Night Fishing for Gini Mas: The Silent Tradition of Fuvahmulah’s Thoondu Reef
Yasir Salih
After dark on Fuvahmulah’s northern shore, traditional reef fishing for gini mas
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
The Unforgettable Catch: How One Fisherman Revealed Fuvahmulah’s Deepest Secret
Yasir Salih
Every island has its legends, but in Fuvahmulah—an island known for its
‘Medun’ fishing, awaiting large predators on the shore
Yasir Salih
Our exotic islands are right in the middle of the Indian Ocean, entirely
Beach fishing for bluefin trevally
Yasir Salih
To catch bluefin trevally, I use the same tackles for kawakawa. But
Beach fishing to catch Kawakawa
Yasir Salih
Beach fishing also involves variety of techniques to catch reef fish. I
Factors to consider when catching yellowfin Tuna
Yasir Salih
Yellowfin tuna can be caught using many techniques and methods. And there
The Maldives Live Bait Secret: Mastering the Art of Catching Yellowfin Tuna
Yasir Salih
Ahmed Firaq (Obei), Ahamadhkalo, the brilliant and adventurous fisherman, and I
Billfishing in the Maldives
Yasir Salih
Tuna is a symbol of Maldivian culture, cuisine and national identity. The