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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 […]
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Things To Do In And Around Chilliwack
When visiting Chilliwack in Canada you may wish to venture out and experience some non-fishing activities and this place has lots on offer. So why not set aside a couple of days of your holiday and go and explore. If you wish to add some extra days to your fishing holiday, just ask one of the Sportquest Holidays team and […]
Sturgeon Fishing Seasons on the Fraser River
As all fishermen know, picking the right time of the season for what you want out of a trip can sometimes be tough, we have received a fantastic write up from the owners of our Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River operation out in Canada, explaining what to expect within each season. If you have always wanted to catch one […]
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 […]
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 […]
