जाल में फंसीं ऐसी मछलियां कि करोड़पति बन गया मछुआरा

Updated : April 28, 2012 10:04 IST

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गुजरात के जामनगर इलाके के मछुआरे हसन के जाल में 380 घोल फिश फंस गईं। इन मछलियों से उसे अब तक 80 लाख रुपये की कमाई हो चुकी है।

जामनगर: गुजरात के जामनगर इलाके के मछुआरे हसन की खुशी का ठिकाना नहीं है। उसकी खुशी की वजह हैं 380 घोल फिश, जो मंगलवार को उसके जाल में फंसी थी। इन मछलियों से उसे अब तक 80 लाख रुपये की कमाई हो चुकी है। हसन ने कहा कि वह खुदा का शु्क्रगुजार है, जिसने उसे मालामाल कर दिया है।

हसन के मुताबिक वह अपने परिवार के पांच सदस्यों के साथ मछली पकड़ने गया था और तभी उसके जाल में इतनी सारी घोल फिश फंस गईं। कहा जा रहा है कि ऐसा पहली बार हुआ है जब इस इलाके में किसी मछुआरे को एक साथ इतनी सारी घोल फिश मिलीं हैं। घोल या प्रोतोनिबिया दायकांथुस की सिंगापुर और मलेशिया में काफी बड़ा बाजार है। इस मछली को सबसे महंगी समुद्री मछली माना जाता है।

Gujarat fisherman nets rare fish stock worth Rs 1 crore

A fisherman from Jakhau town in Gujarat's Kutch district has netted a stock of rare 'Ghol' fish, which is worth around Rs one crore.

By PTI | Updated: Apr 27, 2012, 11.32 PM IST

RAJKOT: A fisherman from Jakhau town in Gujarat's Kutch district has netted a stock of rare ' Ghol' fish, which is worth around Rs one crore.

Fisherman Hasan Isha Bhaya has netted around 350 Ghol fish, the market value of which is close to Rs one crore. He got this catch during his possibly the last trip of the season, fisheries officials said.

Ghol or Protonibea diacanthus is a type of croaker which has a big market in Singapore and Malaysia. This fish is considered amongst the most-expensive variety of the marine fish. Its heart known as 'sea gold' is said to have medicinal properties and is an important ingredient in making a variety of medicines.

Bhaya had set on his fishing trip on April 24 from Jakhau and was hoping to return after spending over a week in the sea. However, he had to cut short his trip after three days as he had already got his prized catch.

"Along with 15 other fishermen, I had gone for fishing on April 24...Generally, we return after spending 8-10 days on the sea. However, this time, to my astonishment, I found that a huge stock of rare Ghol fish got trapped in my nets," Bhaya said.

The fishing season usually concludes by May 14 as the sea begins to turn rough prior to the Monsoon and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.

, Apr 29 (Agency): A fisherman in Gujarat's Jamnagar has virtually turned a crorepati following a prize catch in the high seas recently. Hasan Vagher struck gold when he caught nearly 350 Ghol fish from the Jhakhau creek in mid-sea. The catch is worth about Rs 1 Crore.

The scientific name of Ghol fish is Protonibea Diacanthus, a type of croaker, which has a big market in Singapore and Malaysia. This fish is considered amongst the most-expensive variety of the marine fish. Its heart is known as the 'Sea Gold', which is said to have medicinal properties and is an important ingredient in making a variety of medicines. Its fins are used by pharmaceutical companies to manufacture dissolvable stitches. The fins are also used in wine purification and are exported to countries like Singapore. Ghol reportedly sells in the market for nearly Rs 600 - 700 per kilogram.

A Ghol fish reportedly weighs between 15-20 kilograms. Vagher had to summon two trawlers owned by his relatives to help bring back his massive catch.

Vagher owned just a medium sized boat and, so far, his family had to struggle to make ends meet. But thanks to Ghol fish, he is starting to think big.

"I was fishing in the high seas in Jahkhau area of Kutch last week during which I managed to catch about 350 Ghol fish. With the grace of almighty I have got nearly Rs one crore which will change my life for good," said Vagher.

"Our struggle will hopefully come to an end with this bounty," said Harun Bhai, his brother.

The fishing season usually concludes by May 14, as the sea begins to turn rough prior to the monsoon and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.

"This was possibly the last trip of the season, which has proved lucky for me. I got such an expensive variety of fish, whose worth is in crores (of rupees). I feel good when people call me a crorepati," Vagher said.

Guj fisherman nets 'Ghol' fish stock worth Rs 1 cr

A fisherman from Jakhau town in Gujarat's Kutch district has netted a stock of rare 'Ghol' fish, which is worth around Rs one crore.

Updated: Apr 28, 2012 00:14 IST

By , PTI

A fisherman from Jakhau town in Gujarat's Kutch district has netted a stock of rare 'Ghol' fish, which is worth around Rs one crore.

Fisherman Hasan Isha Bhaya has netted around 350 Ghol fish, the market value of which is close to Rs one crore. He got this catch during his possibly the last trip of the season, fisheries officials said.

Bhaya had set on his fishing trip on April 24 from Jakhau and was hoping to return after spending over a week in the sea. However, he had to cut short his trip after three days as he had already got his prized catch.

"Along with 15 other fishermen, I had gone for fishing on April 24. Generally, we return after spending 8-10 days on the sea. However, this time, to my astonishment, I found that a huge stock of rare Ghol fish got trapped in my nets," Bhaya said.

The fishing season usually concludes by May 14 as the sea begins to turn rough prior to the Monsoon and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.

According to officials, Bhaya has already given the catch to the company for whom he works, which is going to pay him the money.

First Published: Apr 28, 2012 00:09 IST