spent the weekend with my uncle and dad over at GuangZhou. But I will post later when I get the photos up.
Right now, I'de like to talk about fishing.
Its such a wonderous activity. It challenges your stamina, patience and level of preparation.
Fishing ivolves 5 steps
1. Finding the pond (medium in which to fish)
2. Preparing the rod, line and bait (more on that later)
3. Casting (this is by far very important, as it is the first time your bait and line comes in contact with the medium and or fish. Like they say, first impression counts, any firsts are important)
4. Reeling in the fish (not simple, alot of skill and tact is required here)
5. Unhooking the fish and cooking it (can screw up at the very last moment)
1 - This is by far, one of the most simplest steps. Obvious commonsense is at play here (if the fish in this pond is sickly, not to your liking, not at your skill level etc. avoid it, no point casting over and over agian for nothing. Ofcourse, one can always practice here, gain some field time. Practice makes perfect.) Observation is the key skill here. Patience not to rush into it, observe other fishermen or the fish available.
2 - Obviously important. The rod is basic, it is there to support the line, give you that extra reach/ edge, give you the ability to cast far. Rod's do not normally snap, but if you so choose to, you can obtain a good one. The reel/line is crucial, it is the only connection you have between the fish and urself. Insufficient preparation here (too thin a line [snaps if the fish fights strong/ is heavy], too thick a line will be visible to the fish, and lessen's the chance of the fish taking the bait. (though I guess now materials engineering has made more and more transparent thick lines). The bait is again OBVIOUSLY important. It is meant to attract the fish and entice it to bite. Too weak, and the fish doesn't smell/ see it. Too strong or pungent, the fish sees through your bullshit and doesn't bite. The bait will be the determining factor as to whether or not is game on!
3 - Why I said it is important? Many times, I over zealously cast the rod, which led to either the bait being destroyed, the fish being scared away or the bait being lost hehe...
4 - Ok, the fish has taken the bait, 1 of 2 things can happen. The fish releases the filthy bait, as the hook failed to do its job (meaning ur bait failed). OR its game on. Skillful fishermen can feel the moment the fish bites. Jerking the bait a little ensures success in hooking up the fish. The fish is hooked and it begins to fight back. This is by far the most fun part of the game. The fish, most of the time, does not know WTF is happening, it just basically feels pain and struggles or it continues to swim without a clue (blur f**k hahas..). Whatever it is, the line will get pulled to its tension sooner or later. Skillful fishermen know when to release the tension, and when to pull (sort of like 1 step back, 2 steps forward). If your line was too short, it snaps.. too thin, it snaps.. too thick (your gamble paid off, it doesn't snap :P)
5 - So, now you have got the fish out of the water, it has somewhat resigned to its fate, but if u slack now and let down your guard, u risk having i slip out of your hands and jumping back into the water (well done son...) Ive even read of cases when the fish managed to slap the fisherman and injure him (with knives and hooks around, one flick of its tail at the right time,place and angle can mean certain injury).
Once you have unhooked your fish, congratulations, grill it in any way you like... but dun overdo it again... or you end up eating crappy fish.
The 5 steps are required in each fishing process, but depending on skill level of each individual, time taken from selection to consumption may differ greatly :)
Ofcourse, noone is stopping you from casting multiple lines or from using multiple ponds!
What I blogged is somewhat factual.. just bored and all.. hahas random facts... but in all its randomness and crappiness, perhaps some of you may find it useful or comprehend its full potential.
Again, if you fail, keep casting and casting. Time will come when you succeed :)
Right now, I'de like to talk about fishing.
Its such a wonderous activity. It challenges your stamina, patience and level of preparation.
Fishing ivolves 5 steps
1. Finding the pond (medium in which to fish)
2. Preparing the rod, line and bait (more on that later)
3. Casting (this is by far very important, as it is the first time your bait and line comes in contact with the medium and or fish. Like they say, first impression counts, any firsts are important)
4. Reeling in the fish (not simple, alot of skill and tact is required here)
5. Unhooking the fish and cooking it (can screw up at the very last moment)
1 - This is by far, one of the most simplest steps. Obvious commonsense is at play here (if the fish in this pond is sickly, not to your liking, not at your skill level etc. avoid it, no point casting over and over agian for nothing. Ofcourse, one can always practice here, gain some field time. Practice makes perfect.) Observation is the key skill here. Patience not to rush into it, observe other fishermen or the fish available.
2 - Obviously important. The rod is basic, it is there to support the line, give you that extra reach/ edge, give you the ability to cast far. Rod's do not normally snap, but if you so choose to, you can obtain a good one. The reel/line is crucial, it is the only connection you have between the fish and urself. Insufficient preparation here (too thin a line [snaps if the fish fights strong/ is heavy], too thick a line will be visible to the fish, and lessen's the chance of the fish taking the bait. (though I guess now materials engineering has made more and more transparent thick lines). The bait is again OBVIOUSLY important. It is meant to attract the fish and entice it to bite. Too weak, and the fish doesn't smell/ see it. Too strong or pungent, the fish sees through your bullshit and doesn't bite. The bait will be the determining factor as to whether or not is game on!
3 - Why I said it is important? Many times, I over zealously cast the rod, which led to either the bait being destroyed, the fish being scared away or the bait being lost hehe...
4 - Ok, the fish has taken the bait, 1 of 2 things can happen. The fish releases the filthy bait, as the hook failed to do its job (meaning ur bait failed). OR its game on. Skillful fishermen can feel the moment the fish bites. Jerking the bait a little ensures success in hooking up the fish. The fish is hooked and it begins to fight back. This is by far the most fun part of the game. The fish, most of the time, does not know WTF is happening, it just basically feels pain and struggles or it continues to swim without a clue (blur f**k hahas..). Whatever it is, the line will get pulled to its tension sooner or later. Skillful fishermen know when to release the tension, and when to pull (sort of like 1 step back, 2 steps forward). If your line was too short, it snaps.. too thin, it snaps.. too thick (your gamble paid off, it doesn't snap :P)
5 - So, now you have got the fish out of the water, it has somewhat resigned to its fate, but if u slack now and let down your guard, u risk having i slip out of your hands and jumping back into the water (well done son...) Ive even read of cases when the fish managed to slap the fisherman and injure him (with knives and hooks around, one flick of its tail at the right time,place and angle can mean certain injury).
Once you have unhooked your fish, congratulations, grill it in any way you like... but dun overdo it again... or you end up eating crappy fish.
The 5 steps are required in each fishing process, but depending on skill level of each individual, time taken from selection to consumption may differ greatly :)
Ofcourse, noone is stopping you from casting multiple lines or from using multiple ponds!
What I blogged is somewhat factual.. just bored and all.. hahas random facts... but in all its randomness and crappiness, perhaps some of you may find it useful or comprehend its full potential.
Again, if you fail, keep casting and casting. Time will come when you succeed :)
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