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Encouraging Young Shots Into The Sport
Encouraging young shots into the sport is more about teaching them and cultivating their mindset and understanding of all aspects, including involvement and hands-on practical experience of shooting. The ethos of the understanding the fieldcraft, safety and all matters of game shooting is paramount and something that should be made obligatory when starting out, after all, lessons have to be […]
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Encouraging Women Into Shooting
There is still a lot more we can do to help encourage more women into the world of shooting. The sport has transformed greatly over the years and is opening up to new generations and backgrounds of people, not just the stereotypical farmers, gentry and typical country types donning their traditional flat caps and heavy tweeds. You will see doctors, […]
Fly Patterns for Pacú Fishing
Fly Patterns when targeting the exciting Pacú is all about sight-fishing opportunities. Pacú are known to like structure so keep in mind for fallen trees and rocks when hunting this species. It is best to use 8-weight rods, rigged with floating tropical lines, in order to pitch spun deer-hair “fruit patterns” tied on stout hooks, as well as foam, high-floating […]
Helpful Tips On Buying Your First Shotgun
It can be a very daunting experience buying your first gun. Whether you’re completely new to the sport of shooting or not entirely sure of what will suit you best, here is a guide to buying your first gun. Where is the best place to buy a gun? It is most advisable to take yourself down to a reputable gun […]
Shark Fishing Tips When Fishing From The Shore
Having just returned from Fishing for Bronze whaler Sharks on the Namibian coastline I thought I would write a small blog piece on Shark fishing tips. This is so if you were thinking of heading out to target sharks on the coast then you will be well informed of what to expect when out there. So here are my best […]
Preparing For a week of Shark fishing In Namibia
Travelling to Africa is an exciting prospect for anybody, let alone when you are thinking of going over there to catch the huge Sharks that patrol the coast from the shore. Here I will give you the rundown of things I would recommend for you to make your stay in the wonderful country of Namibia as relaxing and as straightforward […]
Q&A’s For Sportquest’s Halibut Competition
We have been asked by many anglers lots of different questions regarding the very popular Halibut competition we have set up , so we have listed below the most common questions and hopefully you will find the answers to many of yours: How many people are allowed in the boat? Each boat must have teams of four anglers entering the […]
What Makes A Good Loader
There are a few attributes which make a good loader a great one. Firstly and most importantly the loader must have safety as their primary concern as it’s easy to get carried away with the excitement especially on a busy day, during frantic drives and there is a lot to take into consideration. It is the loaders sole responsibility to […]
Picking the Best Shot Size For Pheasant
What is the best shot size for pheasant shooting? We all wait with baited breath for the opening of the Pheasant season and the excitement it brings. But with all the excitement, you are then baffled by all the cartridges on offer; which load is best at what ranges? Which shot size will kill more efficiently? Whether you’re an experienced […]
