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Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Post Number: 178
Registered: 5-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 12:11 am: | |
Hi guys,
Any idea where we can check the UAE weather forecast for the coming week end
regards
amir |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 11:12 pm: | |
Adam,
Nice to hear(read rather..) about some actions on your side.
The waves and winds are horribly bad nowadays thus most fishing charters are not willing to venture out to sea. 
Cheers! |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 10:40 pm: | |
Hi Amir
A few of my work buddies and me went out shore fishing here in Abu Dhabi on Friday afternoon from 2pm- 6pm near to Musafah. Quite a lot of waves due to the wind and there was plenty of surface action with some kings chasing small fish to the top.
We managed to catch 4 breams only and 1 small flathead between us but many, many takes which were again breams. These fish like to nibble at your baits and you have to be quick to hook them.
I will be venturing out to Marina Mall this Friday to try out my fly fishing tackle. 
Cheers.
Adam |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 1:40 am: | |
No fishing reports for this week?? Hasnt any one been out for a session.
rgds
amir |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 11:33 pm: | |
You had me going Gregor, i have to admit. I will make a note to watch out for you in future...
Thank you for your sense of humor |
Troller (Troll)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 11:20 pm: | |
Adam, real name is Gregor - just jesting! Troller????
Tomorrow is flatehead day - i will let you know how things go... |
CJ Hatem (Sharkbait)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 10:50 pm: | |
Hi Matthew
thanks for the heads up, will then have to put in some leave, may just do it now over december. Is it good to camp or should i book a hotel, i like the out doors and would like to camp out if possible. can you recommend any good spots. |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 9:47 pm: | |
Hi Beefy
Been out on the kayak again recently? I tried it for the first time last week but no success. I managed to go for a swim though when turning around to grab my rod from the holder...
Hope all is well with you.
Adam |
Matthew Cocks (Beefybovril)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 9:36 pm: | |
CJ, this is unfortunately not a weekend trip. The drive is 1000km there and 1000km back, so you need at least 4 or 5 days to make it worth it.
The closest town is Ras Madrakah, half way between Muscat and Salalah.
Beefy |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 7:54 pm: | |
No worries CJ we'll make a point to contact you once we get a plan together.
Cheers.
Adam |
CJ Hatem (Sharkbait)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 6:49 pm: | |
Hi Adam
Let me know when you guys are planing a trip to Mussandam, if you don't mind i would like to tag along, i want to try out the rock and surf fishing there.
You can call me at 050 1894767.
Thight lines |
CJ Hatem (Sharkbait)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 6:46 pm: | |
Hi Rich
what part of the Oman south coast did you go to can you give me a land mark or town. would like to take the wife and boys out for a weekend.The blue fish is a nice size, must be good for eating. |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 6:32 am: | |
Dear Troller
Please let me apologize. I didn't realize that Troller was your real name. I guess i assumed which was wrong of me to do so that some of the guys posting on here have a "Nick name" and i assumed Troller was yours.
Again i apologise and did not mean anything by that so please don't take any offense from me. I am not like this at all.
Would be good to head out to Mussandam with you, let's make a point to do so after the holidays.
What is your mobile number so i can call you?
Adam |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 3:37 am: | |
Hi Troller,
There are some small motors available in Dragon Mart Dubai and the price ranges from AED 800-1500.
They are of about 2-2.5 horse power and have speed of around 15-20 kph. but i think they are not electric motors, they rund by fuel.
regards
amir |
Troller (Troll)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 2:47 am: | |
Adam, Troller is my real name - is there something wierd about it?
Yep, no worries - we can get something sorted for the new year - as i said, i am keen to 'go electric' before i head up.
Troller |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 2:01 am: | |
Troller, do you have a real name, seems a bit weird calling you Troller, sorry....
Anyway, let me know if you head up to Mussandam, i keep hearing so much about this place that i also want to visit there and after the holidays are out of the way. Would be good to catch up. Appears to be more fish activity up that way.
Ritch, thanks for clarifying, my mouth is still watering anyways.... I'll have a go at those fly patterns!!
Cheers.
Adam |
Rich (Ritchie)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 12:55 am: | |
Quick clarification - the bluefish were NOT caught on fly but on Yozuri metal sardines.
As I said in an earlier post, I've only flyfished Fujairah here.
I put the fly pic in just to illustrate what the clousers look like for Adam.
Then decided to add the bluefish pics from last week as have never been able to load any pics here before, so thought I'd do "2 posts for the price of one."
Sorry for the confusion.
Tackle for the bluefish was a 10' Penn Firestick Rod (12 - 15lb class I reckon, sorry not sure), 12lb mono line, 60g Yozuri metal sardine. The beach was open with no snags, so I'm sure you could go lighter than this if you wanted. |
PHILIP LIEW (Philipls78)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 12:37 am: | |
Rich
Nice catch. Just wondering what is the line rating for your rod and reel? I only brought line rating 8 rod with me maybe combine it with a reel size 11/12, will it be enough for the kind of fish you caught?
I just cannot wait to get my fly fishing gears wet again. Might try my luck at Mamzar, Sharjah using similiar flies like yours this weekend. Hope to catch some fish, not bystanders.
Ta
Philip |
Troller (Troll)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:48 pm: | |
Cracking Bluefish Richie, i heard that they shoal up in the bays down in Oman in the winter time. They look awesome sport on light tackle or fly.
Yes Adam, i will be keen to do a days Yaking with you in the New Year.
I am itching to get up to the Musandam but would like the electric motor option before then and maybe tackle it over two days as it is a long way up for one day. |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:06 pm: | |
Apologies for the spelling of your name, got a bit excited by the pics... |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:06 pm: | |
Hey Rithcie
Thanks for sharing some pics of nice catches and albeight caught on Fly's...wicked! My mouth is watering now for some action!!
I will have a go at tying some of them!
Cheers.
Adam |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 10:29 pm: | |
Ritchie,
Those are some nice catches!...That too....from the beach!
Wish its like that here as well!...Just wishful thinking!
Once again....Congrats man!
Cheers! |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 10:25 pm: | |
Rami,
Thanks for the advise. NEVER expected that the more worn out the lures are....the more efeective they become. Could it be that they will look more injured/incapicitated thus more enticing to the predatory fishes?
All these while I was under the impression that as the lures loses their gleaming/shiny colour/finishes they will become less attractive/productive.
Thanks again for the enlightenment.
Cheers!
Ok blue jig.....back to work! |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Hi Abdul (Jigwrex), Looking at your jig, I wouldn't retire it until it's lost by a fish. The reason why I am telling you that is based on experience, the older the lure looks and how badly it's beaten the better it sticks out among the rest. My trolling lures, I get far more hits on the old and beaten than the new one ( same brand and color and size) old onse looks more like a wounded fish than a new one. One other thing, If you still want to retire the jig, you can send it my way.LOL
Take care |
Rich (Ritchie)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 8:54 am: | |
Here's a pic of the clousers Adam/Phillip,
and a couple of pics from a trip from S. Oman over Eid last week, got stuck into some nice bluefish from the beach
Best
R |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 4:40 am: | |
Thanks Ritchie
I will PM you for some more details.
Ahhhh Troller, you are the guy that bought the kayak off Dom. I was using his kayak that i mention in my post. I agree and was also looking at a way to get a light engine on a kayak. Not lazy at all, just a more savvy way of fishing and much more cost effective than shelling out for a boat what with the cost of storage and maintenance in these parts of the world if you are not using the boat regularly.
Will try and catch up with you at some point as you are based in Dubai.
Cheers.
Adam |
Troller (Troll)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 1:18 am: | |
Nice one Ritchie - RAK it is then i will give it a go on Friday and see what i can catch.
Adam, i got a double seater Kayak of Don Revis - Gemini model. My wife quite likes the idea of Going Yaking and i used to fish froma yak quite alot when i lived in Oz. I also got the pod which fits on the back which has extra storage space and two rod holders.
I suspect my wife may lose interest soon and when that happens i will sell my current yak and look at one with a rudder system as i want to attach a small electric motor for trolling with. It may sound lazy and probably is, but you can get a range of some 20 miles out of these small motors, they are silent and push you along at an excellent trolling speed.
In the mean time, i am looking forward to having a crack at the flatheads on Friday.
ps - i live in Dubai |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 11:54 pm: | |
Thanks for the pic Mohd...aka Monster Minnow.
I am officially putting that jig to retirement now. ....only after 4 trips! Well worth the price paid! Hoping that the green one will be as productive.......can't wait for the next trip.
Suli,
The most effective colors for those Rapala and Yozuri lures are the greenish and bluish reflective ones. This is due to the considerably cystal clear water here. Others had testified on the effectiveness of "red heads" but personally haven't had much success with such colour till now....for some unobvious reason(s). This is from my own personal experiences.
Ciao! |
Rich (Ritchie)
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Hi Philip/Adam
Fly fishing here - only done it once, East Coast, had small kawa kawa tuna and queenfish, great fun on my 7WT trout rod! Other buddies go more often, generally use clousers, though I'm sure any baitfish pattern would be quite successful. A buddy ties them (very well I might add), I haven't tied a fly in 20 years!! If you're interested,PM me and I can ask him to tie them for you (reasonable prices).
re: Kayaks, here in Dubai, Picnico sells Wilderness Systems Tarpons (like mine) and various outlets sell Malibus. The Malibus are excellent, a wholesaler sells them cheaper than the shops in Al Quoz, if you need his number PM me. |
Mohd (Monster_minnow)
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pic of Abdul
Catch Barracuda on his almost retire jig lure and eaten by another Barracuda mmm |
Mohd (Monster_minnow)
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Mohd (Monster_minnow)
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Hi Guys, just drop by n say hello to all fellow fisherman |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Hi guys
Thanks Amir for the feed back on my trolling experience, hadn't thought about the current playing a factor in the zero result.
Troller, where are you living in the UAE? In Abu Dhabi? Would be good to meet up and go fishing?
We have been catching a few of the smaller size flat heads in Abu Dhabi and i have to admnit we have been throwing them back thinking they wouldn't make good eating fish. Will definately have to reconsider and keep a couple for the pan next time.
Where did you get your Kayak from? what brand is it? I am looking at purchasing one now and curious to get some feed back off experienced kayakers that can recommend things to look out for when purchasing one.
My Dad was just over from the UK and we were serious fly fishermen for Trout and Salmon in the UK. He brought some fly fishing gear over and i tried fishing in and around Abu Dhabi but again, no success. I can tie my own flys and have the gear here in the UAE to do it. Could anyone post some pics of successful flys that are catching in the UAE, Ritchie, you mentioned fly fishing in your post, what are you using normally? I was thinking to order a set of salt water flys from Cabella's and then just copy the patterns.
Cheers.
Adam |
PHILIP LIEW (Philipls78)
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Troller
Yes. It is the kind of fish I caught two weeks ago. Location - not too sure as I am still new in this area.
Rich
Do you do fly fishing? If yes, let me know when and where you will be going next. I miss it very much especially this time of the year. There will be lots of 10pounds ++ in Lechlade, UK.
Ta
Philip |
Rich (Ritchie)
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Hi All!
Not posted for a while as had password problems!
Troller - re: your qs re: flatheads, as Philip says, there are lots of bartail flatheads in RAK and yes, they are the species in the photo.
And yes, they are excellent eating!!!
Haven't fished RAK since the summer, but had a lot of flathead off the kayak trolling small lures. Buddy caught them baitfishing too.
Fished around various breakwaters there, new coastguard station area is a good spot. However, there are tons of small barracuda round there that can be a bit of a pain as they hit every lure in the water!! PM me for more details if you like!
I think flyfishing for these flathead would be a riot - as they do in Oz:
http://www.fishnet.com.au/flyswap/articles/estuaryflathead.html
Tight lines!
Best
Richie |
Troller (Troll)
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Just to save any confusion Philip - was this the type of fish that you were catching?
Thanks,
Troller |
sulieman (Great_white_suli)
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abdul ,
u misunderstood me .i wasnt talking about the nationalities but referring to the majority of sales pple in these shops and was all about the experience and help that some prof. shops give anyways i think we both made our point ,by the way i have 2 rods for onshore 1 is a 2.1 meter daiwa and the other is a bronco special 3m
both have mitchell fixed spools on them ,a machine i used to trust from back home, i visited the sharjah shops and found some nice rapalas and yo zuris ,and a wide range of them ,i need some advice for the popular looks and colors
regards |
Troller (Troll)
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Thanks Philip,
Was this in RAK itself?
I will probably take the Kayak and do some drifting but it would be good to know the general area... |
PHILIP LIEW (Philipls78)
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Troller
It was from a breakwater. I think you will need 4W drive to get to it because there is no proper access to it. I used fresh sardines and squids on 'one up one down rig' (hook size 1/0). I used 14ft medium action beachcaster with a high speed retriever reel because as you know snagging problems of fishing off breakwater.
Ta
Philip |
Troller (Troll)
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Fantastic Philip!
Whereabouts were you?
Were you fishing from the beach or boat and what method/bait were you using?
This is very exciting news for me!! |
PHILIP LIEW (Philipls78)
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Amir
I went to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) two weeks ago and caught more than ten flat heads including a few flounders. All of them were quite big and definitely longer than 1 foot. If you are targetting them, RAK is the place to go to.
Ta
Philip |
Troller (Troll)
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Thanks Amir,
Good to know that they are around and not just a one off.
I will go all out to target them this weekend and see what it produces.
They may not look the most apetising but i can assure you that they make the best fish and chips! |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Yes Abdul,
You are right about the current. yesterday managed to wet my line in the creek opposite to the Diera gold souk. But the current was very strong, size 5 sinkers also could not withstand the current flow.
I guess only considering the full moon does not results in good catching. The current & wind flows would also have to be given due consideration before deciding on a sutiable day.
regards
amir |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Hi Troller,
I managed to catch a flat head while bottom fishing in dubai waters. It was about 1 feet in length and was released as we do not eat that particular fish.
I have also seen a few guys getting some of these from Sharjah creek. Same size about a 1 feet.
regards
amir |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Went out boat fishing from Sharjah with a few friends on Saturday from 3pm.
Sea was VERY VERY choppy....luckily most of us popped the seasickness pills prior to the trip
Few of our rods god damaged due to being squashed by the cool boxes due to the bumpy ride.
The first spot only yielded few barracudas through jigging. Moved to the second spot but the sea current was getting faster. Managed to get few breams only.
Moved to the third spot, the current was getting ridiculously strong.....even with 2piece of size 7 sinkers we were not able to touch bottom. Lines got entangled very frequently and only managed to catch few catfish.
Then decided to headback to shore.
Ciao! |
Troller (Troll)
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Hi Guys,
I too went Kayak fishing last weekend down south of Abu Dhabi, near Tarif.
I had some good sport trawling a small 'muppet' in the shallows as it was getting dark - all Needlefish.
The next morning i set out again and the highlight was catching a Flathead. I have not caught a Flathead since i lived in Australia and did not know they were found in these waters. Has anybody else caught any Flathead? if so where.
I am really going to target this species as they are fantastic to eat and good fishing on light tackle.
Going to take the yak out off Ajman on Friday and see what is going about up there - hopefully some more Flathead!! |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Hi Adam,
Goodluck with your Kayak trips. May be you didnt get anything trolling beacuse of the high level of water current.
Regards
Amir |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:30 pm: | |
Suli,
Personally I think the nationalities are not the main issues of those shop assistants.
Most importantly.....tackle shop hands/assistants should be fishermen themselves. HOWEVER......,if they are fishermen...they wouldn't be in those shops....would they?????
True....most of them don't even know the purpose of most of the stuff they are selling.
Unlike back home, all of the tackle shop owners and assistants are serious anglers thus had been quite helpful in guiding us for the right gears for the species we plan to target. Additionally most of the stuff are from mid-high end mostly Japanese brands of fishing gears.
Ciao! |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Well folks, i've been meaning to try it for a while now and finally got to have a go at Kayak Fishing here in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Sadly i didn't hook into anything from the spot we were at but my dad who was here on vacation from England caught 3 medium sized sea breams on squid bottom fishing.
I tried trawling and bottom fishing from the Kayak but to no success. There was a reasonably strong head wind and no surface action for me to trawl through which didn't help. Highlight of the day was when i tried to turn around whilst sat in the kayak to grab my rod and then i turned to quickly and went overboard. I paniced for a second but then saw the funny side and got myself back into the kayak and soon dried off in the heat.
All in all a great day out and if anyone fancies trying this out then check my out my earlier post with the contact details of Dom who is selling these and also hiring them out for the day.
I will definately be having another go at this and will hopefully have some nice pics like that of Beefy Bovril to share with you all.
Cheers
Adam |
Hamid Djidi (Midou31)
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Hi guys, thanks for all the good posts on this forum, I am also new in Abu Dhabi, I recently registered for the recreational fishing license and would be very grateful if someone could assist and recommend some good places I can go to for fishing onshore
here is my number: 0501790341
or by email to djidi_hamid@emirates.net.ae |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Pics of the badly injured 80g blue jig
Suli, As can be seen from the pic, I tied my assist hooks to a solid ring and then connect it to the jig using a split ring. The leader is connected to the solid ring either directly or by a good quality swivel and snap-lock. I had been dissapointed more than once by most of the swivel snap-locks locally available here thus I only used those which I got from back home in Brunei.....very solid/sturdy for their size.
The assist hooks are either tied to a knotted/braided 250lbs braid or kevlar/dynema assist string(if available).
Cheers! |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Hi Abdul,
I check the internet and the local name Kana'd is generally used for both Spanish Makeral and Kingfish.
regards
Amir |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Amir,
Mmmmmmmm, interesting....... As I am considerably quite new to sea fishing, never realised that the fish I kept on calling "kingfish" is not a kingfish.
Would highly appreciate if someone could explain how to distinguish between the two?
Ciao! |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Hi Sulieman,
Below are the local & their Egnlsih names. The below were provided by our freind Syed Ijlal in his earlier posts.
1. Kana'd / Khabbat - Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel
This fish is (wrongly) known as King Fish over here.
2. Jadd - Barracuda
3. Shaam - Picnic Sea Bream
4. Naqroor (Nagroor) - Silver Grunt
5. Kofer - King Soldier Bream
6. Gabit/Gabbat - Gold-Lined Sea Bream
7. Sikkil - Cobia
8. Hammam - Queenfish
9. Hamour - Orange Spotted Grouper (any grouper generally)
10. Zuraidy Kafdar - Golden Trevally
11. Jesh - Trevally (generally used for all excl. golden trev.)
12. Shaari (Sherry) - Spangled Emperor
13. Naisar/Nesrah - Dory Snapper
14. Saafi - Spinefoot
15. Bedah - Silver Biddies
16. Aifah - Milk Fish
17. Biah/Boori - Mullet
18. Faskar - Two-Bar Bream
19. Uma - Sardine
Hope the above helps you.
regards
Amir |
sulieman (Great_white_suli)
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1st of all ,thanx for the warm welcome abdul,didnt feel that i am new to the forum,and thanx too for the tips provided,they are helpful indeed,as for the fish targeted i got ur point ,but it would be helpful if i get pictures like in a site where i can see the colors and sizes and how to install the hooks on them ,,,coz as u know most shops here are run by indians as employees and most of them cant tell what bait goes for what fish
second the names of fish here differ so i am finding a hard job in tagging the local name of the fish to the english name
thatnx for the patience |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 9:55 pm: | |
Sulieman & Andrea.....Welcome to the forum!
Hi Suli,
As for Barracudas, you should not have a problem in catching them....if they are there. These are pests thus even if you don't want to target them U'll end up catching lots of them!
All it takes are highly reflective & wiggling lures which kind of mimic either wounded or panicky bait fish. I had been able to take out more than 20 good sized barracudas by using jigs....within the last 01mth period. I will soon be putting my favourite jig to retirement as it had been "injured" very badly......with teeth marks all over it.
Additionally, The presentation or the jigging action need to be a bit on the fast side. You can also target kingfish this way.
Others had reported to be quite successful by casting those rapala or yo-zuri either topwater or shallow depth minnows but honestly speaking, I still yet to acquire the art of distance casting those lures. I only had success with trolling those mid depth plastic minnow lures.
Cheers! |
sulieman (Great_white_suli)
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hi
my name is suli,
well to start ,i am so pleased that i ran into this website by accident ,learned a lot and started a new style in fishing ,using the hard bait ,back home we only use live baits ,,,anyways i went to carrefoure sharjah and got some rigs that were selling there and was ver happy with the outcome ,i hoooked up some emperor snapper and another silver mackarel like fish that someone called a jish ,anyways ,i would appreciate of anyone would help me with a site or a forum that describes what kind of hard bait goes for what ,mostly interested in barras and emperor snappers and nagroors ,i am a good reader and i need a lead from where i can catch up ,went to carrefoure to get some more rigs but unforunately was out of stock,by the way i have been fishing with live bait in the u a e till now ,i am also a diver holding a padi open water license with over 90 dives ,post pics later ,,,i live in sharjah and hope we can meet on trips shore and boat fishing ,best regards and tight lines every one |
ramzi chekkath (Ramzi)
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OK here goes the latest update i just called and confirmed with some guys.
spots open 7
price per angler 225
from 2PM
to 730-8PM
Date: 19/12/2008
My Number 050 - 7244283
COnfirm Before 14th Dec. 2008. 730PM |
ramzi chekkath (Ramzi)
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forgot to post the contact information.
its ramzi@interconnect.ae or 050 7244283 i pref if you can mail me.
regards
Ramzi Chekkath |
ramzi chekkath (Ramzi)
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hello all.
i am planning to go bottoming from dubai as i have the number of a boat in dubai, on friday 19/12/2008. who ever is interested in sharing the cost/price may contact me 5 open spots.
aprox price would be from 150-200 aed. |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Any one planning a bottoming boat trip on the coming Fridays from Sharjah or Ajman, please let me know as I would like to join in.
regards
Amir |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Hi Strim,
There are plenty of spots in dubai, but it depends what good spots mean to you as the catch and the size of the fish varies from time to time.
You could try the below areas.
1- Under makhtoum bridge
2- Jumeira breakwaters (opposite Dubai Zoo)
3- Marina Dubai Breakwaters (near Sheraton Marina)
4 - Mamzer area
5 - Area infront of Deira Gold souk
Of what I have heared is that License is required to fish in every emirate and each emirate has its own fishing license whcih is not applicable in the other emirate. However, except of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the other emirates do not spend time & efforts in checking anglers for the license.
regards
Amir |
STRIM ANDREA (Andrea75)
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Good mroning to all of you,
I am new in this Forum, I woudl like to ask you a couple of goos spots to go fishing in Dubai (Beach side). I aslo would like to be involved in any open boat fishing trip with some of you.
I have the "Dubai" fishing license, can I go fishing to Dibba or RAK?
Thank you for your suggetsions.
Talk soon.
Andrea |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Guys,
Got few stuff I want to clear.....to make way for new ones!...he..he..he...
1. The "original" Fireline thermal filament fishing line - 500yds spool of 30lbs rating. Bought for AED250....selling for AED150.
2. Plano (hard) rod tube. 4.5in diameter and fully extendable upto 8.5ft. (Might not be able to fit spinning rods with large guides but will accomodate several conventional rods). Very useful in transporting rods especially in aircrafts......as the baggage handlers are usually quite rough!
Bought for AED250...(also) expecting AED150.
Popping rod
Brand Ajiking - PE8(80lbs)
Length - 7ft 6in
Colour - Black with red windings and gunmetal guides
Condition - Used with slight scratches.
This rod had been tested and proven to be able to handle GTs up to 45kgs.....in Mussandam.
In the picture, the rod was mated with Stella 20000FA handling a 30+kgs GT in the first picture and in the second one, a 40+kgs GT. With the drag being set at about 15Kgs!!!!!
Bought 10months back @AED550. Selling for AED300 or nearest offer.
 
Can either call me on +971505528348 or e-mail me at csalatifa@rba.com.bn.
Ciao! |
Antonello Manca (Fisherman78)
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HI GUYS!!
welcome Philip to the forum, hope we can meet up soon!!
Abdul can you give me a call when you can?? i have lost your number....when my phone drawned...
Ciao |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Guys,
It's full moon now.......Let's get out and play!
Ciao! |
PHILIP LIEW (Philipls78)
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Thanks Abdul and Adam for your kind replies. I await news from you guys soon to get my body musles working again.
Thanks
Philip |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Guys,
Please find the pics of a jig which had been very productive for me.
The blue one is no longer as photogenic as had been getting hits from kingfish and barracuda.
I used two assist hooks, one at each side...similar to the butterfly jig system from Shimano. Got the size 4/0 assist hooks either tied to kevlar string or braided 250lbs braid.
top view showing the angular shape, flat at one side.
side view
The nearest thing I could find here to this jig is the Duel/Yo-Zuri "TAMENTAL" polyhedron metal jig.
Cheers! |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Hi Philip,
Welcome to the UAE and also the forum!
Will let you know of any available slots, incase my friends and I are planning to do any boat fishing.
Cheers!
Abdul Latif aka Jigwrex. |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Hi Philip
Welcome to the forum and the UAE!!
There is good fishing available by boat from Sharjah. Me, Abdul, Kim, Mohammed and Khaled were out last Friday and we had a respectable trip with many vareities of fish being caught, barracudas, hamours, trevalli, sherri's etc. Check on the forum here for some numbers Abdul posted up about a week ago. Some of the guys that live near to Dubai or even in Sharjah will not doubt be happy for you to meet up with them.
Unfortunately, i live in Abu Dhabi otherwise i would have met up with you. If you venture up this way at some point then do give me a shout.
There are always plenty of boat trips being organised in and out of Dubai,Sharjah and Abu Dhabi so watch the forum for updates.
Tight lines.
Adam |
PHILIP LIEW (Philipls78)
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Hi Guys
I have recently moved to the UAE and want to join you guys for boat fishing. Can you let me know if there is any spare space for me to fill in? The only problem I am having at the moment is I am living in Sharjah and have no UAE driving license to drive. Please let me know on my mobile 050 1086 209 - Philip. I am willing to travel. |
ramzi chekkath (Ramzi)
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holidays are here.. time for more action.. guys tell us wat your plans are.. i am planning to go to dibba.. i went down to jumaira marina wasnt bad.. got a 2-3 respectable size fish dont know the type.. please do let me know ... regards ramzi |
Fishpals (Fishpals)
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Abdul,
Looks like Mohd and Team Abdul are using smaller rods and baitcasting reels for local jigging. 60g outfit. I just finish one with 25lbs line class jigging rod.
I need to get it going into the sea. OMG! the kings are waiting.
Fishpals |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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My favourite ones are the Japanese "side-weighed" polyhedron type which weighs 80gms. Can't remember the name though but costs quite high, about AED45 each....without the assist hooks!
Got a few of those in different colours but the most productive one is the blue colour which got me those barracudas and kingfishes.
There are lots of cheap jigs available here BUT haven't had much luck with them as the swimming actions are not as good...I think!
Ciao! |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Hi Abdul,
Good catch. What was the wieght of the jiggs that you guys used.
regards
amir |
