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Species Spotlight: Dogtooth Tuna
Name: Dogtooth Tuna Also known as: White Tuna Scientific Name: Gymnosarda unicolour DOGTOOTH TUNA Description The Dogtooth Tuna Gymnosarda Unicolor can reach up to 250cm in length and weights of over 130 kg have been recorded. These large-sized Tuna have a streamlined shape and a distinctive colour to their bodies. Dogtooth Tuna have a stunning blue-green colour on their backs […]
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Species Spotlight: Wahoo
The Wahoo ( also known by the Hawaiian word “ono” ) is a favourite fish of many big game anglers. A very fast growing fish which is often mistaken for a king Mackerel is also known for being good to eat with its large circular flakes of meat that have a firm texture but short shelf life. This sleek superfast […]
Species Spotlight: Queenfish
Name: Queenfish Also known as: Giant Queenfish, Talang Queenfish, Leatherskin, Giant dart Scientific Name: Scomberoides Lysan Queenfish Description The body and head have a dusky green to a bluish back and a grey to silver coloured belly. The larger individuals are often golden, especially towards the belly, the sides have five to eight large, dull blotches above or touching the lateral line and […]
Species Spotlight: Yellowfin Tuna
Name: Yellowfin tuna Also know as: Yellowfin Scientific Name: Thunnus Albacares YELLOWFIN TUNA Description The Yellowfin Tuna is an amazing fish to catch especially when using light tackle, these fish hit hard and are solid lumps of muscle. The second dorsal fin of the yellowfin Tuna and the anal fin are bright yellow, giving this fish its common name. The main body of […]
Sportquests Top 6 Scariest Fish You Can Catch With Us
In light of the yearly celebration of Halloween, us here at the Sportquests team have come up with a small list of our top 6 scariest looking fish that can be caught on our tours… 6. Ratfish These look like something straight out of a goosebumps novel. These large-eyed deep-sea fish take the number 6 spot with their scary enlarged eyes […]
Species Spotlight: Blue Marlin
Name: Blue Marlin Scientific Name: Makaira nigricans BLUE MARLIN Description Native to the tropical and warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Blue Marlin are among the most recognisable of all fish species. They are a striking cobalt blue on top and a silver-white belly with a pronounced dorsal fin and a long, sharp spear shaped upper jaw […]
Species Spotlight: Roosterfish
Species: Roosterfish Also known as: Pez Gallo (pronounced Guy-yo) Latin Name: Nematistius Pectoralis ROOSTERFISH Description The Roosterfish is one of the most unique looking fish in the ocean. It’s distinctive feathery dorsal fins give it away as it slashes through the water hunting down baitfish. It generally feeds not far from shore, sometimes almost beaching itself as it chases baitfish […]
Meet Our New Fishing Guide: Ross Johnson
We are extremely pleased to announce that Ross Johnson will be joining Sportquest Holidays exclusively to work as a fishing guide. Ross will be hosting a large variety of destinations around the world, from sea fishing destinations through to some stunning popper/jig fishing destinations. For those of you who do not know Ross Johnson, he is a well-known species and […]
Species Spotlight: Giant Trevally
Name: Giant Trevally Also known as: GT’S, Gangsters of the flats, lowly trevally, barrier trevally, giant kingfish or ulua. Scientific Name: Caranx ignobilis GIANT TREVALLY Description The take from a GT is so violent it can quite literally take you off your feet. As a predator, they are perfectly built for speed. They have a streamlined body with a huge […]
