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Species Spotlight: Nile Perch
Species: Nile Perch Scientific Name: Lates niloticus Also known as: African Snook, Goliath Perch, African Barramundi, Goliath Barramundi, or the Victoria perch. DESCRIPTION Silver in colour with a blue tinge, distinctive dark-black eye, with a bright-yellow outer ring, the Nile Perch is known for its spiny dorsal fin and cavernous mouth. It’s a fierce apex predator and one that dominates its surroundings, feeding […]
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What are the top flies for fly fishing In Iceland
Many people ask, what are the best flies for fly fishing in Iceland? You could ask 20 Icelandic fishing guides, and you will get different answers from all of them. However, there will always be flies that they all recommend. I have therefore made a list of the essentials below detailing what you would use these for. You will find […]
Why you need to buy travel insurance at the same time you book your holiday
If you’ve booked a holiday and are already counting down the days, we advise taking the time in advance to buy yourself travel insurance. While none of us want to think about things that could go wrong in the time between booking and jetting off – for example, illness, bereavement or redundancy – taking out a policy early could potentially […]
Improving your Cast on the Rio Grande
When it chooses to blow hard, casting can become more complicated. With the right equipment and the proper technique, however, a blustery forecast can be easily conquered. Casting into or against the wind is a tiresome task. Fortunately, the beats at Kau Tapen, on the upper river, and Villa Maria, on the lower, have enough water on both banks that […]
Top Freshwater Fly Fishing Holidays
We often get asked by anglers where we recommend when it comes to freshwater fly fishing, below we have listed just a handful of our favourites over the years that are perfect for all freshwater anglers looking for an amazing week on the water. Worlds End Lodge, Argentina Worlds End Lodge on the on the Irigoyen River is a unique fishery […]
10 Tips to Improve Your Fly Fishing
Besides the rod, reel, waders and flies, there’s something else that sets you apart from other fishermen. You love your sport enough to do it all day, every day. As a dedicated fly fisherman, you relish the idea of spending the rest of your life getting better and better at the only outdoor sport that really matters. Add to your […]
Species Spotlight: Golden Dorado
Name: Golden Dorado Also Known as: Dorado Scientific Name: Dorado Salminus Brasiliensis Golden Dorado Description The Golden Dorado is a fish that cannot be mistaken for any other, the big sleek solid shape of this is packed with muscle and is perfect for high-speed bursts when predating on smaller fish. The large head on the Golden Dorado is extremely powerful and […]
Strip Set Fly Fishing For Silver Salmon
Many fly fishermen often think that strip set fly fishing is often a saltwater tactic, “Don’t trout set” are words nearly every saltwater angler or fly fishing guide has heard at one time or another. That’s because when it comes to hard-mouthed species like Bonefish it’s crucial to set the hook by stripping the fly line as opposed to raising […]
King Salmon Fishing Tips and Techniques
Its common knowledge with Salmon anglers just how hard King Salmon fight once hooked, making them a target for many travelling anglers to try catching the king of the Salmon species. With this in mind, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my king salmon fishing tips to hopefully help you all catch kings. King […]
