Maldives is an archipelagic island nation located in the Indian Ocean. People from all over the globe are familiar with this country being a great place for sunny beachside holidays, relaxing spa therapy and water sports. The year round sun shine makes it possible to visit these islets at any time of the year and there are diverse hotels and resorts located on white sandy beaches to suit the needs and requirements of the holidaymakers.
There are many things that one can do during a holiday to Maldives. They range from snorkelling, diving, swimming, exploring the many islands, discovering the typical local villages and their lifestyles, arts and crafts, hiking, trekking or just spending the days at the resorts being pampered with Ayurveda treatments and spa therapies. One of the things that one must try out while in this country surrounded by the great ocean is to try one’s hand at fishing.
Hand line fishing is quite popular amongst the locals and trying it out is one of the best ways to experience island life. It can be done at almost any resort or hotel as they would be more than happy to let the guests indulge in local activities and lifestyles such as fishing. Fishing trips can be organised by any place that one stays at. There are also a number of cruise vessels which cater to those who are keen on the sport.
Traditional hand line fishing is carried out using the well-known hook and bait system. All one needs to do is to bait the hook and drop the line in the water. When one feels that the hook has touched the bottom of the sea, since most parts of the Maldivian waters are quite shallow, it is necessary to lift it slightly so as to not let it touch the coral reefs. Then it is a matter of great patience and the wait will surely be worth it when a big fish eats the hook. One can experience this at any Maldives resort or even Maldives bungalows such as Anantara Veli Maldives located in a perfectly serene setting ideal for fishing.
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