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Specimen Fishing Holidays
Are you ready to take your fishing experience to the next level? We are excited to introduce you to some of the largest and strongest species that our range of exclusive fishing trips has to offer. Imagine battling the raw power of a Dogtooth Tuna out on the renowned Hawkins Bank, where every strike tests your endurance and skill. Or […]
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Specimen Fly Fishing Holidays
Are you ready to elevate your fly-fishing experience? We are excited to introduce you to some of the most sought-after fly-fishing species, each offering a thrilling challenge in stunning destinations worldwide. Imagine casting into the wild rivers of Patagonia, where the explosive power of Sea Trout tests your skill with every run. Or picture yourself deep in the Bolivian jungle, targeting the aggressive Golden Dorado, […]
Our Best Saltwater Fly Fishing Destinations
Saltwater fly fishing trips have surged in popularity over the past 30 years, driven by the widespread coverage of emerging destinations in major fishing magazines. Adventurous anglers eager to explore new waters have been venturing farther than ever in pursuit of powerful, hard-fighting fish. Each destination offers its own unique appeal, attracting fly fishers with distinct challenges and rewards. While […]
Recommended Giant Trevally Lures For Surface Fishing
The list of Giant Trevally lures and poppers you can take on a fishing holiday seems endless and very expensive, so we have tried to make it a little easier with this bite-size blog on what we recommend you take with you on your next fishing trips for GTs. There are many different factors you need to consider when chosen […]
Preparing For Skrei Cod Fishing, Norway
When we enter a new year here at Sportquest we start to get very excited as we know the season for Skrei Cod Fishing, Norway, is coming. Anglers will be heading to Norway’s fishing villages in numbers to target one species in particular, and that fish is the Skrei Cod. Now, these Skrei Cod are not like normal cod that […]
Saltwater Fly Fishing Seychelles – Availability
Seychelles is a jewel within the Indian Ocean, a tropical paradise consisting of 41 spectacular granite islands and 74 sparkling sand and coral cays. It’s a destination well-regarded in the saltwater fly fishing community and has long had the reputation of offering some of the best fishing on the planet. The islands provide the perfect challenge to the angler; the […]
Spey Casting Basics – Etiquette On The River
At Sportquest, we get a lot of questions about fishing, and one that comes up repeatedly is fly fishing etiquette—especially when it comes to Spey casting. While this blog focuses on Spey casting, the same principles apply to single-handed rods too. When you’re sharing water, which is the norm at most destinations—typically with two anglers per guide—following proper etiquette is […]
The Top Hosted Fishing Destinations
Every year, our worldwide hosted fishing trips become increasingly popular and sell out very quickly. This is due to them being cheaper than travelling as a single angler, the expert advice, the experience of our hosts, and the exclusive destinations we have. Below we have listed our favourite hosted trips, in no particular order. Popper Fishing – Madagascar This exciting […]
Species Spotlight: Common Carp
Name: Common Carp Also known as: Commons Scientific Name: Cyprinus Carpio COMMON CARP Description The Common Carp, also known as Cyprinus Carpio, is normally a dark brown/bronze colour and the body is covered in a mesh-like scale pattern all over its body with a large dorsal fin. The head has an underslung mouth specifically for bottom feeding in the rivers, […]
