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As I heard from the guys at the Pune anglers meet, they are trying to find locations for the murrell breeding program... what should be the size of the water body for this ?
and would reservoirs count as a good breeding ground ? because I know one such place...
this reservoir retains water throughout the year and probably comes under the forest area...the proof of this is that I have seen small fish, water snakes, and lots of crabs in there, and migratory birds also visit this area...Its away from the main city...

what say guys ? [/b]

Hi Rakesh,

Can you PM me the location please? There is a lot more than just the location involved. Many places are restricted and angling/trespassing is not allowed.

Regards,
Humaid

Hi humaid,
I checked it on G earth's timeline, and the water level is less during the summer season...will check other places nearby and inform...

this is the place



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there are small fish and crabs there



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Place looks beautiful Rakesh.

fingers crossed... hope it goes under forest area, not some guys property...

Superb location!

thanks arish !

Nice location bro!

thanks bro !

How big is that pond..??

Can it be taken on lease..?

Hi santosh,

Dunno man... Its a reservoir used for irrigation... probably comes under the forest area its 207 X 170 yards wide... depth don't know...
and I think the water level goes down a little in the summers...

rakesh is this in the bapdev ghat region..if so it may be a private water body.. or dude is this the small lake infront of the "lake district " const site.. if so i have a flat coming up there..hehe.

hehehe no man this is near undri... If you want we can go down and have a look...I just know that murrels (or other snakeheads) used to climb up the wadas in my village towards the farms or fields to breed during the first heavy rains... so can they actually breed here if we released some ? and I still think this place comes under forest department as I have bought land nearby...

ok when do you want to go have a look..

I am free 24/7 365 days... what about you ?

lucky u .. im busy at the moment.. will let you know .. pm me your mob no.

Darryl is always busy. So come to the Hadapsar fish breeding centre & buy some fish fry's & release them in your pond. Hopefully, by next year we can go for some fishing. Beware of poachers !!!
Regards
Cavalier.

Darryl is always busy. So come to the Hadapsar fish breeding centre & buy some fish fry's & release them in your pond. Hopefully, by next year we can go for some fishing. Beware of poachers !!!
Regards
Cavalier.

Hi Col. !

Heard a lot about you on the forum !
Thanks a lot sir ! I'll check the hadapsar fish breeding centre... where exactly is it ? and would fry's be available in this season ?

and that is near a village area, no poachers I think...most of the people are farmers there and have no idea about that place...
It'll be a pleasure to fish with you !

Beautiful Spot..

Just a word of caution. Every water body has a unique eco balance and introducing a predator like Murrel can easly destroy it. Do study the water and try to find out the resident species and in case, Murrel is one of them, do introduce it. There are lot of water bodies in Maharashtra, which are house to Mahseer and does not have any Murrel. I know of two such water bodies near Nashik which are but a short distance apart, one holds Murrel but no Mahseer and the other one has only Mahseer.
I have a suspension that introducing Murrel in a water body which is a home of Mahseer will not be a great idea.

Regards,

Ali.

Thanks ali bhai !
this water body doesnt have any big fish just small garra and barbs maybe... there are lot of crabs though...and I think this one's not good for murrel as it does not have much water plants on the banks... and the only green you find in the reservoir is shewal/algae...
Which fish would be suitable for this ?

Wats a GARRA?

Hi dmelloralf,

its garra rufa also called doctor fish which has got mouth like a sucker...

Haaaaaan I C
R these the sam ones if u put ur feet in the water ( especially dirty) it will com and nibble?
Had tried puting them in my fish tank but they som how managed to crawl up the glass and got dried up by the time i found them on the floor.

yes brother the same ones... I have one in my community aquarium...

Can u pls pm me a pic of ur aquarium? wud like to see it

arre.. colonelji.. truly busy what can i say.. have exams.. and the trials and tribulations of life.. but will be available at every free chance.. best regards .. happy fishing.. may your big one not be far off !

Ya sure Ralf ! but where to upload that ? off topic discussions ?

I want to buy some fingerlings what will be the cost and how to transport it to mumbai?
thinking of releasing them in a pond in Navi mumbai. what do you say ralf?

they will eat all tilapia
poisonous spine no defence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-Qv4qAQhQ

Ali Bhai,
I was not recommending releasing murrelet fry in the lake. You get only Rohu & Katla fry here at Hadapsar. the breeding centre is located on the main solapur highway close to the flyover.
Regards
Cavalier

thanks col pratap sir !

Hi Raka,

Very nice spot for fishing! However, Ali has a very valid point. If there are no Mahseers in this water body, then of course you should introduce Murrel fingerlings there.

Murrel farming is done in South India and you can get the fingerlings from them. I shall send you the address soon. After you introduce Murrel fingerlings, they need to be fed with minced Chiken intestines, so that they grow fast.

Regards,

Arun

thanks arun ! there are no mahseers, and no big fish in this water body...

thanks again !

Hi Raka,

Have you seen my pm to you? Gives lot of information on Murrel cultivation.
Please let me know whether you have received my pm or not.

Regards,

Arun

arun plz send me info too

Sorry arun didn't receive your pm try sending it again...