New Toy In the House! 18th March

Team Daiwa Luna baitcasting reel was awarded the Best Value Buy by Tackle Tour(http://www.tackletour.com/editorschoiceall.html).To make things sweeter,I didn't even have to buy it!A really nice gentleman(whom he wants to remain anonymous) gave me this reel as a Christmas gift.I wanted to pay half the amount but he didn't want it as he said a gift was meant to be given out for free.I then suggested that I will repay him by getting him something good on his wedding day.Finally,he accepted the deal that was offered.

The reel was given to me when it was 100% New!

The beautiful Team Daiwa Luna which was made in Japan.

Spooled in with 10lbs Power Pro Phantom Red line.

Star Drag.

To match the reel,the kind gentleman again gave me a great offer.He sold me his Fenwick HMG rod at a really bargain price after knowing that I was scouring for a baitcasting rod for months.5 foot 6 rod(8-20lbs) with a short butt for maximum fun when fighting a fish.

The Daiwa Luna and the HMG combo looks perfect when used together.

Once again,a very big thank you to the kind gentleman for the best Christmast gift that I've ever had!

Kuala Sungai Pinang Haruan Hunt 15th March

Fellow forumer Looney wanted to pay Balik Pulau's famous Tarpon Gate a visit.I was pretty free on the particular Saturday so I volunteered to be their guide.

For this trip,it was participated by myself,Doraemon,Looney,David,Bitt,Mbax and Wei Yean.We reached Balik Pulau pretty early and we began casting for Tarpons and hopefully managing to get a few by-catches(Barramundi,Mangrove Jack).

After a few casts with my fly setup,I was already rewarded with a Tarpon.Phew...No more chance of getting an egg for the day.The other guys was using hard bodied lures except Doraemon who was using a flyfishing setup as well.

I didn't take pictures of the Tarpon because it was not a very big one.I kinda regretted for not taking pictures of it because that was the only Tarpon that I landed on that day.

However,I struck a better specimen on fly that's worth taking pictures of it.

My first ever Haruan on fly.I saw an empty opening among the snags and I somehow managed to cast my fly into where I wanted it to be.As soon as the fly landed,there was a take.It was rather easy landing this fish as the fly was stuck to its upper gums.I guess the fish was feeling the pain and willingly surrendered.

After a few pictures,I released the fish back into its very own habitat.Hopefully it will not be taken away as many of these kampung folks will put nets and etc along the water way.

Looney and co soon wanted to venture further down the water way.I followed them and when I reached,I've already saw Wei Yean landed a Barramundi.Wow!What a lucky guy.I had been here for so long and yet to land a Barramundi and he did it on his very first trip.According to Doraemon,the fish hooked itself at the throat and there was no way of reviving it.Wei Yean then decided to take it back as dish.

Not long after it landed the Barramundi,he landed a Mangrove Jack.It was just slightly bigger than the Baby Cima lure that he was using so it was nothing to shout about.Oh well,he managed to land those by-catches but not the commonly found Tarpons or Haruans.Pretty weird isn't it?

We stayed on for a couple of more hours before heading home.I learned a very valuable lesson that day.No,it was not how to land a Haruan.It was bring an empty spool when you want to change your fly line from sinking line to floating line and vice-versa.I learned the hard way when my brand new lines were entangled and it took me for more than an hour to untangle it under the hot sun.So anglers out there,take note!Do not repeat my silly mistake.

Swing-Swing 12th March

It was the last night of Ivan's stay in Penang.The following day,he will be swinging to Kay-Ell so we decided to throw a farewell party for him.Where about?His place of course!

To send off Ivan in style,we brought in the Swing(the bottle was able to swing from the front and to the back hence getting the name,Swing) to get every into a swinging mood and hopefully they will swung left and right when they were on their way home.

Our mixtures for our Swing.Sprite and Coke.*Slurp Slurp*

Ivan promoting the Swing along with Bun.

Pin Yee the master drinker.What happened in year 2003 was the most unforgettable experience for both him and us.

The amount of liquor poured in the jug.It was just a cover up as the boys didn't want the world to know the actual amount that they were drinking(they finished the whole bottle in the end).

Mixing it with Coke.Finding ice at such time was a hassle.Had to resort to the ice from Seven Eleven which was ridiculously expensive.

Our gang's fellow photographer.

She was the one who always asked us to drink.Bun was the first victim.

Of course,the boys were pretty shy in front of the cameras to show their true nature.So they began talking about Ivan's plans in KL,when is he going to come back etc.In other words,they were just "turn rivering".

Ivan could not resist the temptation of the swing anymore.He got up from his seat and inched closer to the prized liquor.

The boys themselves couldn't control their temptation too.They were planning a sneak attack to snatch the Swing from the middle of the living room.

The prized liquor were taken!Look at how happy was Jian.

He was sitting at one corner and quietly downing the alcohol.No wonder we ran out so fast!

Yeoh the Hero.Hard to be knocked out by alcohol.

Finally,the host had a fair share of liquor after putting up with the heavy drinkers.

Lino the master mixer.

He decided not to mix for Keong.Keong was happily accepting his challenge.

They were rather hungry after quite sometime so they had burgers.

The burgers certainly helped them regain back some conciousness.

"After eating you,I'm gonna whack more liquor."

Check out my face before drinking.

And after.I'm naturally not a good drinker.

But not as bad as him.Totally Kay-Oed!

As usual,the heavy drinkers will always challenge others for a drink.

Bun had no choice to accept the challenge.

AND HE'S DOWN!

Not long afterwards,Bun went down too.

That remains only a bunch of drinkers.Pin Yee the master went on drinking.

Thumbs up showing he was still OK.

NOT!

2 + 2 = ?

4!!!

During lunch time the following day,Ivan left Penang for KL.We surely gonna miss him as he was the one that always comes up with good jokes and Penang will definitely be a much quieter place without his presence.All the best in KL Raja Lucut!

Machaa Keong's Birthday Bash! 7th March

Machaa Keong's big day has finally arrived!We held his birthday at the Planet Bistro where the place was situated very near to KOMTAR.Pretty surprisingly,the place was quite well equipped.Due to the big turnout,we were granted a room by the Bistro's Manager to celebrate Keong's birthday.

The following day,results from the recent election will be announced.Obviously,from the picture above,we were clearly seen showing where the "Rocket" will be heading.That's right!Coming out top in the elections!

The other dudes that attended Keong's birthday.

Loketttt!The birthday boy on the right.

It was raining cat and dogs as we were singing all night long.Hehe.

A party will never be called a "party" if there were no liquor or beer around.This time,we ordered two bottles of Martell.Slurp Slurp**

Kampai Brothers!

Brothers in arms.

Keong were drinking like a champ on his birthday.

The marriage of two gay couples.The one on the right always gets dominated.

On the bed,he's a wuss.But when there's liquor,he's the Queen!

Dj Best Buddies(minus the letter "E") made the crowd went wild.

Best singers on the night.Credit given just because Keong was the birthday boy.

Love their face expressions.They were singing their songs with so much emotions that the rain continued to pour even heavier.

Finally it was time for cake cutting.

Two candles indicated that Keong's now 20 years old.

There was never an easy moment during his birthday.He had to sing his very own birthday song if I was not mistaken.

When he failed to oblige the things that we wanted,he will obviously be abused by us.

Only when he fulfilled our wishes(not his),only then he can make his very own wishes and blow out the candles.

Chee Keng preparing the death penalty for Keong.

The executioner,Ivan slamming Keong's face into the Cake Pit.

Judge Jian indicated that another round of execution shall be made to further ensure there will be no chance of escaping for the suspect.

This time,4 executioners gave Keong the most horrid time of his life.

This dude just couldn't die!

Came the Witch Lady with a cup full of poison.

Keong drank the one with the poison.Therefore,no more pictures of him after the drinking session.The Witch Lady 1 - 0 Keong.

With Keong's death,we celebrated like there's no tomorrow.We no longer have to put up with his "Bird Talk"!

Toast to No More Bird Talk!!!

YAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SENGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that Keong's no longer in the singing group,Jian joined the IvanG(Ivan + Ng) Group.

Lino couldn't take the fact that Keong's dead so he took his own life too.

Instead of burying him with soil,we decided to bury him with our bodies.

In order to ensure that there will be constant bondings among the group members,dancing was a must.

The crazier your dance moves,the better bonded you are with the family.

It was definitely one of the most entertaining birthday parties that I've ever attended.I think many will agree with my opinion and my only hope will be such parties will be conducted again and again to further bond our friendships among one another.