Angling in Bangladesh: 2012

Friday, July 13, 2012

Few Secrets About Catla Baits

Catla (Scientfic Name: Catla Catla; in Bangali: ‘কাতলা’) is considered as one of the most desired species of fish to catch by extreme anglers. It requires a much higher level of angling, passion, serenity, hard work for hunting catla. This is one of the most distinguished species of carp family which is found only in South-Asian water bodies. Comparatively big head, big mouth powerful jaws, strong well built body, powerful fins altogether make this fish a true game fish. To some anglers this fish is considered as the best game fish in Indian Sub-Continent. It has very sensitive lateral lines and can grow up to 50 KG (100 lbs approx). It has all the characteristics to give a sudden boost of your heart beat rate. Read More...

Monday, July 9, 2012

National Fisheries Week 2012

Bangladesh is observing National Fisheries Week 2012 this week. Started on 07 July, the program was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Osmani Memorial Auditorium of the capital with a call for the protection of the breeding grounds of fishes around the country. Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury, Minister for Food and Disaster Management... Read More

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Introducing Fishing Tours in Bangladesh

It has been almost a year since we have launched www.anglinginbangladesh.com. One of our goals was to introduce Bangladesh as a great fishing destination to global anglers. We have had long discussions among us about the natures of the tours we want to offer to our valued guests. Read more...

Friday, June 1, 2012

An Experiment with Pop up Hair Rig

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Big Game Angling Competition in Bangladesh!!

Great news for anglers! Like every year Chittagong is going to host the season’s first tournament in Bangladesh. It is going to start with a one day on June 01, 2012. Venue is the famous Veluar Dighi at Pahartoli, Chittagong. The preparation is almost complete. Anglers are invited to fish there for 12 hours for a nice fair of only Taka 5500 (US$ 70) for the whole day with maximum of four rods.

Veluar Dighi, Pahartoli, CHittagong.

Veluar Dighi, Pahartoli, Chittagong.

The Big Game Angling Competition will be held on June 15, 2012 in the same venue. The winner will be chosen by the highest weighted fish caught in 12 hours time. The winner will get a prize of Taka 300,000.00 (US$ 3,500.00) cash in hand. The first runner up will get Taka 150,000.00 (US$ 1750.00) and the second runner up will get Taka 1000,000.00 (US$ 1150.00). There will be fifteen prizes in different amount. Each angler is allowed to use two rods. Tickets are available for a fair of Taka 17,500.00 (US$ 220.00) each. Organizers are giving their best to make this event a success. The venue is very popular among the club level anglers for its big fishes. Rohu, catla, Mrigal and Kalibaus (Orange-fin labeo) are the nominated species of the competition. Competitors will have to reach the venue by 11.00 PM on June 14, 2012. Seats will be distributed among the competitors at 12.00 AM on June 15, 2012 by an open lottery system in front of all the competitors. Fishing will start at 04.00 AM. Tickets are available for booking. Non Bangladeshi anglers are also welcome to participate in this event to prove their skills over Bangladeshi fishes. The Angling in Bangladesh Team will gladly assist any interested Non-Bangladeshi anglers to participate the Big Game Angling Competition with airport pickup, hotel booking and guiding though the whole event. Interested anglers are requested to e-mail info@anglinginbangladesh.com for more information about booking procedure and terms & conditions of the competition.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Wallago Attu (Boal Fish): A Dreamcatch of Every Bangladeshi Angler

Angling Around Dhaka: Dhaka National Zoo Lake

Dhaka National Zoo Lakes have always been a prime destination for anglers. It consists of two great pristine lakes with great fishes like rohu, catla, mrigal, kalibaus, catfish etc. Anyone can go fishing from 6:00am to 7:00 pm for a fee of 1000 Taka with 3 rods. Ticket for fishing in Dhaka National Zoo Lakes should be booked prior to the angling trip. Inclusion of a helping man is permitted with the same package, that means you can take another person with you in the same cost.

Dhaka Zoo Map. Courtesy: Dhaka National Zoo Authority.

There are two lakes inside the zoo. The Northern Lake is a little bigger than the Southern Lake. Which lake to go depends on the individual choice. But Most people prefer to fish in the Northern Lake. There are two restaurants where you can get foods (mainly fast foods and snacks) and drinks. Beside this, if you need any kind of first aid you may contact Veterinary Surgeon of Information Center new the entrance gate.