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How To apply for your Canadian eTA
As of March the 15th 2016, all travellers were required to have an eTA to enter Canada, it’s very much the same as an American ESTA. Hopefully, the below information will help you through the process: Canada’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Program The Canadian Government previously announced on the 15th of March 2016 that certain visitors flying into Canada will […]
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Species Spotlight: Mirror Carp
Name: Mirror Carp Also known as: Scaleys, Mirrors, Leathers, Leather carp Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio MIRROR CARP Description The difference between this type of Carp and their wild ancestors, the Common Carp, is both genetic and visual. The Mirror Carp was the first genetic mutation of Common Carp. Common Carp have a regular scale pattern with even-sized scales on the body, whereas […]
Species Spotlight: Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout are a species of Trout that inhabit freshwater 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 colours the Rainbow Trout inhabits then you can see why anglers head out to catch Rainbow Trout and then release them after taking […]
Species Spotlight: Mekong Catfish
The Mekong Catfish is one of the planets largest freshwater fish reaching weights in excess of 650lb. Being a member of the Catfish family this fish predominately feeds on the bottom and is a herbivore eating plants and algae. Name: Mekong Catfish Also known as: N/A Scientific name: Pangasianodon Gigas MEKONG CATFISH Description The Mekong Catfish is a grey to […]
Species Spotlight: Siamese Carp
The Siamese Carp is a species of Carp like no other, this enormous species of the freshwater world should be a species on every freshwater anglers hit list. These fish grow to a size that no other carp can even come close to and with their size comes immense power that will leave the angler feeling battered and bruised but […]
Species Spotlight: Arctic Char
Name: Arctic Char Scientific Name: (Salvelinus alpinus) Common Names: Blue backs, Torgoch, Red belly’s ARCTIC CHAR Description The Arctic Char is a cold-water fish that is a member of the family Salmonidae. Char can be found the furthest north of any freshwater species and can be found in lakes as far north as the Canadian Arctic islands. Char can be […]
Species Spotlight: White Sturgeon
Species: White Sturgeon Scientific Name: White Sturgeon Acipenser Transmontanus Also known as: Sturgeon, Beluga WHITE STURGEON Description The White Sturgeon is just one of many species of Sturgeon. They are a prehistoric-looking leviathan that sports a unique life cycle and inhabits the waters of North America and Canada. This monster of the rivers is normally a grey colour with brown specimens […]
End of Year Round Up
What a year it has been and one I am personally very proud of. At the end of 2017, we purchased a property that was converted into brand new offices and became the new head office for Sportquest Holidays. We therefore started this year with lots of exciting times and challenges. Once the office work had been completed we could […]
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR NORWAY SPORT FISHING STARTS 2018
The Norwegian fishery government have now introduced new rules for anglers that will take effect from 1st January 2018. A reporting obligation is imposed on Halibut, Cod, Wolfish and Redfish. The number of fish caught by species after their fishing day, not the number of weight, should be reported. At all of our Nordic sea Angling destinations in Norway, there […]
