Want to try your hand at stilt fishing for a day in Ahangama? Located along Sri Lanka’s south coast, this seaside town is home to traditional fishermen who practice the art of stilt fishing; a dying skill. The fishermen alight onto their stilts during low tide and ensnare their prey during high tide. This is accomplished with the use of rudimentary, wooden fishing rods.
Observe the masters at work, and learn the fine art of balancing on the horizontal beams of the slender, wooden stilts. Once you have secured a seat on your lofty perch above the waves, compete to see who can claim the biggest catch at the end of the two-hour session. The best time for stilt fishing is in the morning.
