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Mortimer and Whitehouse – Behind the scenes of the 2022 Christmas Special

In 2019, the producers of the famous Mortimer and Whitehouse fishing programme contacted us about arranging a trip for the duo’s one-off 2022 Christmas special. Norway was the chosen destination, considered by many as the home of Christmas, and a perfect setting for Bob to try to convince Paul that the festive season is truly ‘the most wonderful time of […]
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Is Big Game Trolling Fishing Right For Me?

When you are planning to book a Big Game Fishing Holiday that involves trolling fishing you may find yourself sitting there thinking about things like, do you need to bring your own tackle? Do you need to be experienced in handling large fish? Will I get on with the other people in the boat? How physically demanding is the holiday? […]

Tips for Fly Fishing in Clear Water

There are several things to consider with regards to casting at fish in skinny clear water with a fly rod. Fish in this kind of water are particularly susceptible to spooking and any angler wishing to be successful when targeting these fish should try their utmost to prevent ‘the spook’. The Cast This is probably the single most common way […]

Protective Clothing For Fishing In The Sun

The only thing that stands between you and the raw saltwater conditions on your fishing holiday is the clothes on your back so it is important you take the correct attire with you. There is so much more research that now goes into the effects of the sun and his harmful rays that anyone who has prolonged exposure to the […]

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 […]

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 […]
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