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Peters Hosted Travel Log | Secure Lodge Bolivia
It is always exciting to visit a destination for the first time and for my very first Golden Dorado fishing trip to Tsimane Secure Lodge in Bolivia was no exception. It has been a while since I had been this excited about a new trip and as Golden Dorado fishing trips go, this was going to be special. After many […]
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Travelling to the end of the world with Sportquest Holidays
It is amazing to think where fishing takes us to around the world in pursuit of the target species we wish to catch. We have just returned from one of those such trips. Sportquest Holidays very first hosted Sea Trout fly fishing adventure to the one and only Worlds End Lodge in the most Southern location in Argentina. It was […]
Fishing Methods When Using Arctic Char Flies
Arctic Char are one of those fish that often get regarded as a ‘nice bycatch’ when anglers are targeting bigger Trout or Salmon species when out at an international Freshwater Fly Fishing trips. This is mainly because waters that hold trophy Sea run Char are not as plentiful as that of Trout and Salmon. When you do get the chance […]
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 […]
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 […]
