The sea is usually dead calm in April, marking the end of the NE Monsoon, when the winds turn Easterly before settling South Easterly from May to Sep. Not so this year, it was still blowing from NE. So much for the much anticipated over booked charters in April. Fishing is rough seas ain't very much fun. Balancing on a 50 foot wet & windy charter boat takes a bit of energy and concentration just to keep upright. Fortunately we got lucky on the second night when we hit a school of 5kg Cobias. And what a fight these fish put up. Very soon we forgot about the heavy seas as the relative quiet turned into heighted excitement. It was a combination of the spot, timing and sliced fresh squid bait that got us going. Thta same night, we were also spooled by 2 monster fish that we hooked up. The crew were pretty sure it was a showel-nose ray and a 100kg sting ray. Although we never got to see the fish, we were glad for the thrill they put up for over 20 mins each. Well one thing's for sure, the website windguru.com was definately spot on with their weather forcast. Looks like the weather will calm down soon after 16th April. Till then.......
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