Bluewater Fishing in Oman by Phil D. Batty, 2002 Our Price: $16.50
Format: Paperback Dimensions: (cms.) 15 x 1 x 21 Weight: 350 grams Availability: Immediate Game fisherman are
liable to encounter hundreds of fish species along the varied coastline of
Oman but only a small percentage of those are of much interest in terms of sport
and food value, though all have their place in the ecosystem and deserve
respect. Those species most commonly caught plus some oddities, which you may
encounter, are covered in this guide. The fish in this guide
are not grouped in any particular order and where there may be some confusion as
to the identification of a species or family I have done my best to clarify the
issue. Locals have different names for fish all over the world, and fish that
may seem the same are in fact different or a subspecies of that fish. For
example the Indian Ocean sailfish is the same subspecies as the Pacific sailfish
for the purpose of International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) records. The
difference in size between the Indian and Pacific sailfish is noticeable, the
records being 65.9kg/145Ib (Indian) from Malindi, Clear identification
clues are presented plus some interesting background information, angling tips
and taste value. Combined with colour illustrations and photographs, there
should be no question about identifying what you've caught or seen with the
exception of the bigeye and yellowfin tuna. They are quite alike and require a
close look before you can decide which fish is which. Enjoy.
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