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BOLENG: Mingat Mibang with a catch of one Chocolate Masher weighing 6.400 kg, was declared the winner of the 4th edition of Simang-Siang Angling Festival held here on Tuesday.
Ngurang Nega won the second prize for a catch of Catfish weighing 4.400 kg and Dr. Tungon Panye was awarded for fastest catch of Chocolate Mahser weighing 2.636 kg. The festival was organized by Dosing Social Welfare Society (DSWS) Youth Wing and attended by local MLA Ojing Tasing, Siang District Deputy Commissioner Atul Tayeng, State Tourism Director Abu Tayeng and DSWS Chairman Tangong Mibang on the final day.
Simang- Siang confluence is among the finest and least explored Mahseer destinations in the State. The confluence of mighty Siang which is glacial-fed river and crystal clear Simang is a perfect set up for anglers targeting a majestic and sporty Mahseer. Due to the confluence of glacial and spring water, the confluence has resident fish throughout the river.
However, speaking to the reporters, local MLA Ojing Tasing said that due to the change in water course and decrease in water volume, there were less number of fish caught this year. He said that the confluence was the best spots for fishing and also had the capacity to attract lots of tourists with a wide range of water sports and camping activities.
Congratulating the winners of the Angling festival, Tasing said that the Pangin-Boleng area was naturally god-gifted. Tasing also said that every effort was being made from his end to provide every communication accessibility and better facilities to increase tourist flow in the area.
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