Fishing in Philippines

[szopen]

Going on holidays there on Friday, mostlt diving but of course fishing as well.
Bohol area.

Taking ma traveling gear with me:

2 x 4 piece overhead 30lb rods with Abu 9000 two speed, spooled with 50lb PowerPro: trolling.
1 lighter 20lb, 4 piece overhead rod with Daiwa 203 with 30lb braid: light trolling or ???
1 telescopic spin rod with Abu 3000 spin reel.

Basic plan as usual, rent a local fisherman boat and go out trolling Rapalas.
Maybe some fishing from the beach,
Somenthing else???

Any last minute advice?

[Steven78]

You should bring some TNT with you. As that how some of the fishing is done there

[craigie]

szopen,

Are Rapalas inexpensive to purchase in Poland or cheap enough in Philipines ??

Good luck with your Fishing Holiday,

Regards
Craigie.

[szopen]

I got them in HongKong, not cheap about the same price as in the US, but the other choice was Yo-Zuris and these are very expensive.

On the other hand they last, really long, really solid and work well with quite a few bite marks on them.

In Poland there is a big choice of freshwater Rapalas also with a reasonable price but nobody stocks saltwater ones, no need.

[NIZ]

From what I've seen when I went back home last your best bet would be to concentrate your efforts in the outer islands like Palawan. There is no way in hell I would eat anything that came from anywhere near Manilla, picture a river that looks like a constant oil slick and you will get the picture. Have fun mate and make sure to let us know how you go.


BTW the tnt comment above is true

[Mick]

Surfboard! Maybe two.

[Gorilla_in_Manila]

szopen,
Are you staying a night in Manila on the way through to Bohol?
If so let me know, I'm living in Makati. Can help arrange a San Miguel hangover for you.
Cheers
Jeff

[szopen]

Thanks for the offer Jeff, but it looks like we will be able to skip staying in Manila overnight both ways.
The connections from Hongkong match quite well.

Niz,

The water in the Pearl River here is on the smelly side as well, now is much better than it used to be but it still really stinks (have huge catfish there though).

[Steven78]

You should go to Sids Bar in Makati if you want to catch up on San Mig or the football.
Where are you staying?