Fishing
in the Indian sub-continent offers the angler a variety of sport not
available in many parts of the world.
The
settings alone vary from the majesty of Himalayan valleys with snow fed
streams and high altitude lakes to the vast coastal regions of the Arabian
Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
The challenge of fishing for the wily
Trout, the mighty Mahseer or battling a massive Shark is also unmatched and
the true angler will carry away not only memorable experiences to add to his
list of the most exciting fishing yarns, but the satisfaction of a holiday
in one of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Angling
in India can be conveniently classified into:
Mahseer (Barbus Tor)
fishing, Trout fishing and
Sea fishing.
The
information has been provided to enable the angler to understand the quarry,
prepare for the sport, plan his excursion as well as ensure that he is
properly equipped
Categories of
Anglings:- » 1. Mahseer (Barbus Tor)
fishing:- The Barbus Tor, popularly called the Mahseer or the Tiger
of the Indian Rivers, is one of the largest freshwater fish and one of the
greatest fighting fish in the world. It is natural to Indian lakes and
streams and can attain sizes upto 5.5 ft and wei
gh
over 50 kgs. Mahseer is generally found in the rivers of the Terai regions
of the Himalayas, the Shivalik Hills in the north, and the river Kaveri in
the south, where it has been fished for successfully with rod and line. The
Mahseer is found where the river speeds through narrow gorges and spills out
over a rocky river bed. The larger fish are found above large rapids and in
the pools below the falls.
» 2. Trout fishing:-
Unlike the Mahseer, the Trout is not indigenous to Indian waters.
The Snow Trout is however fond in all high altitude streams and lakes. It
was introduced into various predetermined lakes and river in various parts
of the country. Trout hatcheries are in operatron in the Kashmir valley,
Kulu valley. Agoda near Uttrakashi and Avalanche in the Nilgiris. The Snow
Trout is however, touch in all high altitude streams and lakes.
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3. Sea fishing:- Sea fishing as a sport has not bet been
well developed in India. But there is a good variety of game fish off the
coasts of India like Baracuda, Mullet, Perch, Tuna, Marlin, Blue Marlin,
Sail Fish and Sear. So the enterprising angler can put together a rewarding
and memorable trip in some very exotic regions of India.
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