Fishing Techniques in Cyprus

Whether you’re a novice angler or a seasoned professional, understanding various fishing techniques can enhance your chances of a successful catch when fishing in Cyprus. Here, we provide an overview of popular fishing techniques, detailed guides for each, along with tips, tricks, and recommended gear.

  1. Trolling:

Trolling involves dragging baited lines behind a moving boat to attract and catch fish. This method is particularly effective for targeting species like tuna, marlin, and mahi-mahi in deep waters.

Tips & Tricks: Vary your trolling speed and depth based on the species you’re targeting. Remember, some fish prefer faster-moving baits, while others are attracted to slower speeds.

Recommended Gear: A robust trolling rod, a high-capacity reel, strong fishing line, and a variety of lures or baits.

  1. Jigging:

Jigging is a technique where a weighted lure (the jig) is moved vertically in the water to mimic a wounded fish. It’s effective for catching species such as amberjack, snapper, and grouper.

Tips & Tricks: The key to successful jigging is the “jigging motion”. Drop your lure to the desired depth, then reel in with a series of quick, upward jerks followed by a pause to let it sink back down.

Recommended Gear: A strong, lightweight jigging rod, a fast-retrieve reel, braided fishing line, and a selection of jigs in various sizes and colors.

  1. Fly Fishing:

Fly fishing is not as common in Cyprus as it is in other countries, but it can be used to target species like mullet and bass in shallow waters.

Tips & Tricks: Practice casting techniques to accurately place your fly, and match your fly pattern to the local prey fish are feeding on.

Recommended Gear: A flexible fly fishing rod, a fly reel, fly fishing line, leader, tippet, and a variety of fly patterns.

  1. Bottom Fishing:

Bottom fishing targets fish that dwell near the seabed, like grouper, bream, and octopus. This method involves dropping a baited hook down to the ocean floor.

Tips & Tricks: Try to find a suitable spot with the help of a fish finder to locate underwater structures where fish tend to gather.

Recommended Gear: A heavy-duty rod, a strong reel, sturdy fishing line, a variety of baits, and sinkers to keep your bait at the bottom.

  1. Spinning:

Spinning or casting is a versatile technique, effective for many types of fish. It involves casting a lure out and retrieving it, hoping to entice a fish to strike.

Tips & Tricks: Master different retrieval techniques, like slow reeling or twitching the lure to imitate the movement of prey.

Recommended Gear: A spinning rod and reel, braided or monofilament line, and a selection of lures suitable for the target species.

Remember, different techniques are suited to different conditions and species. Mastering a variety of techniques will improve your adaptability as an angler and increase your success on the water. Always remember to use responsible fishing practices and respect local fishing regulations.