INDIANANGLER

Here we go again,

I propose that this year annual I.A. competition should be a fresh water affair. The Bhandardhara Dam can accommodate any number of rods and we can easily camp on the shore.

March (First Week) will be a good time. This venue offer both spinning and bait fishing opportunities and we can target Mahseer, Malli and Carp.

What do you recon guys.

Ali.

sounds good.. will have to check work schedules and start doing some recon trips till then... once again ali bhai.. good idea..always wanted to be part of the earlier competitions but that didn't work out this time ill try my best..

it's a good plan ali bhai....... i am intrested too

keep it up:-)

cheers
manish

I am confirmed. Ofcourse...........

Dear Ali bhai

Give us some details about the location like distance from mumbai etc. Also let us know if we have to stay there etc.

Regards, Salim

Bhandardara is about 185 kms from Mumbai, in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra.
Route from Mumbai would be Mumbai - Igatpuri - Ghoti - Bhandardara.
The last 2 competitions were saltwater over a period of 2 days.
The third (this one) Alibhai is proposing freshwater and that we camp instead of hotel accommodation.
I think the details can be worked out. It is the response for participation that is required right now to make it happen.
I am very keen on this event and am thankful to Alibhai for initiating.
Guys.......... please post if you are with the idea.
Sanjay

Dear Ali Bhai,

Yes, I am for it.

Regards,

Arun

I love to join there with my uncle.

I have few questions to ask. these are stupid question but i want to know

1.How will be the temperature out there. since it is a remote location and we are camping there, heavy rain or hot temperature will spoil the enthusiasm?

2.What about food and drinking water?

3.Safety from wildlife such as snakes, croc, wolfs, jackals, wild dogs, wild boar, bee attack and a rare one Cheetah attack?

Camping look like a good idea!

Safety from wildlife such as snakes, croc, wolfs, jackals, wild dogs, wild boar, bee attack and a rare one Cheetah attack????



DONT WATCH TOO MANY HOLLYWOOD MOVIES.... IT AFFECTS YOUR MIND....

and yes last cheetah was shot in 1952, so you are safe from cheetah at least....

You are right Doc too many movies

count me in!

Ahh one day I will come to India for such competitions and specially for masheer and will also visit Nainital where my nana used to fish before 1947

doesnt look like to many takers.. ali bhai .. i sent you a pm.

i am up .

No ,Your questions are not stupid..

Climate will be pleasant as the dam is also a hill station and early March will be not too cold or hot.

Food can be brought from many hotels that are close by. Plenty of drinking water will be carried.

No Cheetah's mate , but yes wild boars, snakes, scorpions, and few resident leopards are known to visit the dam area..

Santosh

And don't forget the poisonus indian pythons from Chennai

And the deadly chicken eating malinja meen ...

I did give a rod for a picture of that MEEN Malinja, I do not know if Aloo picked it up from Kenneth though

But I think I can put a Saltiga on the line for a picture of a poisonus python

Will a photo of Russel Viper do ??

Sure enough it is considered to be a Python by many ignorents.

(The Saltiga is Mine)

Regards,

Ali.

I have been called a lot of things, "Ignorent" is a first though

Guys,

I was out of town, catching some salty brutes.

Will post detail of the location and logistics soon.

Request volunteers for co-coordinators.

Regards,

Ali.

Do I have to say YES?

Thanks santosh,

and better warn these creatures not to visit my tent in advance, because im bringing swiss knife




i want danny's company there to remain safe from snakes



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sure i have the pics

Dear Ali Bhai .. I would like to volunteer and help you organize !

March first week sounds good.. 3rd March is a holiday at many companies (including mine ) .. so we can actually make it a long weekend. Am saying this from the perspective of all anglers who have to travel down from longer routes. Ideal dates could be 4th and 5th March, and so that 6th March, people can be back home comfortably... afterall camping isnt as easy as it seems !

I would also like to cover this event as a photo-journalist. I'd speak to some close allies and check if I can get some media coverage.. no promises, but I will try ! And once I get your green signal, I will start drumming up the branding initiative on some of the regular Social Media platforms !

Thoughts ...ideas ?

Good initiative. Thanks for volunteering your help.

Any one on the forum knows any one who organize camping..

Regards,

Ali.

I am in for this one partner

I am in guys but i don't have camping gears

regards

manish

I have a spare tent.. anyways, i may be staying in a closeby hotel.. I will come with someone who wants to cover the event for media..

Fred, what about you..???

santosh bhai I was missing you in powai....anyways if u have a tent then please spare it for me.thanks in advance

regards
Manish

Hi Manish, pls call me santosh (no bhai, kaka, mama, dada ) .. I'll get the tent it for you.

Good I was not there at powai.. when we meet next time, you will never miss me. :)))))

sorry santosh will not use the term again .....and thanks for the tent in advance

regards

Manish

Can the owner of this site contact this camping equipments sponsor???
"NO Commercial ventures"

arish.. dont do that ... u'll get pronged .. meaning trouble.. somebody help this chap..

mansingh.. hi .. i have an extra three man , four season tent (means you can use it in all seasons , hot wet or cold or anthing in between).. korean make .. never been used. purchased on 30 dec 2010.. on impulse.. for rs 7400.. if you want you could purchase it from me.. let me know if you're interested. you could use it for future outings , since you've been going to a lot of places to recce fishing locations.. btw i already have a 5 man 4 season tent ... so i dunno what i was thinking..

Oh sorry I don't know it was a commercial venture.

Someone's got to pay to run this site Arish. Hosting the server costs money.

Ali Bhai,

Count me in from the Puneri Machimar Gang. I will motivate the rest of the gang to join in at Bhandardhara. Also count us in for any help in organising.

Regards
Cavalier.

Thank you Nair Saheb,

Looking forward to your help in organizing this event.

Regards,

Ali.

I understands, thanks Bobby .

Some more questions(sorry if im disturbing)
What do we require to organize this event? What are the rules to be followed while organizing the event? Do participants have to follow any rules in the angling competitions? What are the different categories of awards?



Till now Confirmed participants:

1.Ali Bhai(angler_ali)
2.Manish(manishhgin)
3.Sanju_freeworld
4.arun.mohile
5.Dr. Aamir Bhavnagri
6.Ace_doc
7.Santosh
8.Yancham
9.Rajad Dada(rajatmukherje)
10.Cavalier

Tentative:
1.Hamour
2.Flyhigh
3.Arish
4.Dr.Prasad
5.Sayed Bhai(lionheart)
6.Mobeensiddiqui
7.Bobby

expected date: 3rd,4th march or 4th,5th march or 5th,6th march???

I do not think I can make it, got too much on my plate at the moment. I will be flying to Bombay tomorrow though.

Alibhai,

Count me in too from the Puneri Machimar Gang.

Regards,
Atul

He Bobby,

Got some spare time, when in Mumbai.

Would love to meet you.

Regards,

Ali.


Arish,

Kindly don't create confusion by posting wrong information about the competition. The dates will be decided after a recce trip to the spot and till date no one is confirm.

There will be rules in place to govern this competition and the same will be decided after consultations and deliberations by the coordinators and other senior members.

Prizes are sponsored by members and categories are on the basis of same.

Generally the prize categories are.

a)-Biggest Catch
b)-Maximum No. of catches
c)-Maximum cumulative weight.

Other then that some more categories can be introduced like..

1-Maximum species caught
2-Some special catch etc.

The place in question is suitable for bait fishing and spinning so two rods will be allowed per angler .

Certainly no treble hook will be allowed on any ones bait rod.

Catch, weigh, photo and release will be the mantra observed. (Except for some fishes for the camp with permission of the coordinators.)

All will be allowed to use cast net/ Mullet trap to catch live bait but these catches will not be part of the competition.

Regards,

Ali.

its a long discussion. but just exactly what species are the contestants targeting here. i mean i would like to my quarry/shikar.

Mahseer
Mully
Singhara
Red Tail Catfish
Catla
Mirgal
Rohu
Golden carp
Chinese Carp
Common Carp
Fresh Water Eel

These are some to name.

so many varieties of fishes.

my bag is packed ....waiting for the dates to come

i am sure will learn a lot from you guys

regards
Manish

ali bhai ... if the recce trip is on a weekend , i would like to tag along.. i will ride from pune.. please let me know in advance.. will appreciate the intimation.. thanks..

I too intrested in recce trip..........since i m more closer to mumbai (silvassa)


never mind if i don't get a space

regards
Manish.