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HSharief
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by HSharief » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:18 pm
Funny Guy Pran...
Come on, I know better than that. On that page, there are no prices, they say to call/email for prices and I just wondered if the guys here knew the prices and/or if someone ALREADY priced a ticket to Port Blair.
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Pran
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by Pran » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:47 pm
Sharief,
Saw that too. The prices may be seasonal.
Pran
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by Risala » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:04 am
Guy's this place is definitely worth a visit,if the murral in WASI or the carps at the pumphouse bent the rod
,just cant imagine what the fight would be like with these monsters.
Rusty,Asif let me know if you decide to head in that direction.
Sanjay
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HSharief
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by HSharief » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:50 am
Sanjay";p="31655 wrote:
Rusty,Asif let me know if you decide to head in that direction.
Sanjay
Wanna plan a big IFG outing around summer. I'm planning to visit India during March/April. I would love to get together and have a trip with the IFG guys.
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Mack The Knife
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:59 am
Pran";p="31641 wrote:Does conservation really matter when fishing in the sea?
Not to the extent that it does in our freshwater system where netting and dynamiting is common but if you do the math - 80 or 100 fish per week x 25 weeks = 2000 or 2500 fish per season per operator.
These are still virgin waters but the number of operators is now increasing (there are charters from Thailand as well) and if people aren't careful it could cause a problem.
To be honest, it is a question that is better answered by someone who knows about the ecology of these waters and reefs.
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:14 am
HSharief";p="31642 wrote:Man, those pictures are amazing. Mack The Knife, any idea of the prices, ball park... and what are the prices to fly from Chennai to Port Blair, anyone price that yet ?
Sharief, I can check but it may be somewhere in the region of U.S. $ 250.00 to 500.00 per day! I am told there are some operators that charge U.S.$1000.00 per day.
Also, if I am not mistaken, they only accept payment in Euros rather than USD.
If you send them an e-mail, it may take a few days before you get a reply as they are out fishing most of the time during high season.
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:21 am
Guy's this place is definitely worth a visit,if the murral in WASI or the carps at the pumphouse bent the rod
,just cant imagine what the fight would be like with these monsters.
Apparently even big mahseer in strong currents cannot approach the power of a big salt water fish.
Rusty,Asif let me know if you decide to head in that direction.
If finances permit I am hoping to do this next year.
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Pran
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by Pran » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:34 am
Thanks Mack The Knife.
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by marksman » Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:14 am
Hey Guys,
Just wondering what happens to those mammoth size fishes after the catch. I hope most of them are tossed back in the ocean after choosing one for the table. Pictures/videos serve better then a mounted fish imho.
Cheers!!!
Marksman
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by snIPer » Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:05 pm
Rahul eh
now why does that ring a bell
On my Epitaph - Off to Happy Hunting Grounds.
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by eljefe » Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:46 pm
Mack The Knife, should I get rid of the 5/0 trebles??
''It dont mean a thing, if it aint got that zing!''
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:13 pm
eljefe";p="31682 wrote:Mack The Knife, should I get rid of the 5/0 trebles??
Are you entertaining visions of fishing in the Andamans?
Ask the IA boys if they could be used for lure fishing for mahseer on the Cauvery. If they say yes, I suggest you keep them.
You wont need them in the Andamans as all the tackle is provided for.
Have just received a reply from Darran, which I will post below.
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by Mack The Knife » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:21 pm
Sharief, Sanjay et al.
Herewith Darran's reply regarding charter costs.
Hi Mack The Knife,
Base price for the boat is INR 20000 per day per boat. Maximum of 3 anglers per boat.
Hotel stay and transfers work out to between Rs.2000 to Rs.5000 for a double room per night.
Fishing based out of Port Blair, we provide all trolling tackle, lures and our best guiding!!!!
Let them mail us at [email protected] with your refernece for more options on pricings and availability.
cheers,
Darran.
I would just like to add that no one is obliged to take my reference as I am not their agent and neither am I on commission.
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by Risala » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:20 pm
Rusty,
Thanks for the details,guess the best time there would be Oct-Mar.
Though it might not be a bad idea to try the some sea fishing a lil closer,like Goa or something to get the feel,I will be there late Jan or early Feb.
Sanjay
