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Species Spotlight: Sea Trout
Species: Sea Trout Scientific Name: Salmo Trutta Also known as: Sewin, Peel, White trout SEA TROUT Description Sea Trout are a silvery colour with faint black spots. However, once they return to freshwater they quickly take on the normal colouration of the resident brown trout in preparation for spawning. They return to their silvery stage as they migrate back to the saltwater. […]
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Sportquest Holidays two Day Halibut Competition in Norway
The moment that so many of you have been waiting for has come. We have finalised the location, dates and prices for our exclusive new Halibut competition, which is taking place at our destination on the Lofoten Islands called Å. This camp owned by Nordic Sea Angling has for the last few years been the go-to place for any angler […]
Species Spotlight: Coho Salmon
Name: Coho Salmon Also Known as: Silver Salmon or Silver’s Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus kisutch COHO SALMON Description As their common name would suggest when Coho enter the rivers to start their breeding migration they tend to be bright silver with dark blue upper backs. The longer these fish spend in freshwater the more they start to change. The fish start […]
Sportquest Holidays Directors Become Ambassadors For Mackenzie Fly Fishing
We are pleased to announce that Sportquest Holidays managing director Peter Collingsworth and Sportquest Holidays marketing director Tracey Buckenham have now officially been made brand ambassadors for Mackenzie Fly Fishing. “ I am so pleased that we are able to support the Mackenzie Fly Fishing brand with its unique fly fishing rod and lines. Scott and his team have over […]
Species Spotlight: Chum Salmon
Name: Chum Salmon Also known as: Dog Salmon, Keta Salmon and Silverbrite Salmon. Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus keta Description Being one of the five Pacific Salmon Species, this big bruising Salmon is renowned for its dog-like battles on the end of your fly rod. Depending on how long the Salmon have been in freshwater, they range from sporting colours with dog-like […]
Species Spotlight: Blue Marlin
Name: Blue Marlin Scientific Name: Makaira nigricans BLUE MARLIN Description Native to the tropical and warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Blue Marlin are among the most recognisable of all fish species. They are a striking cobalt blue on top and a silver-white belly with a pronounced dorsal fin and a long, sharp spear shaped upper jaw […]
Species Spotlight: Roosterfish
Species: Roosterfish Also known as: Pez Gallo (pronounced Guy-yo) Latin Name: Nematistius Pectoralis ROOSTERFISH Description The Roosterfish is one of the most unique looking fish in the ocean. It’s distinctive feathery dorsal fins give it away as it slashes through the water hunting down baitfish. It generally feeds not far from shore, sometimes almost beaching itself as it chases baitfish […]
Meet Our New Fishing Guide: Ross Johnson
We are extremely pleased to announce that Ross Johnson will be joining Sportquest Holidays exclusively to work as a fishing guide. Ross will be hosting a large variety of destinations around the world, from sea fishing destinations through to some stunning popper/jig fishing destinations. For those of you who do not know Ross Johnson, he is a well-known species and […]
Species Spotlight: Bonefish
Name:Bonefish Also known as: Silver Ghost Scientific Name: Albula vulpes BONEFISH Description So far 11 species/subspecies of Bonefish have been discovered around the world. Many fish look the same to the untrained eye. Some of the species of Bonefish include: Albula vulpes (which are found in North American areas) Albula Esuncula (the eastern Pacific Bonefish) Albula Gglossodonta (the round jaw […]
