Amed Bali more than just fishing

Amed Bali more than just fishing

Amed is located in East Bali Karangasem. To get there you need to use the main road from Amlapura and Culik. Amed Bali is mostly a quiet place with a stunning ocean view, Gunung Agung view from Amed Since this area is one of the best places in Bali to go to for scuba diving, snorkling and fishing, travelers mainly come here to marvel at the diverse sea life.

Besides diving and snorkeling the main activity is just relaxing far away from the crowds in the south... the Amed area offers stunning ocean vistas. Headland after headland offers amazing ocean landscapes. Everywhere you go you will see crystal clear water which we can't get enough of...The landscape is very arid and the slopes of the mountain all look bare.

Rice fields are out of the question and the only food that is grown in the wet season are peanuts, soya beans and corn. Other sources income are salt winning and fishing which is done all year round. Especially around the villages Amed and Congkang you can see the salt winning activities while the other beaches are mostly covered with colorful Jukungs which are traditional fishing boats. I guess besides the fact that it is right at the sea and its refreshing breeze, quiet Amed ocean view Amed is a really easy going place where you could be the only one staying in one of the hotels or restaurants.

And the locals in Amed seem to mind their own business. Despite the fact that they are friendly and helpful, the Balinese in this part of the island don't seem to be behind you every time you turn around. While we are usually up and about during our trips through Bali, Amed made us just want to slow down a bit and enjoy the breathtaking setting.

So if you want to leave the crowd behind without anybody wanting something from you then this is definitely the place to go, this part of Bali is one of the quietest and let's hope it remains that way. Its beaches are rocky and or have black sand and there are no waves so it is not popular among sunbathers and surfers.

The majority of the travelers who do head to Amed are divers. This area has one of the best diving sites in Bali. Not only do divers like to discover the marine life in this area, but they also take the boat up to Tulamben where you can find other popular diving sites.
If you do want to see more of eastern Bali there are many tours organized in Amed. They mainly show the highlights of this part of the island, such as climbing Agung mountain , visiting the water palace at Tirta Gangga and hiking or cycling through the country side.

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How to Enjoy Fishing As a Hobby

How to Enjoy Fishing As a Hobby

There are different kinds of fishing. You can fish for sport if you want to keep it and put it on the wall as a prize. You can catch fish and throw them back. You can catch fish to eat. You need the proper supplies, some know how and good company.

There are different styles of fishing and each one uses different equipment. There is bait casting, spinning, pole and line, spin casting, and fly fishing. You need to choose between different types of poles, rods, hooks, and bait. Depending on what type of water you will be in, saltwater, freshwater, or ice you will choose a pole with different types of reels and line spools. Depending on what type of fish you will be catching, you have to choose from a variety of hook sizes. You also can choose between various kinds of sinkers and bobbers, to keep your line steady in the water so the fish aren't startled away. You also have to keep in mind what kind of fish you will be trying to catch.


If you are going to fish at a specific location and don't know what fish you are looking for, it can make it more difficult to catch the fish. Using certain types of bait will attract certain types of fish. You should learn which fish are in the type of water you will be fishing in and what kind of bait they will respond to. There are also different lures available. A lure is what a person fishing uses to get the attention of the fish not scaring it away, but drawing it closer.

There is certainly a lot to learn about fishing. All states have different regulations regarding this. Before you go fishing, you should find out if the place you would like to fish allows fishing. Sometimes, you might be required to show your fishing license in order to be permitted to fish.

You should take an expert along with you to help you learn the skills and local regulations. This is also a safety precaution, as it is a very good idea to bring a partner along with you just in case something goes wrong. Even though fishing itself is not a dangerous sport, there are some mishaps that are possible. Pack a first aid kit, and always wear a personal floatation device. If you are wading, you need to know how deep the water is and you should wear long boots and protective pants.
Fishing is a fun way to kick back and enjoy yourself. Sometimes you can even caste your line, and set it down and read a book, or tap a nap. When there is a nibble, it will be sure to get your attention. You can catch a whole new hobby, hook, line and sinker.

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Fishing is one of the most wanted hobbies

Fishing is one of the most wanted hobbies

One of the most wanted hobbies considered by many people could be fishing. As you may know, fishing hobby is not only a matter of how to throw out food to attract the fish. But this kind of preferred hobbies truly has another angle of pleasure, know how and benefit.


Lot’s of people love to spent more time for fishing, cause they know, this great hobbies can give them more recreational activity, give enjoyable time of the day. And for this great hobby they don’t think too much with how much money they have to spent for the equipment such as food supply, special clothing, appropriate fishing tackle, or transportation. So don’t you thing this is a truly great hobby?

And besides recreational time they get from this fishing hobby, it also affects a good sportsmanship as fishing need necessary knowledge. Than the real value of fishing hobby will create good citizens as their close contact with all natural resources, probably more often than people who don’t even know what fishing is.

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