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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 […]
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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 […]
The Importance Of Booking Your Holiday With An ATOL Licenced Company
After reading a recent thought-provoking article in the TTG (Travel Trade Gazette), I thought I should put pen to paper and share what I’d read; as for our company and our industry, it was very relevant. It started with this statement from the CAA or Civil Aviation Authority: “Pandemic driving up recognition of ATOL brand and its importance.’ For those […]
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 […]
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 […]
