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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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