Fishing Gear for India

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Masheer, Catfish, Carp

Medium heavy to heavy action, 2-piece spinning rods rated for monofilament line weight from 12-25 lb. are suggested with rod lengths from 8-11’.
Spinning reels should hold at least 200 yds. of 20 lb. test line.
Medium-heavy action baitcasting 2-piece rods rated for 12-25 lb. are suggested with rod lengths from 6-8’ in length.
Baitcasting reels should hold at least 200 yds. of 20 lb. test line.
Anglers should bring a variety of fishing lines to meet specific fishing conditions and fish sizes. We suggest you bring; 12 lb., 14lb., & 20 lb. test clear or green monofilament lines.
Fluorocarbon leaders in 12, 14, 20 & 30 lb. test is also advised if fishing in clearer water.
Braided lines can also be used in 20 – 50 lb. test.
Assortment of snaps & snap swivels.
Fly gear: 9/10 wt., 9-11’ fly rods matched with large-arbour fly reels with efficient drags. Nine & Ten-weight weighted-forward floating fly lines and sinking line. Streamer flies in sizes #1-3/0. Fluorocarbon leaders ranging from 10-14 lb. test.

www.rapala.com Husky Jerk, Jointed Rapala, Original Rapala, X-Rap & Max Rap in sizes from #9-#13 will work well.
www.bluefox.com Vibrax Spinners in sized #3, #4, & #5.
www.luckystrikebaitworks.com Spoons: Rocket, Scarlet Eye, Rainbow, Gator, Attractor, Humper, Canoe. Spoons will work best in the 3-4” size.
Lure colors should include silver/gold (base colors), with blue, green, brown, black accent colors. Fluorescent colors such as firetiger and chartruse with accent colors can also work well in stained water conditions.

Ultralight to light-action spinning outfits in 2-piece/4-piece configuration. Rods ranging in length from 5’-8’ with line ratings from 4-12 lb. test.
Spinning reels should hold at least 100 yds. of 6 lb. test line.
Anglers should bring a variety of fishing lines to meet specific fishing conditions and fish sizes. We suggest you bring; 6 lb. & 8lb., . test clear or green monofilament lines.
Fluorocarbon leaders in 6 & 8 lb. test is also advised if fishing in clearer water.
Assortment of small snaps & snap swivels.
Fly gear: 4-8 wt., 9-11’ fly rods matched with small to medium size fly reels with efficient drags.
Four to eight-weight weighted-forward floating fly lines and sinking line.
Assortment of wet, dry, nymph and streamer flies in sizes from #12 – #4.
Fluorocarbon leaders ranging from 4-8 lb. test.

Trout Lures

Rapala Countdown #3 & #4, X-Rap #5, Husky Jerk #5, Shad Rap #5.

Vibrax Spinners in sizes #1 & #2.

Lucky Strike Spoons in 1-2” size.

Hair Jigs in 1/8 oz. size

Landing & Releasing larger fish

Collapsible landing net.

Pliers.

Fish-handling glove.

Accessories

Rain suit.

Rubber boots or hip waders.

First Aid Kit.

Camera

Cap

Sunscreen

Polarized sunglasses

Shorts & outdoor long pants

Water-resistant hiking boots