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Micro Jigging for a Variety of Species at Sette Cama
We have been experimenting with various fishing techniques for the upper sections of the lagoon at Sette Cama for the past few seasons. These regions typically have quite steep banks, water between 4 and 10 metres deep, and a bottom made up of both sediment and stony material. We were eager to use micro jigs to fish the same spots […]
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Advice On Targeting Bonefish On The Fly At Abaco Lodge, Bahamas
Bonefishing does not necessarily have to be difficult, at least not on Abaco. Any trip for Bonefishing should start out with the least stressful part—getting there—and as you arrive in Marsh Harbour and take in the familiar scent of the flats wafting through the air and feel the warmth of the Bahamian sun on your face, your blood pressure will […]
Picking The Right Wading Bag For Fly Fishing
We often get asked questions regarding tackle and luggage when fishing, with fly anglers, often asking, “Should I get a Sling, Vest or Hip-pack”. This is a difficult question to answer as a lot of this comes down to personal preferences. Therefore below, you can find what we can consider the pros and cons of the three options. Sportquest Holidays […]
Travelling From All Around The Globe
Did you know that here at Sportquest Holidays, we cater for all keen travelling rods and guns, irrespective of where you live in the world? We don’t just cater for anglers and hunters in the UK but offer our tailor-made holiday experiences to customers across all four corners of the globe. With our growing repertoire of quality fishing and shooting destinations, combined […]
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’. […]
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 […]
