INDIANANGLER

Well done Tosh. Nice looking Rohu. You guys can make a difference and get people to change their angling style.

I do think that for high pressure water the European boilie style of fishing will work very nicely given time.

Extensive groundbaiting with boilies will be required for a while till the fish switch to the new high protien baits.

I have a great book on the eveloution of baits for still water fishing that i can lend you guys during my next visit to Mumbai. It will give you an idea of how baits have evolved.

An important thing is that it is a clean style of fishing, and huge amounts of soil will not be sent into the lake every day along with the ground bait, which finally create mounds of soil in the lake.

Thanks Owen,

Working on the boilie style of fishing, hopefully the fish at powai start taking it. Don't know how many will change, (somewhere on the forum had a similar discussion on people fishing for pot) also some members are total meat collectors and will catch as many fish they can and almost on daily basis. Unless the method is totally banned or at least a catch limit is fixed, sadly I don't foresee much changing here.

Owen, it is also very difficult to land a big carp (5 kg plus) with size 3 or 4 rohu hooks (I hope I got the nos. right) you lose the fish in very first run even on light drag, this is my personal experience. Any suggestions??

Regards,

Santosh

As soon as my friggin boss calls

Thanks Doc

When are you coming??

where is Ali Bhai ??????

Santo....
My family trying to send me in exile...(
I'm fighting with all my weaponry....
Lemme fix up everything...till then good bye
And all the good wishes for that "elusive ones"

Regards
Saiki

You guys need to read these two books.

Hints to amateurs on tank angling in India
by: P. N Bhattacharyya

Tank angling in India
by: Henry Sullivan Thomas

Where could i get one from?

Any idea Bops!

By the way Trout Tales is fantastic. Brilliant writer.

Yes, I'm reading one more book from Corey Ford on sporting dogs, makes for very nice reading. I remember reading the second book a long time ago, let me see if I can find a copy tucked away somewhere. Maybe Gavin can find the first one somewhere in Cal?

Tank Angling in India is out of print.
I have been trying to get hold of a copy for umpteen years !

Another angling classic by Henry Sullivan Thomas 'The Rod in India" has been reprinted recently by Natraj Publishers of Dehra Dun.

I have a copy of rod in India, but honestly guys i think most of it is outdated and the word kill really kills me.
There are better books available
Regards
Owen

Sudhir Arora, Natraj Publishers , Dehra Dun tel is 987227669
great guy, if its available, he can help.

Hi Santosh,
These are some photo. The 20 lb Rohu was caught by Vishal and the 18lb Hibrid was landed by Jawwad .Now do you belive in our liquid hook bait theory.



The Nice Bend



The Screaming Run



At last the win



Jawwad’s 18 lb Hibrid



Vishal’s 20 lb Rohu

My photos are with Zainul and I will post them as soon as possible.

Regards.

Ali

Ali, that Rohu & Hybrid is HUGE .. DAMN.. I missed the action

But I am happy for you guys & glad that the liquid hook bait is working

Ali bhai again your new concept new bait has made me to plan a 2 days trip to Pawai
as said by santosh Ali, that Rohu & Hybrid is HUGE .. DAMN.. I missed the action
regards
riaz

Great going Guys !

Riaz, please dont empty the place of all its fish, before I get there.


Btw, what is this liquid hook bait ?

a bit busy till 7th oct .. if possible I will be there in the evening.. catch a big one..

The presumption was based upon the description on the methods of fishing given by Ali himself on one of his threads sometime earlier..
If am also not mistaken, a comment was also made somewhere that the fish in Powai don't take bait, and I for one haven't seen a fish grabbing a bare hook.. ( But I haven't fished in Powai so I wouldn't know )..

Different strokes for Different Folks, I guess.