Pasir Ris catch report 6 - Barramundi/Kim Bak Lor Spawning?

So we're back again with more Kim Bak Lor catches but not this time more of a conservation effort.
recently there had been many barramundi hook ups but just this month we've encountered quite a few small juvenile ones.its always essential to keep a balance of things so we tend to release small barramundi to ensure they are able to grow to their full potential.

A study in the US tells us that a good time to fish barramundi would be from January to Feb when the barramundi are growing and thriving well. and from june onwards, they begin to spawn, therefore many of the hook ups maybe smaller.But that's just what is observed overseas so it may apply here or it may not so you be the judge!

"Spawning seasonality varies within the range of this species. Barramundi in northern Australia spawn between September and March, with latitudinal variation in spawning season, presumably in response to varying water temperatures. In the Philippines barramundi spawn from late June to late October, while in Thailand spawning is associated with the monsoon season, with two peaks during the northeast monsoon (August – October) and the southwest monsoon (February – June). Spawning occurs near river mouths, in the lower reaches of estuaries, or around coastal headlands. Barramundi spawn after the full and new moons during the spawning season, and spawning activity is usually associated with incoming tides that apparently assist transport of eggs and larvae into the estuary."

-adapted from http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Lates_calcarifer/en

Here's Nicholas with his first ever Barramundi!and of course of first small Barramundi that we've caught.

this little guy went for a size 2/0 hook with a small piece of prawn meat. we tend not to use too big of a hook size because we aim for a wider variety of fishes but of course once in awhile a barramundi takes the bait.

 So the nights have been good with what we like to call "Casual Kims" now.This is Ghetto Fisherman Ong with the highlight of the night.sad but contented that all the small fish are being released back!as you can see we havent invested in a lip grip yet.but this is no surprise to you if you've read our other post!because we're being cheap and yes yes a lip grip doesnt cost much but hey we save what we can :p

a good cheap set of pliers will keep you going as long as you need.

it got alittle wounded from the fight.as you can see the mouth is bleeding slightly but as soon as we brought it back to the water it swam out fast. People around us are usually in shock to see us throwing fish back into the water not sure why hahas but I guess everyone has their own decisions when it comes to catching fish. 

There's a saying that goes "If you love something don't take it away, but instead, leave where it belongs so you can observe its beauty another day"

so the rest of the night was filled with eeltail catfish hookups and all were released.

that concludes our night and of course thanks for viewing and we hope you practice sustainable fishing as well!

Cheers and peace out

-Abel