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Deep Sea Fishing, Maldives - Get Caught Hook, Line And Sinker!

With close to 2000 islands coming together to form the Republic of Maldives, these wonderful coral isles are situated in such a coastal belt that though most are barely above sea level, the surrounding waters are quite deep, enabling small fish and even big game to be available few yards away from the island resorts.
Fishing is not just a sport in the Maldives Islands but the very essence of livelihood. These palm fringed islands with their tranquil waters make fishing a leisurely and thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Given the varied kinds of fish available around the islands, a mixture of interesting and sometimes unusual methods of fishing has been adopted and bait-less fishing is one of them.
Whereas normal fishing is done regularly, big game fishing is indeed more popular as the excitement from landing a big one is an exhilarating experience. Morning time is best if you want to land some big game such as barracuda, marlin, yellow fish, sail fish, sword fish, tuna and Wahoo.
Of course it is essential that the fishing buffs follow instructions and stay away from restricted fishing areas as well as refrain from the use of harpoon guns and fishing for dolphin and whale.
But apart from this, the tourist is free to surrender themselves to the joys of peaceful fishing. Night time fishing too is popular with squirrel fish, snappers, jacks, emperors and barracudas being abundant. However even if you are unlucky in terms of catch, the breathtaking view under the starry skies, and serenity on the peaceful waters at that time of night will be compensation enough.
Certain resorts on the island provide special fishing and big game fishing expeditions to make sure that the guests derive optimum satisfaction from their Maldives Sea fishing experience. The Maldives hotels belonging to the John Keells Hotels Group are such resorts that are worthwhile checking out for a memorable holiday. So be sure to check in to one such hotel when next undertaking Maldives travel and you will be sure to have the adventure of a life time.

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Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What type of sinker should i use when fishing off a pier?
    I'm fishing in Galveston off a pier in the morning should I use a pyramid sinker (I have a 2 and 3 oz.) or one with the round bottom.(1 or 2 oz.) I'm going to have two leaders coming off it with live or frozen shrimp if this matters any.

    Or if neither any suggestions would be appreciated.

    New to saltwater fishing here.

    • ANSWER:
      I have fished off of several of Galveston's piers. I am assuming you will be on one of the piers or jetties near the shoreline near the Flagship?. Seawolf Park area has some nice areas to fish as well. Fishing off the pier near the surf, use enough weight to just keep your rigging down. To much weight and you will find yourself missing bites. If you get some live shrimp then use a popping cork and catch some specks in the early morning feeding near the top. My friends have been catching nice specks in Galveston Bay, San-Luis Pass and Christmas Bay areas, so I'm sure they are all in the surf as well. While fishing off the pier area or on the jetties there, remember when you want to reel in to check your bait or something, put your rod tip high in the air and reel in as fast as you can. Lot's of hang-ups around those areas and I have lost my share of tackle fishing them. Feel free to email me for info of the area. 40yr exp

  2. QUESTION:
    How do you throw an effective sinker?
    I am a high school baseball pitcher, and I've been pitching for only three years now. I played last year and was wondering how to throw an effective sinker to induce lots of groundballs. I think that will be the only way I can truly be successful because I can't overpower anyone with a fastball, my curveball seems to be picked up easily and my only plus-plus pitch is a circle change-up. Location for me is obviously key, but adding a sinker to my repertoire is one of my top goals. Any tips? Good grips, arm action, arm slot or delivery style?

    • ANSWER:
      Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

      It's easier than you might think. (overhand delivery)
      1)Hold the ball with the seams instead of across them
      2)Apply a little pressure to the bottom of the ball with your thumb

      This will reduce the 6-12 spin. Also, be aware that using your thumb will reduce velocity a little, but that's ok. If you use the same arm speed as your fastball, the difference in speed will be negligible and the drop will be just enough to get your double play ball.

      Going further. Take a little off of it. You now have a terrific off-speed pitch that sinks alot more. You'll get some K's out of it, but you'll get a ton of weak ground balls to 3rd base

  3. QUESTION:
    What is the difference between a slider and a sinker?
    If I understand correctly, a sinker is a fastball that dips to the knees, and a slider is a sinking curveball. I don't know if that is correct, so what exactly is the difference?

    • ANSWER:
      Sliders are quiet and stinky while stinkers are loud, noisey and stinky.

  4. QUESTION:
    How critical is using a sinker that heavier that your fishing rod recommends?
    For example, my medium action 7' 'Big Water' Ugly Stik's rated for a 1/2-3oz sinker. Would a 5oz be too heavy?

    • ANSWER:
      5 ounces would be too heavy for casting on that rig. It will overload the rod, shortening the cast, and there's always the possibility that if you really fling it, the rod might break. (I know Ugly Stiks are supposed to be tough, but you're talking about putting nearly twice the intended weight on it.)

      However, if you're just bottom fishing, using 5 ounces to get down 100 feet or more, there shouldn't be any serious problems.

  5. QUESTION:
    While fishing, you get bored and start to swing a sinker weight around in a circle below you on a 0.23 m piece
    While fishing, you get bored and start to swing a sinker weight around in a circle below you on a 0.23 m piece of fishing line. The weight makes a complete circle every 0.60 s. What is the angle that the fishing line makes with the vertical?

    I had 88.8 degrees but that is not the right answer to this problem. Please help.

    • ANSWER:
      length of fishing line 0.23 m is hypoteneus of right angelled triangle in vertical plane with base equal to radius 'r' of circle

      Suppose in the vector triangle of forces, fishing line length Lrepresents tension in the line

      If height 'h' of triangle represents weight 'mg' of sinker and base 'r' of triangle represents centripetal force F=mv^/r=mr*4*(pi)^2 / T^2

      where T is time period =0.60 s

      mg/h=mr4(pi)^2/rT^2

      h=gT^2/4(pi^2)=9.8*0.6*0.6 / 4*9.87= 0.089 m

      suppose fishing line makes angle O with vertical ,then

      cosO=h/ L( lenght of line)

      cosO=0.089/0.23=0.3885

      O=67.13 degree

      Angle O with vertical is 67.13 degree