Anybody ever heard of a fish called Mahseeer

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Nice fish - is that the one that they catch using soap ?

Yes I did say soap , lives in very fast waters in northern India

[pixybasher]

I 'm not sure about that one... your most likely thinking about the big catfish.
I remember seeing John Wilson getting in to one and the thing snapped his rod right at the but end.... guess what.. he still landed it.

Got to go now cos the films just starting.

Might go to SLAPTON tomorrow if anyones interested.. If so leave PM and I'll get back to you..
cheers guys.
Nigel

[Machua]

Originally Posted by Simon TorbayFishing

Hi Jeebak, welcome aboard!

I've not heard of them before. Have you ever caught a big one?

Hi Simon,


To know about Mahseer you must visit http://www.fishing-forum.info/newthr...newthread&f=60

I have been to this place and it is amazing! Although there is a fishing season and we went at the wrong time, so could'nt catch a large one. I'm new to this forum

Machua

[Omahayank]

Hello & welcome Jeebak. Thats fantastic, theres nothing that big in the waters I fish. Good luck and tight lines

[Greenheart]

Originally Posted by Fishing Forum Admin

Nice fish - is that the one that they catch using soap ?

Yes I did say soap , lives in very fast waters in northern India

Welcome to the froum Jeebak, i,ve seen a few programmes about Mahseer fishing. I've also heard they use soap for bait. Not sure if it's the same as the stuff you use to wash your hands with though or just a nickname for some local bait. Been to India myself, but did not get a chance to fish. Nice country & nice people. I shall definately take some fishing gear next time I go. What would you recommend as a general outfit for a tourist who wants to travel light? Looking forward to reading your reports.

[Omahayank]

I would asume that, Yes! just plain bar soap! We chunk it up here for catfish. Ivory is best, it floats off the bottom.