
Maldivian master lure maker
I remember in the early 90s, while we were in the capital
Enlightening and inspiring tales that capture the distinct beauty of the Maldives
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


Some fish species prey on smaller fish as well. With the correct

Jonathan Balcomb, a British-born, US-based scientist and author who has written extensively

I have written an article about lure colors in fishing. It has

Hammer Head—one of the best Japanese lures. And one of the best GT


When Fishing Was Forged by Hand In the early 1980s, I remember

Popping is a fishing technique associated with the lure or popper and

Lobsters are nocturnal reef-dwelling crustaceans caught worldwide using many methods. In Fuvahmulah,