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Indian Holidays - Fishing for the mighty Mahseer

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"Everything was scheduled a miracle in full. We were more than satisfied with with the camp, food and the nature…the guides were super…we enjoyed wonderful days and beautiful mahseer" Werner Goetzl, Germany "What has been the best thing about the trip? The country,the river,the people on the Trip and the guides and camp staff - oh and the fantastic fishing! Both myself and my dad had a fantastic experience and would not have missed it for the world. We made new friends and met some wonderful people.I want to go back - excellent fishing. Would I book another mahseer trip with Angling Travel? Yes Would I book a different trip with Angling Travel? Yes!" Mark Couldrick, Cullompton "The best thing about the trip was meeting a friendly group of people keen to enjoy the fishing and have a good time... A perfect camp for the type of holiday... very enjoyable fishing in a great setting... the ghillies were very helpful. The information was clear and very helpful, especially for someone going for the first time." David Lawless, Whaley Bridge

John's experiences with mahseer goes back almost twenty years now and during that time we've made a score of trips to the Asian sub-continent. Mahseer fishing is never going to be easy - that's one of its appeals. India has developed massively over the last few decades and, of course, its population has continued to expand. Both these pressures have affected watercourses and the fish that live in them dramatically. Accordingly, one of the big tasks in India is to find rivers - or stretches of water - where mahseer stocks still hold up. We believe that we've located two stunning holiday areas in the south of India, a country which pulses with colour and vitality.

The Angling Travel Mahseer Expedition to India last January was an unqualified success. The fishing was quite fantastic! Numbers of fish caught were astronomic. Several fish of seventy-plus were taken along with a score of forty, fifty and sixty pounders. Long term client and friend, Alan Felstead, achieved the supreme feat of landing eight mahseer over thirty-five pounds in eight consecutive casts. Stunning seventy-pounders were caught by David Lawless and Ian Miller, with Kevin Andrews bagging an absolute cracker of seventy-four pounds. It's easy for spirits to be high when everyone in the group catches fish over twenty pounds, and when everything supports the perfect fishing experience!

Angling Travel offers a supremely well tested trip to India. The main camps stunningly beautiful, very well organised and, considering the location, luxurious - excellent food, large, well furnished log cabins, air-conditioning, hot en suite showers, flush toilets, and traditional tents with their own bathrooms if you prefer, efficient organisation of every aspect of the fishing. . ...India in style. You are in totally safe, experienced hands and that can mean a lot to people who are hesitating about the undertaking of such a big journey.

" Amanda and I loved our first taste of India and Mahseer fishing. No changes suggested. We were extremely lucky to get into so many good fish between the group. 10 out of 10 for The fishing, Help from ghillies, Help from John, Mix of people. Too good for words." Ian & Amanda Miller "I was v happy with the way the trip was organised. Thank you." Albert Hay, Aberdeen "Excellent! It's not just about catching fish, it's also great to see other people catch them. It was perfect for me. The trip to the top camp was an ambition fulfilled." Alan Felstead, Little Bardfield "Thanks so much, Joy - I never expected a fishing trip to change my life - but it has! Thanks John, it was magnificent! Please give my regards to everyone - a great bunch." Nick Guild, Southend "Men sitting round a campfire, eating curry and drinking cold beer, recounting tales of leopards and mahseer was about as close to a perfect moment as one could get. Everyone achieved good fish. The sheer pleasure of being there and the group's attitude to collective achievement was outstanding. ... My vague concern that Sarah would miss a few home comforts soon evaporated - the camp was superb, with high standard accommodation facilities. The setting is quite breathtaking! The camp staff were remarkable I enjoyed every waking second - it was so captivating. The ghillies ability on the river and continual effort to help me catch, remain comfortable and enjoy the experience was first class." John Gilman, High Peak, Derbyshire "The time I had there was fantastic and the group was brilliant. Everybody caught really good fish!" Alan Felstead, Little Bardfield "This trip was really good with plenty of good fish caught by the group - everyone had a good time - thank you for another great holiday and I am already looking forward to next year" David Lawless, High Peak

Even more reassuring is the fact that each fisherman goes out on the river with his own highly experienced ghillie in their own coracle. This is extremely important: hooking a mahseer can be a terrifying business if you're expected to leap into a foaming river to follow a fleeing fish. It's not something John would fancy particularly anymore! The great thing about a coracle is that you can follow a fish - and you don't stop mahseer - in complete safety. Furthermore, far, far fewer fish are lost this way and no-one likes to think of a mahseer tethered on a rock or left with a plug or spinner in its jaw. The fishing is excellent, with mahseer caught in the nineties last vacation season.

Everything about India is magnificent: the weather, this river valley is beautiful, so peaceful and teems with diverse exotic wildlife, brilliant ghillies, friendly, diligent camp staff, the pace of life, starlit evening drinks by the campfire, early morning tea on your balcony, ...and the constant knowledge that at any second your life can be completely transformed. One bite and your fishing world is blown apart. One battle and you might never be the same fisherman again.

Obviously, there will be more news about India and Nepal as we continue to research this stunning location but for those of you who've always cherished the mahseer dream, now is the time for it to be a really brilliantly satisfying option. You can travel alone or in a fishing holiday group on dates to suit you at any time between November and March.

Discover For Yourself Why Angling Travel Is So Special

Mahseer to a hundred pounds plus taken from the stretch Many fish in the twenty to sixty pound bracket An excellent, well established camp, fantastic food, immaculate service and endless chilled Kingfisher beer. Individual log cabins with personal w.cs, hot water for showers, electric lighting and fans Our group expedition means you can take full advantage of John's experience and enjoy the company of like-minded anglers Tented camp option for spectacular gorge fishing Fish from the bank or from your coracle. One coracle and ghillie per angler John has made fifteen trips to India since 1989. He really understands the country, its people, the rivers and the fishing. An abundance of exotic bird and wildlife

If the dates for the spectacular group trip with John Bailey are not suitable for you, we can also easily arrange a fishing trip for you on dates to suit you or your group. A lodge manager and guides will of course be in attendance to give you every assistance. Price varies according to itinerary and length of stay chosen. Call now for immediate quote.

There's something profound, ancient and vividly beautiful when you arrive in India. That something extends beyond the endless landscapes and the ageless rhythms of life. There is something here that speaks to the soul... Book as soon as possible as group size for these expeditions is limited.

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The Jewel in an angler's crown - Fish for mahseer in India John Bailey will lead this exciting expedition LIMITED AVAILABILITY - only 10 places total Dates : TBC Jan 5-15 2010 –booking now, Price £2899 (£2499 if booked by Dec 29 2008) Early booking discount £400 if you book before Dec 29th 2008. Another £100 discount if you bring a friend - and they qualify for the early booking discount too! Individual travel (Nov 2009 - March 2010) from £120 per day depending on dates and length of stay – please ask Price includes return flights from UK to India, luxury log cabin (main camp) or tented accommodation (gorge camp), all meals, all fishing, own ghillie and use of coracle, (main camp) John Bailey's guidance. Option to visit wild, remote area of river and camp for a few days (main camp). Price does not include drinks, donation to Village School Fund. Exact date may vary very slightly according to flight schedules, confirmed exactly very soon. image copyright © www.jjphoto.dk Book as soon as possible as group size for these expeditions is limited to six- phone 01452 813241 Great - How do I book?? ALSO AVAILABLE: Customised expeditions, November - March If the dates for the spectacular group trips with John Bailey are not suitable for you, we can also easily arrange a fishing trip for you on dates to suit you or your group. The dates above are the times recommended for best fishing and weather. Price is variable according to length of stay, with a minimum period of 4 days. Please contact us if you would like to arrange an itinerary to suit you travelling individually or your group between November 2009 and March 2010 (A lodge manager and guides will of course be in attendance to give you every assistance) Price varies according to itinerary and length of stay chosen Great - How do I book?? PS - Call for an immediate quote - phone 01452 813241

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