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Advice On Targeting Bonefish On The Fly At Abaco Lodge, Bahamas
Bonefishing does not necessarily have to be difficult, at least not on Abaco. Any trip for Bonefishing should start out with the least stressful part—getting there—and as you arrive in Marsh Harbour and take in the familiar scent of the flats wafting through the air and feel the warmth of the Bahamian sun on your face, your blood pressure will […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Fly Fishing in Clear Water
There are several things to consider with regards to casting at fish in skinny clear water with a fly rod. Fish in this kind of water are particularly susceptible to spooking and any angler wishing to be successful when targeting these fish should try their utmost to prevent ‘the spook’. The Cast This is probably the single most common way […]
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 […]
Top 10 Tarpon Fishing Holiday Destinations
The Tarpon, also known as the Silver King, is famed for its astonishing size, beautiful armoured scales and impressive fighting style. Found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers, it’s held in extremely high regard amongst the angling community. Each year thousands of rods travel from around the globe to fish for this […]
Avalon Fishing Centre Liveaboards – Cuba
When saltwater fly fishing in Cuba, we utilise their stunning range of Liveaboards, of which there are seven to choose from, all of which can be booked on request. WHY CHOOSE A LIVEABOARD ON YOUR FISHING HOLIDAY? Liveaboards are popular forms of accommodation for anglers travelling around the globe, as they make the perfect base to operate from, not just […]
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 […]
