With my final few days in Taiwan ticking away, the weather had finally begun to cooperate. The winds had died down to a reasonable amount, and the waters were beginning to clear. Unfortunately, with the small amount of time left I would be unable to pursue any of the more exciting pelagic or marine targets … Continue reading
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Multifaceted Asia Part II: Taiwan, Harbor Critters
It had been a rough few weeks in Taiwan. Although the fishing had started off with a bang with a plethora of awesome species caught in the estuaries of Central Taiwan, temperatures had continued to plummet as weather further deteriorated. Although a hardcore fisho probably would have continued to fish through these conditions, I chose … Continue reading
Multifaceted Asia Part I: Taiwan, What Lies Beneath
The roar of jet engine woke me up from my uncomfortably positioned slumber on a Boeing 777. Wiping the sleep from my eyes, I looked out the plastic windows to behold the tropical island of Taiwan. Located just north of the Philippines, it still experiences winter-time cold, but the temperatures were easily comfortable for a … Continue reading