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Picking The Right Wading Bag For Fly Fishing
We often get asked questions regarding tackle and luggage when fishing, with fly anglers, often asking, “Should I get a Sling, Vest or Hip-pack”. This is a difficult question to answer as a lot of this comes down to personal preferences. Therefore below, you can find what we can consider the pros and cons of the three options. Sportquest Holidays […]
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Travelling From All Around The Globe
Did you know that here at Sportquest Holidays, we cater for all keen travelling rods and guns, irrespective of where you live in the world? We don’t just cater for anglers and hunters in the UK but offer our tailor-made holiday experiences to customers across all four corners of the globe. With our growing repertoire of quality fishing and shooting destinations, combined […]
Species Spotlight: Robalo
Species: Robalo Scientific Name: Eleginops maclovinus Also known as: Patagonian Blennie, Rock Cod, Falkland Mullet. The Robalo, also known as the Patagonia Blennie, Rock Cod and Falkland Mullet, is a saltwater fish found near fishing lodges in South America. They resemble a European Sea Bass and are a South Atlantic cousin of the Common Snook. They are blue and brown in appearance with […]
Top Fly Fishing Holidays That Include Tackle
Many top fly fishing lodges are realising that for the less frequent travellers or for some of the more unique tackle specifications that having fishing tackle at the lodge and either including it in the price of the holiday or available to rent for a small fee is of great help to those visiting them. With these lodges doing such […]
Species Spotlight: Pink Salmon
Species: Pink Salmon Scientific Name: Gorbúša Also known as: Humpback Salmon, Humpie. In the ocean, Pink Salmon are bright silver in appearance, but as they return to their spawning streams, their colour changes to a pale grey with a yellowish-white belly, with some even turning a greenish colour with hints of red across their bodies. In addition, most develop a range of small […]
Species Spotlight: Payara
Species: Payara Scientific Name: Hydrolycus Scomberoides Also known as: Vampire Fish, Saber Tooth Barracuda, Vampire Tetra or Saber Tusk Barracuda. DESCRIPTION The Payara is a predatory species of Dogtooth Tetra, featuring an elongated body with silvery grey scales, streamlined for power and built for speed. Its fins are generally light in colour, with dark shading around the tips of its tail and pectoral […]
Species Spotlight: Grayling
Species: Grayling Scientific Name: Thymallus thymallus Also known as: The lady of the stream Description Grayling are a member of the Salmonidae family, and according to experts, there are 14 different species within this genus, including the Arctic Grayling, European Grayling, Baikal Black Grayling, Baikal White Grayling and the Mongolian Grayling, to name just a few. However, despite many different sub-species within the […]
Species Spotlight: Redfish
Species: Redfish Scientific Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus Also known as: Red Drum, Channel Bass, Puppy Drum, Spottail Bass or simply Red. Description The Redfish are a big brawny cousin of the Speckled Trout, with robust gill plates and large, tough scales as thick as your thumbnail; they’re beautiful-looking fish, dark red on their back, fading into white on their belly. They feature a distinguishing […]
What are the top flies for fly fishing In Iceland
Many anglers often ask: What are the best flies for a fly fishing trips to Iceland? If you were to ask 20 Icelandic fishing guides, you would likely receive 20 different answers. However, there are certain flies that consistently make their list of recommendations. To help you prepare, we have compiled a list of essential flies, along with insights on […]
