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Four different kinds of Mahseer
are found in these waters – Silver, Gold, balck and Pink.
However, in light of decreasing sizes and numbers of good
specimens, 'Catch-and-Release' has become a necessary
practice. Other fish often found are carp , catfish and many
small ones useful as bait.
The fishing season here is
during the months of November, December, January and
February. Guests are provided with a local guide or
‘gillie’ for every two visitors. Gillies help anglers
with their knowledge of the waters and are experienced
fishermen themselves. They also are adept at using the
coracle boats (native, circular boats made out of buffalo
hide) and can move guests from place to place in the waters.
JLR provides the coracles to cross the river and also to
help with the landing of fish
Fishing is done during the
morning, which lasts from first light until midday and then
again from 4 o'clock until nightfall. Also, only a maximum
of 10 rods are allowed to be in the water during a single
session. Fishing techniques that are possible on these
waters are Bait fishing, Fly fishing and Spinning. Bait is
also provided – baked Ragi (millets) paste, freshwater
crabs, chilva and sometimes figs are the main ones used.
TACKLE LIST
Though camp has a few
tackles on hire, we request guests to get their own tackle
as personal preference is a factor.
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Rods: Your main rod can be an
off-the-shelf uptide of about 10 foot casting 6 - 10oz (one
joint). Fibreglass is tougher than carbon and is also
cheaper. A heavy duty carp rod for spinning and also a
lighter rod for catching live bait will complete the set.
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Reels: The main criterion for
reels is that they take a lot of line. You don't have to
cast far, but fish make long runs and you don't want to run
out! They should be of the highest quality as they have to
take a lot of pressure. Multipliers such as Abu Ambassadors
are very popular, 7000 and 9000 models. Large fixed spools
such as Shimano Aerlex can be used as well.
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Line: 40lb or 50lb monofil for
your main reel and perhaps Braid for spinning. A long fight
with a fish can result in line being damaged and it will
need to be changed when this happens.
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Hooks: Sizes 5,6,7, 8 can be
used for the main rod. Owner and Partridge are popular, but
anything as long as it is extra strong. The same for hooks
on lures. Change them for extra strong even if they are not
already fitted.
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Plugs: Rupala 9” or 8”
(black and white) or Meps no.4 & 5
Guests are also advised to bring
with them a cap, sunscreen, dark glasses, shorts, good shoes
to taken on the water and personal medical kit. We request
all our foreign clientele to adhere to all safety
precautions and ensure that they get all their inoculations
prior to their visit to the Camp.
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