This post is written by a fellow Angler friend ---> Raj Ramachandran from KALINA - the place which holds many of my childhood memories of my juvenile fishing escapades
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My first Trip to Raigad
It was a unique opportunity for me to visit the lion's den and fish in his Domain
The trip started with an amazing bike ride at 5am early morning apon reaching Sayed bhai's house
We unpacked our tackle and were on the rocks in no time. The water was amazing, crystal clear and deep it is a perfect condition for most of the predatory fishes to inhabit.
This trip was full of learning and knowledge sharing. Thanks for Sayed bhai who trusted me with his secret locations and I promised to keep it Secret , Sayed bhai shared his experience on how to handle a big fish Learnt various techniques how to target different fishes. Saw Ravas feeding out of casting range and spotted a Cobia too who disappeared into the deep water once it spotted the Lion .
Landed two MJs ,one Grouper and a Huge Crab above one kg on this trip. Here are two of the catches in this post.
On the way there were these birds behind the bait fish and displayed some aerobic Stunts.
After a heavy morning workout we reached this spot. There was this guy waiting in the pond to ambush any small fish
The dreaded Moray eel 
Everyday is a Good day with 
{at last I finally saw myself casting in pictures--Lionheart} 
Then I saw Lions rod tip dip violently and the line scream Kirrrrrrr Kirrrrrrrr Kirrrrrrrrrrr. I was all excited and ready with the gaff waiting for the fish to surface.
The fish unwillingly showed it self it was red color and we knew it was an MJ. The fish was landed safely
A beautiful Brown Wine Snake
I started casting with the firetiger, there was no luck. Sayed Bhai suggested me to try the white redhead. I started working the popper. Then as the popper was on its way back I saw a big splash on the surface where my lure was and my first reaction was to set the fish. The rod tip bent and the reel started screaming Kirrrrr Kirrrr Kirrrrrrrrrrr Kirrr. I knew it was a huge fish as it was taking line from my BG90 which was mounted on a rod with test capability of 30-56lb.
I could see the line travel left and right cutting through the ocean surface. It ran all around to get cover. As it neared there was a rock formation in the water around 10ft way from the shoreline, I knew this fish will definitely try and run around it and if that happens then the braid will no longer hold the fish. It took a left and ran for cover. I played the fish as trained by Sayed Bhai and brought it near. The fish surfaced and Sayed Bhai landed it.
This is the largest MJ landed by me {3kg} and all credit to Sayed Bhai for trusting me and guiding me to handle a huge fish.
Two days passed in a jiffy and had to pack my bags with a heavy heart wanting to fish more
Hoping to get another invitee from the Lion hearted friend of mine very soon
And all the best for your future catches
Regards
Raj
I Thank Raj for writing such a Wonderful report and Capturing some super moments
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Interesting details of another fishing trip of Lionheart the Indianangler