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Fishing Superstitions and Believes....

Here are some I've gathered from the web for your reading pleasure:

- Bananas are banned on boats. It was documented

in the early 1700’s that almost every ship that

disappeared at the sea was carrying a cargo of bananas.

- It is believed that a woman on board is bad luck. However, it is

also said that a woman’s bare breast would calm a stormy sea.

- A dog seen near fishing tackle is bad luck.

- Stepping onto a boat with your left foot first is bad.

- Flowers are considered unlucky onboard a ship.

- Cutting your hair / nails at sea is bad luck.

- Looking back once the boat has left port can bring bad luck.

- Some believed Friday is a bad day to start a journey on a boat.

- Some anglers strongly believed in choosing the

‘right’ spot to break in a new reel / rod.

- For many, a specific hat is vital for a good fishing adventure.

- A fisherman always released the first fish he catches

back in the water for luck. (not sure about this one).

- Carry a fishing rod into the house before you

start on a fishing trip will not land you any fish.

- Never tell anyone how many fish you have,

while you are fishing, or you will be unlucky.

- Spitting on your bait will give you luck.

- Changing rod while fishing will bring bad luck.

the list goes on........

Superstitions have no basis in reality....they're just

creations of our minds. But these are powerful creations

affecting our actions and the resultant outcomes.

Ignoring them is to risk losing a boatload of fish....

Besides, some of them are fun......

Labrador Nature Reserve

The Labrador Nature Reserve......off Pasir Panjang Road

A nice jetty there that used to be my 'plan B' fishing spot...

A view of the jetty along the park.....

....this shot was taken from a recent trip there while

the little ones were racing on their skate scooters

I have seen good times at the jetty bringing home bag

full of Black-barred Halfbeak......aka Jiam Zui.

Very tasty.....deep fried and served with a dash lemon.

Picture by Randall, J.E.

Pity......now that the jetty is permanently closed

sigh.....Singapore hobbyist are slowly driven to pay-ponds