<p>Hasan Vagher set out with his fishing net last week like any other day, but luck was on his side and he turned a rich fisherman following a prize catch in the high seas. <br /><br /></p>.<p>For Vagher, he admits, it was like striking gold in the sea, when he caught nearly 380 Ghol fish from the Jhakhau creek in mid-sea. The catch is worth over Rs 80 lakh.<br /><br />Vagher being a small time fisherman could not even afford to transport his catch. One ghol fish reportedly weighs between 15-20 kilograms. To transport his prized catch, he had to summon two trawlers owned by his relatives to help bring back the fish which will change his life from now on forever.<br /><br />“I was fishing in the high seas in Jahkhau area of Kutch last week during which I managed to catch about 380 Ghol fish. With the grace of almighty I have got Rs 80 lakh which will change my life for good,” Vagher told Deccan Herald. The fisherman hopes that with this catch he can now think of a better and secured future for his family. He said it could not have come at a better time for him as the fishing season usually concludes by May 14, when the sea begins to turn rough and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.<br /><br />Recollecting his experience Vagher said: “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, it seems now that destiny had in store a lot of surprise for me as I found that a huge stock of rare ghol fish got trapped in my nets.” </p>.<p> What is ghol fish<br /><br />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 450-600 per kilogram.<br /> </p>
<p>Hasan Vagher set out with his fishing net last week like any other day, but luck was on his side and he turned a rich fisherman following a prize catch in the high seas. <br /><br /></p>.<p>For Vagher, he admits, it was like striking gold in the sea, when he caught nearly 380 Ghol fish from the Jhakhau creek in mid-sea. The catch is worth over Rs 80 lakh.<br /><br />Vagher being a small time fisherman could not even afford to transport his catch. One ghol fish reportedly weighs between 15-20 kilograms. To transport his prized catch, he had to summon two trawlers owned by his relatives to help bring back the fish which will change his life from now on forever.<br /><br />“I was fishing in the high seas in Jahkhau area of Kutch last week during which I managed to catch about 380 Ghol fish. With the grace of almighty I have got Rs 80 lakh which will change my life for good,” Vagher told Deccan Herald. The fisherman hopes that with this catch he can now think of a better and secured future for his family. He said it could not have come at a better time for him as the fishing season usually concludes by May 14, when the sea begins to turn rough and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.<br /><br />Recollecting his experience Vagher said: “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, it seems now that destiny had in store a lot of surprise for me as I found that a huge stock of rare ghol fish got trapped in my nets.” </p>.<p> What is ghol fish<br /><br />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 450-600 per kilogram.<br /> </p>
