off to india

[crankybait]

Well folks, off to india again. That means more fishing for mystery fish that i am completely clueless about. Wish I knew what the locals were talking about when they mention 5 KG fish. But hell, I can throw a hook around for 2 weeks. Last year I hit a few tiny lil catfish, a carp, and this thing. Anyone know what it is?

[Jim80]

Have fun man. did you try to google the kinds of fish that are native to india? That might give you the answer . btw have a safe trip .

[crankybait]

I've googled, but I get a list of literally thousands of fish. And I don't know which are gamefish. Plus, I have no clue on the area to search because its a random village. But hey, I'll figure something out. Thanks, and I'll have pics when i get back

[Captmikestarrett]

Mahsheer is the fish.. But I can not find a pic.

Capt Mike

[JB]

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

Mahsheer is the fish.. But I can not find a pic.

Capt Mike

link to india fishin...click here

[zooker]

thats like a fluke or flounder to me..

india thats land of heavily clothed females -total bummer imo-




zooker

[Jim80]

I'll google it and see what i could find I'm usually fairly handy with that kinda thing

[bamabassman]

good lucky buddy!! have a very safe trip ok? and remember..."don't drink the water" and "DON'T LOOK AT DA WOMEN!!" send lots of pictures pal.

[Fishnngolfn]

Have a safe trip. Don't catch anything you can't throw back if you know what I mean.

[islandbass]

Stay safe, cranky and catch a few mahseers for us! They are bice looking fish. I don't think that fish in the pic is a mahseer.

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...A:en&q=mahseer

[Lancer6]

Crankles,

Yer gonna love the pop music over thar!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLpROhIg9eA

Michael Jackson? Who needs 'im???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtJRN...eature=related

And don't miss this classic...Hot Chix! (Want mustard with that, Sahib?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOgAL...eature=related

Lancer6
Late of Her Majesty's (Vicky, not Liz) Bengal Lancers

[crankybait]

Well folks, I'm back and dissapointed. Fished the first 2 days there and skunked out. Didn't feel too bad because the entire village was getting skunked daily out there, apparently because it is monsoon season. Then, there was a breakout of malaria, and so instead of fishing, I was off playing mr. american doctor. There are a couple of villagers now feinding for more Tylenol out in india... I basically replaced their joke of a medical system with my own... got on TV too. But then i basically couldn't fish anymore because any waterbody would be teeming with mosquitos and I didn't get a malaria shot this year. I did, however, get some pretty sweet pics of random stuff which i will post when i find which suitcase my camera is in.

And lancer, you gotta check out the music they really got there. There was some festival and they play this ridiculous wild crazy stuff which people just sorta thrashed around to... i got in it as well ill upload a vid.

[Jim80]

Good to have back man

[bamabassman]

welcome home buddy!!! glad you did some good over there. and very happy you made it back safely. rest awhile and then go fishing, ok?

[flbassman]

Good stuff Cranky! Glad to hear your back safe! If I ever get sick from bitin lead weights, Ima call you up

[JB]

welcome back cranky,
I hope the medical equip I sent ya came in handy for that thar mal-air-e-a

[WTL]

Where abouts in india were you? I have a friend whose family is from Amritsar (sp?).

Glad you didn't get a disease.

[crankybait]

for some reason, I missed this thread and coulda sworn I had pics up. Sorry bout that.
WTL, we were in an eastern Indian state called Orissa.
Well then...
Stuff that's legal in india




And of course, impersonating a doctor...sorta. Malaria is some nasty stuff. Figured I'd help out as I pretty much consder that village my extended family, as I go there yearly. Felt nice to be able to give back, although all I did was record temperatures and pretty much fill out symptoms. Gave them a basic prescription system because they had none. Whole medical camp was set up at this school:

And me being... Dr.Pranoy?




Might be doing a malaria fundraiser, as the same place got hit with a flood about a week after i left so I'd imagine the mosquito population is soaring. Talked it over in the global forum of our school...
Anyhow, when not being all medical,

the equivalent of 20 cents apeice, along with 500 marbles (ammo) for 3 bucks. not bad. Got some crazy distance and could nail bananas off of trees. My aim is pretty sweet.
Also went to a tribal area to get this:

It's a nasty bow... feels like its going to break on every draw, but never does...
And the festivals are crazy. The music is nuts... it just makes you want to thrash around and flail your body wildly... theres really no dancing. Its not a moshpit but just... i dont even know, I have a video, I'll try to upload it.




those last two make me laugh.
and my cousin, the only kid in india who has touched an american football

Also learned how to toss a net. Fishing was pretty much dead everywhere, the locals hadnt caught a thing all month




Well, that's my trip in a nutshell

[bamabassman]

cranky......buddy that is just truly inspireing for us buddy. you are really making a difference in this world, i hope that you understand this. i am really PROUD to know you. even if we haven't met in person. you are a real kind and generous man. never forget your heritage, never forget where you come from. and NEVER forget why you are doing what you are doing and why. i am in awe of your drive, and the way you care for everyone there. you keep on doing what you are doing. you'll make a difference in their lives and everyone else's life you touch throughout your career. thank you for your service to the human race. and keep it up!!!!!

[zooker]

cranky as the wildone on dat honda..lol..


zooker

[JB]

cranky,

next time I pass ya on my chopper I'll flash ya the gang sign rofl

so when ya going back for an arranged marriage?

[JB]

cranky,

that darn india media already leaked out more pics you of and unkie MJ while he was touring the country doing concerts rofl

[crankybait]

bama, thanks a lot man. It's nice to have people not looking down on a kid for once. Kinda foreign feeling. I appreciate it.

zook- I'm pretty sure everyone there was rollin on Hondas... everywhere you turn. Not a single harley, even Suzuki or Kawasaki

JB- I'm laughing although I probably shouldnt. Just a tad on the disturbing side lol
PS- just got photoshop, so I don't have to use it at school anymore

[woody]

WTG cranky, your looking like a real PRO-FES'SION-AL !!!