Malaysia Helang Hit & Run

[MarkR]

Trip was put together by Jigdemon after 12345's recent record GT trip at the Helang Oil Rig

Left Singapore at 4am yesterday and returned at 8pm today

Partners in crime: Jigdemon, ChrisT, Galanted, MarkR
Miri accomplices: Matsutageh, Poland & Seahorse

Reached Miri at 2pm yesterdy afternoon, took a short nap and by 6pm we were off at 25 knots plus in a twin 200hp speedboat. Reached Helang at approx 830pm...very impressive sight for the Singapore guys who were all oil rig virgins

First drop and Boss Matsutageh scored with a nice GT around the 10kg mark...Seahorse was next with a GT and a big eye jack....we had many hits throughout the night both on jig and on Matsutageh's twin hook bait rig...quite a few bust-offs too...I had a huge take with my Nagamasa...set the hook a couple of times and at that instant, on almost full locked drag, the monster decided to show who was boss with a huge dive that had my VX500 double over...then suddenly *piak* !!! Thought the rod had broken....but instead, the 50kg Whiplash had dug into the bottom layers of line......haiz...Jigdemon had an unstoppable monster grab his jig at the bottom in the morning too...Matsutageh had a jig cut into half

Overall we landed about 10 GTs with the biggest weighed at 28kg by Jigdemon. All GTs were released. I managed to land an Amberjack, a first at Helang it seems at daybreak. We lost quite a few fish to structure (we were using 200lb leader)...not just the monsters but some of the more average sized fish too

Must say that the hit rate was very good for just 12 hours of fishing...will be back for a revenge trip

ChrisT will be uploading the pics soon

[seahorse]

Bro,

Hope the return trip was good for you guys and you managed to grab some sleep. Me I was out the moment I got home kakaka....

Anyways, it's good to do a trip with you guys again and the new kakis Look forward to the next trip there. Cannot give chance...full drag all the way kakaka....now that's a scary thought ;p

[ChrisT]

Here are some of the better pictures. Main stars as usual - Jigdemon and MarkR.

[stickbom!]

Good stuff! Wish I could go for a "quickie" like that

[sailfish24]

Wah...Mark, u all really hit & run.

[rolexking]

nice catch peeps.

[mKim]

Nice "quickie" weekend getaway... Mark & gang!
cheers!

[galanted]

Bro,

Hope the return trip was good for you guys and you managed to grab some sleep. Me I was out the moment I got home kakaka....

Anyways, it's good to do a trip with you guys again and the new kakis Look forward to the next trip there. Cannot give chance...full drag all the way kakaka....now that's a scary thought ;p

Bro Seahorse,

Sincere Thanks to you for your kind assistance in our logistics and local transportations! It's a very comfortable ride in your Camry! We all KO-ed on our filghts back! Hope to see & fish with you again!

Cheers!
Joe

[Sui Generis]

Wah solid "quickie", dudes! Well banged, gang!

Lotsa steam even with penetrations defied on heavily laden rods! U guys must have spent your loads (of line) quite gratifiedly eh?

Where's the "500lb-handline-tied-to-the-transom"?
Aiya.. u guys must be not as ah beng as me lah..

I wanna go pump some of them MILFs (Monsters I'ld Love to Fight) too!

[edylie]

MarkR and Gang,

Crazy Madness Fishos!!! *SALUTE*

Did you just fish in 1 location or ? Why not fish another day since takes all the trouble to get there ...

Cheers,
Edy

[12345]

ChrisT,

Do you notice the GT different from Louisa? Aiya if i know you n MarkR going sure go Miri coffee. Heard sea was rough, luckly still can go out, tropical storm hit our region at 40-50 knots everyday especially at night, for those who plan to go Helang kindly make it next month.

[12345]

MarkR,

I remind Tiong to bring life vest seems like nobody put in on huh....haha...

[Blackmarlin]

MarkR and Gang,

Crazy Madness Fishos!!! *SALUTE*

Did you just fish in 1 location or ? Why not fish another day since takes all the trouble to get there ...

Cheers,
Edy

Edy,

They all have the monies, but no time, so it was a touch and go trip. Very very siao lah.

Hahahhaha

[MarkR]

MarkR,

I remind Tiong to bring life vest seems like nobody put in on huh....haha...

Hi Cheng,

All of us brought life jackets along for the trip but u r right that no one put them on except seahorse who decided to sleep with his life jacket on

[MarkR]

Hi Edy,

We fished at one location only ie. Helang rig. Some of us got leave problem hence the commando style trip

There are seriously big GTs there.....

If I do get the opportunity to do another trip to Helang, i'd fly in the day before to get some rest first. Getting kinda old for these hectic short trips

[MarkR]

Wah solid "quickie", dudes! Well banged, gang!

Lotsa steam even with penetrations defied on heavily laden rods! U guys must have spent your loads (of line) quite gratifiedly eh?

Where's the "500lb-handline-tied-to-the-transom"?
Aiya.. u guys must be not as ah beng as me lah..

I wanna go pump some of them MILFs (Monsters I'ld Love to Fight) too!

Hi buddy,

Bao tio MILFs there but landing them is another story altogether...next time must bring trolling gear with low speed to jig for them...hook-up immediately switch to low gear and use the rail....

ChrisT using PE10 and 200lb fisherman leader still kenna bully

[12345]

Hi Cheng,

All of us brought life jackets along for the trip but u r right that no one put them on except seahorse who decided to sleep with his life jacket on

How much they charge to you guys, RM 2k? normally i pay fuel only. Coming 10 aug. M1 n M3 trip hope i can make it.

As i mention b4 it's kind of force fishing, totally different from open water, hows the feel, good?

[seahorse]

Bro Seahorse,

Sincere Thanks to you for your kind assistance in our logistics and local transportations! It's a very comfortable ride in your Camry! We all KO-ed on our filghts back! Hope to see & fish with you again!

Cheers!
Joe

Bro,

Anytime man. Hope to see you guys soon for a second round

Cheers bro.

[ChrisT]

ChrisT,

Do you notice the GT different from Louisa? Aiya if i know you n MarkR going sure go Miri coffee. Heard sea was rough, luckly still can go out, tropical storm hit our region at 40-50 knots everyday especially at night, for those who plan to go Helang kindly make it next month.

Cheng,

1st time jigging for GT and Louisa was popping - so can't really tell the difference. I caught a small GT so can't really compare but Jigdemon felt it fought much harder jigging - due to the depths and the flat bodies of the GT which made it hard work.

[rolexking]

hey,
was wondering wat kinda tackle would be sufficient for such trip?
am planning to get one more jiggin tackle for kuching/sabah or other areas...
need some pros advice.

[galanted]

Bro,

Anytime man. Hope to see you guys soon for a second round

Cheers bro.

You will definately see me if there's a chance! See ya!

[MarkR]

How much they charge to you guys, RM 2k? normally i pay fuel only. Coming 10 aug. M1 n M3 trip hope i can make it.

As i mention b4 it's kind of force fishing, totally different from open water, hows the feel, good?

Hi Cheng,

Yes, around that ballpark figure for boat charter...chance of hitting MOAG very high but it's "force fishing" as you have said...can be a bit stressful

[benz]

Wow! you guys sure are hardcore!

What was the damage like for 12 hours of fishing?

Regards
Ben

[12345]

Next trip try tungkol or tengirri as bait, last trip when we landed tengirri super big mama GT always 1 2 attack them.

[ChrisT]

hey,
was wondering wat kinda tackle would be sufficient for such trip?
am planning to get one more jiggin tackle for kuching/sabah or other areas...
need some pros advice.

If you're referring to oil rig / gas platform jigging, you'll probably need heavy stuff - PE8 jigging rod and Stella 20k or Ocea Jigger. Need the umph to stop those MOAG!!! Such tackle will not guarentee you will stop the fish. I was using PE10 200lb leader and still lost the fish!