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Norway Sea Fishing Tips For A Successful Fishing Holiday
So you have found yourself in the fortunate position where you are considering a sea fishing adventure to northern Norway to tangle with some of the deep-sea fish that Norway is so very famous for, this is when you may come across certain questions or have some Norway sea fishing tips that you may need to consider before parting with […]
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Sea Fishing In Soroya – Picking The Perfect Boat For Your Holiday
At our Norwegian sea fishing destination on the famous island of Soroya, we offer an array of boats to suit different groups’ sizes and budgets. We have five vessels available, from a standard 19ft aluminium craft to a luxury 37ft model, with a heated cabin. Hopefully, this blog will help you pick the perfect boat for your trip. KVÆRNØ, 19 […]
Sportquest Holidays Guide to Self Drive Boat Fishing in Norway
Over the years of driving boats in Norway we tend to take it for granted that everyone knows how to drive them their selves, but sometimes this is what puts people off from travelling to this stunning fish packed country. Yes, you get an orientation when you turn up but this is normally fairly quick and then you are left […]
Mortimer and Whitehouse – Behind the scenes of the 2022 Christmas Special
In 2019, the producers of the famous Mortimer and Whitehouse fishing programme contacted us about arranging a trip for the duo’s one-off 2022 Christmas special. Norway was the chosen destination, considered by many as the home of Christmas, and a perfect setting for Bob to try to convince Paul that the festive season is truly ‘the most wonderful time of […]
Species Spotlight: Wolffish
Species: Atlantic Wolffish Scientific Name: Anarhichas Lupus Also known as: Seawolf, Atlantic Catfish, Ocean Catfish, Devil Fish or Wolf Eel. Description The Atlantic Wolffish has a general external appearance of a blennie, and its long eel-like body is smooth and slippery, with its scales almost hidden under its skin. It features an even dorsal fin that extends the whole length of its back […]
Sportquest Head Norway Fishing Guide – Paul Stevens
On a recent trip to Norway to film the 2022 Halibut competition, alongside good friend Paul Stevens, our head Norway guide and destination manager, I chatted to him about his passion for saltwater fishing and his love for Norway, as well as his envious list of PB’s. Paul, who has been a key member of the Sportquest team since the […]
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 […]
Halibut fishing techniques Norway
As more and more people travel in search of targeting Norway’s Biggest Halibut destinations, you will find that people will come up with brand new ways to catch Halibut, and it’s this that leads to the progression of specifically catching and targeting Halibut and the progression of Halibut Fishing techniques Norway. Back when I very first visited Norway I struggled […]
Shore Fishing Tips And Techniques Norway
There are many variables to take into consideration when fishing from the shore. Many things can make or break a session and by thinking these Shore Fishing tips and techniques through before you head out you can increase your chances of catching enormously. Tides Winds Tackle Bait Clothing Footwear Shore fishing destinations Shore Fishing Tips And Techniques Tides One of […]
