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Species Spotlight: Perch
Species: Perch Scientific Name: Perca fluviatilis Also known as: Common Perch, Redfin Perch, Euro Perch, Eurasian Perch and Eurasian River Perch. The Perch is a species of fish native to Europe and widely distributed worldwide into countries like Australia, New Zealand and even South Africa, to mention just a few, where it’s more commonly referred to as the ‘Redfin Perch’ or ‘Euro Perch’. […]
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Species Spotlight: Zander
Species: Zander Scientific Name: Sander Lucioperca Also known as: Sander, Pikeperch The Zander, also occasionally referred to as the ‘Sander’ or ‘Pikeperch’, is a species of freshwater fish found throughout European fishing destinations and is a close relative and common ancestor to the American Walleye. It features a long muscular body and a greeny grey colouration, with a light-coloured belly and dark […]
Species Spotlight: Cubera Snapper
Species: Cubera Snapper Scientific Name: Lutjanus Cyanopterus Also known as: Cuban Snapper The Cubera Snapper, also known as the Cuban Snapper, is a species of marine fish native to the western Atlantic Ocean. They feature an oval-shaped, somewhat streamlined body, less deep than other species in their family, a pair of front and rear nostrils, a large mouth with thick lips and a […]
How To Apply For Your Canadian White Sturgeon Fishing Licence
As the Sturgeon season creeps closer lots of lucky anglers are counting down the days. A question we get asked a lot is “how do we apply for our fishing licence?” and “what type of licence do we need?” In this article, we have explained how you can apply for your Canadian White Sturgeon Licence with some easy to follow […]
Ultimate Guide To Sea Fishing
Each year Sportquest Holidays sends hundreds of anglers on Sea Fishing holidays to destinations all over the world. These include Iceland, Namibia, and South Africa One area, in particular, we have had a huge amount of growth in is Norway and the amazing Sea Fishing that takes place here every year. The staff and guides at Sportquest have obtained a […]
Norway Sea Fishing Tips For A Successful Fishing Holiday
So you have found yourself in the fortunate position where you are considering a sea fishing adventure to northern Norway to tangle with some of the deep-sea fish that Norway is so very famous for, this is when you may come across certain questions or have some Norway sea fishing tips that you may need to consider before parting with […]
Sea Fishing In Soroya – Picking The Perfect Boat For Your Holiday
At our Norwegian sea fishing destination on the famous island of Soroya, we offer an array of boats to suit different groups’ sizes and budgets. We have five vessels available, from a standard 19ft aluminium craft to a luxury 37ft model, with a heated cabin. Hopefully, this blog will help you pick the perfect boat for your trip. KVÆRNØ, 19 […]
Species Spotlight: Robalo
Species: Robalo Scientific Name: Eleginops maclovinus Also known as: Patagonian Blennie, Rock Cod, Falkland Mullet. The Robalo, also known as the Patagonia Blennie, Rock Cod and Falkland Mullet, is a saltwater fish found near fishing lodges in South America. They resemble a European Sea Bass and are a South Atlantic cousin of the Common Snook. They are blue and brown in appearance with […]
Sportquest Holidays Guide to Self Drive Boat Fishing in Norway
Over the years of driving boats in Norway we tend to take it for granted that everyone knows how to drive them their selves, but sometimes this is what puts people off from travelling to this stunning fish packed country. Yes, you get an orientation when you turn up but this is normally fairly quick and then you are left […]
