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Species Spotlight: Dolly Varden
The Dolly Varden Trout is a beautifully coloured member of the Salmonoid family, this fish is considered by many to be on of the prettiest of all the salmonoid species and therefore it is a sought after prize by many. This fish makes for some stunning photographs when caught and is a species that any discerning fly angler should tick […]
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Species Spotlight: Steelhead Trout
Steelhead are an anadromous form of the Rainbow Trout that inhabit Saltwater areas around the world. These fish are targeted by many anglers who love the fight these fish can give on light tackle. Add to this the stunning silver colouration the Steelhead inhabits then you can see why anglers head out to catch Steelhead and then release them after […]
Species Spotlight: Tarpon
Species: Tarpon Also known as: Silver King, Sabalo Latin Name: Megalops cyprinoides TARPON Description Because of their large size, legendary strength and stamina, magnificent beauty, and habit of jumping when hooked, the Tarpon is among the world’s most prized game fish. Tarpon are toothless and they swallow their prey whole. Adult Tarpon are four to eight feet long and weigh anything […]
Species Spotlight: Coalfish
Species: Coalfish Scientific Name: Pollachius virens Also known as: Saithe, Coalies COALFISH Description Coalfish is a codfish (members of the cod family) that can be found both near the surface and on the seabed down to a depth of 300 metres. It is a shoaling fish that may gather in large numbers where there is plenty of food. Lots of […]
Species Spotlight: Permit
Name: Permit Also known as: Palmetto Scientific Name: Trachinotus falcatus PERMIT Description The Permit fish has a compressed body that gives the fish the impression that’s it’s tall and thin. They can be recognised by their elongated dorsal and anal fins, their tails are also deeply forked. They’re usually a highly reflective, greyish-silver colour, so much so that they are […]
Species Spotlight: Mirror Carp
Name: Mirror Carp Also known as: Scaleys, Mirrors, Leathers, Leather carp Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio MIRROR CARP Description The difference between this type of Carp and their wild ancestors, the Common Carp, is both genetic and visual. The Mirror Carp was the first genetic mutation of Common Carp. Common Carp have a regular scale pattern with even-sized scales on the body, whereas […]
Species Spotlight: Red legged Partridge
Latin Name: Alectoris Rufa Average fly speed: 30-35mph Wingspan: 47-50cm Where to shoot: France, Spain, Portugal Red-Legged Partridge Shooting Season For Great Britain, Partridge shooting season runs from 1st September – 1st February. For Northern Ireland, it’s 1st September – 31st February. Red Legged Partridge Description Partridge shooting is one of the most exciting and exhilarating of game bird pursuits. […]
Species Spotlight: Skrei Cod
Species: Skrei Cod Scientific Name: Gadus morhua Also known as: Valentine’s Fish SKREI COD Description Skrei Cod looks just like a normal resident Norwegian Cod but these fish migrate over 1000km from the Barents sea to their original spawning grounds off the Norwegian Coastline. This amazing feat sees the Skrei Cod battle through freezing turbulent waters and it’s this epic […]
Species Spotlight: Brown Trout
Name: Brown Trout Scientific Name: Salmo Trutta BROWN TROUT Description The Brown Trout Salmo Trutta has a torpedo-shaped body with stocky shoulders. Their colours can differ from the normal brown/yellow with red and black spots to the complete chrome bodies of the fish. Brown Trout generally put up a good account of themselves when hooked but in some destinations, this […]
