Vacation Looming... need a few tips

crankybait · 07-05-07, 11:04 AM

OK folks, so my vacation has been moved closer, and now I will be headed to India on Wednesday. Last time I went, I got skunked, unless a catfish the size of my finger would count for anything. Of course I had no idea what species I was fishing for, therefore just throwing everything in my tacklebox in every size or color. Then I realise carp and catfish are the predominant species... Lures wasn't a smart choice. After digging through a few posts, I pretty much figured out what my strategy would be.

Bringing the Ugly Stik. I will never risk my St.Croix to the airport. I will probably be using 12 pound test. For the carp I'll be using a small hook with some corn. I will probably chum the day before, sink a can of corn with a few holes in it. I'll be using a bobber, i suppose.

For Catfish, I might be using a circle hook with a chicken liver. I'll wrap it in nylon to keep it on the hook.

Sound good? Any tips are much appreciated, thanks.

bassthumb32 · 07-05-07, 11:22 AM

Dont Chum The Night Before Do It Hours Before. Other Than That That Sounds Like A Good Plan. Catfish And Carp Get Big In Asia I Understand So 12 Lb. May Ge A Little Light. You Could Prolly Use 30 Or 50 Lb Braid. Good Luck

Captmikestarrett · 07-05-07, 12:17 PM

The carp look like tarpon..

Masheer and Goonch look like fun..

Capt Mike

bassfisher02 · 07-05-07, 12:46 PM

I'm determined there have to be bass over there.

crankybait · 07-05-07, 07:39 PM

Yeah, I was looking into Mahseer last time I went. We actually do live right by a river that has them, and chances are I will take a week to target them. I suppose I will have to go buy some braid. Powerpro? I haven't paid much attention to braid...
Bassfisher02, I am thoroughly convinced that there are no bass in India. I hit atleast 6 different commonly fished bodies of water and not a single bass. Plus, there is no bass in the fish market.

bassfisher02 · 07-05-07, 08:08 PM

Hm, well then thats odd. But yes if you go braid go Powerpro.

JB · 07-05-07, 08:39 PM

cranky,
heres a link with a list of freshwater fish in good 'ol indi'er

link

crankybait · 07-05-07, 10:25 PM

Wow, thanks for the link JB! What a great reference. Now whenerver I travel with Dad, I got a list of fish for any nation

Time to read up

Wishing2BFishing · 07-06-07, 03:14 PM

Don't bring back any of those nasty snakeheads. I believe those fish are native species in India.

zooker · 07-06-07, 03:41 PM

seems to me there getting native to the nj area..

zooker

crankybait · 07-11-07, 04:06 PM

Ok, well I'm off in 2 hours. Enjoy your July, folks. Expect a report when i get back

07-05-07, 11:04 AM	#1
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Vacation Looming... need a few tips OK folks, so my vacation has been moved closer, and now I will be headed to India on Wednesday. Last time I went, I got skunked, unless a catfish the size of my finger would count for anything. Of course I had no idea what species I was fishing for, therefore just throwing everything in my tacklebox in every size or color. Then I realise carp and catfish are the predominant species... Lures wasn't a smart choice. After digging through a few posts, I pretty much figured out what my strategy would be. Bringing the Ugly Stik. I will never risk my St.Croix to the airport. I will probably be using 12 pound test. For the carp I'll be using a small hook with some corn. I will probably chum the day before, sink a can of corn with a few holes in it. I'll be using a bobber, i suppose. For Catfish, I might be using a circle hook with a chicken liver. I'll wrap it in nylon to keep it on the hook. Sound good? Any tips are much appreciated, thanks. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

07-05-07, 11:22 AM	#2
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	Dont Chum The Night Before Do It Hours Before. Other Than That That Sounds Like A Good Plan. Catfish And Carp Get Big In Asia I Understand So 12 Lb. May Ge A Little Light. You Could Prolly Use 30 Or 50 Lb Braid. Good Luck __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

07-05-07, 12:17 PM	#3
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	The carp look like tarpon.. Masheer and Goonch look like fun.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-05-07, 12:46 PM	#4
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	I'm determined there have to be bass over there. __________________ Good Fishin'

07-05-07, 07:39 PM	#5
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Yeah, I was looking into Mahseer last time I went. We actually do live right by a river that has them, and chances are I will take a week to target them. I suppose I will have to go buy some braid. Powerpro? I haven't paid much attention to braid... Bassfisher02, I am thoroughly convinced that there are no bass in India. I hit atleast 6 different commonly fished bodies of water and not a single bass. Plus, there is no bass in the fish market. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

07-05-07, 08:08 PM	#6
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	Hm, well then thats odd. But yes if you go braid go Powerpro. __________________ Good Fishin'

07-05-07, 08:39 PM	#7
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	cranky, heres a link with a list of freshwater fish in good 'ol indi'er link

07-05-07, 10:25 PM	#8
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Wow, thanks for the link JB! What a great reference. Now whenerver I travel with Dad, I got a list of fish for any nation Time to read up __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

07-06-07, 03:14 PM	#9
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Don't bring back any of those nasty snakeheads. I believe those fish are native species in India.

07-06-07, 03:41 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	seems to me there getting native to the nj area.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

07-11-07, 04:06 PM	#11
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Ok, well I'm off in 2 hours. Enjoy your July, folks. Expect a report when i get back __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

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