There's a place in Zambales where islands dot the seascape. Reefs extend to the horizon. Dark mysterious rivers empty into quiet estuaries... all waiting to be explored!
The ferry banka.
Crossing over. It's a 20 minute run to the island. Could be faster but the route is full of shallow reefs.
One of the numerous rivers that run across the highway.
Working the flats
Juvvie groupers again!
Rigged and ready.
Gotta watch out for these guys. The moment you turn your back they grab your shoes and send you off on a halfday treasure hunt.
Manta rays were jumping all over the place.
Idyllic.
You can beach anywhere, though the west end of the island is covered with mangroves and shallow coral.
Shorejigging babe with jack.
Sandugo watershoes rock! Used to buy the really expensive variety but this local brand does everything for a third of the price.
5hp. outboard is the bare minimum. It can push the 12 footer at decent speed and sips gas at a forgettable rate allowing you to go far on a little plus the engine is light, easy to portage. I want an 8hp. but the budget is still at the horizon...
Topwaters, spoon and casting jigs scored. Light casting tackle for the chore. If you want to tangle with the GT's on the troll bring bigger guns.
We barely got to tap into the beauty of the area. The rivers with their resident snappers and barra will have to wait for our next trip...
