Species Spotlight: Amberjack
Name: Amberjack Also known as: N/A Scientific name: Seriola dumerili AMBERJACK Description Amberjacks are tough, fast game fish from the family Carangidae, that are found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Amberjacks are normally an olive-green colour or brownish-black in colour. Amberjacks are the largest of the jacks and these fish usually have dark stripes extending from nose to in front of their […]
Species Spotlight: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Name: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Also known as: Tunny, Northern Bluefin Tuna, Giant Bluefin Tuna Scientific Name: Thunnus Thynnus BLUEFIN TUNA Description The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is the top predator and true giant of the sea, reaching sizes in excess of 1000lb this fish reaches lengths the same as a small-sized family car. These warm blooded amazing fish are easily recognized […]
Species Spotlight: Atlantic Salmon
Species: Atlantic Salmon Scientific Name: Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar Also known as: Bay Salmon, Black Salmon, Caplin-Scull Salmon, Sebago Salmon, Silver Salmon, Fiddler, or Outside Salmon. At different points in their maturation and life cycle, they are known as Parr, Smolt, Grilse, Grilt, Kelt, Slink, and Spring Salmon ATLANTIC SALMON Description Wild Atlantic Salmon are anadromous, which means that Atlantic Salmon live in both […]
Species Spotlight: Black Marlin
The Black Marlin is a well-known game fish, known for its immense speed and size, which are found mostly in tropical and subtropical waters like the Pacific ocean. This species is known for feeding on fish, squid octopods and other small Crustaceans often in shallow waters. Name: Black Marlin Scientific Name: Black Marlin Istiompax indica Also known as: Marlins, Short Nosed Sword Fishes, […]
Species Spotlight: Tigerfish
The Tigerfish is one of the most fearsome-looking fish in Africa. These toothy predators have a mouth full of razor blade-like teeth that will tear apart any prey unfortunate enough to come within striking range, which even includes catching birds. Living in the freshwater rivers and lakes of Africa these are the number one species that freshwater predator hunters just […]
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 […]
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 […]