Angling and Fishing
Angling and fishing are two remarkable adventure activities
among the many others that are offered in the India. They
are specially suited to the Indian sub continent because of
innumerable rivers that course through the expansive
Gangetic Plains, and originate in the upper reaches of the
magnificent Himalayas. The clear rushing waters of these
various rivers and their tributaries provide excellent
fishing and angling holidays spots that are captivating in
their crisp and clean mountain beauty, as well as rich
breeding ground of a number of different varieties of fish.
The adventurous settings for angling and fishing range from
the majestic Himalayan valleys, snow-fed streams and high
altitude lakes to the wide coastal stretches of the Arabian
Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
The
Indian water world is home to a large variety of fish. Some
of the favorite fishing prey here are the trout, mahseer and
shark. The Mahseer is the toughest fresh water fighting fish
in the world, and India is the only breeding ground for it.
Nowhere else in the world does this hardy fish ever breed,
though in India you can find all four of its varieties. The
Golden, the Silver, the Silver Grey and the Black Mahseers
are all prey worthy of any fishing aficionados attention.
The
challenge of hooking a Mahaseer is a tremendously exciting
one for this fish is a fierce fighter that weighs over a
hundred pounds and has a matching reputation for its
quicksilver litheness. Angling Holidays of the redoubtable
Mahaseer requires skill, strength, practice, determination
and speed. It is rightfully called the ‘tiger of the water’
and puts up a reckonable fight. The best time to angle the
Mahseer is when they return after breeding to chase the
shoals of minnows.
There
is also the choice of attempting to angle for the crafty
trout or the menacing shark in the rivers and seacoasts of
India. Trout is found in two different varieties namely, the
brown trout and the rainbow trout, in India. Hooking a trout
requires you to be on your guard and prompt use of your
wits. Fishing and angling in India now go hand in hand with
conservation, and after having caught your fish, shot your
picture and recorded its weight it is best to release it
into the water again. The Indian Protection laws enforce
that conversation of animal life should be mandatory with
this adventure sport. Anglers from all over the world come
for trout fishing to the fast flowing clear water streams
and high altitude lakes of the upper Himalayas.
Basic
equipment required for an angling and fishing adventure
holiday would include rods, line, hooks, spoons, and reel.
There are excellent tented accommodation facilities provided
by adventure tour operators amid the beautiful Himalayan
environs and riverbanks of India. Otherwise, forest rest
houses or the forest bungalows also make for a good night’s
stay when on an adventure holiday in India.
The
fresh water lakes like the Dodital surrounded by the
Himalayan peaks are excellent for the catch regardless of
the season. The Cauvery Fishing Lodge near Mysore is
renowned for Mahseer. The hill stations of Munnar are ideal
for fishing in the streams of Kerala. However, Kashmir
remains the angler’s paradise where early mornings and late
evenings are best times to indulge in this sport. For those
who want to combine it with another sport, there is the
option of adventure trekking, which can be clubbed with
angling, and you can fish in one of many high altitude lakes
that are 14,000 ft. above sea level.
A
fishing adventure-holiday in India is the perfect way to be
in communion with nature as well as get away from the
hustle-bustle of life. Solitude seekers can spend hours in
quiet contemplation and enjoy the pristine beauty of the
riversides. All said and done, if it is adventure sports you
are looking for, India can provide you with an interminable
array of exciting and enthralling options to chose from! And
then you’ll never have to wonder how you will spend you next
vacation, ever again!
