Hundreds of people turned out to participate in a fishing competition organized in the backwaters of India's southern Kerala state on Monday.br br The fishing competition was organized to promote fish angling.br br Participants were given bait and locally-made rods to catch the fish and take away the prize.br br Around 300 participants from all walks of life tried their hands at fish angling in the two hour-long competition.br br Organizers say they’re considering turning the event into an annual competition.