Sport fishing in Istanbul.
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I hope to fish on this 12-angler fishing boat in Istanbul in October.
I will be in Turkiye (new name) for five weeks starting September 1st.
Plan is to see relatives, visit my old stomping grounds, places that I fished and do some (hopefully a lot) fishing.
I will be after bonito, horse mackerel and especially blue fish.
Report to follow.
Here is the ad for the sport fishing outfit. If they are as good as they say, I may do more than one day.
At the current exchange rate, in October the cost is $100.00 per day.
ISTANBUL FISHING TRIP - 5 STAR EXPERIENCE
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FREE - FOOD & DRINKS
FREE - TRANSPORTATION
FREE - COOKING FISH *****************************************
FISHING TRIP PROGRAM
- You will be picked up from your accommodation address by a private service vehicle and taken to our boat located in Sarıyer.
- You will be taken on a tour that includes Sarıyer coastline, followed by Beykoz Bay, Anadolu Kavagı Bay, Yoros Castle surrounding area, and the Quarantine Bay built by Sultan Abdulhamid for patients coming from Russia. - Afterwards, fishing excursion will start with our professional team and their equipment, allowing you to engage in fishing activities. Depending on the weather condition, a fish barbecue will be arranged either at Big Liman or Anadolu Kavagı Bay. The menu will include 350g of Sea Bream or Sea Bass, salad, a beverage, a dessert, and unlimited tea, water, and soda will be offered on the house. Additionally, if desired, we can clean and cook the fish you catch and serve it to you at no extra charge.
- Following the fishing tour, you will be driven back to your accommodation address by our private service vehicle.
AND
WE CAN BUY THE FISH YOU WILL CATCH!
I will be in Turkiye (new name) for five weeks starting September 1st.
Plan is to see relatives, visit my old stomping grounds, places that I fished and do some (hopefully a lot) fishing.
I will be after bonito, horse mackerel and especially blue fish.
Report to follow.
Here is the ad for the sport fishing outfit. If they are as good as they say, I may do more than one day.
At the current exchange rate, in October the cost is $100.00 per day.
ISTANBUL FISHING TRIP - 5 STAR EXPERIENCE
******************************************
FREE - FOOD & DRINKS
FREE - TRANSPORTATION
FREE - COOKING FISH *****************************************
FISHING TRIP PROGRAM
- You will be picked up from your accommodation address by a private service vehicle and taken to our boat located in Sarıyer.
- You will be taken on a tour that includes Sarıyer coastline, followed by Beykoz Bay, Anadolu Kavagı Bay, Yoros Castle surrounding area, and the Quarantine Bay built by Sultan Abdulhamid for patients coming from Russia. - Afterwards, fishing excursion will start with our professional team and their equipment, allowing you to engage in fishing activities. Depending on the weather condition, a fish barbecue will be arranged either at Big Liman or Anadolu Kavagı Bay. The menu will include 350g of Sea Bream or Sea Bass, salad, a beverage, a dessert, and unlimited tea, water, and soda will be offered on the house. Additionally, if desired, we can clean and cook the fish you catch and serve it to you at no extra charge.
- Following the fishing tour, you will be driven back to your accommodation address by our private service vehicle.
AND
WE CAN BUY THE FISH YOU WILL CATCH!
Thanks, but there is a problem! For recreational anglers there are no rules. Thus, no poachers. Since there is no “F&W” department in Turkiye. Commercial fishery is regulated, but not recreational fishery. Less and less fish being caught, and smaller fish are kept.
Bonito is considered delicacy (they know how to prepare it), as well as imported mackerel.
I am really looking to visit some of the tackle shops which put Bass Pro Shops to shame. Also, to talk to other anglers on the boat (I wish I could post the video) about a common passion.
I have been watching a lot of YouTube about techniques they use, to try at the Mole. Also, I will be showing our way of chasing after bonito to them.
Bonito is considered delicacy (they know how to prepare it), as well as imported mackerel.
I am really looking to visit some of the tackle shops which put Bass Pro Shops to shame. Also, to talk to other anglers on the boat (I wish I could post the video) about a common passion.
I have been watching a lot of YouTube about techniques they use, to try at the Mole. Also, I will be showing our way of chasing after bonito to them.
The outfit has sent me an email with attached pictures of the boat (one posted above) and a short video of the tour of the boat.
I was able to post one picture but can't figure out how to post the video. I tried "attached files". A small icon posted and no video.
I am sure there is a way, but I am too illiterate when it comes to computers.
I was able to post one picture but can't figure out how to post the video. I tried "attached files". A small icon posted and no video.
I am sure there is a way, but I am too illiterate when it comes to computers.
Well, without getting into the details, it did not happen.
The "captain" kept coming with excuses that looked like he wanted to avoid taking me.
Last one was delay of the trip due to death in the family.
I told him, next time I am in Istanbul, I will call him. A lie like the ones he has been telling me.
I will have a short report about my "pier" fishing tries.
The "captain" kept coming with excuses that looked like he wanted to avoid taking me.
Last one was delay of the trip due to death in the family.
I told him, next time I am in Istanbul, I will call him. A lie like the ones he has been telling me.
I will have a short report about my "pier" fishing tries.
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The first week I was at a town called Bodrum (meaning cellar) due to it being on the south side of the country. No takers on lure. I did see small commercial fishing boats trolling and catching possibly bonito.
Then for a month I was in Istanbul. I fished the Straight of Phosphorous and the Marmara.
I am having issues with the photo hosting website. I was able to get the code to post, but it is too small for my liking. I hope to talk to the webmaster, if I can remember his name and find his phone number. My emails at his site do not go through.
Thanks Kaz san.
Will call you soon.
No bluefish or bonito, but lots of horse mackerel and one needle fish.
Then for a month I was in Istanbul. I fished the Straight of Phosphorous and the Marmara.
I am having issues with the photo hosting website. I was able to get the code to post, but it is too small for my liking. I hope to talk to the webmaster, if I can remember his name and find his phone number. My emails at his site do not go through.
Thanks Kaz san.
Will call you soon.
No bluefish or bonito, but lots of horse mackerel and one needle fish.
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