatever they catch. Fishing has since evolved to become a leisurely pursuit. Millions of people around the world have taken up fishing as a hobby. If you are looking for something to do on your pastime and you love communing with nature, fishing should be on top of your list of considerations.
The major attraction of fishing for people is the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the outdoors. There is no better hobby than fishing to help a person unwind and put the mind at ease. Although it becomes hectic later on after that first bite and the battle between man and fish takes all of a fisherman's strength and will, the long wait requires patience. Keeping still is an exercise at serenity and alert awareness. As such, fishing could be the relaxing activity that could help an individual who consistently experiences stress every single day. Fishing can definitely help release the tension. The tranquility that an angler finds while engaged in the hobby can see them through when they experience rough times in daily life.
Here's another reason why it is a good option for a hobby. Fishing is an activity that can involve the whole family. A big enough fishing boat can accommodate everyone. While the angler takes on the fish, the whole family can relax and unwind as well. Fishing can bring the whole family away from the distractions of modern and urbanized living. Fishing can promote family bonding and open up lines of communication that may otherwise be clogged up at home. This is a hobby that could remove everyone from the hectic hustle and bustle and give the whole family a chance to reconnect.
Perhaps one of the reasons why fishing is one of the most popular hobbies of all time is that it is inexpensive. With almost no investment, a person can walk to a nearby lake or river, cast a line and start fishing. For sure, there are anglers who invest in their own boats and buy only the most expensive equipment. But a person can start engaging in fishing with a dime store block and tackle and nothing more. Amateur fishing gear is very inexpensive. If the budget is really limited, a beginner can just gather a few earthworms and use them to hook fish rather than buy bait. With only a handful of dollars, a beginner can readily engage in this popular hobby.
Another advantage of fishing is that it does not require any special training. Fishing is a self-explanatory procedure and if a person wants to have an idea on what to do prior to starting out, he can browse online resources. Anyone with the basic tools can start out the very next day and join the club that counts as members almost 40 million amateur and professional fishermen worldwide.
With all the reasons we have presented above, have you already decided if you will take up fishing as a recreational pastime?

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Cipta bonsai daripada pokok terbuang

Oleh Hartini Mohd Nawi 

KOMBINASI…setiap tanaman bonsai mempunyai karakter menarik.

SUASANA landskap hijau bagaikan terapi semula jadi yang memberikan ketenangan dan kedamaian sepanjang masa tidak kira pagi, petang atau malam.
Berada dalam persekitaran segar dan menyamankan tanpa mengira konsep penataan tentunya membuatkan anda lupa dengan kesibukan kota.

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BENTUK KARAKTER…antara bonsai menarik yang mencuri perhatian.

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HIDUP SUBUR…kehijauan bonsai serlahkan keindahan taman.

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MEMERLUKAN MASA…tanaman bonsai melalui beberapa tahap tumbesaran.

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TERAPI KETENANGAN…bonsai unik jadi perlambangan pemiliknya.

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RIMBUNAN…setiap bonsai mempunyai karakter menarik.

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TERSENDIRI…ada juga yang ditanam terus di atas tanah.

Kehadiran bonsai unik di taman pula mengungkapkan daya tarikan tersendiri selain menggambarkan pemiliknya mencintai keindahan alam.
Seni bonsai dikatakan berasal dari China ketika pemerintahan Dinasti Tsin dan semakin meluas ke Dinasti Tang.
Ketika Dinasti Yuan pula ramai pegawai kerajaan, pelajar, dan pedagang dari Jepun yang membawa seni bonsai itu ke negerinya.
Pada 1309, seni bonsai di Jepun mula menjadi satu fenomena baru, digilai dan digemari kebanyakan masyarakatnya.
Ia juga sinonim dengan masyarakat Cina dan perkataan bonsai adalah cantuman perkataan ‘bon’ bermaksud pasu serta ‘sai’ bermaksud ditanam.
Dalam hasrat menzahirkan keindahan taman, Ambran Ismail, 52, lebih selesa dengan menampilkan keunikan bonsai yang ditanam sendiri.
Penataan taman di kediaman yang terletak di Kampung Seri Delima, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur itu kelihatan berbeza dan menggamit sesiapa saja untuk singgah.
“Antara pengalaman menarik ketika dikunjungi individu berbangsa Cina yang ingin membeli bonsai yang saya tanam ini dengan tawaran harga yang tinggi.
“Disebabkan terlalu meminati dan melihat keindahan bonsai sebagai nilai estetika alam yang sukar dijual beli, saya tidak berhasrat menjualnya,” kata Ambran.
Anak kelahiran Kuala Lumpur itu mula berjinak-jinak dengan tanaman bonsai pada pertengahan 1995 dan ketika itu mendapat dorongan adiknya, Roslan.
Bagi Ambran, tanaman bonsai mempunyai kelainan tersendiri dan aura hijau yang diserlahkan menerusi rimbunan daun adalah simbolik ketenangan semula jadi.
“Sejak mendiami kediaman ini pada 1975, taman hanyalah berlandskap biasa tanpa memberi tumpuan khusus hinggalah saya benar-benar serius menanam bonsai.
“Buktinya, saya sanggup pergi sendiri ke Perlis semata-mata untuk mendapatkan pokok kesinai untuk dijadikan bonsai yang menarik,” kata pesara kerajaan itu.
Dia juga sanggup mengutip pokok yang terbuang dan berpotensi dijadikan bonsai asalkan menarik perhatiannya serta boleh dimanfaatkan.
Hasilnya, pokok yang dibuang itu kini bertambah subur dan hidup segar sebaris dengan tanaman bonsai lain di taman kediamannya itu.
“Matlamat utama dalam pembentukan bonsai adalah untuk menghasilkan satu keadaan semula jadi atau bahan hidup yang digunakan untuk melahirkan perasaan.
“Ia juga seni yang perlu ditatap keindahannya tanpa diganggu gugat tanaman lain yang ada di sekitarnya,” kata Ambran.
Biar pun hanya menempatkan lebih kurang 16 tanaman bonsai sebagai melatari penataan taman di kediamannya itu, suasana tetap redup dan hijau kerana reka bentuk dan kesuburan tanaman berkenaan.
Dua pokok bonsai yang berada di kiri dan kanan pintu masuk utama kediaman itu sudah cukup menggambarkan keharmonian dan kedamaian sukar diungkapkan dengan kata-kata.
Apatah lagi pasu besar yang menampung tanaman berkenaan mempunyai karakter seni tersendiri hingga mencuri perhatian sebaik dipandang.
Kini Ambran mampu tersenyum puas kerana saban waktu berpeluang melihat sendiri tahap tumbesaran tanaman bonsai itu bermula dari proses awal hingga membentuk rekaan yang diinginkan.
Dia yang banyak menghabiskan masa setiap hari dengan menyelenggara setiap tanaman bonsainya itu mengakui komitmen tinggi perlu diberikan jika seseorang itu benar-benar mencintai landskap bonsai.
“Sebut saja bonsai, semua tahu tanaman berkenaan memerlukan komitmen sepenuhnya bermula dengan penanaman dan penyelenggaraan termasuk penyiraman dan pembajaan.
Sementara sumber untuk mendapatkan bahan tanaman pula membabitkan dua cara melalui pokok atau renek yang sudah matang atau melalui biji benih serta keratan.
Bonsai yang sudah lama ditanam dalam pasu boleh diubah menjadi bentuk bonsai hanya dalam beberapa jam saja tetapi memerlukan masa bertahun-tahun untuk menjadi bonsai sebenar.
Tanaman berkenaan turut menjalani perubahan dan bukan sekadar hanya ditanam satu pokok semata-mata, tetapi ia turut berubah dengan peredaran zaman.
Ditambah dengan kreativiti individu, menjadikannya pilihan kebanyakan pemilik kediaman yang mempunyai laman terhad.

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Is Rock Fishing Dangerous?

 

Generally speaking, fishing is not considered a dangerous sport. It’s a common sport or leisure activity, be it angler fishing or deep sea. Fishing is associated with certain risks, although many are not aware of them.

Due to the number of deaths, rock fishing has caught a lot of public spotlight recently. It is a very common practice in Australia and New Zealand, with many drownings happening in Australia. To give you an idea, over 80 people in 2009 have drowned on the coast of Australia and 8+ of those have been from rock fishing. Rock fishing is for the purpose of finding better fish by angling from rocks in the ocean instead of from the beach.
It is the dangerous waves that sweep victims away. They can drown directly from the water or hit their heads against the rocks when the waves come, leaving them unconscious and unable to fend for themselves.
What can be done to decrease the number of fishing deaths?Statistics show that in 2009-2010, 12 of 94 drownings were related to rock fishing. Again in 2011, 10% of coastal drownings in Australia were from rock fishing. Once again in 2011, 10% of drownings were directly from rock fishing. These numbers are reported from the Australian Coastal Report. Nothing guarantees safety, although a discovery was noted. Dr. Matthews, who does life-saving and injury prevention research in Victoria, states that “In all cases they have not been wearing a life jacket.”
Campaigns have increased because of the deaths, with the number one precaution being to wear a fishing life jackets. It will allow others to see you and possibly get help before it’s too late.
Other tips to remember include:
1) Wear proper clothes. This includes a fishing life jacket and slip resistant footwear. Fishing wear can be found at an online fishing store.
2) Buckling up is great for safety if you are boating.
3) Always, always have someone with you. Make sure someone who did not accompany you knows your whereabouts.
4) Make sure your hooks only end up in fish They have harmed people in the past.
5) Learn the area first. Many that drowned were newcomers. A little time spent learning the area and the wave sets could possibly prevent such tragic accidents.
You’ve heard it. No one who drowned so far is on record as having worn a life jacket;It’s time rock fishermen start to wear them. Not wearing one is just not worth the risk.

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Lokasi Memancing Port Kelang

Memandangkan aku menetap kat Sementa, Klang so pot pancing yg selalu aku kunjungi adalah Port Kelang. So kat sini aku citer jer la pot2 pancing kat sekitar Port Kelang stakat yg aku tahu. So jika ade sape2 yg sudi nk kongsi cerita leh la tambahkan bahan kat sini. hehehe

Sebenarnya kawan-kawan, perairan port klang adalah kawasan yang paling mudah nak dapat ikan berbanding kawasan laut yang lain. Paling busuk pun ikan gelama dan belukang mesti dapat. Stok ikan kecil dan udang masih banyak di kawasan sungai nya. Secara tidak langsung, bekalan makanan untuk ikan besar masih banyak dan ikan boleh membesar tanpa kehabisan makanan. Pembinaan tiang batu di dermaga pelabuhan dan binaan lain yang membantu ikan berteduh dan membiak. Berdasarkan teori aku, oleh kerana kawasan ini dalam kawasan larangan(walaupun ada yg masuk jugak!) ikan ini dapat membesar dengan selamat. Tiada pukat-memukat yg keterlaluan oleh kerana kawasan spesis berharga biasanya adalah laluan kapal besar yang sibuk dan merbahaya untuk kegiatan memukat. Bak kata lain kalau yang masuk pukat 20% kat tepi bakau, yang kat laluan kapal dan bawah warp ade lagi 50%. Yang baki nya makan pancing kita. Haruslah kita masuk bawah warp ek? Jangan, nti kene tangkap susah hehehe..

Antara kawasan pancing yg aku tahu ialah:-

Muara Sungai Sementa
Muara ini terletak dekat dengan rumah aku. Diketahui spesis yang byk trdapat dimuara ini ialah tetanda, gelama, belukang, pari, tetuka, senangin, kurau, sembilang, siakap, gerut2, tebal pipi. Umpan yg sesuai digunakan ialah perumpun, sotong, udang hidup dan udang pasar saiz besar. Belanak juga boleh digunakan bg mereka yg ingin menjejak siakap di kawasan sungai berbakau. Bagaimanapun, di sekitar muara ini terdapat ramai nelayan2 yg kua menjaring memandangkan muara ini kaya dengan berbagai2 spesis ikan.
Jambatan Pulau Indah
Spesis yang biasa aku rase ada kt sini ialah, semilang, senangin, kurau,(senangin ngan kurau tak sama tau), tebal pipi, tetanda, tirusan, siakap dan spesis gelama lain. Cara memancing ialah dengan umpan udang hidup atau pun beliak mata. Ikan beliak mata ni boleh ditangkap pakai apollo je di bawah jambatan ini. Ha! Ni nak cerita pasal apollo dulu, sebab ada yg tak tau mcm mane nak guna. Oleh kerana apollo menggunakan umpan bersinar, ia cuma boleh digunakan ketika ada cahaya terang sahaja. Maksudnya waktu siang, adalah juga aku lihat yang guna waktu malam. Kalau boleh dapat memang ajaib, gelap ikan tak nampak beb! Kecuali, sekiranya terdapat lampu yang terang seperti di tepi dermaga. Itu pun nasib je boleh dapat. Keadaan air yang sesuai untuk memancing adalah air mati. Waktu terbaik adalah air surut separuh dan mula nak pasang. Ikan senangin kat sini memang minat ikan beliak mata. Rata-rata orang lain dapat menggunakan umpan ini. Sekiranya kowang memancing di bawah jambtan kenderaan, lontaran di buat di antara tiang jambatan keretapi. Kalau baling kat tiang, ada makan tapi selalu sangkut. Sekiranya menggunakan sampan, lontaran boleh dibuat di tiang jambatan kenderaan. Kalau naik sampan, masalah sangkut kurang. Cuba di sebelah tepi pulau dulu kemudian baru berpindah kebahagian tengah tiang lain. Jika ada, menunggu tak lama, sekejap je dah makan. Saiz biasa terdapat di sini 1kg kebawah. Pernah juga ada yang dapat 3 kg, pakai perumpun je, tapi 5 tahun dulu lah. Tak tau lah kot-kot ada lagi ke tak. Cara makan, sentap lepas tu kendur. Kalau bahagian tengah, tirusan banyak. Kurau nasib-nasib je dapat. Tirusan di sini suka pada udang hidup, dan udang fresh mati yang di kupas kulitnya. Biasa nya bercampur dengan ikan gelama.

Jambatan Keretapi Sg Aur
Spesis yang biasa terdapat disini ialah belukang dan sembilang. Bagaimanapun didapati spesis sembilang telah berkurangan tanpa sebab yang diketahui. Jadi pada waktu ini hanya sebilangan kecik sembilang yang ada itupon dalam saiz kecik. Kalo dapat tetanda, senangin dan gelama dikira bonus la. Kawasan ini kurang popular kerana jauh dari pandangn orang ramai kerana jambatan ini terletak di belakang tapak kilang tepung. Kebanyakan spesis yang biasa didaratkan disini ialah belukang. Umpan yang sesuai digunakan ialah perumpun. Sesuai dipancing satu jam lepas air pasang penuh dan satu jam semasa air pasang selepas surut abis. 

Kapal Barge Muhibbah

Syarikat pembinaan kapal di sebelah jambatan Pulau Indah. Terdapat banyak barge syarikat ini berlabuh di bahagian tengah selat. Alaa yg mcm kotak warna hitam tu lah. Perkataan 'barge' ni tak tau le betul ke tidak. Memandangkan rekod pendaftaran kapal ni kat Jabatan Laut kapal ini dikategorikan sebagai 'barge' iaitu kapal yang tidak mempunyai enjin dan hanya ditarik oleh kapal lain untuk bergerak. Kedudukannya di bahagian tengah selat. Kawasan ini banyak terdapat ikan gelama dan semilang. Jika kowang bernasib baik, boleh dapat senangin, pari dan tebal pipi. Umpan sesuai adalah perumpun dan udang hidup bersaiz kecil. Cara ikan kat sini makan memang menakjubkan. Semua pakat serbu ramai-ramai! Tak sempat nak sampai dasar pun, dah kena sambar. Bagi pemancing yang tidak biasa, umpan mesti cepat habis. Kecekapan merentap joran adalah kunci utama tangkapan dapat dinaikkan. Keadaan air yang sesuai untuk memancing ialah air mati naik pasang dan arus menghala ke Telok Gong. Kalau takde arus, jangan baling jauh, letak bawah je. Air besar susah sikit sebab arus laju dan keruh. Kedudukan terbaik untuk melabuh umpan ialah di sauh barge. Gelama dah tentu, kalau dapat besar, kira bonus la!

Depan Institut Latihan Pengangkutan dan Pelaut

Institut yang dimaksudkan adalah sebuah pusat latihan bagi pegawai2 baru Jabatan Laut yang mengadakan khursus disini. Lubuk disini berada di tengah selat antara Pusat Latihan dan Dermaga Minyak Pelabuhan Selatan. Kawasan ini dulunya mempunyai boya hijau tapi sekarang dah takde sebab jabatan laut dah dibina. Air memang dalam! Spesis yang biasa ada disini ialah pari muncung, pari daun, gelama pisang dan kurau. Umpan terbaik ialah udang hidup saiz besar. Jika menggunakan beliak mata, kenalah potong kecik-kecik. Gelama Pisang memang suka. Ketika memancing, pastikan ada arus dan batu mesti besar, saiz 9 keatas. Arus laju dan air dalam tapi ikan banyak. Cara makan memang syok. Henjutan bukan main kuat, lebih-lebih lagi kalau Gelama pisang yang kena. Kalau tak rentap joran, ikan tak kena. Pastu rentap kene kuat sebab jarak umpan dan pancing memang jauh. Kalau pakai joran lembut, siksa wo! Batu dah besar, tambah ikan pun besar, bak kata Nabil...lu pikir la sendiri....hahahaha

Muara sungai Bagan Hailam

Kawasan ini terletak betul-betul di hadapan kuil bagan hailam. Kawasan parking plantoon myk diesel dan tongkang. Kawasan ini berlumpur dan banyak sampah ketika air surut habis. Spesis yang biasa terdapat disini ialah, semilang dan duri. Jika bernasib baik, senangin dan tetanda juga kadang-kadang terdapat disini. Umpan yang sesuai adalah perumpun, udang mati dan udang hidup bersaiz kecil. Waktu sesuai untuk memancing ialah, 1 jam sebelum air surut habis dan 1 jam ketika air mula pasang. Keadaan arus di kawasan ini begitu laju memandangkan ia adalah laluan air masuk ke sungai dan arus pusing di muara. Semilang sungai banyak terdapat disini dan cara makan memang hebat. Dengan air paras pinggang, pancing boleh terbang jika tidak di letak cermat. Cara makan tarik terus tanpa amaran dan tanpa henti.

Muara Sg Labohan Gurap

Kawasan ini mempunyai 2 cerun dalam melebihi 30 meter dan terletak berhadapan dengan Tanjung Harapan. Terdapat 2 tiang lampu yang menjadi penanda kedalaman air. satu di bahagian tengah dan satu di bahagian tepi pantai. Cerun atau lubuk pertama yang aku katakan berada di muara sg. Spesis yang biasa ada disini ialah, Jenahak, Tetanda dan tirusan. Umpan terbaik yang paling diminati ialah anak ikan beliak mata atau selangat. Jika menggunakan udang, pastikan udang tersebut bersaiz besar dan hidup. Masa sesuai untuk melabuh umpan ialah 2 jam sebelum air naik.
Jeti-jeti memancing dan Pantai berbatu Tanjung Harapan
Kat Tanjung Harapan ni ade beberapa buah jeti yang boleh dijadikan lokasi memancing. Lokasi ini sesuai bagi mereka yang suke meluangkan masa bersama keluarga. Bagaimanapon jeti ini adalah jeti berbayar. Bayaran dikenakan  RM5 utk satu joran. Tempoh memancing adalah 24jam.
Pantai tanjung harapan juga sesuai memancing tapi mudah tersangkut pada batuan. Aku pernah menaikan ikan siakap merah menggunakan teknik tundaan (casting) berumpankan hirisan ikan setongkol di sekitar tempat pancang bot yg terletak berhampiran replika besar kapal layar yg terdapat di Tanjung Harapan. ada juga cerita yg didengari ikan siakap dan lain2 ikan yg bagak2 didaratkan disini. Tp tu dlu la, skrg xtau la ade lagi ke x ikan bagak2 tu.

Atas Kapal minyak dan tongkang

Utk memancing diatas kapal ini, khidmat teksi air (panggil aku je tu. xtau nk pggil ape. hahaha) diperlukan utk menghantar pemancing ke atas kapal2 yg berlabuh di tepi laluan kapal2 besar. Khidmat teksi ini boleh didapati di jeti Bagan Hailam dan Jeti sebelah Lembaga Perikanan. Upah kepada teksi air ini dikenakan RM2 @ RM6 (bergantung pada jarak penghantaran) untuk perkhidmatan pergi blik. Pastu kowang leh tnjukkan kepada teksi itu kapal yg mana kowang nk ditrunkan.  Pastikan kowang jgn terlupa minta no telefon teksi tu. X pasal2 berumah la kowang atas kapal tu. hahaha. Bagaimanapon x digalakkan utk memancing di atas2 kapal ini kerana khuatir akan dianggap penceroboh dan dikenakan tindakan. Ikan yang biasa ada disini ialah Mayong, duri, pari, gelama, senangin. Umpan yg sesuai digunakan ialah perumpun dan udang hidup saiz kecil.

Memancing di Port Klang memang seronok. Ape lagi kalau dah biasa dengan kawasan ini dan tau lokasi sesuai untuk melabuh umpan. Tak kisah lah dekat mane pun kowang memancing, baik di bawah jambatan, tepi sungai atau menaiki bot, pasti ada saja yang mengena. Ikan gelama, duri dan semilang adalah penghuni setia kawasan selat ini. Jika melabuh sauh, nama-nama ini pasti akan kedengaran. Kurau, Tanda, Kerapu, Siakap dan Pari adalah trophy berharga yang pasti menjadi sasaran. Spesis ini adalah biasa terdapat di kawasan selat yang terlindung dari ombak besar dan haluan angin kencang dari laut selat melaka. Bagi mereka yang kurang sesuai dengan keadaan laut lepas yang bergelora (mabuk laut daa..) perairan ini sgt sesuai untuk memancing. Kalau mabuk jugak, tak tau la nak cakap ape hehe.. Jadi, ape lagi.. Jom mancing! Kalo ade sape2 yang sudi nak bagi maklumat lokasi yang best, sudi2 la kongsi kat sini yer... Sekian.

 

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Live Bait Lessons: How To Fish, Catch, Keep and Use Live Bait

You've no doubt experienced the scenario on more than one occasion: It's a picture-perfect day on the water. The first five casts in your favorite fishing spot has produced three nice 3-4 lb. speckled trout. But despite repetitious efforts, your lures fail to produce any further results. The fish have simply stopped hitting just as fast as they started. This prompts you to wonder whether you spooked the fish, or was that the last of them? Those questions are soon squelched as you noticed the boat next to you pulling in trout as fast as their lines hit the water. Upon careful observation your crew finds they're using live bait. With all eyes fixed on the steady action, and realizing mutiny could break out at any moment, you decide it's best to leave the antagonizing scene. Although it's an arguable matter whether live bait catches more fish than artificials, it's something to consider when the most successful guides won't leave the dock without it. This is because they realize that live bait attracts more, and bigger, fish, which in turn draws more customers. As is generally known, specks have an assortment of marine life in their diet. But the age of the fish can dictate its preference, such as younger specks choosing shrimp, and the larger ones choosing bait fish. This, of course is a general rule. An example to the contrary is during spring when large trout infiltrate the coastal waters to waylay shrimp. Adroit surf and bay anglers have often resorted to live minnows or shrimp to catch trout under three pounds. While on the other hand, live baitfish like croaker, mullet, pinfish and porgies (menhaden) are used to catch the larger, yellow-mouth trout up to 9 pounds in offshore waters. Among the factors that discourage some anglers from using live bait are the lack of availability, too time consuming to catch and the necessity for an aeration system. While these reasons may seem legitimate, benefits far out weigh the obstacles once you know the facts. Basically there are four methods to obtain live bait, but obviously purchasing it from a bait shop is the simplest. Most find cocahoe minnows to be more readily available through vendors than live shrimp, at least in southeast Louisiana. And, mostly only where competition for patrons is high are you likely to find live shrimp offered at all. Out of all baitfish, the cocahoe is most highly prized due to its stamina and effectiveness in catching fish. They can be easily caught with a minnow trap placed in a pond or marsh ditch. To lure the minnows into the trap many baits work well, but crushed crab or a can of dog food with holes punched into it is hard to beat. These minnows can also be caught at night with a long-handled bait net used along roadside ditches or launch areas. Trawl nets are also used to catch various baits like croaker, pinfish, mullet, porgies and shrimp, but one must limit the trawling time to no more than 10-15 minutes or the bait may drown or become too damaged to keep alive. Often two 10-15 minute drags can yield enough bait for a whole day's trip, if the drags are made around the mouths of canals leading into main bodies of water. A more convenient an hassle-free method to catch bait is with the use of a cast net. True it does take some practice to master, but once accomplished it can be very productive. After learning to cast the net, the next thing to learn is where to cast. Along the Louisiana Gulf coast many dams, ditches and weirs leading from estuaries into salt and brackish water abound throughout. These are the places to focus in on for bait, especially during falling tides. Care must be exercised so as not to get snagged on any part of the dam structure or on any debris that might lie below. Casting in unsure areas has been the cause of many a damaged or lost net. Much bait can also be caught during the night and early morning darkness where lights illuminate the water around camp sites, piers and launches. Sometimes one or two casts is all it takes in these areas to fill the well with a variety of baits. One thing you want to be sure of is to catch or purchase enough bait for all aboard. Not having enough live bait can be almost as frustrating as not having it at all. It's good to figure about 30-40 baits per angler, per day when going after trout and reds. After you have obtained the bait by whatever method, you will have to make sure they stay alive and frisky. This is where properly aerated bait well comes to play. Best suited for this are containers constructed without corners so the bait can swim smoothly along without crowding. Likewise, choose an aeration system that employs water circulation from outside and pumps that are not contained in the tank. These factors are critical in that it will make the difference in how long the bait will survive. The importance of water temperature and freshly circulated outside water can't be overly emphasized. Tanks with built-in pumps naturally generate too much heat which rob the water of its retention to oxygenate, a factor detrimental to the bait. Also, live bait produces waste matter which is discharged into the water. If this is not alleviated through outside circulation the bait will be short lived as well. Different baits are more susceptible to the variables than others. Porgies, for example, are great for catching all sorts of fish, but they are very delicate and difficult to keep alive. This is where the live bait system previously mentioned is best; and logically with anything that's "best", it's more expensive. A less expensive alternative is the 12 volt air pump system with aeration ring. It too works very well on delicate baits. This type of system has an air pump that mounts outside the tank with a flexible air hose running to a large aeration ring located at the bottom of the bait well. This system works on the same principle used for indoor aquariums and is the simplest and best system for the frugal. The only thing you have to periodically do with this system is manually drain off water and add outside water with a bucket to clean out waste matter. A note of caution, however, make sure the same type water the bait thrives in is used. For example, don't dump freshwater into a saltwater environment and visa versa. Another efficient 12 volt aerator system is the impeller type which incorporates a spinning blade at the bottom of a plastic tube housing. The motor is at the top of the tube out of the water and the impeller blades are driven by way of a thin, solid shaft.  The only pitfall about this system is that shrimp fellers can collect around the impeller shaft and/or blades despite filter cage protection . This usually does not present an immediate problem, but you do have to clean them off after each use or the blade may not properly aerate the water. Some other factors to keep in mind to preserve the life of your bait are don't mix live shrimp with baitfish unless a separator is installed, don't dump ice into the tank, and always use a dip net to retrieve the baits. Mixing live shrimp with bait fish is like putting a cat and dog in the same box, they are natural enemies. What happens is the shrimp will continuously stick the bait fish with their horn in this inescapable confinement as often as they make contact, eventually killing them. To dump ice into a bait well and or retrieve the bait with your hands can also be an expensive mistake. Many forget that chlorine, human oils and salt, and sun lotions are chemicals that can be very poisonous to delicate aquatic life. If you find a need to cool the water temperature, add sealed containers of ice or frozen gel-packs. Basically, there are two methods most often used when fishing for specks and reds or any other panfish with live bait. The first method is in shallow water along reefs where various type corks are used to suspend the bait below the water. Corks such as weighted or non-weighted popping, clicking or sliding work well depending on what effect you want to achieve. Clicking corks are particularly useful to simulate the fish-attracting sound of jumping shrimp. Two such corks are the Mansfield Mauler or Cajun Thunder, constructed of a narrow floater with a metal rod with plastic beads on each end. The Mansfield Mauler was developed in Texas and has become popular throughout the Gulf Coast due to its effectiveness. Other cork designs that work well are the hollow plastic versions with internal metal beads for rattling.  The other two corks, popping and sliding, have two different functions. The popping cork mimics a deep gulping sound of a fish hitting bait on the surface, simultaneously producing a water spray. This water spray gives the effect of fleeing baitfish on the surface. The sliding cork is probably less popular than all the other corks, yet it is unique in that it allows baits to be suspended in unlimited depths while allowing ease of cast. This cork is designed with a hole through the center and is more of a bulky type floater than the others. Rigging the sliding cork takes a little more effort than snapping a popping cork to the line. With the sliding cork, in sequence assembly is a must. First slide the plastic bead that comes with the cork up the fishing line followed by the cork. Next slide an egg sinker of appropriate weight (no less than 1 oz.) up the line and tie a no. 5 barrel swivel to the end of the line. After that, make a mono leader of 2 feet and tie one end to the swivel and the other to a hook. To set the depth you want to fish, simply tie a small piece of rubber band around the fishing line at any place above the bead and trim excess ends. After the cast is completed, it will be necessary to feed extra line out from the reel. This will allow the line to pass through the cork only until the rubber band and bead contact the cork, stopping the line at the preset depth. When fishing larger live bait fish, use a Kahle Horizontal hook in the 2/0 -4/0 size, keeping in mind you want the bait to swim with less weight as possible while not sacrificing hooking efficiency. On smaller baitfish and live shrimp, use a no. 4 treble hook. Line in the 12-20 lb. test is sufficient with the hook tied directly to the line without any other hardware. Placement of the hook in both shrimp and baitfish is important if you want them to stay alive and swim naturally. On bait fish, place the hook through the upper lip, passing it ahead of its eyes. Don't place the hook behind the eyes or through the eyes as this will kill the bait. In some cases if the baitfish is large, place the hook through its back, below the dorsal fin. On shrimp, place the hook behind the base of its horn. When fishing offshore waters in deeper ranges, like around oil platforms, a second method is used to get the bait down to the bottom. This method is especially productive when fishing for large trout. To make this rig tie a hook to an 18 inch piece of 20 lb. mono and on the opposite end tie a no. 5 barrel swivel. Slide an egg sinker up the fishing line, and tie the line to the swivel. Use only enough weight to get the line down. Too much weight or other unnecessary hardware along the line must be avoided or this will hinder the baits movement. After making the cast, allow enough line to carry the bait down to the bottom. Once contact is made there, reel in line just enough to feel the weight. If after a few minutes no strike occurs, feed a little more line out from the reel so the bait has more room to swim. This will allow the bait more range to move off the bottom, possibly placing it in a more conspicuous area. Like many professional guides, you too can increase your catch with the use of live bait - don't go fishing without it!  Source

Introduction to Beach Fishing

 

One of the most relaxing past time that one can indulge is beach fishing. It also works as an interesting hobby for most people who also want to feel nature and feel the crashing waves and the beauty that it offers. In order to fully enjoy the ways that these offer, one can also work out in getting some useful tips that can be obtained through this process.
One of the secrets is to choose the right bait to do this. This comprises the equipment you need to have in order to complete the process. At the same time, it gives you the much needed tools that will work ways in trying out the different systems that it can also contribute to the success of your fishing adventure.
Along with this, the reel and the rod also matters. It is vital as well that you choose something that has great quality because this can pose a great advantage in using this for a longer time. The equipment and its durability offers a great advantage in working these things out.
Consider the steps and manage the ways where you can get a good catch. Check for the most accessible location that this can provide for you. If you are not able to catch fish at all, then you may want to go and reach out to some other places where you can find a good chance to get one so. This will also increase you chances of getting as many as you want.
The time on when you will be catching is also important. Most would prefer to go out and catch this during the hide tide. Those who are experienced on this consider dusk or dawn as the best time where these can also be caught. Knowing when the best time is also important in working out on these things.
Polaroid glasses are also obtained and used by fishermen. It assists one in identifying different gutter and holes important to manage the entire process. This also helps to increase the chance of a person getting a good catch. With the use of this tool, it also seeks out to identify other important processes that can help you out obtain these things.
Casting is one method that can also work on this factor too. If you are able to cast your line further, this will also increase your chances of being able to catch them. There may also be some instances where these will also depend on the species that you will be getting, however, these are all made possible to provide the best alternatives there is at hand.
One of the advantages and disadvantages that these also offer is the use of braid and mono line differences. Depending on the actions that the wave takes, this also provides a simple approach that can work numerous ways to provide an impact on how these are going to work out on these things together.


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KEKILI TERBARU PENN

( torque lever drag)

Sekadar perkongsian sedikit tentang salah satu kekili pancing berjenama penn, ia adalah satu jenama yang popular daripada Amerika. Jenama ini juga sudah lama dikenali ramai pemancing-pemancing di seluruh dunia, ia juga mampu menyaingi jenama-jenama mega yang lain. Di bawah adalah maklumat tentang kekili pancing penn torque lever drag ini.

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Model	Mono Cap. (yds/lb)	Braid Cap. (yds/lb)	Bearings	Max Drag	Gear Ratio	Line Retrieve	Weight (oz)
TRQ100LD	240/17 • 190/20 • 170/25	310/40 • 270/50 • 220/65	4	27 lbs	6.2:1	32	28.8
TRQ300LD	320/30 • 270/40 • 200/50	550/65 • 470/80 • 400/100	4	32 lbs	6.4:1	48	41.4

Full metal body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads

Versa-Drag™ system allows for multiple drag settings for various fishing conditions

HT-100™ drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads

Ratcheted drag lever prevents “drag creep” caused by hours of trolling and vibrations

Push-To-Turn™ preset knob eliminates accidental changes to the drag

Disengaging pinion for superior free spool

4 shielded stainless steel ball bearings

Stainless steel reel stand

Braid Ready to handle the strain that braided lines put on a reel

 

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Lokasi Terbaik Untuk Kaki Pancing

Gambar Hiasan

Oleh:Web Umpan Tarikh: 26 Mei 2013

 
Bagi pemancing semua, jangan lepaskan masa cuti hujung minggu ini untuk melakukan aktiviti favourite anda.  Bila sudah pergi memancing tu, pastinya kita tidak mahu pulang dengan tangan kosong. Kalau tak mahu pulang dengan tangan kosong, kenalah pilih kawasan memancing yang bagus.
 
Di sini team Umpan nak share kepada  kaki-kaki  pancing, lokasi  serta lubuk yang dianggap sebagai lokasi hotspot dalam aktiviti memancing.
 
Ini adalah list beberapa lokasi lain yang berpotensi tinggi untuk memberi  kepuasan kepada kaki-kaki pancing :
 
1.      Johor : Pulau Pemanggil, Aur & Tinggi, & Pisang
2.      Selangor : Pulau Angsa, Ketam, Indah & Sungai Besar
3.      Perak: Pulau Sembilan, Pangkor & Jarak
4.      Pahang : Nenasi & Merchong
5.      Kedah : Tukun Perak & Gugusan Pulau sekitar Langkawi
6.      Pulau Pinang : Tukun Karang Taiwan, Jepun & Kendi
7.      Kelantan : Teluk Bali
8.      Terengganu : Pulau Kapas , Redang, Perhentian & Bidung
 
Memancing di tempat ni memang berbaloi. Bak kata mereka yang berpengalaman memancing di kawasan hotspot ni, pantang je letak kail, terus disambar. Ada pelbagai jenis ikan mengikut tempat. Kalau anda mahukan kepastian, kena lah try sendiri. 


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Homestay de'MITC

Homestay de'MITC yang terletak beberapa minit dari Tol Ayer Keroh ini diilhamkan khusus untuk pelanggan-pelanggan yang mementingkan ciri-ciri ekslusif setanding penginapan di hotel namun pada harga yang berpatutan. Homestay ini adalah hasil transformasi daripada sebuah rumah teres 1 tingkat dengan 3 bilik yang terletak di lokasi strategik di persekitaran Pusat Perdagangan Antarabangsa Melaka (MITC) dan kawasan pembangunan pelancongan Ayer Keroh seperti seperti Zoo Melaka, Taman Buaya, Taman Mini Malaysia, Taman Mini Asean, Taman Rama-Rama, Taman Botanikal, Taman Seribu Bunga dan lain-lain. Ia juga berdekatan dengan pusat membeli-belah seperti Mydin Hyper Market, Kota Fesyen, Jaya Jusco dan Melaka Mall.

 

Halaman depan

Bilik utama- dilengkapi aircond dan kipas

Ruang tamu 1

 Bahagian dapur

Lain-lain view dalam homestay 

Toto Narita (disediakan untuk bilangan tetamu yang ramai) - pelanggan perlu maklumkan kepada pihak homestay dan bayaran RM12.00 dikenakan untuk setiap toto.

Ia menawarkan penginapan selesa untuk kapasiti pelanggan antara 7 hingga 10 orang.

Antara kemudahan yang tersedia di Homestay de'MITC.

1.      Ruang tamu 1

Set sofa L-shape berkualiti kulit

Meja kopi

Set tv berjenama Samsung 32”

ASTRO (Pakej minimum)

Penyaman udara (2 host power) / kipas

2.      Ruang tamu 2

Pelantar kayu (Ruang santai seisi keluarga)

Kipas

Set tv berjenama Samsung 32”

ASTRO (Pakej minimum)

CD player

3.      Bilik 1

Katil saiz queen / penyaman udara / kipas / almari)

4.      Bilik 2

Katil saiz queen / penyaman udara / kipas / almari)

5.      Bilik 3

Katil bujang / penyaman udara / kipas / almari

6.      Dapur

      Dapur gas

Toaster

Jug elektrik + paket tea + paket gula

Peti ais

Mesin basuh

Meja makan (table top) - 4 orang

Set pinggan mangkuk, cawan, sudu, jug air

7.      Bilik air - 2 unit dan dilengkapi dengan:

Water heater

Sabun

8.      Halaman rumah

Ruang parkir untuk 2 buah kereta

Ruang parkir berbumbung

Ruang parkir bertiles sepenuhnya

9.      Lain-lain kemudahan

Tuala                    

Seterika

Iron board         

Sejadah                              

Telekung

Hanger

Arah kiblat

 

 

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