AN INSIGHT INTO GAME FISHING IN ANDAMAN:

India is popular for its tigers, elephants and exceptionally tasty food. It is certainly a land of surprises and one of them is the fact that is has one of the world best game fishing spots.

The waters that surround a little known island called Andaman lies home to some of the best game fish species in the world. You will have to see it to believe, as all the elements about this place are almost surreal. As a tourist destination, India certainly has a lot to offer. Sport or game fishing is one of them. The practice by locals on this island dates several centauries back, and secluded location has kept it free from the claws of commercial enterprise. This is certainly good news for the enthusiastic game fisher. There are several fishing packages for those who visit Andaman. One is happy to know, there are several packages that suit different levels of experience. Game fishers whether novice or professional will excitedly note that extreme popping and jigging, popping jigging and trolling, live baiting and bottom, light and micro fishing packages are all offered. These packages will differ from operator to operator but you should be able to conduct most of them across the board. There are several operators on the Island that offer different packages. Notable among them is Andaman Aquaholics. Giant Trevally is arguably the most popular game fish in Andaman. A new type of tackle used as bait has made fishing for this species much easier and rewarding. The fact that catching Giant Trevally or GT as the fishers call it with almost any method makes it a fish of choice for most visitors. Braided line with 80lb capacity is standard while one may consider a 100lb line to ensure definite success. Popping and jigging rods have improved dramatically over the years. They are robust and perform very well in tightly contested battles between man and fish. It is essential to have very high quality equipment, as the cheaper inexpensive one will definitely not be able to withstand the pressure. It takes some time to determine one preference but a general rule is focus on quality and not price. Having a good high quality reel will help you to achieve good results. Without one, you will not be able to subdue game fish and will be grossly disappointed when the time comes to exert a good amount of drag pressure. A reel with drag pressure upwards of 30Lb should be able to do the trick in this case. It is encouraged to carry fishing gear as the quality and price of that which is obtainable is either highly priced or not very good quality. There are a few places were gear could be hired, but any expert will advise not to leave the fate of your trip in the hands of that which is not yet seen.