Kap. Larry's Pond at Brgy. Coloong, Valenzuela City: Baits, Hooks, Fishing Rods and More

One Valenzuela went to Kap. Larry's Pond to practice fishing with a rod and reel last Tuesday and this Saturday. Hubby accompanied her on Tuesday (Fish Tally-Hubby: 2, One Valenzuela: 3) while her Tatay, siblings, and Marjon were with her on the second trip (Fish Tally- Tatay: 2, Little Brother:0, Little Sister: 1, Marjon: 3, One Valenzuela: 5). Take note that most of the fishes that they caught were young adults/juvies. For beginners like One Valenzuela, one hooked fish is more than enough to keep her casting.

Here are a few photos and videos she took on those two days:

Patiently waiting for the bite

This guy got a big one. No rod, no reel!

An ayungin! (Silver fish)

Tilapia catch

A boat

Putting bait on a hook

Some grilling action

Worm fishing

Paolo-Jhay C Tandem

Masa made of hopia

Tilapia!

Tatay's photo opportunity with a milkfish

This guy got the milkfish above

Two fishes on one line!

My baby bia. Released after the photo op.

Tatay on fishing at Kap. Larry's

Half a kilo of Tilapia (Php40)

Looking all positive for a catch

A Few Fishy Learnings:

• Patience is the key to a successful fishing experience.
• Know your rod and reel parts. 
• When casting a line, do not throw your rod like a pitching baseball player (180 degrees). Someone advised One Valenzuela to cast the line up to the 12 o'clock position.
• It is not unusual for a beginner to hook grass, tree leaves, and yourself on your first fishing try out.
• Different sizes of hooks, different types of catch.
• Bring a net for your catch. One Valenzuela and hubby used a plastic bag as an improvised net but the tilapia moved around and bore some holes on the plastic, thus draining the water inside.
• Bring baits for the fish but also bring something for your tummy.
• Bring extra hooks, line, and swivels.
• Ask experience individuals on fishing. 
• And then again, patience is the key to a successful fishing experience. 

Have fun fishing!

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How to reach Kap. Larry's Pond: 

Kindly read the article "Kap. Larry's Pond at Brgy. Coloong, Valenzuela City: One Valenzuela's First Fishy Visit" for the instructions via public transportation.

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