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Top Fly Fishing Holidays That Include Tackle
Many top fly fishing lodges are realising that for the less frequent travellers or for some of the more unique tackle specifications that having fishing tackle at the lodge and either including it in the price of the holiday or available to rent for a small fee is of great help to those visiting them. With these lodges doing such […]
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Species Spotlight: Pink Salmon
Species: Pink Salmon Scientific Name: Gorbúša Also known as: Humpback Salmon, Humpie. In the ocean, Pink Salmon are bright silver in appearance, but as they return to their spawning streams, their colour changes to a pale grey with a yellowish-white belly, with some even turning a greenish colour with hints of red across their bodies. In addition, most develop a range of small […]
Species Spotlight: Payara
Species: Payara Scientific Name: Hydrolycus Scomberoides Also known as: Vampire Fish, Saber Tooth Barracuda, Vampire Tetra or Saber Tusk Barracuda. DESCRIPTION The Payara is a predatory species of Dogtooth Tetra, featuring an elongated body with silvery grey scales, streamlined for power and built for speed. Its fins are generally light in colour, with dark shading around the tips of its tail and pectoral […]
Species Spotlight: Grayling
Species: Grayling Scientific Name: Thymallus thymallus Also known as: The lady of the stream Description Grayling are a member of the Salmonidae family, and according to experts, there are 14 different species within this genus, including the Arctic Grayling, European Grayling, Baikal Black Grayling, Baikal White Grayling and the Mongolian Grayling, to name just a few. However, despite many different sub-species within the […]
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 […]
Species Spotlight: Redfish
Species: Redfish Scientific Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus Also known as: Red Drum, Channel Bass, Puppy Drum, Spottail Bass or simply Red. Description The Redfish are a big brawny cousin of the Speckled Trout, with robust gill plates and large, tough scales as thick as your thumbnail; they’re beautiful-looking fish, dark red on their back, fading into white on their belly. They feature a distinguishing […]
Top Destinations With All Fishing Equipment Included
A big part of a job role at Sportquest Holidays is to listen to our customer’s wishes and try to fulfil as many aspects of their fishing adventures. We get asked many different questions ranging from, can we have single rooms? Can we fly from different airports? And the most common questions we get asked are – Is tackle included? […]
Top 10 Tarpon Fishing Holiday Destinations
The Tarpon, also known as the Silver King, is famed for its astonishing size, beautiful armoured scales and impressive fighting style. Found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers, it’s held in extremely high regard amongst the angling community. Each year thousands of rods travel from around the globe to fish for this […]
What are the top flies for fly fishing In Iceland
Many anglers often ask: What are the best flies for a fly fishing trips to Iceland? If you were to ask 20 Icelandic fishing guides, you would likely receive 20 different answers. However, there are certain flies that consistently make their list of recommendations. To help you prepare, we have compiled a list of essential flies, along with insights on […]
