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
I am going to write about one of the most talented fishermen that I have ever seen in Maldives. This is about the legendary Mohamed Niyaz, perhaps multi-talented in the
This is a true story of an incident that happened in Fuvahmulah Giant trevally (GT), or locally known as maamudu or Muda handhi, is a powerful predator of the sea. This
In ancient days spears were made out of wood, pointed sticks, sticks with barbed metal points, bone, stones and tridents. Later iron and copper were used. The metal tips were
Beach fishing also involves variety of techniques to catch reef fish. I use baits and lures to catch reef fish. In this article I am writing about some techniques that
FISHING
Factors to consider when catching yellowfin Tuna
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Yellowfin tuna can be caught using many techniques and methods. And there
Actions of poppers
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Popping is a fishing technique associated with the lure or popper and
Techniques and methods to catch yellowfin tuna
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Fishing is tricky and requires knowledge, skill and patience. We cast our
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
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
Catching humpback snapper
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We used to go to Thoondu, the northern beach of Fuvahmulah, at
Chumming for yellowfin tuna
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We have a rich tradition and culture: intricate craftsmanship and indigenous ways
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
Land the ‘beasts’ from the island
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Reef fish inhabit beach fishing spots on some islands, making it easy
The unique method of catching kattelhi fish
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Promethean escolar, Kattelhi in our dialect, is a special fish found
Catching Common blue stripe snapper
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If you are able to catch a common blue stripe (dhon reendhoomas),
Trolling for catching yellowfin tuna
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Trolling is a method of fishing where the boat drags, pulls or
Longline Reef Fishing
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Longline fishing, also known as “leynu elhun,” is another interesting way to
The ‘jerking’ method of reef fishing
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One of the most thrilling and distinct methods of catching reef fish
Beach fishing for bigeye trevally
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Bigeye trevally has a distinct large eye, pointed snout, and curved head.
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
Call the tuna from the depths
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Testing with advance technology and inventing modern aerodynamic features in lure making
The multi-talented fisherman
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I am going to write about one of the most talented fishermen
Bizarre way of catching the convict surgeon
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There are fish that are extremely difficult to catch – even using
Popular colors and profiles for catching yellowfin Tuna
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Fishing with lure is exciting. Jigs, poppers, stick baits, skirted lures, soft
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
Inspiring method of catching lobsters with fire in Fuvahmulah
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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
Common surface poppers
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Hammer Head—one of the best Japanese lures. And one of the best GT
Beach fishing for bluefin trevally
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To catch bluefin trevally, I use the same tackles. But I normally
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
Three important actions of a diving popper
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Diving poppers have thinner faces and a slimmer body structure. The
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
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
The desperate method of catching squirrelfish for survival
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No matter the circumstances, humans always find a way to survive. The
Nano, the legendary sturdy fishing line
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Nanu, a cordage made from plant fibers, was the main type of
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
‘Medun’ fishing, awaiting large predators on the shore
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Our exotic islands are right in the middle of the Indian Ocean,
Skirted lures for yellowfin tuna
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Skirted lures can maneuver in different ways. An all-rounder in cricket can
Beach fishing to catch Kawakawa
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Beach fishing also involves variety of techniques to catch reef fish. I
Catching Oriental sweetlips
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The quiet and tranquil existence of this colorful fish is complemented by
Drop-stone fishing
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During the early days, fishermen on our island, Fuvahmulah, used coral stone