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Ranked as the globe’s leading honeymoon hub the island archipelago of Maldives is a surfing and water sports haven for the masses. Frequented by visitors from around the world this breathtaking island collective made up of more than a thousand coral islands is one of the last remaining pristine environments in Asia. A beach Mecca for discerning holidaymakers the venue is also a premier venue to engage in one of the oldest and most rewarding past times and recreational activities in the world.
With most of its oceanscapes declared protected sites due to the large variety of marine creatures and coral species that occupy their confines fishing may seem like an unlikely activity in Maldivian waters where most methods of commercial fishing are illegal. Pole and line fishing however is still in practice and remains a favourite past time for locals and expats.
Setting off on a traditional Maldivian sailing vessel known as a Dhoni night fishing excursions have become a popular activity in the Maldives where the veil of night does not diminish the clarity of its crystal clear waters. As a conventional form of capturing marine life pole and line fishing employs bamboo poles and barbless hooks that are attached to the end of the rod.
Taking off towards the azure ocean during the evening hours a night fishing expedition Dhoni will anchor itself on the outer reaches of the atoll reefs. The waiting game then begins as lines and sinkers are released in to the water on all directions. Participants can hope to catch Reef Fish and Squirrel Fish at the end of their lines while Emperor Fish and snappers are also known to tug at the lines now and then. Culminating in a scrumptious barbeque of the catch of the day these engaging night fishing expeditions are tailor made for angling enthusiasts young and old.
Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Caliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.
