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Best Waders for Fly Fishing – What makes the perfect waders?
So if you need a new pair of waders, but how do you choose? Should you stick with a particular style, fabric or construction? We have our opinions, and we believe they’re worth sharing. Allow us to weigh in with our five-point guide on picking the perfect waders for your fly fishing adventures. Best Waders for Fly Fishing 1. You Want Warm […]
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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 […]
How To Store Fly Line – Fly Fishing Tips
We all know what it is like you have returned from an amazing trip and it’s all too easy to just store your reels away until the next time you travel. However, with just a little love you can keep your fly line performing like new, not to mention increasing the life span of a line you paid close to […]
Swinging Flies for Chinook Salmon – The Broadside Presentation
Swinging flies for Chinook Salmon is often an underused tactic with anglers sticking with what they know and avoiding trying new things. How many times have you heard the saying, “a thinking angler catches more fish?” It’s a saying that gets used a lot, but unfortunately, It’s not given much attention. The Broadside Presentation Its that time of year again […]
Tips On Plaice Fishing From A Boat In Norway
Sea fishing in Norway offers anglers lots of different opportunities and a wide range of species, from fishing for Large Cod in deep water to shallow water fishing for Coalfish off the surface. One species that you really should set aside some time to target is the Plaice fishing from a boat. Not one of the biggest species in Norway […]
Best Blue Marlin Fishing Destinations
The team at Sportquest Holidays all specialise in their own area of fishing techniques. The team that look after all our big game destinations and search the world high and low to be able to bring you the very best in their field have sat down and given you some of their recommendations on where is hot for the chance […]
Spey Casting Tips – Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Like learning anything new, it can be quite intimidating when you first decide to dip your toe in Spey Fishing For Salmon. It shouldn’t be! After all, Spey fishing is just another fun way to fish. It’s not better or worse, harder or easier, simpler or more complicated than ‘normal’ fly fishing. If you love fly fishing but have always wanted […]
