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Fly fishing for Permit
In fly fishing, many species challenge anglers. But when considering elusive and powerful fish, the Permit stands out as a prime contender. Fishing for Permit in fly fishing is the ultimate challenge. It mixes both frustration and excitement, pushing even experienced anglers to their limits. This detailed guide dives into the art and science of fly fishing for Permit, giving […]
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Tips On How To Catch Giant Trevally On The Fly
Learning how to catch Giant Trevally on the fly is one of the toughest but most rewarding challenges in saltwater fly fishing. These fish are powerful, aggressive, and completely unforgiving of mistakes, which is exactly what makes them so addictive to target. This guide has been developed by our CEO, Peter Collingsworth, a highly experienced and well-travelled fly fisherman with […]
Giant Trevally flies: The best flies for Targeting GT’s
Introduction Giant Trevally, or GT, are one of the most revered and powerful game fish that roam the tropical waters of the world. Known for their aggressive nature and bone-jarring strikes, GT’s offer a thrilling challenge for fly anglers seeking an adrenaline-fueled fishing experience. To increase your chances of success, it’s crucial to have the right fly patterns in your […]
Sportquest Holidays – The Story So Far
For those that didn’t know, this week it’s our 20th birthday, and we’re celebrating this milestone with a host of different destination spotlights, videos from the archive and a series of blog posts letting you know more about precisely what we do and our story so far. In this blog, we spent 15 minutes with our CEO and founder, Peter […]
Our Solo Traveller Trips Explained
Our innovative, famous solo traveller trips have proven incredibly popular through the years, and we specifically designed them to cater for the needs of single anglers and pairs of friends. As many of our lodges worldwide base their bookings on groups of four anglers or more, any groups under this number get hit with a surcharge to make up the […]
Sportquest Holidays Tried & Tested – Over Twenty Years In Business
Having been in business for over twenty years, we are you’re tried and tested travel provider when it comes to organising adventurous, fishing and shooting holidays of a lifetime. Here are a few facts about us that you might not know and might find helpful. Did you know we offer holidays to over fifty countries? The world is big, and […]
Peter Collingsworth’s Most Memorable Fishing Moments
I’ve been looking back over the past couple of decades and reminiscing, not just about the business but about some of the destinations I’ve visited and some of the fish I’ve been lucky enough to catch. So I thought I’d put pen to paper and share a few of these special captures from around the globe, with many of them […]
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 […]
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 […]
