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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 […]
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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 […]
How To Prepare For A Beach Fishing Trip
Here we will take you through the ways I would prepare for a beach fishing trip anywhere around the world, from Norway to Namibia. These tips will work in any country you are fishing as the variables to take into account are the same it is just the fish you will be targeting that change. Tides One of the most […]
Catching Halibut On The Float
Sportquest Top Tips on what you will need to Halibut float fish, how to set the float rig up and when to use it. When you think of Halibut fishing in Northern Norway or Iceland your mind is instantly drawn to using shads, pirks and standard dead bait rigs as these are tried and tested methods to target Halibut. One […]
Saltwater Surface Popper Lures for Coalfish
As you drift along on the cold Norwegian waters winding your saltwater surface popper lures in, the lure itself creating bubbles and disturbance in its wake, out of nowhere the water around it erupts, with both fish and lure now airborne. You tighten down and the rod doubles round violently, excitement takes over your whole body as its now fish […]
Top Sea Fishing Destinations IN NORWAY
Sea fishing is an ever-growing sport enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. We send 1000’s of anglers away each year on our sea fishing holidays where they have the chance to target some truly monstrous beasts from the deeps. Over the years we have been providing anglers with the best sea fishing adventures to all manner of Norwegian destinations that […]
