Art 1: Fishing around Weeds

Fishes can usually be found near or inside weeds, especially the green ones as they produce the most oxygen and provides good cover from predators. In order to fish effectively, you have to first identify the type of weed in your area.

For emergent weeds, best is avoid the weed as the is no way to fish inside thick emergent weeds. Emergent weeds normally have stronger and deeper roots, therefore if you hook onto one, there are chances of line breakage.

For floating and submerged weeds, work your lures(the ones with treble hooks) as near the weed edge as possible to induce a strike. If you noticed that you hooked up onto some weed, DO NOT attempt to yank out the whole bunch of weed. Do some light twitches with the rod for about 6 - 8 times and if it is not deeply snagged into the weed, it will come free. This way, you can avoid grabbing a ton of weed and avoid spooking the fish in hiding. 

Remember to work the lure as near the weed edge as possible so as to induce a strike from ambushing fishes!

Predatory fishes that usually hide around the weeds in Singapore are Snakeheads, Peacock Bass (especially Temensis), Barramundi and Groupers.

Happy Fishing!