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Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 2:22 am: | |
Angler 13, well said. I couldn't agree more.
Thanks |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:58 am: | |
Hey pranab,
who is chua ? Do we get to meet him ? |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Post Number: 123
Registered: 2-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:52 am: | |
hi chua ,
thanks for the advice chua , now i knw why i always say u hv lot of practicle fishing sence than these guys on net who dont even go near a fish and talk out of the hat .
i was thinking of griding the barbs a little so that it dont hurt the fish and smoothn it off
regads
I totally agree with you and i think probaly a grinder to smoothen off the barb will be helpful |
Fishpals (Fishpals)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 10:53 pm: | |
Hi All,
Just press on the barb of the hook to start with.
This will release the fish quickly without much damage. Occasionally, you loose one or two fish during the fights, that's ok.
Cheers |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:58 pm: | |
Angler 13,
Thanks for that post for the fish . I am sad i will miss a fishing buddy like you as u already decided to leave this forum . But it was really nice sharing my ideas with you .
I wanted one clarification from you if you dont mind . Which i thought of learnign from you if you come with me fising .
Here we all use barbed twisted hooks . I dont knw how can that be taken off just by jerking whn the fish is in the water .
Have you ever fished barracuda . Its its quite dangerous fish . It has long sharp teeths and they also have a taste for human flesh .
But i am sure there is a way of releasing this fish . But not the way you are suggesting . I have bought a long clipper like almunim die cast hook opener may be that can work if you take out the fish and then put your feet on the tail and try to unhook with that clipper .
But anways nice talking to you . I am sad that you are leaving this forum . I wish you had not left this forum .
regards
regards |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:47 pm: | |
Dear jammie ,
You can have your fishing lisence applied online at www.dm.gov.ae look for recreational fishing lisence . There are no fresh water fishing ponds here . Its either the creek or the sea . So all is salt water game . People normally use here spinning outfits . PENN 950ss is a good option . But again there are different brands .
Although i have seen few guys use bait caster . You can locally also buy tackles here in dubai but only the good reels like penn and shimono tends to be more expensive . But other items like hooks and rods and also lures are less expensive .
If you have glowing rapalas or rapalas with lights inside for night fishing please do bring for your self and also if possible for me . But mind you dont take deep runnes because u will loose them in rocks if u ar thinking of shore casting . Go for surface level only . I have heard in uk you have lighted lures for night fishing .
From shore swimming depth for lures should be ideally 2- 5 meters . Because mostly the shore line is like that depth barring few spots where its 11 meters.
Night fishing is important because in summer months when its too hot people like night fishing as day fishing is too hot then and more over in day time due to hot water fishes run away in the deep .
Small fishes normally come on live bait or shrimps,squid.macarel . Rapalas also do work but for bigger game fish out in the open sea .
The creek over here has got lot of rocks and there flows construction material derbis hence adviced even if u use rapalas here in the creek then go for surface level ones , not deep runners .
Fishes avail able in the creek are groupers and cat fishes mainly also queen fish and occationally barracuda and silver GT .
Out in the ocean there are lot of fishes a little deep . You can expect sharks , kings,durandao , sting rays , snappers , jacks , rock fish ( near the rocks ) .
But for surf fishing i would advice you a little stronger line . Say .50 to .50 with 25 lb test line . For creek 0.40 with 15 lb test line is perfect .
You can see my previous posts from the arcchives where i have given in details how to secure a fishing lisence . But you must have the following before you can apply one for .
1) COPY OF YOUR RESEDENTIAL VISA
2) COPY OF YOUR TENANCY CONTRACT
3) COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT
4) COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO IN COLOUR
5) COPY OF DRIVING LISENCE ( OPTIONAL)
PLEASE NOTE CATCHING SQUID AND JUVENILE FISHES ARE PROHIBITED . THERE IS NO CAP ON NO OF FISHES CAUGHT . BUT USE OF NET IS BANNED AND FISHING IS RESTRICTED TO ONE ROD AND THREE HOOKS ( MAX)
HOPE THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS USEFUL TO YOU .IN CASE YOU NEED ANY FURTHUR ASSISTANCE FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME ON MY CELL
00971506789546
REGARDS |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:42 pm: | |
Hi Jamie,
It's good to know that someone willbe coming here to dubai & actually prepares himself before he gets here. I made a mistake of coming here & then getting my tackle together.
Anyway, The rod that you have is good enough to fish here. However, that too depends on what kind of fish you are looking to catch.
Most of us here in this forum catch fish to eat. Not sure of the others, but I usually catch just sufficient for myself & release the rest. The juvenile fish & the large fish are released back into the water.
Some of the species available here in Dubai from the 'COAST line' are Barracuda, Spangled emperor, khofer, silver grunts, queen fish, king fish, rays/kite fish, snappers, breams, grouper etc. There are different locations for differnt fish here. I have personally seen GT's, but have not been able to catch them.
I'm sure you are aware that there are different lures for different fish & sometimes we use live bait too. Any type of lure is available here. However, I have been unable to find poppers here, but have learned from another site on how to use regular lures as poppers, which I still have to try out.
I would advise you to use atleast a 30lb mono line as it is quite easy to lose your line if it is anything less than that, once the fish dive down it would shear against the rocks. The size of the fish we catch here varies from 100gms to 10+kg. So, one cant really predict what one might catch.
If you intend on going out by boat (which is quite expensive) then its a whole new scene.
Regarding the license, one will have to come here first, get your residence visa stamped in your passport, get your employment/labour card, get a place of your own (house) as you will require your house agreement copy along with the local water & electricity bill.
The minimum docs required for a fishing lisence are: (all scanned documents)
1) Photograph
2) Passport copy with visa page
3) labour card/employment card
4) Housing agreement
5) DEWA (water/electricity) bill
6) Driving lisence (not compulsory)
7) Car registration (not compulsory)
This lisence will be valid only in Dubai & not in the other emirates. People do fish without a lisence sometimes & get away with it. But if they are caught, they are fined, fishing gear confiscated & they could be arrested too. There are loads of rules / laws in the UAE & it is always a safer bet to know the rules or be with someone who is aware of the rules/laws of the land.
A very good & informative site is <www.indianangler.com> There are people from around the world (mainly india)with Decades of fishing experience & could advise you on catching various species of fish in various locations around the world.
In case you need any more assistance you could contact me when you get here.
TC & all the best for your trip here. Here's wishing you tight lines & screaming reels.
Warm regards,
Keyur |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:29 pm: | |
hi ,
todays fishing envoirment
Current wind and temperature in Dubai
Tide times at Jumeirah Open Beach for next 24 hoursTide Time (Dubai time) Tidal Level (m DMD)
High 12:40 Today 1.52
Low 17:58 Today 0.76
High 00:33 Tomorrow 1.78
Low 07:16 Tomorrow 0.42
regards |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:55 pm: | |
Hi Jamie,
Welcome to the forum & welcome (in advance) to Dubai.
I will reply to you in detail in the morning.
TC
Regards,
Keyur |
Jamie Robinson (Papageintaucher)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 10:20 am: | |
Greetings from East Swansea, Wales
I shall be relocating to Dubai at the end of this month and would like some information on the fishing options available in the region and also what tackle I should bring with me.
I was thinking of bringing my Shimano beastmaster travel rod and a fixed spool with 12-18lb line along with rapalas and general sea tackle (I guess the freshwater options are limited to people's koi ponds). Would this tackle be suitable for most occasions or is heavier beach casting tackle needed?
If someone could also give me some information on licenses required and also any books/websites recommended that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any replies and tight lines!
Cheers
Jamie |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 6:44 am: | |
hi angler13 ,
Thanks for your advice , Could you please come along with me one day and teach specially for barracuda . I will buy a long nose plyer today . My cell no is 0506789546 . I will be fishing again on friday early morning around 6 at jumeriah beach . Would be grateful if you join me . By the way do u have a lisence .
regards |
Angler13 (Angler13)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:38 am: | |
Pranab,
thats a boxfish. heres the link to another picture...when its still alive.
http://www.reefdvd.com/VIP/Images/Boxfish.jpg
this is my last post. happy fishs...err...killing people! |
Angler13 (Angler13)
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Votes: 124 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:36 am: | |
Hi All,
Pranab, thanks for the reply.
I bet you already have an instrument that would take the hooks off a barracuda. its called a pair of long nosed pliers.
to take your lure off you dont take the fish out of the water, you just grip the hook and shake it off the fish, and its done.
as for the stingrays you catch, you just cut as close to the hook as possible and set it free. the hooks will rust out in a week or so.
I know there are people under the bridge who take crabs, chinese or not doesnt matter...fine, its illegal and they should be stopped...i cant stop them, im not the authorities...there are guys who use nets as well...cant stop them either...but it doesnt mean that i'll follow them.
my contributions may be little, but at least i do my part...
by definition an "angler" is one who fishes for sport...so go figure.
Heber,
touched a nerve did i?
i totally agree about the construction, so i take it thats the reason why you kill every fish you catch. its ok man...i understand where ur coming from...dont worry about my advise, its your kind i stay away from anyway.
keyur,
thanks for the offer, but ill pass. 
I normally share what i know, but after reading the kind of posts you have here, you guys gave me a reason not to share what i know...
all,
dont get me wrong, if you can eat the fish you catch, go for it.
but your thing about exchanging it for more bait...i dont agree on. if you have money to buy a rod and reel, you have money to buy bait. simple as that...just as you can afford to buy fish when you want to eat fish. but thats just my two cents. doesnt mean you have to agree.
if fishing gets hard here in the UAE, its ok...for me it would make it more challenging and would only make it more fruitful for each release...and trust me...all of you wont be catching fish...but I will still be. :P |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 10:06 pm: | |
Does any one knows wht fish is this please click the link for the picture
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8194/unknownfishrz7.jpg
This fish is caught during night time off the coast of jumeriah . The fish market guys told locals love this fish and is rare cant be found in market . If any one have real insight about this please share it with the forum members |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 10:02 pm: | |
hi pals ,
todays fish enviornment
Current wind and temperature in Dubai
Tide times at Jumeirah Open Beach for next 24 hoursTide Time (Dubai time) Tidal Level (m DMD)
High 12:04 Today 1.52
Low 17:36 Today 0.71
High 00:10 Tomorrow 1.74
Low 06:45 Tomorrow 0.49
regards
0506789546 |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 7:08 am: | |
Dear angler 13 ,
I am glad that you have voiced your views . In fact i was feeling bad when i pulled up 12 barracudas that day myself . I am always open to critisim . Because i feel if you keep your ears open you develop your self .
First of all welcome to the forum . Would you please join me one day in baracudda hunt and teach me how to unhook them without killing them . I really want to learn the art . Because the tools that are here if you use them they die automatically . Same problem with sting rays . If you have seen my earlier post you must hv seen i mentioned this problem .
Here at this part of the world people break the neck of barracuda because it has dangerous teeth than can bite off your hand .
May be you are more experienced than me in fishing and can give a little lesson .
So i open heartdly admit may be i was carried away because the fights were very very good so i caught so many of them .
But i must also add i did not take even one fish home and gave it to my friend . I do eat fish but all my friends know tht i will only take 2 /3 fish home because we are 3 members in my family .
Now coming to the point of over fishing . I am glad that you took interst to point me out about the no of fishes pulled up .
I will be glad if you can do somethign about over fishing here in uae . Every day night if you go under maktoum bridge chines guys take home may be 7 of them each 40/50 crabs in a basket .
Can you stop that please . Why dont u go up the authorities and complain to them and so some thing . There are people who are using net and they give big big advice and they dont havethem selves lisence to fish and use nets regularly .
I would be very glad to see if you can really do somethig about this problem .
By the way i am very open and straight forward . So dont take my words harshly . i wont change my habbit of eating fish . And i will keep eating one of them each day . Even if you critisize . I have seen hoards of white guys who talk big things like weapons of mass destruction then they them selves do the same nasty things .
That is not the way it should be . I see guys who buy so much of fish from fish market and talk big big lofty talks .
For your information i amd doing a research on fishing in uae . And i try to conserve them as much as i can . I am new to this sport . And because of that i do have some drawback which i am trying to recover . But one thing is there i do admit my mistakes . Would you also do the same . If you do you will be my best buddy in fishing . Once again dont take my words to the heart and hoping to meet you and do fishing jointly and learn a lot as i am novice in this sport . Please feel free to call me on my cell and i will always welcome your advice if they are correct and true to the cause of the sport .
0506789546 |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:55 am: | |
hi guys,
Here is a snap of the sting rays i pulled up to be released later.
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8195/p1020170ho2.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/205/p1020172ei7.jpg
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8643/p1020171ac4.jpg |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:57 am: | |
Hi dAngler,
welcome to the forum.
hope you have a good time here. This group is all about sharing your fishing knowledge with each other.
so far this is the first trip that 4 of us ever went to the spot & only the 2nd time that I have met the others.
Its really good when you have a party planned & everything goes according to what you have planned. I have a barbecue party on thursday at Ajman beach @ 9:30pm. Right now the count is 37 people. It is just USD 125 per head, or you can take care of either fish or chicken or beef. I chose fish & managed to get sufficient. Feel free to join us, but let us know by tomorrow morning if you are interested & then we can dedicate some of the chores to you or you can contribute. We kept back some fish & the rest we exchange at the fish market to get more bait.
Hope you have a great fishy experience here. All the best. Just a hint......try using a line next time instead of your eyes. |
heber jeyaraj (Heber)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 3:29 am: | |
We don't consider ourselves sports fishermen. Oh no, we don't eat fish. We just decorate our living rooms with them. Either way, our fishing does no more damage to the environment than the "one big construction site on land and water". Thanks for the advice anyway. We really don't need it.
Cheers
Heber |
Angler13 (Angler13)
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so your elite team is a group of 4 guys who have really thick line catching small fish...can all four of you eat all 25 fish?...tsk tsk tsk...if you really consider yourselves sport fishermen, stop the commercial fishing and start releasing fish! |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 2:02 am: | |
hi ,
see me with the barracudas
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5600/mewiththecatchbr6.jpg |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 1:46 am: | |
hi guys ,
was in dewa today morning near jebelali cant stop frm throwing the hooks seeing the calm water . Ended up with 5 queen fish . i never expected they fight like this . its prohibited to fish there but the security guards were happy to say some strong words to me and kept the catch for them . i escaped without any punishment .
regards |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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-hi jude this is for you-------------------------------www.dm.gov.ae------------------------------------------------
HI GUYS ,
ULTIMATELY I GOT MY FISHING LISENCE FROM DUBAI MUNICIPIALITY . PLEASE NOTE THE CONTACT FOR THE RELEVANT DEPARTMENT.
Environment Protection and Safety Section
Telephone: +971-4-2064244
Fax: +971-4-2270160
Website: environment.dm.gov.ae
Address: P.O. Box 67, Dubai, UAE
Contact Person
Contact Details
Mohammed Ali Al Hussain
Fisheries Officer
Environment Protection and Safety Section (EPSS)
Telephone: +971-4-2064260
E-mail: mahussain@dm.gov.ae
Kais AlYamour Mansoor Fisheries Inspector
Environment Protection and Safety Section (EPSS)
Telephone: +971-4-2064260
ALSO SEE MY APPICATION HOW IT IS APPROVED FOR NEW APPLICANTS .
Request Details Request Number RFL-07-00061
Request Date 14/02/2007
Request Status Approved
Submitted By PRANAB DAS
Existing License
Details License Number RFL-00244
License Issue Date 07/03/2007
License Expiry Date 06/03/2008
License Status Issued
Fishing License Type CoastLine
User Details Name PRANAB DAS
E-mail Address pdass06@rediffmail.com
Applicant Details Residence Address PLOT NO 894 HH SH AHMED BLDG FLAT 320
Mobile No. 6789546
P. O. Box 42
Emirate Dubai
Nationality India
Passport No. E5666299
Passport Issue Date 08/10/2003
Passport Expiry Date 07/10/2013
Date of Birth 01/01/1966
Driving License No. 476539
Driving License Origin Dubai
Vehicle Plate No.
Vehicle Plate Category
Vehicle Registration Source
Vehicle Plate Code
Occupation SERVICE
Sponsor EMIRATES NATIONAL SHIPP & AIR
Employee Card No. 26380321
Employee Card Origin Dubai
Remarks MY RESIDENTIAL VISA AND LABOUR CARD GONE FOR REISSUE CONFIRMED VISA IS ALREADY REISSUED FOR NEXT CONTRACT
Questionnaire Where do you go fishing? Mamzar
Al-Seef
Maktoum Bridge
Al Qarhood Bridge
Jumairah
Umm Seqeem
How often per week do you go fishing? 3 days/week
How many hours do you spend fishing each time? 3 hours
What kind of fish do you catch? Emperor
Kingfish
Trout Sweetlips
How many fish do you catch each time (average number)? 2
How many rods and hooks / line and hooks do you use for fishing? 1 Rods
2 Hooks in each rod
1 Lines
2 Hooks in each line
What hour of the day do you go fishing? 06-12
12-18
Terms and Conditions I agree to Dubai Municipality Terms & Conditions and I have read the Privacy Policy .
Earlier remarks:
[ 15/02/2007 : Kais Yamour Mansoor : Admin Verify ]
The license is restricted only to one rod/line with 2-3 hooks
[ 20/02/2007 : Mohammed AbdulRahman Hassan : Admin Request Amendment ]
send clear attachments eg. tenancy contract, DEWA bill, etc.. can be barely read.
[ 24/02/2007 : Mohammed Ali AlHussain : Admin Request Amendment ]
Attach clear copy of tenancy contract, crop your photograph
[ 01/03/2007 : Kais Yamour Mansoor : Admin Verify ]
[ 01/03/2007 : Mohammed Ali AlHussain : Admin Request Amendment ]
Attach tenancy contract & DEWA bill
[ 03/03/2007 : Kais Yamour Mansoor : Admin Request Amendment ]
Crop your photo (Admin)
[ 04/03/2007 : Mohammed Ali AlHussain : Admin Request Amendment ]
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PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 12:38 am: | |
hi jude ,
read my previous post from archive i hv written in details how to get lisnce. its in the archives |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 12:30 am: | |
hi pals ,
TODAYS FISHING ENVIORNMENT
Current wind and temperature in Dubai
Tide times at Jumeirah Open Beach for next 24 hoursTide Time (Dubai time) Tidal Level (m DMD)
Low 17:14 Today 0.66
High 23:47 Today 1.68
Low 06:14 Tomorrow 0.59
REGARDS
0506789546 |
Ziad Barhoum (Ziad)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 12:27 am: | |
Hi Heber,
That could be a cobia!!!!! But the guys there (Locals) told me that it is a sitchil and this was the first time i catch this type of fish. So yeah it could be. It took me more than 40 minutes to get out of the water, It was playing hard but in the end i won |
heber jeyaraj (Heber)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 11:37 pm: | |
Ziad, That looks more of a cobia. Keyur forwarded the pics to me.
Cheers
Heber |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 10:46 pm: | |
hey jude.....looks like you forgot me.
Are you the same person who used to come to fish with Lijo ?
call me on 050-4538208 |
Jude (Jude_aka_jd)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 10:36 pm: | |
Hey lads!!
I am new to the forum here.. and was interested to know if any of u could advice me on how to get a fishing license in Dubai? I am currently fishing in Sharjah the area opp. the mamzar park...
Let's grow the fishing community in Dubai boyzz!!
Cheers
JD |
Ziad Barhoum (Ziad)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 9:35 pm: | |
That would be Sitchil as it is called here in the UAE. It comes once a month and comes in pairs (Male - Female) if you catch one of them you might be in a position to catch the other one, Because it will stay in the area until it finds it's partner. It is quite an expensive fish as weill the meat is white and very tasty. |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 9:15 pm: | |
I have not been to Jaddaf to catch fish. I did go there on work, to meet some suppliers just yesterday. The place looked quite interesting, but I dont want to take any chances with the law in this country. As far as I know, we are only permitted to fish in 5 places in Dubai. The 5 spots are mentioned on the fishing lisence. They are Maktoum bridge, Garhoud bridge, al seef, Mamzar & Jumeirah beach. Anyone caught will be fined & proscuted by the law.
What is your mobile no ? you can contact me on 050-4538208 |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Hi Ziad,
thanks for the pics. The spot seemed quite interesting. Nice big sherri too.
What is that big fish you are holding ? I couldnt identify it properly. |
Ziad Barhoum (Ziad)
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That's kool keyur,
I was wondering did you get the pictures? I am planning to go to Maktoom Bridge. There is another good spot but i do not know if it is still allowed to go there (Jaddaf) we used to catch Sherri in big numbers, i am talking about 70, 80!!!!!! but that was during summer.
Have you ever been there, Jaddaf port? |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Hi Ziad,
yes I go to Maktoum bridge almost every weekend.
In fact after catching the barracuda, I went to Maktoum & caught @ 30 Sherri (Spangled Emperor) in 1 1/2 hr.
The previous weekend I went with Heber from the forum & caught Nagroor (Silver Grunt) there. |
Ziad Barhoum (Ziad)
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hi keyur
Thank you for your welcome.
I will send you two pictures to your email ID of the fish that i caught in RAK, but unfortunately as i told you i do not enjoy going there any more because of so many people go there, and i can barely have a space for one rod, so that i why i dedcided to shift to Dubai.
I used to fish on Maktoom bridge, but do not know if this is still a good spot to catch, do you go there by any chance and how is the catch?
Anyway will be sending you the pics.
cheers |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Hi Ziad,
welcome to the fishy forum :o)
Hope you have a good time here. In this forum we usually share our ideas, plans & knowledge of fishing with each other. We do meet up at different spots at different times. I would call it growing together.
We do have our fun & try & make this forum as lively as possible.
We would love to see some pics of your posted here or to our email addresses. |
Ziad Barhoum (Ziad)
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HI Guys
I just registered on this site. And looking forward to hear your news about fishing.
I always go to RAK for fishing and sometimes i had few good catch, but it is getting very crowded there where you do not enjoy fishing any more. Would anyone recommend a spot for me in Dubai where i can go fishing and enjoy some fishing moments?
Thanks guys and good luck in your next fishing trip.
I have few some nice photo to share if anyone is interested? |
Memed (Memed)
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Hello All
Good job guys,am sure it was an exciting day,i see it on ur faces from the pics.is this spot on the open beach in jumeirah or another place???
Yesterday i went to marina,but was a bad day for me.Any way good luck and enjoy ur day..please tell us where is this spot. |
Keyur Athaide (Keyur)
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Hi guys as promised, my update
I had a pretty interesting weekend.
I went to Maktoum bridge (Dubai) & fished there for some time. I did manage to catch about a dozen sherri (Spangled empror) & was actually pretty dissappointed as I kept on losing a lot of bait. (Shrimp) This was rather strange as I couldnt even feel the fish nibble. I am still trying to figure out what was eating my bait. It could probably be crabs.
While fishing, the water was suddenly disturbed with schools of little fish jumping out of the water. I realised that there must be some larger fish preying on them. I tried my rapala without any success. I tried different lures, floating & sinking type. Silver, blue, orange, yellow, green colours, but didnt get anything. At one point of time the fish came right upto the water edge & with the sunlight hitting from overhead I could see a shoal of @ 20 - 25 GT feeding on smalled fish. This was a real teasing time for me & I felt helpless.
Anyway that was my story for Friday.
In the night I first checked with Heber to find out his plans for Sat since Pranab works on Sats. He mentioned that he planned on taking a trip for barracuda, not far from where we live. @ 10 - 15 mins drive. We dicided to meet at 5am since sunrise was at 5:48 and we expected them to hit around sunrise. later on in the evening I spoke to Pranab & learnt that he was coming fishing too. A Fantastic way to start your day :o)
We reached ther @ 5:30 & kept of spining till we got bored & decided to move to another location for Mangrove Jacks & hamor. I started packing up to move at @ 6:15 when Heber decided to spin for one last time. He instantly landed one and this was a good enough sign that they had now arrived. I immediately started unpacking my rod, while Pranab was shouting for me to start spinning. Knowing that barracuda feed in a particular area for @ 40 - 45 mins we then started landing them one by one. In that short span of time, the 3 of us landed 23 of them, though some not big.
I lost 2 rapalas, , but had a great time.
This was the first time in my life that I have ever caught barracuda & the fight was an absolute thrill. I should be going there more often now, but doubt that I will keep the catch. I dont want to empty the ocen of the thrill that I get this sport. I did keep the 6 Cudas that I caught as I'll be going for a barbecue this weekend :o)
here are a few pics of the ones we caught.
My first :o)
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The catch: 23 lined up, lost @ 10 by careless handling & 5 broken lines.
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The one which I'm holding is the one to my extreme right hand side in the pic (in my lot of fish) I am sitting on the extreme left of the trio.
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I dont really know what the weight of the fish was, but we were struggling to carry them all back to the car.
I then went to Maktoum bridge & caught @ 30 Sherii in 1hr 15mins. So in all it was a fantastic day for me. |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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hi guys ,
Todays fishing enviornment
Tide times at Jumeirah Open Beach for next 24 hoursTide Time (Dubai time) Tidal Level (m DMD)
High 10:38 Today 1.49
Low 16:50 Today 0.62
High 23:22 Today 1.60
Low 05:40 Tomorrow 0.70
I WONT BE DOING ANY MORE FISHING FOR COMING FEW DAYS AS MY SHOULDER AND BACK IS HEAVY FROM YESTERDAYS EXPERIENCE . SO WANT TO TAKE REST AND USE THE CHINESE MESSAGER THAT I GOT FROM CHINA MALL . BECAUSE IF I KEEP ON THROWING LIKE THIS I WILL BECOME A MUSCLE MAN .
REGARDS |
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