Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Sport Fishing in Kerala


Kerala, the little green paradise, is one of the most enchanting tourist destinations of India. Kerala is world-famous for its beautiful beaches and serene backwaters, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and angling. The backwaters of Kerala are bewildering labyrinth of innumerable rivers, lagoons, streams, lakes, canals and beautiful rivulets, offering unlimited opportunities for fishing. Fishing in Kerala serene backwaters and enchanting mountain streams would truly be a wonderful experience, which you will remember all your life.








                                                            Fishing Gears





Fishing techniques
Recreational fishing techniques include hand gatheringspearfishingnettingangling and trapping.
Most recreational fishers use a fishing rod with a fishing line and a hook at the end of the line. The rod may be equipped with a reel so the line can be reeled in, and some form of bait or a lure attached to the hook. Fly fishing is a special form of rod fishing in which the reel is attached to the back end of the rod, and heavy line is cast with a complex, repetitive whipping motion to deliver the ultralight artificial fly to its target. Another less common technique is bowfishing using a regular bow or a crossbow. The "arrow" is a modified bolt with barbs at the tip, connected to a fishing line so the fish can be retrieved. Some crossbows are fitted with a reel.
The effective use of fishing techniques often depends on knowledge about the fish and their behaviour including migrationforaging and habitat.

Fishing tackle
Fishing tackle is a general term that refers to the equipment used by fishers. Almost any equipment or gear used for fishing can be called fishing tackle. Some examples are hookslinessinkersfloatsrodsreelsbaitsluresspearsnetsgaffstrapswaders and tackle boxes.
Tackle that is attached to the end of a fishing line is called terminal tackle. This includes hookssinkersfloats, leaders, swivels, split rings and wire, snaps, beads, spoons, blades, spinners and clevises to attach spinner blades to fishing lures.
Fishing tackle can be contrasted with fishing techniques. Fishing tackle refers to the physical equipment that is used when fishing, whereas fishing techniques refers to the ways the tackle is used when fishing.