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Getting into the Zone for Atlantic Salmon
As anglers, we should always be learning for you will never know it all, but if you think you do, it will not be long before a fishing trip teaches you otherwise. I am in a fortunate position as my job takes me travelling all over the world fishing for a wide variety of fish using many different methods. One […]
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Species Spotlight: Arapaima
Species: Arapaima Latin Name: Sudis gigas ARAPAIMA Description The Arapaima is torpedo-shaped with large blackish-green scales and red markings. It is streamlined and sleek, with its dorsal and anal fin set near its tail. The Arapaima has a fundamental dependence on surface air to breathe. In addition to gills, it has a modified and enlarged swim bladder, composed of lung-like […]
Species Spotlight: Atlantic Salmon
Species: Atlantic Salmon Scientific Name: Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar Also known as: Bay Salmon, Black Salmon, Caplin-Scull Salmon, Sebago Salmon, Silver Salmon, Fiddler, or Outside Salmon. At different points in their maturation and life cycle, they are known as Parr, Smolt, Grilse, Grilt, Kelt, Slink, and Spring Salmon ATLANTIC SALMON Description Wild Atlantic Salmon are anadromous, which means that Atlantic Salmon live in both […]
Species Spotlight: Tigerfish
The Tigerfish is one of the most fearsome-looking fish in Africa. These toothy predators have a mouth full of razor blade-like teeth that will tear apart any prey unfortunate enough to come within striking range, which even includes catching birds. Living in the freshwater rivers and lakes of Africa these are the number one species that freshwater predator hunters just […]
Species Spotlight: Dolly Varden
The Dolly Varden Trout is a beautifully coloured member of the Salmonoid family, this fish is considered by many to be on of the prettiest of all the salmonoid species and therefore it is a sought after prize by many. This fish makes for some stunning photographs when caught and is a species that any discerning fly angler should tick […]
Species Spotlight: Steelhead Trout
Steelhead are an anadromous form of the Rainbow Trout that inhabit Saltwater areas around the world. These fish are targeted by many anglers who love the fight these fish can give on light tackle. Add to this the stunning silver colouration the Steelhead inhabits then you can see why anglers head out to catch Steelhead and then release them after […]
Species Spotlight: Brown Trout
Name: Brown Trout Scientific Name: Salmo Trutta BROWN TROUT Description The Brown Trout Salmo Trutta has a torpedo-shaped body with stocky shoulders. Their colours can differ from the normal brown/yellow with red and black spots to the complete chrome bodies of the fish. Brown Trout generally put up a good account of themselves when hooked but in some destinations, this […]
Species Spotlight: Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon are a species of Pacific Salmon that any discerning fly angler will be familiar with. These tough fighting members of the Salmon family can prove to be amazing sport when they run in the rivers at the spawning time of their life cycle. With their red colouration, they take on at spawning time these beautiful fish are one […]
Species Spotlight: Peacock Bass
Name: Peacock Bass Also know as: Tucanaré, Pavon Scientific Name: Cichla Ocellaris PEACOCK BASS Description Unmistakable in its appearance, this beautiful fish comes in many guises with the most common being a fish with a reddy brown coloured body. This body is broken up with vertical bars or spots which come in a wide array of colours. These fish have […]
