There has been 2 fishing trips, to Alor and Bali since I moved back to Jakarta from New Zealand mid last year. Result from both trips weren't something that I can talk or brag about. Last week another opportunity came up. I went back to Alor with the plan to fish at another part of the island.
Day 1, we arrived at the spot mid afternoon. Weather was not as friendly as we thought would be. However it was fish able. We managed to catch some average size of GTs on the short day although sign of bigger fish was obvious with some of us experienced line bust off and lost poppers. I was into my 1st GT soon after my first cast. The Carpenter BLC 84/22 Power 1 was performing amazingly however I soon changed my set up with a suitable set for GT fishing and heavier class.
Day 2, we headed to the jigging ground early that morning. Half way to the spot. The wind started to pick up. We decided to go back and do the popping instead. We wasted half a day but popping was better on the 2nd day and we managed to cover more area of the atoll reef. 30kg plus GT was boated on the day
Day3, we decided to do some jigging on the outter area of the reef. Good sign from the sounder but fish weren't biting. Back to popping however similar to jigging, fish weren't biting neither.
Day 4, we decided to have a full day of popping and the day went very well. More lost poppers and bust off line but few big one were boated up.
In conclusion, we had a great time, great company and the scenery was a breathtaking.
Gear:
Rod
Carpenter BLC 84/22 power 1
Carpenter CV79RF40
Carpenter WX80XH
Hot's Gipang 79 XH
Smith GTK 77 Keloyhu
Reel
Stella SW10000XG
Stella SW10000
Stella SW18000HG
Daiwa Dogfight
Lure
Adhek Penipen, Dragon Net(catch most fish)
Heru Skipjack(catch the biggest fish), GT Mania
FC Labo stick bait and poppers
Enjoy the pictures
Tight Lines,
Bwanna
