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Pran
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by Pran » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:00 pm
Met Inder for the first time yesterday and we decided to go fishing at a lake close to his house.We saw plenty of small fish near the bank about an inch long that we thought were fingerlings (made us think the lake was loaded

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Got up at five in the morning today and set out to Inder's place after giving him a wake up call.Both of us set out on my bike and reached the lake at about 5.45(Inder's fishing rod fell off his bag and nearly missed being run over by an auto rickshaw)
Inder cast with a rubber lure(was that a frog?) a couple of times and didn't have any bites.I cast using chicken gut as bait(bad at hook sizes).The vegetation along the banks made it a pain to cast.My line felt tight after 6-7 casts and i went closer to the water to retrieve my catch-which turned out to be a scooter tyre dumped by some ^$#@@

The hook held on pretty well to the tyre and after being unable to release it had to cut my line loose.Lost my first hook,float and weights(The nice red float, Mack The Knife

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The surface of the water seemed calm and we didn't see any disturbances because of the fish.The lake either had no big fish at all or we chose the wrong place to fish.
The trip though unsuccessful let us have a nice time outdoors(what say, Inder?)
Will be followed with pics once Inder reaches home.
Pran
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by conty1 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:03 pm
May the water fairies bring you guys better luck next time.
Inderbhai, amreeka wapas aane ka kya iraada hai???
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:24 pm
Pran and Inder,
Let's have a look at the pics of the lake. Could give an idea of what is in there - unless you want to describe it in words. How big is this lake and what are the surroundings like?
The WASI cottage isn't booked for this coming weekend and I was wondering whether or not to go. Ofcourse I want to, just don't know if I can. How are you guys placed?
Wouldn't mind trying this lake either.
Pran, it does not hurt to wade in to retrieve your hook or lure. Getting wet is part and parcel of fishing. Ask Inder.

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Pran
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by Pran » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:40 pm
Mack The Knife Bana";p="18799 wrote:
Pran, it does not hurt to wade in to retrieve your hook or lure. Getting wet is part and parcel of fishing. Ask Inder.

But the water here was too dirty.On my last trip I was standing in knee deep water while casting.
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by kanwar76 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:46 pm
I am the Saint the Soldier that walks in Peace. I am the Humble dust of your feet, But dont think my Spirituality makes me weak. The Heavens will roar if my Kirpan were to speak...
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by kanwar76 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:48 pm
conty1";p="18798 wrote:May the water fairies bring you guys better luck next time.
Inderbhai, amreeka wapas aane ka kya iraada hai???
Hey welcome back on IFG. Everything sorted out or from home? Right now its july but you never know
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by kanwar76 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:52 pm
Mack The Knife Bana";p="18799 wrote:Pran and Inder,
Let's have a look at the pics of the lake. Could give an idea of what is in there - unless you want to describe it in words. How big is this lake and what are the surroundings like?
The WASI cottage isn't booked for this coming weekend and I was wondering whether or not to go. Ofcourse I want to, just don't know if I can. How are you guys placed?
Wouldn't mind trying this lake either.
Pran, it does not hurt to wade in to retrieve your hook or lure. Getting wet is part and parcel of fishing. Ask Inder.

Hi Rusty,
I have office this sat. We can always plan for next weekend. Just can't wait to wet
my rod at WASI again..
-Inder
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:57 pm
Was this Agram lake mear HSR layout?
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by conty1 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:00 pm
kanwar76";p="18812 wrote:
conty1";p="18798 wrote:May the water fairies bring you guys better luck next time.
Inderbhai, amreeka wapas aane ka kya iraada hai???
Hey welcome back on IFG. Everything sorted out or from home? Right now its july but you never know
-Inder
Yea, I can access IFG from work now

I learnt a trick to bypass websense!
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by kanwar76 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:04 pm
Mack The Knife Bana";p="18816 wrote:Was this Agram lake mear HSR layout?
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No..its kaggdaspura lake.
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by Vikram » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:10 pm
Keep going at it guys.Your enthusiasm is infectious.It must teach people a bit about living the life out doors.Thanks for sharing.
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by Pran » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:27 pm
Thanks Inder.That was great trip.
Yup, I am kind of scared of reptiles.What are the chances of finding a snake when you find the skin it's moulted?
Pran
Ps: Inder,would like to copy these pictures to my hard disk with your permission.
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:41 pm
Inder,
Where the dicken's is kagdaspura lake? Let's pay it another visit on Sunday morning if you are upto it.
5th and 6th May, I am taking wifey and the kids to Shiva. However, if that plan falls through we can go. Will let you know.
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:43 pm
Pran";p="18824 wrote:What are the chances of finding a snake when you find the skin it's moulted?
Keep going there and let us know when you find out.
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by Pran » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:45 pm
Mack The Knife,
It's about 2 km from KR puram.
Pran
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