6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

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6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by eljefe » Sun May 16, 2010 5:00 pm

Started as a joint 2 family sunday outing.My colleague, Kelemedi, couldn't make it as he was 'On'- so his wife Khamrul and kids; Sheryl, Sofie and Shane joined us. Cold blustery day, NO ONE got hooked, fell into the water or hit by a stinger.
Had picked up 2 new rods yesterday for Amir and Mehr.
Mehr scored a decent Bream on a no 4 aberdeen hook,4lb line on a diminutive pink rod / reel Uglystik which she chose herself at the tackle shop- -with a very Indian bait of ATTA, turmeric, coconut and vanilla-so much so that the other kids stopped using the fish/squid/prawn/chicken skin(kindly donated by wife!) and went gung ho on Atta-Cauvery mata ki jai ho? Wife is active in the process-makes sure Amir /Mehr get their bait changed and knows how to 'reel reel reel', but insists on shooing away any fish which come to the bait, if she's on the rod. I swear she shooed away a decent ray a couple of weeks ago when it was just the 2 of us fishing on the pier
A very solid biryani and fish n chips repast after the expedition.
There was a bit of a downside.Being chief 'deckhand', tackle arranger, dehooker and mule, I had carried a rod for myself in the wild hope that i could also fish, but between sorting out tangles and hooking bait and what not,no such luck.I lost the top half of a Shimano baitcaster-am left with the bottom half of the rod and a Rovex baitcaster reel loaded with 15lb braid...
The bream is filleted and awaits in the freezer.
It was so much fun,we will do it again!

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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by Vikram » Sun May 16, 2010 6:35 pm

Great day out,Jefe.Love the pic where Mehr is holding her trophy aloft.Worth a billion. :cheers:



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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by Sakobav » Sun May 16, 2010 6:47 pm

Good going and nice train em young..agree with Vikram on little ones joy on landing a fish.
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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by Yaj » Sun May 16, 2010 9:34 pm

Looks like the family had fun! Thanks for sharing Asif!
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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by MoA » Sun May 16, 2010 9:43 pm

Looks like fun was had by all... :cheers:
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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by nagarifle » Sun May 16, 2010 10:14 pm

what happend to the chips and vinegar? i mean if you want to eat fish you gotta have chips and vinegar eljefe :D
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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by timmy » Mon May 17, 2010 3:27 am

Asif, I love your pics. Enjoy this 100%. The day will come when they all fly from the nest and all you will have is memories, until the grandkids come along!

Your job of line-untangler and general "mule" is actually a very high calling in this world (though it doesn't seem so when you are in the middle of it).

Thanks for sharing and putting a big grin on my face!
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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by Olly » Mon May 17, 2010 11:07 am

WOW !!!
Seems you guys had a wonderful time and I am feeling so happy for the kids.... an enjoyable day no doubt... !!!!

Wish we all could you join you up someday... !! :)
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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by m24 » Tue May 18, 2010 7:03 pm

Great pics, chief. So, what happened to the fish?? Curry, fry or anything else?? :)

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Re: 6 rods, 5 kids and Mehr's first fish

Post by eljefe » Wed May 19, 2010 7:49 pm

Whoah, we are awaiting my next off so that I cook it for her.Lets see, another trip this weekend?
Naga-Naah, they dont serve vinegar here, I guess the locals have enough.Just salt and more salt and a lime.
Yup, am awaiting their first foray into shooting :D
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