The tubercles function on Mahseer

 

 

The Mahseer is oviparous and the sexes are separate. During spawning season males develop pigmented granules (tubercles) on side of snout and below the eye and are easily distinguished from the female ones. The tubercles function is in maintenance of body contact during spawning, in defense of nests and territories, and possibly in the stimulation of females during breeding.

 

 

Golden Mahseer fly fishing in western Nepal 

 

In October and November 2013 we will do drift trips on Babai river in Bardia National park in western Nepal. We will target Golden Mahseer on a clear river flowing through the biggest protected area in western Nepal. The trip is a 4 day long drift trip with riverside camping. Contact: typhoontackle@yahoo.com if you want to join us on these trips.