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Stock up on your fishy knowledge
- Posted by gulfnews.com team
- Published 17:19 October 15, 2009
While Kevin, Mohammad and Sunita rest before their next adventure tomorrow, why don't you stock up on your fishy knowledge.
Do you know your Hammour from your Snapper? Can you hold your own out in the sea? Take our handy little quiz to see how you measure.
If questions aren't your thing, how about you brush up on your knowledge of Emirati culture, by listening to a traditional UAE fishermen’s song that captures the unique bond between Emiratis and the sea.
As the fishermen sail out into the deep, they pray to Allah for a safe trip on the rough seas, hope that the catch of the day will be bountiful and pray that their loved ones be safe and sound while the men of the house are away.
Gulf News reporters Kevin Scott and Mohammad Al Khan are blogging from the UAE's biggest fishing competition yet, held in Fujairah this weekend.
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Published 9:02 October 18, 2009
Relive the highs and (mostly) lows of the Fujairah Classic
It's all over, so here are some of the best bits from the fishing adventure Read more...
Posted by by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 19:22 October 17, 2009
It's all over but is the Fat (chance) lady singing?
Posted by By Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 14:13 October 17, 2009
Frazzled legs
A large crowd is expected at the competition's final weigh-in later this afternoon. Read more...
Posted by Kevin Scott, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 14:07 October 17, 2009
Shark attack
Ishaq's hands are still trembling after a long battle with what we'd hoped was Yellowfin, but turned out to be a big shark. Read more...
Posted by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 12:02 October 17, 2009
The 6kg monster
Jasem is exhausted after a 10 minute battle with what looks to be a more than 6kg Mahi Mahi. Read more...
Posted by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 10:32 October 17, 2009
Tuna, here we come!
We've bagged four good size Mahi Mahi, each of us doing well to keep the fish on the line as it jumps up into the air to try and slip off the hook. Read more...
Posted by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 8:15 October 17, 2009
Get your daddy
Already an improvement over yesterday, Ishaq just caught the team's first fish of the day, a one-metre Mahi Mahi. Read more...
Posted by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 8:07 October 17, 2009
Basking in the glory of the catch
No fishing for me today, but at least I can always bask in the glory of my catch on Thursday, which has now been immortalised in film. Read more...
Posted by Kevin Scott, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 7:52 October 17, 2009
Last chance for Fat Chance
Team Fat Chance is still in this tournament! Read more...
Posted by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
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Published 16:22 October 16, 2009
Calling MacGyver
Lamya (our trusty vessel) doggy-paddled her way back to the marine club on one engine. She has served us well and got us back to shore safe and sound, but is out of the competition. The throttle is gone, the steering is shot and one engine is dead. Read more...
Posted by Mohammad Al Khan, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
