Fish Catching in the Himalayan waters of Nepal

The Serene fishing waters of Nepal in one of scenic attraction of the world. There are many placid brooks, creeks, rivers, streams and lakes supporting well over 200 species of fishes. Fishing in such water among natural setting attract many fishermen every year. The present book by Dr. Tej Kumar Shrestha provides living encounter of traditional fisherman and fish in different fishing water of Nepal. The book gives a vivid account of design parameter of interesting traditional fishing methods and gears that have been vogue in Nepal. It deals with chronicle of catch decline in Himalayan waters. World of fishes in Himalayas, cultural taboos and their human pursuers is well featured in the book. This is the first authentic book on fish catching in the Himalayan Waters which introduces unique visual interaction between Man and fish in Nepal. It is an invaluable primer for all anglers and fisher scientists. The book provides absorbing often amusing reading for all concerned. It is, in fact, both an authoritive guide for use as teaching and research manual and an excellent work of reference.