Following the hunting fishing hobbyist to the waters of the island Abang, Batam

Batam waters began fishing hobbyist so coveted in recent years. The most frequently visited by anglers is a small island island waters Abang. Batam city government even began to map the waters of the south island of Galang as tourist sites under the sea.

Calm water, big fish were on hand.

Red tinge began to appear on the skyline motor ship (KM) Marawata fishing hobbyist who brought the group departed from the port of Batam Hashim in Galang Baru, Galang district. Panorama menapjubkan feast for the eyes all the way to the island on the southern island of Galang brother.

KM Marawata fitted fish finder, fish detector disebelaj left taped to the steering wheel. Of monitor-shaped box with the orange screen, tamoak fish - fish under the boat. "See it, big fish, 'said Kaer, 43, captain Marawata, while showing two fish were detected and displayed on the screen fish finder.

An hour journey does not feel as calm waves. Light the lamp houses stage of the island residents have previously Abang distant twinkling now increasingly apparent. The group deliberately dropped kepulau Abang. Because, in the group there are legislators who want to see konsituen batam. Two hours of island brother, his party left the island's population of about 1600 souls. Group preparing fishing equipment each and cut squid as bait. Cuttlefish a long box-shaped cut was beaten with a handle of the knife.

Once leaving the shoreline, boat engine turned off and hook-hook began to be thrown. 'bismillah', says Ustadz who took part in the troupe. Ship feel cramped. All sit huddle. 'Ideally are ten people. If 20 people like this, most ', he said.

Strong currents move so reluctant to eat fish as bait is thrown the fishing hobbyist.

Coral reefs of Bunaken equivalent.

In addition to the port of Hashim in Galang Baru, which is often so the angler is a port terminals Nguan island. Ship hired by anglers usually docked at a seafood restaurant near the platform there. Not far from the port there is also a independent hotel Persada Galang (Gaperi). The hotel has 14 rooms, 7 of them equipped with double beds, internet access, hot water, reflexology massage and karaoke. The hotel's location is also within easy reach.

In fact, Batam city government plans to build a special homestay for tourists on the island Abang. Tourists can also rent a few houses. The facility is managed tourism awareness group. During this manager Abang and surrounding islands are still traditional, undeveloped commercially.

Even so, many foreign tourists who visit there. The potential of the island was considered quite a big brother. Moreover, there are already Barelang bridge connecting Batam island, the island eccentric, and the island of Galang. Natural charm along the way trans Barelang was also recognized many tourists. Coral reefs of the island waters Abang touted equivalent to the northern coast of Sulawesi Bunaken. There's even a rare blue coral which supposedly can only be found these waters. Therefore, in addition to fishing destinations. The city government set up the waters of Batam island as a tourist area dive brother.

Friendliness of the island residents brother in welcoming guests also cited as major capital allowing more tourists linger at home disana.kepiawaian island boys in swimming against the tide brother often invite visitors clicking sound.

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