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Fishing season takes off As soon as winter begins the fishing season almost ends particularly in the waters of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Upper Punjab, N.W.F.P and in the areas of Gilgit-Biltistan. As you know the main causes of this dead season is lowering of temperature from 0 to -26 degree which freezes the water in lakes and low rains that results in low water in the streams and rivers and so the reservoirs of waters shrink ... More...

June 2, 2010, by Mustujab Hashmi

Fishing the Valley of Stars - Karakoram range Skardu | Pakistan Northern Areas of Pakistan are famous for Brown Trout fishing. There are many rivers, streams and lakes scattered all around northern areas however in this article I would only discuss some of the most famous fishing spots around Skardu and the fishing techniques applied there. Skardu is a beautiful town and is also capital of Baltistan. Skardu is situated at an altitude of nearly 2,500 m (8,200 feet); the town is surrounded by grey-brown colored mountains, which hide the 8,000 meter peaks... More...

August 25, 2009, by Mustujab Hashmi

Off the hook - Sport Fishing in Pakistan In the South, Pakistan's vast coastline is even today; largely unexplored and sport anglers have only scratched the surface of this pristine sea. Saltwater game fishing in Pakistan has developed in its own unique way over the last 20 years in terms of tackle, techniques and boats. A century old Pakistani boatbuilding and seafaring tradition, with the new generation of conservation minded anglers, technology and tackle has combined to make angling in Pakistan a truly unforgettable experience. More...

July 8, 2009, by Ali Saeed

How to plan a freshwater fishing trip comfortable, joyous and successful It is very important to properly plan your fishing trip for a comfortable, joyous and successful fishing. Your team should discuss the trip well in advance in detail. First of all check the weather forcast and contacts your local friends at the particular fishing spot and ask him about water temperature, level, wind speed, fishing reports etc. etc. Discuss with him security concerns which is very important these days at few spots in northern areas of Pakistan.  More...

June 30, 2009, by Mustujab ur Rahman Hashmi

Fishing Cordinates of Terbela Dam Tarbela Dam is one of the best fresh water fishing spots I have ever seen in Punjab/NWFP. Dam is located about 50 km (31 miles) northwest of Islamabad found on the Indus River in Northern Pakistan, It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world. The source of the Indus River is glacial meltwater from the Himalayas. Its reservoir is spread over 95 sq miles which makes it the largest earth filled dam in the world.  More...

June 30, 2009, by Mustujab ur Rahman Hashmi

Fishing Cordinates of Mangla Dam Mangla Dam is one of the biggest fresh water reservoirs located in Azad Jammu Kashmir. It has many fishing spots. Mangla reservoir, as I know, has many approaches from main GT Road i.e. Sari Alamgir, Dina, Gujar Khan and Rawat. Rawat/Kalar Sayedian/Dhan Gali is a beautiful and short cut route for people living in Rawalpindi if they wish to select a spot at Khadimabad, Chaksawari, Siak, Pota orPplak area. You can also select a spot near Jabbar if you go via Gujar khan. Route via Dina would be ... More...

June 30, 2009, by Mustujab ur Rahman Hashmi

Zyg’s Gregorek Fishing Expedition Pakistan 2009 A very memorable week has ended. PGFA | The Pakistan Game Fish Association and its members have had the privilege of taking Mr. Zyg Gregorek angler extraordinaire on numerous fishing trips for monsters of the deep. However, the monsters were not in a biting mood. From the structures around Keamari, to Karamat, 123 and beyond, banana, 50 meter, Churna, dill ka pathar, hayat, gadoria, batti, wreck and just about all our main fishing locations were covered.  More...

May 28, 2009, by Ali Saeed

Advance Hair Rig (For Soft Bait “Dough and others”) All those anglers who are not that hooked on Boilies and tend to put their soft bait i.e. dough and other stuff that is not boiled on the hook directly can use this rig for putting and retaining their bait on the rig and still get the benefits of a hair rig. The construction is simple and just need to modify a spring accordingly this spiral will give additional strength to your soft bait for holding longer than usual and still the best part is ”it’s a Hair Rig”! More...

May 28, 2009, by Aamir Riaz

Fishing arround Head Rasool on River Jhelum, Mandi Bahawaldin My best rather lucky place for fishing is Head Rasool. This is the place where I beat the record of my Guru. Head Rasool is located on River Jhelum very near to Mandi Bahawaldin. It is famous for big Gulfam fish as the locals call it but it is China Masheer. Whenever I went there for fishing I never came empty hands. There are many points nearby Head Rasool. My best point is just at the right side of main Head reservoir under the big trees and light polls. You can fish at the Upper Jhelum ... More...

May 28, 2009, by Mustujab ur Rahman Hashmi

The Deadly Jigging Spoon In its most basic form, the jigging spoon is nothing more than a piece of lead, brass or stainless steel molded roughly into the shape of a baitfish, then plated, taped or painted and adorned with a hook (usually a treble). So simple, yet it is so successful... More...

May 28, 2009, by Compiled by Rizwan Gilani