INDIANANGLER

had gone to kerala for 10 days. it was raining as the monsoon had already set in over there. Waited for the rains to stop. Once the rain stopped, went fishing in the chalakudy river beside the house. Used earth worms on the first day and got only one fish, the next day tried using chicken intestine as bait and got five fishes.



They were beautiful but dangerous. They gave a nasty sting when not properly handled. Could anybody tell me they english name the locals call them mainja curi. It is said that they used to grow bigger (upto around 3 kg) but now their size seems to have reduced due to dynamite blasting.

Real beauties mate, congrats.

Iam from bihar and it is called " SINGHI " there. I think it is the same fish who's sting gives you light fever.

Very beautiful Cats.

Prakash, these are not Singhi's.

Nice catch mate.

Nice Catch
Horabagrus brachysoma - Called in our region, ManjKoori.
Chicken intestine is a good bait. Also you can use shrimp, prawns, clams, mussels etc. Frog is also good.
I believe, the season starts after rains- In periyar, you start to get a lot these days. Find rocky parts to start casting...