I guess that by now many of you anglers in Cyprus have seen, heard, read about or even given mechanical jigging a try.
Mechanical jigging is really making an impression in Cyprus recently and the market has been flooded with all types of the latest and greatest specialist jigging rods, reels, jigs and terminal tackle.
This is great for fanatics like me, but often it leaves the average “weekend fish-hunter” wondering from where to start.
This is the first part of a jigging guide we are putting together to help answer a lot of your questions. It aims to give you a better understanding of this method of fishing from start to finish. In this section we will be covering the basic techniques involved in mechanical jigging, and discuss the rods and reels required.
Ok, so you decided on a first boat. Since you can afford it you are going with a new 18 ft that can come either with Inboard / outboard or outboard engine. Which one is best?
4 stroke outboard advantages
- they are quiet
- they are fuel efficient
- they are easy to maintain
- they are pretty much maintenance free
- they are reliable
Inboard / Outboard’s biggest advantage is that you don’t really see the engine. If you are a big water sports person – inboard / outboard typically are more powerful and you can get the extended swim platform.
- They are less fuel efficient
- Just as loud if not louder with outboard engines
- Need more maintenance so in the long run you will spend more on repairs – biggest areas of concern are the starter and the exhaust manifolds
So if I was asked to recommend which type of engine I would definitely go with the outboard.
We have added yet a new category titled Cyprus Fishing Links.
Information on regulations governing Boating and Fishing in Cyprus may be obtained.
We are also making available to our visitors the fishing frenzy calendar, with dates and times fish in Cyprus are most hungry!!!. The prediction map has been used with very high degree of success for over two generations. Being fishing lovers and also wanting to make fishing a hobby for younger generations we decided to share it with our visitors.
We would recommend to all fishing hobbyists to let fish go when they are not of proper size “Catch & Release” will help in enriching the fish life in the sea and damns.
Bowriders
Bowriders are the most popular boats in the runabout/ sportboat category, thanks to the spacious seating in their open bow (front) area. Swim platforms at the stern (back) are handy for swimming, donning skis or just dangling toes in the water when at anchor. Sterndrive power is the norm, but outboard engines are becoming increasingly popular for power.
Technical Information
- Minimum Length: 16 feet
- Maximum Length: 28 feet
- Maximum Capacity: 9 people
- Trailerable: Yes
- Propulsion Type: Outboard Engine / Sterndrive Engine
We introduce a new blog titled About Fishing. We will be posting interesting information related to both salt water and fresh water fishing. Gradually we will be presenting more expertise information. At this stage new anglers will benefit the most as the series will be covering introductory subjects to fishing such as which types of rods, reels, fishing lines, hooks, baits are more effective for which type of fishing. Later on we are planning to provide you with our own secret formulas and secrets for bait preparation that will give you higher success rates. As time passes we will also be presenting to you new ideas and successful practices as we get to try them out first.
Already we introduced a general overview for both fresh water and salt water fishing in Cyprus, a general guide to fish that can be found in Cyprus, both the dam and the sea. If you are a fresh water angler make sure you visit our fresh water fishing in dams page. If you prefer saltwater fishing thence you must visit our fishing in sea page. Both pages have detailed information on the species that can be found in Cyprus fresh waters and Sea together with seasons that can be fished, suggestions about hook sizes and fishing lines.
Fishing from a boat is also an exciting experience. As we grow older and gain more experience we will be presenting to you new ways and ideas on how to use various fishing techniques from a boat. Keep coming back as we promise to keep you up to date and also we plan to get each and everyone of you more involved.
Okay people, so I got fooled a couple of times and learned the hard way – paid more for what I got. Here is a list of Nine rules of thumb for people new to boating.
1. Go boating with friends several times.
Make sure that boating is an activity which really fits your interests and time schedule. Owning a boat just to take her out few times during summer is still an option but the fun with boating in Cyprus starts when the beaches are empty from people! This is when weather and sea conditions are best. Summer months are usually very windy with the exception of few days. Of course winter and days with storms should be avoided (although I came across few people who live dangerously…)
Organizers The Cyprus Water Ski Federation
Venue & Date: Competition will be held in Limassol at the Polemidia dam on 5th and 6th September 2009.
Skiers Categories: Under 14 boys and girls, under 17 boys and girls, open Men & Women and Seniors (one category)
Homologation: Ranking List
Provisional Schedule: The competition shall consist of 3 rounds in slalom
Program:
- 5/09/2009 Saturday
- 08:00 – Slalom 1st round
- 15:00 – Slalom 2nd round
- 20:30 -Welcome dinner (Complimentary for skiers)
- 6/09/2009 Sunday
- 08:00 – Slalom 3nd round
- 12:00 – Trophy presentations Ceremony
Cash Prizes:
A close friend just advised that he is spotted today between 6:30 am and 7:00 am large groups of King fish ranging from 1/2 kilo to 3-4 kgs “playing” in shallow waters (1,5 meter deep) in Kourion Bay, Limassol. It seems that the forthcoming month will be full of action for Anglers of trolling and jigging sport fishing…
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