Catching Common blue stripe snapper
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If you are able to catch a common blue stripe (dhon reendhoomas),
The fore reef zone is the most vibrant area in the zones of coral reefs. It is the seaward part of these zones. This zone is also called reef face
This is a very effective technique to target pelagic fish. While reeling and jerking, the sudden strike of a predator is a thrilling adventure. This method of jigging involves quick
 Our exotic islands are right in the middle of the Indian Ocean, entirely made of coral reefs, with pristine lagoons and amazing white sandy beaches. Fishing in Maldives is endowed
A demonstration of a drop stone During the early days, fishermen on our island, Fuvahmulah, used coral stone pieces to sink bait to the bottom. This method is called adiebolaha
FISHING
Land the ‘beasts’ from the island
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Reef fish inhabit beach fishing spots on some islands, making it easy
Common surface poppers
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Hammer Head—one of the best Japanese lures. And one of the best GT
Skirted lures for yellowfin tuna
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Skirted lures can maneuver in different ways. An all-rounder in cricket can
Catching Oriental sweetlips
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The quiet and tranquil existence of this colorful fish is complemented by
How to catch giant trevally in Maldives
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To catch this powerful predator, we use 200 to 500lb monofilament with
Live baits to catch Yellowfin tuna
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Ahmed Firaq (Obei), Ahamadhkalo, the brilliant and adventurous fisherman, and I usually
Extreme-water sixfinger threadfin fishing
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One day in 2011, I hurried to reach the harbor of our
The desperate method of catching squirrelfish for survival
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No matter the circumstances, humans always find a way to survive. The
Catch this lightning-fast fish with ease.
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Barracuda, also known as theylhi in our dialect, is one of the
The artistic fishing method of pole-and-line fishing
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Maldivians depend on fishing for survival. It plays a vital role in
Nano, the legendary sturdy fishing line
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Nanu, a cordage made from plant fibers, was the main type of
Three important actions of a diving popper
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 Diving poppers have thinner faces and a slimmer body structure. The
Beach fishing for bluefin trevally
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To catch bluefin trevally, I use the same tackles. But I normally
Popular colors and profiles for catching yellowfin Tuna
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Fishing with lure is exciting. Jigs, poppers, stick baits, skirted lures, soft
The unique method of catching kattelhi fish
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Promethean escolar, Kattelhi in our dialect, is a special fish found in
Trolling for catching yellowfin tuna
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Trolling is a method of fishing where the boat drags, pulls or
Chumming for yellowfin tuna
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We have a rich tradition and culture: intricate craftsmanship and indigenous ways
Bizarre way of catching the convict surgeon
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There are fish that are extremely difficult to catch – even using
‘Medun’ fishing, awaiting large predators on the shore
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 Our exotic islands are right in the middle of the Indian Ocean,
What is popping?
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 Popping is my uncle Badhurube’s preferred fishing tactic. As a skilled
Fishing at the most vibrant spot on the reef
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The fore reef zone is the most vibrant area in the zones
Techniques and methods to catch yellowfin tuna
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Fishing is tricky and requires knowledge, skill and patience. We cast our
Beach fishing to catch Kawakawa
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Beach fishing also involves variety of techniques to catch reef fish. I
Beach fishing for bigeye trevally
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Bigeye trevally has a distinct large eye, pointed snout, and curved head.
How we catch small spotted dart and blue sea chub
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 Thin monofilament line of about 10 to 20 lb with small
Multiple black trevallies were landed on one fishing line
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In 2016, there were thousands of black trevallies, which we call kalho
Catching humpback snapper
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We used to go to Thoondu, the northern beach of Fuvahmulah, at
Longline Reef Fishing
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Longline fishing, also known as “leynu elhun,” is another interesting way to
Things to consider when choosing lure colors in fishing
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I have written an article about lure colors in fishing. It has
Call the tuna from the depths
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Testing with advance technology and inventing modern aerodynamic features in lure making
Drop-stone fishing
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During the early days, fishermen on our island, Fuvahmulah, used coral stone
Fishing for blue sea chub can be stressful
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Catching blue sea chub (in our dialect, we call it kerandiemaha) is difficult
The ‘jerking’ method of reef fishing
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One of the most thrilling and distinct methods of catching reef fish
Factors to consider when catching yellowfin Tuna
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Yellowfin tuna can be caught using many techniques and methods. And there
Scientific facts about lure colors in fishing
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Jonathan Balcomb, a British-born, US-based scientist and author who has written extensively
Giant trevally that dragged a man into deep sea
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This is a true story of an incident that happened in Fuvahmulah
This unique Riptide 105 tuna lure is like no other.
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Some fish species prey on smaller fish as well. With the correct
Actions of poppers
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Popping is a fishing technique associated with the lure or popper and
What are stickbaits?
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Stickbaits are hard plastic or wooden lures. These are tapered, streamlined, and
The “giant” grouper that my late uncle caught
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Rafeeqbe, my late uncle, had one of the most famous fishing stories
