The popular upper shoulder rigging method for baitfish
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Fishing requires planning to target various types of fish. A successful catch
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
At first light, the sea around the Maldives is calm enough to mirror the sky. A wooden fishing boat drifts offshore, its crew scanning the water in silence. Then the
The air in the southern atoll of Fuvahmulah is thick with the scent of brine and sun-baked coral. Here, the geography is an anomaly—a lone emerald island rising vertically from
The Reef’s Bounty: Five Maldivian Fish Loved by Locals A photo collage highlighting five representative reef fish species from Maldivian coral reefs. The Maldives—a nation stitched together by sunlit islands
FISHING
Swordfish: The Gladiator of the Ocean—A Deep Dive into the King of Billfish
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To hook a fish of the size three times your height and
PENN battle reels are built for the toughest battles
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Enticing, mimicking, and catching fish in the early days required traditional techniques
Bigeye Scad: A Valuable Treasure of the Maldives’ Waters
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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
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Slow pitch jigging is a popular jigging technique used in the Maldives
How to Catch Flying Fish Using Coconut Meat – Secret Island Fishing Technique
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Flying fish is one of the best baits for fishing in the
Where to Find Giant Trevally – The Ultimate Adventure Awaits
Yasir Salih
If we want to find giant trevally on our island, Fuvahmulah, we