FAQ's

Membership

How do I join & what is the membership fee?
Why is it free?
What are the benefits of being Member of PGFA?
What is PGFA Charter and Rules?

New to Fishing

I am new to Sport Fishing, how can I learn about it?
What are popular fishing destinations?
Which Fish to catch when?
Where can I purchase tackle from, and how much should I budget for the same?
Is the sea safe?

Fishing in Pakistan

What game fish species are available in Pakistan?
Are there any reputable Fishing Charters/ Guides in Pakistan?
Do you arrange fishing trips?
What are the popular fishing destinations in Pakistan?

Before a Fishing Trip

Fishing Check List?
How can I find the fishing hotspots?
Are there any reliable forecasts for weather?
What are the rescue numbers in case of emergency?

The website

I want to become Angler of the Month please let me know how?
How can I submit my Article/Fishing Story?
Can I use content from your website?
How can I Promote PGFA?
I want my details in Angler directory, how can I enter my Portfolio?
From where I can get Fish Tags, I want to tag a fish before I release one?
How can I submit a PGFA Record?
How do I notify PGFA that I have had a change of address?
Can I bring a fish to PGFA to weigh for a record?
Is PGFA affiliated with international fishing organizations?

General
Is there any mailing list or online forum of PGFA to get in touch with the rest of the members?
How do I contact you guys?

Membership

How do I join & what is the membership fee?

PGFA is looking for partners, not members. Therefore, joining has been made simple enough, it’s free and you can join by clicking on this link www.pgfa.org/join.

The associations’ only requirement is that you subscribe to the charter and shall strive at every opportunity to promote the same as a partner, please use this link to tell your friends and family to help in this noble cause http://www.pgfa.org/tell_a_friend.asp.

The benefits, as we’re sure you already know, are numerous. But remember, you are becoming a partner in our charter, not just a member. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE.

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Why is it free?

Partners/Members, whichever one you consider yourself to be, are required by the charter to propagate and implement the objectives of PGFA. The cost of joining PGFA is your time and effort, not your money.

The reasons are simple enough:

• The PGFA was initially setup by a group of professionals, who already have a day job, they don’t need the money.
• Our cause if one that can only be achieved if one truly believes in it, not if one buys his way into it.
• All activities of the club are financed by contributions made by those who see fit.
• Most importantly, our fishing is too valuable to put a price tag on it!!

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What are the benefits of being Member of PGFA?

Although too numerous to jot down in a few lines, membership entitles you to total access of the information on the website. You can view/add the latest reports, check relevant weather information, take part in forum discussions and get advice on all major sport fishing related activities in Pakistan.

Most importantly membership gives you access to the largest community related to sport fishing in Pakistan and an opportunity to contribute something back to the sport that has given you many a pleasurable moments.

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What is PGFA Charter and Rules?

The charter and rules can be viewed at http://www.pgfa.org/pgfa_rules.asp

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New to Fishing

I am new to Sport Fishing, how can I learn about it?

The simple answer is practice, practice and some more practice.

The more complex answer, however, is that one can never truly learn everything about sport fishing, and therein lies the beauty of this sport. Masters have written books about the sport only to revise them a few years later; others have given lectures and proven themselves wrong weeks later.

What PGFA can help with, however, is sharing of experience already gained by our members. Our information is all based on practical experience, with rod and reel in hand. We’ll give you the head-start and direction required to set you off on the right path. What you do post that is up to you.

You can view out Archives that will give you a host of relevant information, or you can post a question on the “Ask the Guru’s” section, and a person with knowledge about the query will respond to you within a day or two. Lastly you can post the same question on the forum, and members from all walks of life will be more than happy to share their experiences.

Like I said before, nobody knows everything there is to know about this sport, but we at PGFA help in getting heads together to give very important direction to your quest for success.

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What are popular fishing destinations?

A very subjective question based on where you are located and what specie you with to target. See the links below on specie specific information.

Although a lot depends on weather conditions, the links below highlights tentative seasons for the more commonly fished for saltwater, freshwater species.

Fishing Destinations and Maps in Pakistan
http://www.pgfa.org/maps_list.asp

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Which Fish to catch when?

http://www.pgfa.org/fishing_chart.asp

List of Saltwater and Freshwater Game Fishes Found in Pakistan
Saltwater
http://www.pgfa.org/species_list.asp?FS=S
Freshwater
http://www.pgfa.org/species_list.asp?FS=F

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Where can I purchase tackle from, and how much should I budget for the same?

There are three main tackle shops in Karachi namely:

Agha's Sportfishing
Mr. Aziz Agha
451/C/2, Allama Iqbal Road, P.E.C.H. Society,
Karachi 75400, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-21) 4554835 - 4386892 - 4550491
Fax : (92-21) 4386892

Mahigeer Water Sport
Mr. Abdul Rehman
Shop # 7, Nagina Centre, 5 MISC Areas, M. A. Jinnah Road, Kemari, Karachi
Phone: 2851865-6.

Fitness Factory
Mr. Shoaib
Shop # 3, Plot 6C, 4th Zamzama Commercial Lane, and Phase V, Defense, Karachi Phone: 021-5878864.
Collectively, these shops have a wide array of popular reels, rods, terminal tackle and lures. No one shop claims to have everything, but most will be able to arrange whatever you need given time. You’ll even be able to get great advice on set-ups and the successful lure patterns.

A cost, like buying absolutely anything else, depends on the quality you need and the purpose you need the tackle for. For example, a casting setup can cost anywhere from Rs. 800 (will probably not last for more than two casts!!) to an excess of Rs. 25,000. Generally speaking, I use a setup worth Rs. 5,000/-, works for a season, and the cost allows me to replaced by the next season. You need to find your comfort level.

A solid word of advice for high value purchases would be to choose something at the tackle shops and get reviews on the forum from the members before buying it. Collectively, we’ve used it all, suffered on some accounts and benefited on others, but overall will be fairly unbiased in helping you make your choice.

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Is the sea safe?

Most of the members on the site have been doing it for decades. If you take some basic precautions, there is no reason for you not to be able to enjoy a safe day out on the sea during the season.

Precautions include, but are not limited to, checking the weather, carrying life jackets (available at all the above-mentioned tackle shops) and ensuring you go out with a reputable captain (a number are mentioned on this site, or you could ask people on the forum).

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Fishing in Pakistan

Pakistan is probably one of the richest countries in terms of game-fish, we have it all, from Marlins to trout. The beauty of Game Fishing in Pakistan is that their equivalents to Australia and New Zealand some 100 years ago, most of the resources have not been fully explored.

The PGFA team has compiled a detailed list, in the form of a Seasonal Chart, covering all the popular/common species and highlighting the best time to target each fish. A note of caution though, as mentioned earlier, Pakistan’s game fishing is at a very nascent stage, new species are caught every year, as anglers employ new methods and alter old ones. So feel free to participate in making this list more through than it already is!!

In freshwater, we have the famed Mahseer and trout, in addition to Snake Heads and various carp species. The exact list is fairly elaborate, but we’re fairly certain that all year round you can find some of the best fighting freshwater fish at locations all over Pakistan. Details can be found on the Species list of the website.

List of Game fishes available in Pakistan can be seen at
Saltwater Species
Freshwater Species

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Are there any reputable Fishing Charters/ Guides in Pakistan?

In Pakistan we’ve got ample resources to ensure that your trip, where ever you want to go, is an enjoyable one. Needless to say, different Charter services/guides offer different levels of luxury, and luxury can be bought for a price.

Although PGFA does not run its own charter service, you can find some details on Guides/Charters used by our members on the “Captains & Guides List”.

If all else fails, get on the forum, I’m sure many a member will be willing to take you along on a trip or guide you to the Charter service best suited to your needs.

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Do you arrange fishing trips?

Unfortunately, we do not arrange fishing trips. It’s a direct function of not having the time to do justice to the responsibility.

However, like we mentioned above, try the forum. We’re sure there are plenty of members who’ll be in a position to aid you in arranging trips until you find your own bearings or be happy to accompany you on your trips as long as you share the fishing!!!

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What are the popular fishing destinations in Pakistan?


Check out the destinations and maps section of the PGFA website. It’s a fairly comprehensive listing of all the fishing destinations we know of to-date.

The popularity of each destination is a lot to do with accessibility and what type of fishing you wish to pursue. Best solution is to browse through the Fishing Reports, and see which destination suits you best.

Don’t forget to check back regularly though. Both links are updated regularly, with more off the beaten track destinations and new reports to keep you updated on each locations current status.

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Before a Fishing Trip

Fishing Check List?

Browse through the following checklist. It covers most of the essentials. Life Jackets are a must in all situations, accidents don’t announce themselves!!

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How can I find the fishing hotspots?

Check out our latest Fishing Reports. They highlight some of the recent trips of our members, including the action at each destination. Chances are they’ll be your most accurate guide to the current fishing action.

Another solid piece of advice is to check with the local tackle shops, they always have up to date information also. Captains and Guides can also be a good source of information, but caution needs to be exercised and some will tend to over exaggerate the report in order to ensure a booking.

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Are there any reliable forecasts for weather?

If it were reliable, it wouldn’t have been called a forecast. The truth is that all weather forecasts are the best “guestimates” at any given point of time.

However, our website does have links to weather updates and forecasts from sources which have, over time, proven themselves more reliable than others.

Regardless, please excise due caution, and be practical when assessing the weather. After all no fish is worth risking your life for.

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What are the rescue numbers in case of emergency?

You can find important numbers here on your website. Keep them handy, and on the speed-dial of your satellite phone/mobile phone. We are trying to acquire VHF contact details also, and shall update them as the information becomes available.

The safest way, however, is to always be within eyesight of another boat, even if they are not from your own party.

Emergency services can be found at
Edhi Services
Maritime Security Agency
Pakistan Aquatic Life Saving

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The website

I want to become Angler of the Month please let me know how?

In order to induce transparency, and allow everyone an equal opportunity to becoming the angler of the month, the following is the criteria to qualify for the "Angler of the Month"

Register your reports after every trip. Within the report, in addition to the species caught, you must mention the number of fish released, and the captain under whose guidance the releases took place. A PGFA committee will review and verify all the reports on the 28th of each month, collating each individual angler’s releases. The angler with the most releases in a particular month will be granted the "PGFA Angler of the Month" award.

Winners of this award will be given an "Angler of the Month" Trophy from PGFA, in addition to a free PGFA T-Shirt.
Get involved, YOU could easily be the "PGFA Angler of the Month"

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How can I submit my Article/Fishing Story?

Please go to http://www.pgfa.org/articles.asp and click on “Submit Your Article” or simply send us via email at info@pgfa.org.

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Can I use content from your website?

All information at pgfa.org is protected by copyrights laws of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and only PGFA reserved the right to replicate and reproduce and any commercial use of the material on the website is forbidden.

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How can I Promote PGFA?

Be a part of PGFA’s Expedition to save marine life, PGFA have created The “Tell a friend” module, you can send invitations to join PGFA to as many as 100 friends by simply following this link http://www.pgfa.org/tell_a_friend.asp
Enjoy and Safeguard against the threat for our oceans, rivers, lakes and game fishes that is growing every day.

Thank You.

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I want my details in Angler directory, how can I enter my Portfolio?

Although PGFA offers these steps while registering with us but for those who skip that step while registering, we have made MY PGFA section where you can add/update you Portfolio and others information

Steps
Login>Update your Portfolio

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From where I can get Fish Tags, I want to tag a fish before I release one?

Please contact us at info@pgfa.org with your contact information and we will send you tags via post.

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How can I submit a PGFA Record?

You can submit potential record application by both ways offline and online although the entire necessary requirement should be properly submitted and filled to make your records goes in our evaluation process moreover you have to hook, fight, and brought the fish to gaff by your self only without assistance from anyone.

Steps
Fishing Records> Online record application
Fishing Records> Download record application

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How do I notify PGFA that I have had a change of address?

No need to send us email with change of address, you need to simply login and update your contact info by using “Update your Contact info.” link at My PGFA.

Steps
My PGFA> Update your Contact info.

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Can I bring a fish to PGFA to weigh for a record?

No, we have two different weight stations in Karachi for now and the network is growing day by day, the weight stations can be found at Mubarak Village and Mahigeer Water Sports.

Please contact us at info@pgfa.org if you want to be our official weight station.

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Is PGFA affiliated with international fishing organizations?

Yes, PGFA is affiliated with International Game Fish Association, The Billfish Foundation, International Big Fish Network, and International Fly Fishing Association, Surf Casting and Angling Club and many other international conservation organizations and clubs.
Complete list can be seen at
http://www.pgfa.org/pgfa_affiliation.asp

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General

Is there any mailing list or online forum of PGFA to get in touch with the rest of the members?

Yes, we do have a discussion forum, chat and mailing list at yahoogroups.com, there is auto system that adds a new member to the mailing list automatically but if in case you are still not in our mailing list, please follow this link and join.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PakistanFishingClub/

You can also send individual emails to the other members by using our “Anglers Directory” at http://www.pgfa.org/anglers_list.asp

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How do I contact you guys?

The best way to get in touch is to use the contact form or drop us an email at info@pgfa.org

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