Finished work early today, so decided to go for a jog at Bedok Reservoir. With the North East Monsoon still blowing, I had a nice, easy and ”windy” jog. I wasn’t feeling the “pain” so I decided to hang around a little longer. Went to the car, pulled out my little telescopic rod and decided to have a few cast.

It was already 6.30pm and the sky was getting a little dark but I figured I still have about an hour to fish or so. Well, to my surprise, the fish was pretty active and I had a good fish on my third cast. I thought it was a Peacock Bass but it turned out to be a large black Tilapia, so I decided not to take a picture.

A few cast later, the line went taut again and the fight was stronger this time. A couple of meters of line went out on my lightly set drag. “Peacock Bass for sure!” I thought. True enough, a short while later, I could see the golden silhouette and distinctive spot on the tail of the Peacock Bass. Unfortunately, I was alone and there were no passer-by, so the best I could do was to take a picture of the Peacock Bass safely in my hand.

Hmmm surprise I thought. 7pm now, so I’m wondering if I could get one more for the road. Another 3 cast later, the line went taut again. Again, a strong take and another few meters of line went out. My heart began to pump as I reeled the fish in. Another golden silhouette, another spot, another Peacock Bass. This time with stripes. Another few shots were taken and the fish was released unharmed.

Hmm… 7.15pm and the sky was really starting to get dark. One more cast… then another, then another and a take. This time, the fish felt smaller. As it came nearer, I thought it was a Red Tilapia but on closer look… I could not recognise it. Looks like a cross between a Red Tilapia and an Oscar.

If any of you recognise it, please leave me a comment. I certainly would like to know what it is.

Well, so I had a great jog, a great one hour of fishing… what more can I ask for to start the weekend!

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