And baits extensively loaded with aromatic ingredients rather than nutritional factors have quite a low success rate. On the other hand, most of these herbs are actually used for their aromatic properties and they have no or very little nutritional values. That means, use of only one or two of such items is enough rather than using all of them. Besides, many of the spices and herbs contain almost identical phytochemical properties. One of the main reasons behind this article is to show our fellow anglers that some of these ingredients contain highly toxic chemicals that are not only harmful for the aquatic animals only but also for those who consume the fish caught using them.
I am sure that our Western friends, who mostly depend on bait companies would find this article useful. The objective of this article is to help the interested anglers to choose wisely from the long list of spices and herbs extensively used here. In this article I would like to briefly elaborate some commonly used herbs and spices and their most active chemical properties.
And the range of ayurvedic herbal stuffs is so vast that it is really tough to choose the perfect ones from them. It is really a matter of great enthusiasm and hard labor to prepare baits and ground-baits in this part of the world. We still depend almost entirely on our traditional knowledge for making baits and rigs. It is no wonder that Game Fishing in Indian Subcontinent is a blend of traditional knowledge and modern equipment. We have lots of evidence to believe that game fishing and ayurvedic knowledge developed almost at parallel pace. Fishing with rods and reels has always been a favorite pastime activity among the people since long. Fish and fishing have paved the lifestyle of the people of these regions. The regions of Himalayan valleys and Ganges-Brahmaputra delta are well known for its wide varieties of flora and fauna. Spices and herbs are integral to the sport fishing in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.