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Fishing Habitat & Type of bait | Personal experience | Recommended Free Spot

Ready to Fish [Rod + Dead Prawn + 1 Packet of Ciggeratte + 1 bottle of Mineral Water + 1 Fishing Buddy ]

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Shallow Sandy

Barred Sand Bass The best method for catching barred sand bass is to search a sandy area with an echosounder until a school is located. The boat then can be anchored and fishing commenced with live anchovies. Barred sand bass will usually "build" or gather under the boat when chummed so it pays to wait for awhile before moving.

Bat Ray Favorite baits include shrimp, clams, crabs or even cut mackerel.

Round Stingray Marine worms or pieces of clam are good bait.

Shovelnose Guitarfish Shovelnose guitarfish are caught in the surf, in bays and from piers. They take live or dead bait including clams, mussels, sand crabs and almost any other bait or lure. The flesh, especially the tail and back straps, is considered quite good.

Surfperch surfperch are caught from shore, docks, piers, rocks, and almost any other fishing area. They are probably the number one fish caught by youngsters along the California coast. They can be taken on almost any type of bait and any type of fishing equipment from handline to spinning gear so long as the hook on the end of the line is small enough for the fish to get in their mouths.

Flounder They accept a variety of baits, including chunks of sardine, clams, shrimp, squid, and worms.

White Croaker Squid is recommended.

Yellowfin Croaker Yellowfin croaker are most often taken by surf anglers using softshelled sand crabs, worms, mussels, clams or cut fish as bait.

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Shallow rocky

Opaleye Few fish are harder to hook than the opaleye and few fish will put up more fight pound-for-pound. Long considered one of the better sport fish, they take mussels, sand crabs, pieces of fish or invertebrates on a hook. Since opaleye are primarily vegetarians, some anglers find it easier to catch them using various "mosses" for bait.

Sargo Sargo make a piglike grunting sound when pulled from the water. Almost any type of animal bait, such as clams, mussel, shrimp or pieces of fish, does well.

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Deep Rocky

Bocaccio Almost any rocky or rubble bottom at depths of 250 to 750 feet will yield good catches of bocaccio. The usual rig is made up of three to six hooks above a sinker that is heavy enough to take the line to the bottom on a fairly straight course. Because of the depths fished, it takes a considerable amount of time to let down and haul up this rig; consequently the bait should be sufficiently tough to remain firmly on the hook while being nibbled and chewed upon by the quarry. Pieces of squid are ideal.

Chilipepper The usual rig for chilipepper is made up of three to six hooks above a sinker that is heavy enough to take the line to the bottom on a fairly straight course. Chilipepper are often fished in midwater as well on the bottom. Because of the depths, it may take a considerable amount of time to lower and raise this fishing rig; therefore, the bait should be tough enough to remain on the hook while being chewed upon. Pieces of squid, dried salted anchovies or strip bait, or cut bait as it is commonly known, consists of small strips of flesh with the skin still on from freshly caught rockfish, mackerel or other fishes are ideal.

Red Snapper Because of its large size, the snaper is one of the most sought after rockfishes in southern California. Live squid and oversized metal, lead and rubber jigs are often effective baits for this species. Live or salted anchovies or frozen squid are also considered good baits for the cowcod. Sometimes theyare caught while attacking smaller rock fish which have already been hooked and are being brought to the surface.

Rockfish rockfish can be caught in quantity near rocky shores and around breakwaters, sunken ships, piles of rubble and similar localities along the entire California coastline, especially north of Point Conception. They are caught just beneath the surface in and around kelp beds, but where there is no kelp they live mostly near the bottom. Two or more hooks can be used with good success and almost any kind of cut fish will prove productive bait. Mussel, clam, crab, shrimp and squid strips work almost equally as well, as do some kinds of wet flies and other artificial lures. Rockfish are noted for putting up an excellent battle when hooked.

White Seabass White seabass are fished primarily with live bait in relatively shallow water, but they will also take a fast-trolled spoon, artificial squid or bone jig. Live squid appear to be the best bait for a white seabass, but large anchovies and medium-size sardines are also good. At times, large white seabass will bite only on fairly large, live Pacific mackerel. The young of this species are exceptionally vulnerable to sport anglers for two reasons.

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Pelagic

Bigeye Tuna Bigeye tuna generally are not accessible to recreational anglers because they travel far below the surface during the day. Only rarely are they seen on the surface, and then, only momentarily while feeding. This makes the fish hard to locate since they leave no telltale surface signs nor can they be easily located by trolling. Most bigeye tuna are taken incidental to albacore or marlin fishing. The best way to fish for them is to troll marlin lures in an area where the fish are known to occur. Most bigeye tuna taken in southern California weigh 50 to 100 pounds, with an occasional 150 to 200 pounder landed.

Blue Shark Most are taken incidentally by albacore or rockfish anglers. Should you wish to specifically fish for blue sharks, they are easily taken once located. Either casting a bait at a previously located fish or chumming in an area known to be inhabited by blue sharks will usually produce results. Dead fish or squid make excellent bait, and ground up anchovies make good chum. Blue sharks tend to "roll up" on the line, so it is necessary to use a long wire leader to avoid cutting the line on the shark's skin. The blue shark is not considered a man-eater, but is probably responsible for many attacks upon injured swimmers, after boating, airplane, and other accidents at sea. It should be considered dangerous because of its numerical abundance and attraction for blood, if for no other reasons. The fish may be eaten, but it is necessary to bleed it while it is still alive. After it is dead it should be cleaned, skinned and soaked as soon as possible to avoid the taste of urea in the meat.

Bluefin Tuna Bluefin tuna are seasonal visitors to California waters. They usually appear in May and depart by October. Since they are temperate tunas, their availability to anglers depends on water temperatures in the 62° to 68° F degree range. They can be located by either trolling feathers or anchoring at a spot known to be frequented by bluefin tuna, and chumming with live anchovies. Once the fish are attracted, anglers must use light line (12# test or less), small hooks (#4's or smaller), and the "hottest" bait available that season (usually live anchovies or pieces of squid).

Barracuda Barracuda are taken with live bait fished at or near the surface; however, they will take an assortment of trolled artificial lures.

Chinook Salmon In the ocean, chinook salmon are fished principally by trolling dead bait or artificial lures. Occasionally, live bait will be used while still-fishing or drift-fishing. Chinook salmon normally stay well beneath the surface of the ocean, usually 40 to 250 feet or more and a heavy weight or downrigger is necessary to keep trolled bait at the desired depth.

Coho Salmon In the ocean, coho salmon are fished primarily by trolling with dead bait (anchovy, herring, etc.) or any of several types of lures. Occasionally, live bait is used while drift fishing. The fish are usually caught within 30 feet of the surface and a heavy weight is normally used to keep a trolled lure at the desired depth. Several devices are used by recreational anglers to detach this weight when a fish strikes or is hooked. Best trolling speed appears to be about 2 knots per hour.

Shortfin Mako Shark The shortfin mako (bonito) shark is one of the larger sharks to inhabit California waters. By all accounts, it is as dangerous as any shark, and it probably swims faster than most. The best way to hook a shortfin mako shark is by trolling with a whole tuna, squid or mackerel. You can also use lures, and chumming does help. Watch out, when you catch one, because this is a dangerous fish that will not hesitate to attack you or your boat.

Striped Marlin Most striped marlin are taken by trolling artificial lures in areas they are known to inhabit. Blind strikes are generally the rule, but one can occasionally tempt a "finner" or "sleeper" (marlin swimming along the surface) to strike if lures are trolled past the fish. Live bait also works well but requires more effort since the fish must usually be first spotted visually. Once a striped marlin is located, the angler should cast a bait in front of and past the fish so it can be reeled back towards the animal. Strikes usually result from properly presented live bait. Most striped marlin anglers prefer Pacific mackerel as bait.

Swordfish Most recreational fishing for swordfish involves visually searching for a fish that is finning (presenting itself at the surface) and then maneuvering a baited hook in front of it. Live Pacific mackerel or dead squid are the preferred baits, Once hooked, swordfish are strong and stubborn fighters with average encounters lasting more than 4 hours. Some fish are landed in short time (10 to 15 minutes) because the fish may swim within gaffing distance of the boat early in the battle.

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Bay

Jacksmelt Jacksmelt are one of the most common fishes taken by pier anglers, but are also caught in the surf. Sometimes a number of coiled up worms are found in the flesh. These are intermediate stages of spine headed worms, the adult of which are harmful to sharks, pelicans and other fish predators. The worms are harmless to humans when the fish is thoroughly cooked.

Leopard Shark It is considered a relatively harmless shark and is timid around divers; nevertheless, handle a live leopard shark with care. The leopard shark is very good eating, and has been compared favorably to salmon.

Spotted Sand Bass Spotted sand bass tend to aggregate around underwater structures such as rocks or pilings. Live anchovies fished around these structures should allow a catch of spotted sand bass, but lures such as spotted or plastic leadheads or "bay feathers" can be effective if correctly worked around suitable habitat.

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Recommeded Free Fishing Spot

Marina South - Lots of Small fishes ranging from

Needle fish
Grouper
Snaper
Yellow soldier fish.

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Singapore Fishing Record

Yr 1983 - A Handline.Zero catch.Lots of mosquitoes bite.(Reservoir) Bait used Earthworm.

Yr 1991 - A Handline.Zero catch. Bait used Dead Prawn. (Marina South)

Yr 1993 - A Handline.1 catch -1 KOKO 3/4 Palm Size (Pulau Ubin) Bait used Dead Prawn. Overnite Fishing time 11p.m - 9 a.m next day.

Yr 2002 - Rod .1 catch - 1 Ang zho Ki 1/4 Arm Length ( Changi Naval Base) Bait used seaworm. Overnite Fishing time 11p.m - 9 a.m next day.

Yr 2004 - Rod .1 catch - 1 Tanban. Finger Size ( Bedok Jetty) Bait used Taban Hook. 8.30 - 10.00 p.m

Yr 2006 - Rod. 4 catch - 2 Ah Seng + 1/4 Arm Length + 1 zhuijiam palm size + 1 Goby 3/4 palm size ( Pulau Ubin) Bait used Dead Prawn. Overnite Fishing time 11p.m -12 noon next day.

Yr 2006 - Rod. 2 catch - 2 Ah Seng + 1/4 Arm Length ( Tenah Merah Ferry Terminal bridge) Bait used Dead Prawn. Overnite Fishing time 11p.m -9 a.m

Yr 2006 - Rod. 1 catch - 1 Zhui jiam + Palm Size ( Marina South New ferry Terminal) Morning Fishing 10-11.30 a.m

Yr 2006 - Rod. 1 catch - 1 Zhui jiam + Palm Size ( Punggol ) Nite Fishing 11- 2.30 a.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 1 catch. - 1 Reef Needle fish - 1 Arm Length ( Marina South New ferry Terminal) Noon Fishing time 2.00-3.30 p.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 1 catch. - 1 Jipon Fish - 1/4 Arm Length ( Lower Pierce reservoir ) Nite fishing 12 - 2a.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. Zero Catch . 0 bite Bait used Dead Prawn. ( Kranji reservoir ) Nite fishing 12 - 4 a.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 1 Catch . Baby Moral eel - 1/4 Arm Length Bait used Dead Prawn. ( Ex-Ang Teng Port near satay park) Nite fishing 10.30p.m - 1.30 a.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 5 catch - 5 Ah Seng + 1/4 Arm Length ( Changi Safra Club bridge) Bait used Dead Prawn. MidNite fishing 12 -3.30 a.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 0 catch - 0 bite ( Labrador park ) Bait used Dead Prawn. Nite fishing 9 -10.30 p.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 4 catch. - 2 zhuijiam 1/4 Arm Length + 1 Palm size + 1 Gau He Palm Size + 1 unknown Palm Size .Bait used Dead Prawn. ( Marina South New ferry Terminal ) Evening fishing 5 -9 p.m

Yr 2007 - Rod. 2 catch. - 1 Stingray Palm size + 1 Angzhou 1/2 arm length . ( Changi Bridge) Evening fishing 10p.m -1.30 p.m

Fellow Fisherman can SMS 9222-1775 Kiansiong (Fishing@Location@Date@ Time) for a fishing session and exchange of fishing tips or drop me a mail at info@windersports.net.Thank you.

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