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Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Post Number: 365
Registered: 6-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 6:04 am: | |
Yaar who is this as Roshin Kumar??? Is it you Shahzad or is it Kamran? Who else would know my wife's name is Asma??? C'mon yaar April 1st is long gone, but still I dont expect such jokes from you two.. I never fished with nor knew any Roshin in my life!
Ah maybe its Lucifer himself - notice the 666 in the ID!!!
Pranab,
Do you know who this guy might be? |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Post Number: 364
Registered: 6-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 3:32 pm: | |
Dear Pranab,
I am not in UAE so cannot call you on your mobile. Do email me if you can.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Post Number: 594
Registered: 2-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:25 am: | |
hi ijlal bhai ,
Where are you . Are you back in UAE . Please call me on my cell .
regards
pranab |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Post Number: 593
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:23 am: | |
hi ijlal bhai ,
Where are you . Are you back in UAE . Please call me on my cell .
regards
pranab |
roshin kumar (Roshin666)
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Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 11:46 pm: | |
here you are guys, read this: http://hibaijlal.webs.com/ |
roshin kumar (Roshin666)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 10:40 pm: | |
Wow, Back in dubai after a couple of years...... Pranab, Keyur, Ijlal, all you guys how are you all. sorry, had to leave without telling you guys.....
Details in the next post..
Cheers and happy angling....
Tc |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Post Number: 363
Registered: 6-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 6:26 pm: | |
Hi Friends,
Your old friend here! 
We have some great new jigging rods for sale in the UAE at a special price! Check these links out:
1. http://pakistanangler.com/tackleshop/index.php?main_page=product_info& cPath=2&products_id=31 (only 1 EA left)
2. http://pakistanangler.com/tackleshop/index.php?main_page=product_info& cPath=2&products_id=32 (Only 2 EA left)
We also have this beauty of a boat/kayak rod available at a great price:
3. http://pakistanangler.com/tackleshop/index.php?main_page=product_info& cPath=2&products_id=29 (Only 2 EA left)
If interested, please call Shahzad at 050-5701918 for prices and delivery. You will have to pick the rods up from Ajman.
All these rods have been imported from USA and some of your friends on this forum are already using, and loving them! We loved them so much we added one each to our personal tackle 
Best regards,
Ijlal |
nabeal malik (Nabeal)
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Registered: 5-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 4:02 pm: | |
salam!! m a big fishing fan n have fished since i was a kid in Pakistan(karachi) as i am new in dubai so i dont know any spots of fishing in dubai or uae! and ofshore fishing is too expensive. i use to fish at creek and under garhoud bridge but due to palm now there r no fishes there. can ani 1 tell me a good spot in dubai or even in abu dhabi where i can fish onshore. |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Post Number: 290
Registered: 5-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 12:40 am: | |
Hi Praveen,
Welcome here. Can yuo please provide some more detail on your self, i.e. if you have fished before or not and whats your budget like.
A decent set up (a combination of china and other countries) would cost you around AED 200 including rod, reels, line, hooks etc.
There are shops in Deira and you could have alook at Dragon mall as well. Pls do not go for the tele rods. Its better u get a 2 peice rod which would last longer.
Thanks |
Praveen Madhusoodhanan (P9900)
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Registered: 4-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 3:34 am: | |
Hello everyone..Wouldlike to buy a rod and a reel.i do fishing from the beach side.can anyone suggest me the type of rod and reel i should go for please. |
Gabriele Baima (Dioscuro)
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Registered: 4-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 6:59 am: | |
ok it works, so please i'm new on this topc i need very urgent infos about Dubai Fishing! I'll be in Dubai tomorrow at 6 Am. so please answer me as soon as possible. I've a spinning rod with some artificials, i would like to fish dsome barracudas from shore or marina.. it is possible? anyone would like to come with me? is it possible to pratice spinning in Dubai and where is the best place? thanks a lot please let me know, i'll give u my facebook if u want or msn if needed! |
Gabriele Baima (Dioscuro)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 6:55 am: | |
test sorry let me try |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Post Number: 364
Registered: 2-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 5:49 pm: | |
For fishing adventures in Abu Dhabi, please check out this blog http://fishinguae.wordpress.com/ |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Post Number: 363
Registered: 2-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 5:26 pm: | |
I had the urge to post my catch reports BUT then again I am no longer in UAE! hahahahahaha
Otherwise it will be quite odd to post something which might be considerd as irrelevant to the thread.
Ciao! |
Abdul Mujeeb (Abdulmujeebb)
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Post Number: 28
Registered: 3-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 10:15 am: | |
Gosh this is a dead website,anyways am in saudi enjoying my fishing ,however i do look at this forum to see whats new,anyways wont be wasting my time in here,looks like its a real resession here,as for Zubair look at the previous posts and u will find many fishing spots for shore fishing ,but go in a boat to enjoy real time fishing.see ya |
ZUBAIR ANJUM (Kingzubair)
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Registered: 4-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:17 am: | |
hi Guys
Well i am new member on this site , i hope everydoing well with their fishing and i aslo a very much interested to know the best place to fish in dubai, |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Post Number: 289
Registered: 5-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 12:06 am: | |
Hi Abdul,
I guess no onces fishing and the ones fishing are not reporting here. |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Post Number: 362
Registered: 2-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 7:01 pm: | |
WHAT is HAPPENING?????
Is this thread (OFFICIALLY) DEAD, now???? |
Desmond Lobo (Teritex15)
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Post Number: 59
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 6:07 am: | |
15th february and no post since then WTF??? |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Post Number: 288
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 8:52 pm: | |
Hi Ijlal bhai,
Hope that you are doing well. You are right about Al Masood Marine in AD. Their website is outdated.
But they have opened an outlet on SZR road neas the Time Square mall. They have a better variety of gear there. I managed to pick up a few mann stretch trolling lure @ AED 50 a piece, i think this price was good. But not sure if they had the suffix lines or not.
BTW are in in Karachi. Iam planning to visit KRi on 4 march 2010 for a week and looking to alteast have 3 fihsing trips, 2 from Mubarak and 1 from keamari.
Do let me know if you are in KRI. My email is: aam912@gmail.com
Rgds
Amir |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Post Number: 362
Registered: 6-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 3:53 pm: | |
Hi Amir,
How are you doing buddy? Al-Masaood do not have even Sufix mono; most of the fishing items on their website are not available since long. They have probably not updated their site for the past three years. None of the rods and reels are available either. I really do not know what the problem with online stores in a progressive country like UAE is? I once made an order on Barracuda Dubai website, and they had no way of charging your credit cards!
Take care,
Ijlal |
mohamed Habiba (Habibam)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 8:59 am: | |
Hi sean leite,
Welcome to abu dhabi. people in abu dhabi usually fish at Zaid port, near marina mall, mussafah, and these days some go to Yas Island.
I heared it is a good season for deep sea fishing in abu dhabi.
you can see some recent activities in abu dhabi by searching for fishing in abu dhabi on youtube.
regards,
mohamed |
mohamed Habiba (Habibam)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 8:52 am: | |
Greeting Everyone, I am new to this site. If any one fishes around abu dhabi, please let me know. |
Mr Zhou shengqun (Mamicn)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 2:19 am: | |
Fishing net factory from china -- Taizhou Winstrong Special Net Co Ltd
We supply nylon multifilament net 210D/2ply to 120ply. mesh 3/8" to 20" 26MD, 52MD, 78MD, 100MD, 400MD and size as you request.
Zhou shengqun
Mobile:86-1390-1431072
Fax:86-523-86331072 86666567
http://www.chinafishingnet.com
fishingnetcn@gmail.com  |
Salah Sharafi (Hundino)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 5:55 am: | |
Thanks Nigel.
I kayak around Palm Jumeirah but fishing here has been very lousy. I tried trolling but without much luck. I dont even get bait fish on sabiki rigs. |
sean leite (Sean)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 8:50 am: | |
Good Day I am staying in Abu Dhabi for three months.
I have a light spinning rod and a ultra-heavy bait casting rod. Where can one catch a decent fish in this area ?
Many Thanks |
Syed Samir Sadiq (Samir_sadiq)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 5:12 am: | |
Hi Beefy & Musa..
Please let us know the spots .. thanks |
kd (Kd_rapala)
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Post Number: 67
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 9:44 pm: | |
Musa let me know how u do on the jumeirah brekawater |
Musa Sharkawi (Moosa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 2:49 pm: | |
im going 2 tri me luck 2moro at jumairah break water. Want 2 use live bait for the first time. sabiki rig should be good enough for the bait fish? ani quick tips would be appreciated.
All the best,
Musa |
Musa Sharkawi (Moosa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 2:47 pm: | |
Matt,
I knw a coupla good spots in fujairah for fishing/camping if ur interested.
Musa |
Matthew Cocks (Beefybovril)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 9:23 am: | |
Last weekend Nathan and I fished the Promenade breakwaters in search of some queens. Things started off slow, but with a change in spot, Nathan hooked into a cracker. Probably a large Hammour which reefed him, and the line broke after about 5 mins. This fish had some serious power and took a lot of drag off his reel. Check the bend in his rod :lol:
What was quite fun was watching a shoal of 2 kg queens doing their mating ritual. They would swim in a very specific route of about 25 m in a very shallow bay off the breakwater. Everytime they went by, they would release small brownish / beige clouds into the water. I could only think it was sperm being released. It was fascinating to watch, but very frustrating as they were totally disinterested in everything we threw at them. Guess they had their priorities right!!! :mrgreen:
That morning, we had also seen a lot of surface action similar to this time last year, so I thought I would try the kayak this last Friday morning. Headed out around 6:45 to the breakwater, trolling a red head, a soft bait and a fly on the 10 wt.
Got into a really nice 2.5 kg hammour on the red head, but that was all for the entire morning.
Bumped into Paul and we both commented on the amount of tiny baitfish all over the bay. Probably some of them were products of those queens in the bay. Lets hope these are given a chance to grow up, as there were literally millions all over the place. We both saw small scad and possibly one or two kings chasing, but it was like chasing a fart in a perfume factory because when there was any surface activity it would last no longer then a couple of seconds. By the time you had cast the lure, they were gone.
Anyway, also tried out the new underwater / water proof camera which is great fun. Some pics of flyfishing for Bass in SA too.
Regards
Beefy    |
Matthew Cocks (Beefybovril)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 5:47 am: | |
Hi there
Does anyone know a good camping / fishing spot up past Abu Dhabi towards Saudi? Thinking of heading up there next weekend to some some fishing and then to camp over for the night.
Thanks
Matt |
kd (Kd_rapala)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 5:01 am: | |
Hey when does the fishing season end in dubai? |
Matthew Cocks (Beefybovril)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 1:54 am: | |
Roger, the sailfish in Fujeirah are pretty few and far between. I haven't heard of one being caught in the last two years. Good luck, but don't bet too much on seeing any. Rather consider going up the Musandam and catching the GTs..... |
Roger Thorne (Roger_thorne)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 9:39 pm: | |
Hi - understand that Sailfishing off Fujeira is good in February - any one out there recommend a good charter company - will be about 6 of us
Roger |
Nigel Burn (Phrozenbuns)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 11:05 pm: | |
@ Desmond Lobo,
Dezz, The Basil Manning Website is the site I use for all my imported equipment, primarily because I have been to their shop and know the staff and the equipment/service that they offer. If you have the money and want the gear, then go for it. As an alternative source you could contact Sean @ Oceanactive (http://www.oceanactive.com) and see if has anything you want or can get it for you?
Regards,
Nigel. |
Desmond Lobo (Teritex15)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 9:03 am: | |
@ Niels:
I guess you should also post on
http://fishemirates.freeforums.org/
This is yet another forum for UAE Anglers. Would you also mind sharing the contact details if possible so that people can reach you
Tight lines - DeZZ |
Desmond Lobo (Teritex15)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 8:59 am: | |
@ Nigel Burn:
Its all about preferences and I am sure you have tried and experienced what you have said. I have only used Power Pro considering the make and ratings of these lines. These are the only lines that use 4 strings weaving unlike 3 used by other brands. This gives it a more rounder shape and leaves the reel faster rather than sinking in the spool. The only prob with these lines is that their color fades of soon. From my experience if you are fishing from break waters or some structures where you are likely to get snagged, you better have a mono leader right after your wire leader. I use almost 7 feet of 45 lbs mono leader cause i have lost quite a few lures when it was all connected to the leader with a braid. Braid cuts off very smoothly over these rocks. Not to mention the number I hamoors (grouper) I surfaced and they dived brushing my braid over the rocks and setting themselves free
Just wanted your opinion on buying tackle from SA from the website you mentioned. Is it advisable considering the cost mentioned on the web site
Cheers mate - DeZZ |
Niels (Mrniels)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:20 am: | |
Hey Guys. I'll be in Dubai Mid-February. Won't have enough time for a BigGame trip but might be able to do some spinfishing. Any ideas where I might have success from the beach or the banks of the creek? Another thing: We do exklusive distribution for some US-Tackle-Suppliers and also for MEPPS (Spinning Baits) and always looking for new customers in the UAE. So if you have some reliable addresses of dealers, I would appreciate your help:-) |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 11:57 pm: | |
Yah Fishing king, you are right. I actually trying browsing a few of the previous post but his post but could not locate it. Went to 5 jan and noticed his post.
The link I mentioned is for the mono lines though and Mohd is looking for braids. |
Fishing King (Fishingking)
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Amir,
that is not what Md. Faisal was looking for. Scroll down to his post. |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 10:53 pm: | |
Suffix lines are available in Abu Dhabi. Check the website link : http://masaoodmarine.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.bro wse&category_id=152&Itemid=1
thanks |
Syed Samir Sadiq (Samir_sadiq)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 11:09 pm: | |
Hi All,
Heard about a place in Musaffah.. beach fishing... any one knows the location.
Samir |
Nigel Burn (Phrozenbuns)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 10:55 pm: | |
@ Salah Sharafi,
If you are fishing from a kayak, your options are trolling, drop-shotting or vertical jigging. Set yourself up with a good spinning or jigging rod with a suitable reel, and you should have some success out there. You can use Live bait, but you can also use poppers, plugs, spoons, jigheads and plastic lures like the Berkley, Gulp, Slam or McCarthy range. I don't know if those are available in the UAE, but you can also order these on-line. Good luck and let the Forum know how you get on out there. |
Nigel Burn (Phrozenbuns)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 10:48 pm: | |
@ Desmond Lobo,
You are right, Suffix is not available in UAE or Oman at all. Not sure about Qatar though. I use Berkley Whiplash as the backing for my Daiwa spinning reels, with the Berkley Fireline spooled over that, and have never had a problem with either. I also use Whiplash as the backing for my Shimano spinning reel with the Suffix Braid spooled over that and I find that a very good conmbination. It has been tried and tested on many an occasion, and I have the photos to prove that it works well.
Good luck in your fishing this year. |
Nigel Burn (Phrozenbuns)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 10:40 pm: | |
@mohammad faisal makki,
Suffix line is not available anywhere in the Middle east. I have imported my Suffix Line from South Africa. Check this website for their deals: www.basilmanning.co.za
Good Luck. |
Salah Sharafi (Hundino)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 9:41 am: | |
Thanks KD. Does anyone know what type of fishing is most productive when kayak fishing. I have not had much luck with trolling and dont know much about it. What kind of artificial lure is best in UAE waters. |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 8:09 pm: | |
Hi Abdul,
I guess you might know me by now. I do not create a fuss on such issues. What I see & experience is what I believe
You are right about the scale. I plan to get one but my budget is restricted on this items. I saw one at barracuda & Knotice which is for about AED 350 but the weight limit is around20 pound.
Iam looking for some things which cost lower then that but can weigh fish up to atleast 50 pounds.
Rgds |
Desmond Lobo (Teritex15)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 12:03 pm: | |
Hi Abdul,
How you been doing mate? No updates on fishemirates huh?That pic with the barracuda looks good. Looks more of you trying to scare shit out of that fish and the poor fish is begging for mercy LOL Have a good fishing year ahead. Do keep in touch. |
Abdul Mujeeb (Abdulmujeebb)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 8:48 am: | |
Hi,
i donno why you guys are going on the weigh of the fish,if someone catches a fish its good for him and its highly appriciated that he puts a pic of his catch,which is ofcourse a motivation for others,anyways this is what i wanted to say and could't keep it inside,i appoligize if it hurts someone but this is what i feel.Good catch bro.My cuz went from ajman hired a boat and caught a total of 20kg fish last time i went on that trip few months ago we caught 30kg in total,with every kind of fish landing on the boat,majority of them were baracuda's.
Thanks |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 5:20 am: | |
Amir,
Never intended to look down on you as I do believe that we all learn form each other. I truly apologise... IF I had made you feel so.
As suggested by Fishing King, most probably you had read the lbs reading.
This is the main reason why we always brought our own grip cum scale to ascertain the weights of the fishes we caught.
Fishing is NOT only about catching fish, it should also be about having fun and not forgetting the mental relaxation/calming effect it is promoting. |
Fishing King (Fishingking)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 4:47 am: | |
Samir,
Dubai's coastline is overfished....PERIOD !!!
No matter where you go to fish, there are always dozens of others fishing there. The sad part is that most of them take ever tiny little fish, which is unfortunate. They everyone wonders where the fish have gone.
Amir,
Whatever people say to you, do not forget to enjoy your fishing. ;) |
Syed Samir Sadiq (Samir_sadiq)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:49 am: | |
Hi All, I have just join this site to know what exactly is going around here in U.A.E. I am fishing since here and need to know few active fishing spot in the U.A.E. I am currently fishing near Ghantoot area but i guess that area is over fished. Any one here knows a nice place for fishing in dubai or abu dhabi.
Samir |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Post Number: 284
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:28 am: | |
Yes Fishingking you are right; & I know people are more experienced than me and I never doubt that. I have never claimed to be an experienced angler. The picture shows that I catch fish, the size, wieght etc does not matter to me. if that would have been the case, I would have definitely taken the picture of the bigger barracuda we caught. You might notice that the picture was not taken on the boat so the pic shows the fish I had brought home. In case I had to show off and display big catches then I had the chance to do that. I feel reporting the fishing activity is more important.
Anyhow I always appreciate your technical comments so no problems with me on the matter. |
Fishing King (Fishingking)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 11:11 pm: | |
Amir,
no one is ganging up on you. Just that you look silly to anyone with fishing experience after mentioning the weight.
I usually weight the fish I catch accurately to 0.000kg (before release) & use a caliberated digital fish scale. There are many available on the market / online & they are not too expensive. I have seen quite a few people use them in Dubai.
In all probablilty the boat guy gave you the weight in pounds (lb)& not Kg.
6lb = 2.72kg
2.2lb = 1kg
these weights seem accurate when looking at the size of the fish.
Abdul is spot on with the weight estimate & although the pic shows the fish much larger due to zooming in, it is much much bigger than the one you are holding.
Anyway, you do not have to reply to justify anything, what I said is just so that you are aware that others too are aware & will take notice.
good luck with your fishing. |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:11 pm: | |
I could have zoomed in and taken a better picture i guess.
But after you guys have guessed it correctly and I think your guess is better then the scale, then I have to tell the truth. The cuda was 1.999995kgs.
That would sound better. |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 4:37 pm: | |
Hmmmm.....
Was quite surprised that yours weigh that much as even this one was weighing about 5kgs....
We had found Cudas to be quite light for their size as their flesh are not as dense... compared to other fish.
 |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:11 am: | |
hi fishing king,
the weights i mentoined are actual weights weighed on a scale the charter guys had. so i wouldnt dispute what the scale had to say |
afi (Afi)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 7:40 am: | |
good evening everyone
gud catch amir |
Fishing King (Fishingking)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 6:29 am: | |
Hi Amir, you would be surprised if you actually weighed the fish on a proper scale.
So as not to be rude, I'd say it is safer to show a pic of the fish & not mention the weight of the fish. Or if you do want to give a fisherman's super assumed weight of the fish he caught, dont attach a pic. |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 12:05 am: | |
Jittery in mentioning the wieght in the post as people will start to comment on the weight
But the ones in the pic weighed 6 kgs (barra) and 2.2kg for the kofar.
Rgds |
Fishing King (Fishingking)
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Good to know that someone has caught some fish.
keep it up.
what was the weight of the barracuda & the kofar in the pic ? |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 8:12 pm: | |
A late report as I could not upload the picture.
Me, Shan & Arsalan went out from Dubai for a full days bottoming & trolling session. Were scheduled to leave at 6:15 but left around 6:45 am. While bottming we were only targetting kofars (Guilthead breams) and we managed to catch 7 of them raning from 1.5 to 2.2 kgs. All of them were caught on 10 pound lines and at times the fight lasted around 5-10 minutes. stopped bottming at 10 am and left for the trolling / live baiting spots.
Tried trolling for an hour but no results, not even on the very effective downrigger. Then started to live baiting with travellies and managed two barracudas. One around 10 Kg and the 6 kgs. We lost a couple of them near the boat as they were not completely hooked.
Returned to the jetty at 4pm. All in all, not a excellant trip but not too bad either.
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afi (Afi)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 10:47 am: | |
Salam to everyone in this site especially to pro and expert anglers. I am new to this site i am in UAE for last 5 yrs only,i have been fishing in Rak for quite long time recently 3mnths back my frnd took me to a spot next to hamriyah fze i guess some people call it kempaski canal or smthing iam not sure but i managed to get some cuda's cat fish and queenies on the same day but i saw people catching big kingfishes AWESOME i never caught one in my life since that day every weeknd i spend at the same place but no luck i tried lures like rapala silver (SL20 S), dead ballyhoo retrieving, etc but i get lucky with queenies and cuda's , nw recently i shifted to dxb started going to gold souk area next to pedestrian tunnel these days no luck with anything the weather is bad i guess. now i hope all pro's and experts in the site give some tips and techniques so i can master myself.
thank u
afi |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 3:39 am: | |
Hi Abdul,
How are you. I thought you were in Brunei.
Regards
Amir |
Abdul (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 10:39 pm: | |
Got few items I wanna sell ......
1) used SHIMANO JIGWREX PE3 (S5103) Jigging rod - Mint condition
2) used RIPPLE FISHER PE8 (S5220) jigging/bottom fishing rod - Mint condition
3) BRAND NEW DAIWA - TEAM DAIWA ADVANTAGE 2500A (spinning reel)
4) BRAND NEW DAIWA - TEAM DAIWA ADVANTAGE 3500A (spinning reel)
5) used SHIMANO STELLA 10000FA, SPINNING reel for popping top WATER PELAGICS. - IN tip top mechanical condition, just a few minor scratches.
send me an e-mail at jigwrex@hotmail.com |
kd (Kd_rapala)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 10:51 am: | |
Salah i kayak fish in open sea and go up to 2 miles offshore to deep water FAD's and even when it is very rough water, a kayak designed for fishing can definately handle it. I would not advise going out on winds over 11 knots, your kayak can easily handle it but it is not enjoyable. |
Salah Sharafi (Hundino)
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I would like to kayak fish. How safe is it in open sea. What kind of fishing is most productive. Bottom or trolling (live or lures). |
Cary Beason (Darkarcher159)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 4:04 pm: | |
Had my first day of fishing in Abu Dhabi yesterday! Started off at Marina Mall catching a few small needlefish and jacks. Saw some small barracuda, but none of them took the bait. Finished up at Yas Island. Caught some more needlefish and jacks there too. It was great to just feel something tugging on the line!!!
This morning I think we are going to start back at Yas Island, then check out the areas at Meena Marina, Musaffah and Officers City.
I would appricate any help and tips on techniques and lure selection for shore fishing that anyone might have.
Good Luck Everyone!!! |
russel (Twistedthoughts)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 12:08 am: | |
Hi
I am looking for some guidance to buy a luring rod with the following specs...
Fast/Heavy, 10 to 30lbs line class, 1/4 to 1 1/4 lure weight, upto 7Ft length, two pieces, graphite blanks, Fuji real seats, SIC guides etc. etc.
I pretty much like the Fenwick HMG rods which cost around 109$ at cabelas, but I'm not sure if it can be used for saltwater fishing.
Appreciate your feedback. |
Desmond Lobo (Teritex15)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 7:03 am: | |
Mohd Faisal,
Sufix I doubt you will get it here. The only braids I have seen here are berkely whiplash and its not recommended. You might get some other braid @ active marine which is located @ 3rd interchange towards your left if heading towards AUH. For braid I would suggest u use power pro or spiderwire but both have to be ordered online as they dont sell it over here. You may also try a shop named barracuda in dubai marina post the marina mall. I remember seeing cajun red there not too sure if they stock braid.
Tight lines and a good new year to you ahead.
DeZZ |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 8:12 pm: | |
Welcome Faisal,
Havent seen this brand of braids. However the berkly braids and firelines are available in the shops location in Deira.
Thanks |
mohammad faisal makki (Nismogtr34)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 11:56 am: | |
Greetings
I am new to this site. Referred by a friend who says this is the best place for fishing knowledge in UAE.
Im looking for Sufix performance line (super braided)
can anyone please suggest the place where to get this.  |
Amir Mufti (Amira)
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Post Number: 277
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 8:12 pm: | |
Hi Cary,
Please browse through some of the previous post. All your questions would be answered. Incase you still need more help do let us know.
Thanks |
Cary Beason (Darkarcher159)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 8:05 am: | |
Hello Everyone!
I am new here to fishing in Abu Dhabi and Dubia. Can anyone please tell me where I can locate a tackle shop here in Abu Dhabi or Dubia? I brought some fishing gear with me, but I would like to see what is available here too.
I am planning on doing mostly shore fishing and I am not sure what is out there to catch. Any advice on where to go or what to use would be greatly appriciated.
Thank you in advance! |
