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Mahseer
Fishing Tackle Check List
The
tackle you need for Mahseer fishing is very simple. Firstly
you need a good medium to heavy spinning / carp rod anything
from 2lb – 3lb tc, in 8 -10ft, this will be more than
enough, and will be all you need for both spinning and Atta
paste fishing.
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Reels
need to be big enough to hold a good 200m of 20lb line
but light enough for you to hold all day while out
spinner fishing, good quality 60 size bait runners are
perfect for every situation you will find, plus they
double up and allow you to stop and bait fish for an
hour or two after spinning for the morning session, so
one reel for two jobs. (A spare reel is always advised
to be carried in case of a fault occurring)
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Spinners
are easy to arrange, get yourself a good selection
of silver, bronze and gold Mepps in size 3, 4 and
5, these are great for fooling fish in broken
water and for working amongst the rapids, rocks
and old trees you will find lining the
river.
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Plugs
and lures
are also used but only the smallest lures you can
buy will see any action, and again these are
totally natural in their colour and in sizes
ranging from 3 inches up to 5 inches. When using
lures make sure you have spare hooks and good
quality split rings for any repair work that might
need doing.
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Hooks
are very simple. A good, strong, heavy-wire saltwater
long-shank hook in 1/0, 2/0 and 3/0 are perfect for
paste fishing with singles, trebles also play a big part
in paste fishing, especially when small fish are
present, so make sure you have some super strong trebles
in size 1 and 2. These will be all you need for this
style of angling
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Line
needs to be as clear as possible, because the Ramganga
River and other river of north India are crystal clear
so a dark line just gives the game away, so keep your
eyes open for anything clear, not white….but clear.
Fluorocarbon in 20lb and 30lb will also be used for hook
lengths when paste fishing. 2 x 600 metre spools should
be enough for a weeks fishing, but always change the
line after a good battle or a lost fish.
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Other
useful items…!
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Small
rucksack
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Wide
brimmed hat
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Polarized
sunglasses / lanyard
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Sun
block factor 40+
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Thin
cotton shirts with long sleeves
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Head
torch, and batteries
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Spare
memory cards or films for cameras
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Good
quality walking sandals
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