Blog: Braid vs Mono – The Great Saltwater Fishing Debate
The long-standing debate in fishing continues: which line is best? Should you choose the stretchy, forgiving nature of monofilament or the strength and slim profile of braided line? In this guide, we will break down the pros and cons...
Blog: Sportquests Top 6 Scariest Fish You Can Catch With Us
In light of the yearly celebration of Halloween, us here at the Sportquests team have come up with a small list of our top 6 scariest looking fish that can be caught on our tours… 6. Ratfish These look...
Blog: Add-on Trips when Fishing in Argentina
We've been running our Sea Trout trips to Argentina for over fifteen years, and during this time, our portfolio of lodges has grown immensely, as has the number of anglers traveling. From humble beginnings with just one destination and...
Blog: 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...
Blog: 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,...
Blog: Species Spotlight: Brown Trout
Name: Brown Trout Scientific Name: Salmo Trutta BROWN TROUT Description The Brown Trout Salmo Trutta has a torpedo-shaped body with stocky shoulders. Their colours can differ from the normal brown/yellow with red and black spots to the complete chrome...
Blog: Preparing For a week of Shark fishing In Namibia
Travelling to Africa is an exciting prospect for anybody, let alone when you are thinking of going over there to catch the huge Sharks that patrol the coast from the shore. Here I will give you the rundown of...
Blog: Top 10 Tarpon Fishing Holiday Destinations
The Tarpon, also known as the Silver King, is famed for its astonishing size, beautiful armoured scales and impressive fighting style. Found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers, it's held in...
Blog: Species Spotlight: Skrei Cod
Species: Skrei Cod Scientific Name: Gadus morhua Also known as: Valentine's Fish SKREI COD Description Skrei Cod looks just like a normal resident Norwegian Cod but these fish migrate over 1000km from the Barents sea to their original spawning...
Blog: Species Spotlight: Lesser Guitarfish
The Lesser Guitarfish is a member of the Shark family that can be found in and around the waters of Africa. These smaller cousins of the much larger Greater Guitarfish are great fun to catch on light tackle and...
