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Cool, will try my best
Regards,
Yaj.

Reached Powai at 2:30 pm yesterday ,it was over cast and looked like there was some rain on the way.I was all curious about the mysterious "liquid" bait that was creating a sensation at Powai.
As I reached Ali's machan he landed the first fish a 4.5 lb Mrigal.Good start to the session!
Ali explained his new technique to me and helpful as ever setup my rig for me in the right way.Within two minutes of casting there was a dip in the float and I struck but no luck bad timing I guess.
A few minutes later another dip and this time it was hooked ,after a decent fight the fish was landed,another Mrigal of 4.5 lbs.
From 2.30-3.30pm there were a total of 8 good bites,the best frequency I had ever seen there.
I think Ali has hit the jackpot with this innovation,the fish seem to love it and cant get enough of it.The waiting period is so short that it almost seems like the T20 of fishing.
All thats left is for him to get the fish to click their tail fins and crack a salute .
After 3.30 rain played the spoil sport and it poured for the next two hours.
I took the opportunity to discuss my trip schedule with Ali and get his advice since has fished those water quite a bit.

Highlight of the day was watching a member on a neighbouring machan play a 6kg hybrid on a tiny ringal rod and a drum reel,it took about 25 min and we applauded when he landed the fish .It was sheer poetry!
He did an encore an hour later with another equally large hybrid!

Light was fading fast and there was the India Aus semifinal coming up so I said my good byes to Ali and Santosh who were staying on for some night fishing.
I 'd forgotten to carry my camera so Zainul clicked pics with his mobile phone.I'll post the as soon as i receive them.

As to the secret "liquid" bait Ali s the man!
Regards,
Yaj.

hey guys - have you ever tried fishing on the palm beach road? There are couple of lakes and the one on the left is superb to catch fish. Periodically they let the gates open which brings in new fish from the vashi creek. I've tried that spot and its cool.

Hey Dood,

I know the place...now its full of catfish

Do you guys ever work

We used to before joining IA..

Jokes apart, we do work and work harder so that we can generate some spare time for fishing..

Fortunately, I get to go fishing for couple of hours in the evening whenever I want.. coz Powai is well within Mumbai limits (I am sure you know it) .. And of course thanks to Ali & to the profession I am into.

But unfortunately, I can very rarely go on a 3, 4 days or a weeks time fishing trip that some can manage.

Hey, Now that I'm working in Vikhroli maybe i can join the Powai Club .... Whats the membership charge like and rules?

Santosh, Yaj ... Powai is planning to celebrate its diamond jubilee. Have you become members or not ?... or are you still riding piggy back on Ali? Come on guys ... Powai needs you as members.
Ali ...take immediate action ... you are the sec now. Perhaps you should threaten them with an increase in membership fees for every week of delay.

Ali has got my membership approved in the AGM …. Becoming a member is not that easy any more. ..

By the way ... still waiting for the IA stickers

Hi Santosh,
What does membership cost at Powai ?
Regards
Owen

Santosh...jus saw yr post on this forum that Ali Bhai has supported your membership !!!

BTW....my Fishing rod is still "unused"

Hey you have to use the rod my friend. Hey Santosh how was the shiwda experience at Badlapur?

Went to Powai at 7.00 Pm on Tuesday to keep some stuff, met Ali and we decided to try our luck for couple of hours. I and Ali both caught 2 Rohu's of 10 Lb each .. gave a decent fight with few jumps

Hey Santosh, It's very hard to appreciate the fish in front of these two cute kidos they are damn cute man, who r they ????

Thanks Prashant, both are my kids, the elder one is Shree (5 yrs) and the younger is shuban (1 yr)

they r very pretty give them KISSSSSSI from ma side.........

Hai santosh next visit will surely meet your kids
give my love to them
regards
riaz

Riaz plan a visit soon, this time we will also try some sea fishing.. :)

Hey Mr. S,

really cute kids.....smallie is a real doll. Please give them a nice tight hug for me.

hey Santosh
thats some catch bro may be next time we do it together .

Thanks Rajat & Keyur,

Keep yourself free on the 29th & 30th, we are going to ravdanda.

Was there last Sunday & we caught 5 mangrove jacks.

lost one barra and 2 jacks.

Nice going Santo .... looks like your having some real fun ... tight lines

Thanks Fred, you know who's style of casting I am trying to copy..??

HI Guys,

I'm finally in town & can be contacted on 9987681053.

Whats happening about the next mumbai meet on 29th - 30th ?

Santosh, I suppose ur already with rod & line this weekend. Hope we can go on 29th early morning instead of late afternoon.

Hope to catch up with some of you guys.

Ali ???? you around ?