Dominion of the Deep: The Great Tuna of the Maldives
Yasir Salih
According to official Maldivian records, there are over 900 species of fish
A successful catch (yellowstripe goatfish) using the traditional netting method. In the Maldivian islands, circular nets—typically 12 to 15 inches in diameter—are used to harvest goatfish as they swim slowly
The Unique Frontier of Fuvahmulah Fuvahmulah is an anomaly in the Maldivian archipelago—a solitary emerald rising abruptly from the deep equatorial channel. It is an island that is unique in
In the Maldives, fishing is only the first half of the art; the second half is the precision of the blade. Unlike international methods that often discard the head, Maldivian
WHERE THE CRYSTALLINE turquoise of the Maldivian lagoons meets the abrupt, bottomless indigo of the Indian Ocean, a boundary exists. It is a vertical frontier—a place where nutrient-rich currents collide
FISHING
Red lures could be a killer colour
Yasir Salih
Artificial lures have been used for centuries to catch fish alongside live
Fuvahmulah’s Fearless Spearfishers
Yasir Salih
My friends Hussain, Ismail Shafeeu, and Athif and I first went spearfishing
The popular upper shoulder rigging method for baitfish
Yasir Salih
Fishing requires planning to target various types of fish. A successful catch
Swordfish: The Gladiator of the Ocean—A Deep Dive into the King of Billfish
Yasir Salih
To hook a fish of the size three times your height and
PENN battle reels are built for the toughest battles
Yasir Salih
Enticing, mimicking, and catching fish in the early days required traditional techniques
Bigeye Scad: A Valuable Treasure of the Maldives’ Waters
Yasir Salih
Bigeye scad, locally known as mushimas, is one of the Maldives’ most
Where the Reef Breaks: Hunting Giant Trevally in the Maldives
Yasir Salih
On my island of Fuvahmulah, giant trevallies are more than fish. They
Slow pitch jigging
Yasir Salih
Slow pitch jigging is a popular jigging technique used in the Maldives