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Species Spotlight: Nile Perch
Species: Nile Perch Scientific Name: Lates niloticus Also known as: African Snook, Goliath Perch, African Barramundi, Goliath Barramundi, or the Victoria perch. DESCRIPTION Silver in colour with a blue tinge, distinctive dark-black eye, with a bright-yellow outer ring, the Nile Perch is known for its spiny dorsal fin and cavernous mouth. It’s a fierce apex predator and one that dominates its surroundings, feeding […]
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What are the top flies for fly fishing In Iceland
Many people ask, what are the best flies for fly fishing in Iceland? You could ask 20 Icelandic fishing guides, and you will get different answers from all of them. However, there will always be flies that they all recommend. I have therefore made a list of the essentials below detailing what you would use these for. You will find […]
Travelling With Guns To France
If you want to take your guns to another EU country then you will need to get a European Firearms Pass even if you’re already a GB holder of a shotgun or firearms certificate. The EFP supports your existing firearms or shotgun certificate and so it will expire on the same date. You should apply for an EFP by making […]
Avalon Fishing Centre Liveaboards – Cuba
When saltwater fly fishing in Cuba, we utilise their stunning range of Liveaboards, of which there are seven to choose from, all of which can be booked on request. WHY CHOOSE A LIVEABOARD ON YOUR FISHING HOLIDAY? Liveaboards are popular forms of accommodation for anglers travelling around the globe, as they make the perfect base to operate from, not just […]
Sportquest Head Norway Fishing Guide – Paul Stevens
On a recent trip to Norway to film the 2022 Halibut competition, alongside good friend Paul Stevens, our head Norway guide and destination manager, I chatted to him about his passion for saltwater fishing and his love for Norway, as well as his envious list of PB’s. Paul, who has been a key member of the Sportquest team since the […]
Why you need to buy travel insurance at the same time you book your holiday
If you’ve booked a holiday and are already counting down the days, we advise taking the time in advance to buy yourself travel insurance. While none of us want to think about things that could go wrong in the time between booking and jetting off – for example, illness, bereavement or redundancy – taking out a policy early could potentially […]
Improving your Cast on the Rio Grande
When it chooses to blow hard, casting can become more complicated. With the right equipment and the proper technique, however, a blustery forecast can be easily conquered. Casting into or against the wind is a tiresome task. Fortunately, the beats at Kau Tapen, on the upper river, and Villa Maria, on the lower, have enough water on both banks that […]
Successful Popper Fishing Techniques
When it comes to using the best popper fishing techniques, we would ideally love to give you the best advice possible, in turn giving you the best chances whilst you are out there. Are popper fishing techniques the only thing to consider before my trip? With most of our popper fishing destinations, there are certain things you need to consider […]
Halibut fishing techniques Norway
As more and more people travel in search of the mighty sportfish, the Halibut, you will find that people will come up with brand new ways to catch Halibut and it’s this that leads to the progression of specifically catching and targeting Halibut and the progression of Halibut Fishing techniques Norway. Back when I very first visited Norway I struggled […]
