LSR CR

After finding out that Lower Seletar Reservoir has been producing great results, I just had to try it to believe it. Woke up damn early to catch the first train, which turned out to be 6.40am.

Reached LSR at about 7.15am. Went to the jetty first. Did a little casting here and there with baiters all around me. Was supposed to meet Ian there but he hadn't arrived yet so I went to the first spot by myself.

The minute I reached, there were a huge group of fish making a lot of disturbance on the water surface. I casted out my fly to the group and slowly twitched and reeled... ...Nothing!! Then I suspected Toman. Fear not, I continued using fly and soon enough, I had caught a small one not worth taking a picture of. So it is a Peacock Bass frenzy!! They were jumping everywhere, but not really interested in my fly. I was shocked. How can a Peacock not be interested in a fly?!?! After many attempts, I caught a few small ones. Finally, I had hooked on to a big one. Made a hard strike and the fight was on. It wasn't that big but really showed off with some aerial displays, wetting me a bit.


After this fish, I decided to change spot as the sun was blasting at me point blank, I couldn't take it anymore. Went back to the jetty. Went Silverfox there and a few others. Cast cast cast. NOTHING. Must be because of all the baiters there. Finally Ian came. Made a few casts and went back to my spot.

We fished for a while before both of us couldn't handle the sun anymore and gave up. Went for a toilet break. But we weren't ready to give up on that spot. After a sip of water, we were back at it!

We were casting at one spot before Ian spotted a whole school of PB, ranging from small fries to big mamas. But soon they moved off. Ian continued to try there while i moved on. When I was about to make my first cast, I heard Ian go, "WOAHHH!!!" I turned around and saw his rod bending. I guided him through the short fight and pretty soon, he landed it. Good size for his first fish on lure and first PB ever caught.



Next, Ian caught a small fry. This attracted the attention of the big mama. I casted my fly right in front of her mouth and she whacked it hard! I struck, and fought for a few seconds before she managed to spit the hook. Damn! Not knowing how she could've spit the hook, i continued. This happened a few more times!! Then i realised that my drag wasnt set high enough. AHHHH!!!!! wasted.

Now it was my turn. saw a nice sized PB come around. casted my fly at it. BOOM, it took it. I saw the whole fly disappear into its mouth. Struck and the fight was on. Landed it quickly.


In the end, I cant really remember what happened, but Ian and I caught 1 more each.



P.S Thanks to An Ren for the well-tied flies which were not only inexpensive, but also proven to be very effective against Peacocks!!