Toman (Giant Snakehead) fishing is no longer just a popular activity in South East Asia but has actually attracted a lot of international attention as well. A French duo has taken up the challenge to come to Malaysia to have a hands on experience.....
We headed out at first light.....
Many Tomans were sighted.... There were some bites but most of them eluded the French guys. Here's one that didn't get away..... OMG! Such a small baby Toman for Sebastian....
Ahhhh,.....The biggies were giving the Frenchman a hard time.... They were very elusive indeed....
To quench his thirst (.....for tomans probably), watermelon was a heaven in sight.....
His never say die attitude brought him out into the open again in the afternoon.....
A scene of calm and tranquility...... but where is the ripple created by the Tomans.....
Where are you guys......????
Yes, finally something decent out of the water......
Usually at this time of year, the water level is much higher than this. However, it was not to be during Manu and Sebastian's visit....
Another hit..... but, small guy....
The first 3 days was a disaster with zero catches,.... and yet zero big fish has landed so far was... is really driving them both crazy..... Well, we were at it again early in the morning.......
What a sight it was - the morning sun......
This time of the year is very hot and humid due to the El Nino effect.... Seems like local farmers are taking advantage of this situation to clear their farm land. This is a common sight each year along the Titiwangsa Ranges in Peninsular Malaysia.....
Yes! Finally a decent sized Toman is landed by Sebastian....
We headed out at first light.....
During their maiden trip here, the water level was extremely low indeed.....
The hot afternoon sun was just too much for everybody,... taking a quick nap under the tree shades after lunch break.....
..... please don't ask about the result..... Sighhhhh!!
......and the fight didn't stop there.... But, over all it was not a good result for the both of them.... Hope they have better luck next time..........
