Sportquest Holidays

08/02/2025

The size of this Barracuda... 🤯💪🏽🎣

This absolute giant of a Cuda was the 'catch of the week' from Sette Cama, our lodge in Gabon. The guides wrote...

"Amidst the ups and downs of week 11 at Sette Cama, we have a reason to celebrate with our Catch of the Week! This honour goes to Riaan Heyns, who skillfully hooked into a stunning giant Guinean Barracuda during a morning lagoon session. Equipped with a 9-weight fly rod and 40lb mono leader, Riaan set out in search of Jacks, but fate had something much larger in store for him. This setup is not typically used for targeting such formidable toothy predators, making his catch all the more impressive!

As Riaan cast his line into the calm waters of the lagoon, the stars aligned for him. Almost out of nowhere, the Barracuda took the fly with a powerful strike. The fish was hooked perfectly in the corner of its mouth—a stroke of luck that allowed Riaan to avoid the Barracuda's notoriously sharp teeth. This fortuitous moment transformed into an adrenaline-pumping battle that would culminate in one of the most rewarding catches of the trip."

If you'd like to know more about our fantastic mixed fly fishing trips to Sette Cama, message us today. Alternatively, you can find the full tour here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/sette-cama-fishing-lodge-gabon/

07/02/2025

Landing a beautiful Buttterfly Ray.

Here's a throwback to our hosted trip to Jeffreys Bay in South Africa and one of our customers landing a nice Butterfly Ray. If you would like to join us on a shore fishing holiday of a lifetime in 2025, contact us today to secure your space - we once again have a peak week secured.

For a better look at this tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/hosted-shark-fishing-jeffreys-bay-south-africa/

07/02/2025

Think back to your last fishing holiday...

Was it the thrill of landing that once-in-a-lifetime catch? The peaceful mornings watching the sun rise over glassy waters? Or maybe it was the stories shared with friends after a long day on the water?

Whatever it was that made your trip unforgettable, we want to hear about it!

What’s the one thing that made your past fishing holidays special and memorable?

Drop your stories in the comments—whether it’s the fish, the friends, or the funny moments that didn’t go as planned.

Your experiences will help us make your next fishing holiday even more unforgettable...

07/02/2025

Customer Review | Rio Marie Lodge | Brazil | Fly Fishing

Our fly fishing trips to Brazil have always proven incredibly popular, and throughout the years, we've sent thousands of customers to our array of lodges across the country. Just see what our customers have to say...

If you would like to see more of Rio Marie for yourself, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/rio-marie-lodge-brazil/

07/02/2025

As well as being renowned for its first-class bluewater fishing, Costa Rica is also famed for its array of fantastic eco-tours, making it one of the finest family fishing destinations on the planet. We offer two stunning resorts that will tick all the right boxes when providing something for the whole family - Crocodile Bay and Zancudo Lodge, both of which offer fully customisable itineraries.

Click either of the links below to learn more about what each destination offers.

Crocodile Bay: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/crocodile-bay-big-game-fishing/

Zancudo Lodge: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/zancudo-lodge-costa-rica/

06/02/2025

If you missed out on our sold-out solo traveller trip to Namibia, which departs in just a few weeks, we have some good news for you, as we have secured another peak week in 2026 - however, spaces are already filling up fast. For those who don't know, the destination allows you to battle with some of the world's most significant Bronze Whaler Sharks. The package includes all flights, full board accommodation, transfers and fishing tackle. It is the perfect opportunity if you're a single angler or a pair of friends who dream of catching some specimen sharks from the shore.

20/02/2025 - 01/03/2025 - Sold Out
19/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

If you would like to take a closer look at this trip, you can visit the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/bronze-whaler-shark-fishing-namibia/

06/02/2025

Austnes Salmon Lodge is situated on the beautifully sheltered Verdalselva River and offers travelling rods five exclusive zones, covering over 5000m of double-bank fishing. It features varied water, from large rock-strewn stretches to deep pools, rapids, and gently flowing areas.

That's without mentioning the Østnesfossen – a basin under a small waterfall that spans over 250m and provides the Salmon with a perfect resting place. With only six to eight anglers tackling this vast array of water over a typical week, it's no surprise why the fishing is so good and the destination so popular.

You can view all our available dates for 2025 here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/austnes-salmon-lodge/

06/02/2025

Tour Spotlight | Sturgeon Fishing | Freshwater Fishing | Canada

For those of you who have always wanted to do battle with the largest freshwater fish found in the world, our brand new tour on the Fraser River is the destination for you. Surrounded by miles of rich and picturesque Canadian scenery, making it one of the few lodges offering a mix of both idyllic scenery and world-class freshwater fishing. With a huge range of onsite guides and all the tackle available onboard, you will be in the best of hands during your week on the water and will ensure every trip is a lasting memory.

After a long day battling these hard fighting river dinosaurs, you will be staying at one of two fantastic accommodations, the Best Western Hotel offering spacious accommodations, complimentary full breakfast and more, and the Harrison Hot Springs Resort, a stunning location with a whole host of exciting non fishing activities, perfect for a family vacation.

Fishing -
Our partners BC Sportfishing Group work closely with the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) to ensure these fish are protected and looked after. As you’d expect, all fishing is strictly catch and release, and all fish are tagged and recorded.

The fishing style on the river is all based around ledgering from anchor and watching and waiting for one of the mighty residents to take an interest in your bait. Baits vary depending on the time of year but include Salmon, Roe (Chinook and Chum eggs can be most productive) and Pike Minnows. The latter is a popular choice because it’s considered an invasive, heavily impacting the Salmon species.
Boats and Guides

At our BC Sturgeon Fishing destination, the lodge has a fleet of over twenty boats which anglers fish from, ranging from 20 to 24ft in length, with all modern amenities, including full tops and heaters, for comfort and safety. Their range jet boats have stood the test of time and are the perfect vessels to fish from and for navigating the waters of the Fraser River.

All guides at the lodge, of which there are nearly twenty, are passionate, experienced and knowledgeable. They take pride in their work and ensure every trip is a lasting memory. They will usually meet anglers at an assigned boat launch, but they can also arrange a pick-up hotel. Fishing days typically run for around eight hours, from 8.00 am until 4.00 pm; however, it’s usually very flexible, and most start and finish times can get catered for. Lunches are included, along with a cooler full of ice and non-alcoholic beverages.

Accommodation -
Our standard package to British Columbia, Sturgeon fishing, gets based on four people in one boat sharing two hotel rooms at the Best Western Hotel in Mission. The hotel is the largest full-service hotel in the city, offering spacious accommodations, complimentary full breakfast and more. Located within a short distance of the mighty Fraser River, plus a whole host of different dining options, it’s the perfect base for anglers visiting to sample the incredible fishing.

Whats included?
- All international flights
- All transfers
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Buffet breakfast
- Lunch on fishing days
- Access to a professional guide
- State of the art Jetboat
- 6 days of guided fishing
- Bait and tackle
- Canadian taxes

If you would like to book yourself onto a week at this fantastic lodge, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/sturgeon-fishing-canada/

06/02/2025

Sea fishing in Norway from £1,373 per person...

If you're looking for a Norwegian sea fishing adventure in 2025, have you considered Mefjord Brygge? Located on the famous island of Senja, it offers sheltered fjord fishing and easy access to the open ocean, depending on your preference. As a destination, it's famed for its easy-to-drive boats, fantastic mixed fishing opportunities for Cod, Halibut and Coalfish, excellent accommodation and even a top-class restaurant and bar onsite. If this ticks all the boxes, you can join us on a trip next year for just £1,373 per person, based on four anglers, including all flights, transfers, accommodation and fishing.

Message us today if you'd like to secure your space. Alternatively, you can visit the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/mefjord-brygge-cod-halibut-fishing-north-norway/

05/02/2025

Sound up! 🔊🎣🇳🇴

This video shows off just how powerful Halibut can be. When you think they're beaten, they can easily re-empty your spool, powering back down to the bottom in just a single run!

This footage was filmed at Saltstraumen, our fantastic mixed fishing destination in Bodo, northern Norway. If you'd like more information on our trips to this beautiful camp, message us today. Alternatively, you can visit the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/saltstraumen-brygge-bodo-norway/

05/02/2025

If you've been thinking about joining us on one of our famous sea fishing trips to Norway and are looking towards a peak week in the summer of 2026, then you can secure your date today with just a £200 deposit per person. That includes all our sea fishing destinations in Norway, whether you're a party of four on a self-drive boat, a solo traveller or a pair of friends on a guided trip. So, if you have always fancied fishing for the giant Cod of Nappstaumen, the monstrous Halibut of Havoysund, or the hard-fighting Coalfish of Å, then book your trip today.

If you'd like more information on the peak weeks we have available or the range of camps we offer, you can do so here on our website: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/destinations/norway-sea-fishing/

05/02/2025

Spey Casting Basics – Etiquette On The River

At Sportquest, we get a lot of questions about fishing, and one that comes up repeatedly is fly fishing etiquette—especially when it comes to Spey casting. While this blog focuses on Spey casting, the same principles apply to single-handed rods too.

Have you ever thought about spey casting basics like river etiquette? Read this blog and feel free to leave your comments on the subject!

05/02/2025

The ultimate freshwater fly fishing holiday... Our exclusive combo trip to Iceland will allow you to experience some of the incredible fly-fishing opportunities in this beautiful country. With our bespoke packages, we can create the perfect trip for you, tailoring your holiday to suit your needs and enabling you to fish on a whole host of different rivers for an array of species. So if you want to Salmon fish the Laxá In Aðaldal, Trout fish the Mýrarkvísl and then finish with some Char fishing on the Lónsá, we can create the perfect four, six, eight or even ten-day holiday for you.

For a closer look at this tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/fly-fishing-combo-trip-iceland

04/02/2025

Sportquest CEO Peter Collingsworth recently finished hosting his first week atWorlds End Lodge in Argentina. Here’s what he had to say from the week…

"My first hosted week at the beautiful Worlds End Lodge in Argentina is now over, as on Friday, I waved goodbye to the customers and wished them well on their journey home.

Despite the fishing being a little challenging in parts, the week was an absolute pleasure, and some nice fish got landed. Andy landed his first Sea Trout of 19lb, and Lawrence managed them to 14lb, whilst also completing a 'Super Slam' (catching a Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead and Robalo all in one day). I also managed a beautiful fish of 21lb. Everyone was very complimentary about the set-up and lodge, and I hope they'll be back.

The second group of customers has arrived, and I'm excited to see what the next week of fishing will bring. I have my fingers crossed that the fishing gods will be kind to us."

You can find Peters's full report from his first week on the water here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/report/worlds-end-lodge-sportquest-hosted-week-1-2025/

04/02/2025

We've just received a range of updated availability for 2025 and 2026 across our array of destinations in the Seychelles, including the stunning Alphonse Island and the Farquhar, Cosmoledo, and Astove Atolls. A jewel within the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles is a tropical paradise and a destination well-regarded in the saltwater fly fishing community. It has a reputation for offering some of the best fishing on the planet.

The islands provide the perfect challenge to the angler; the crystal clear, rich blue waters offer diverse trophy species, including Bonefish, Giant Trevally, Indo-Permit, Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, and Milkfish.

Click any of the links below to learn more.

Farquar Lodge: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/farquhar-lodge-seychelles/
Alphonse Island: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/alphonse-island-seychelles/
Astove Island: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/astove-seychelles/
Cosmoledo Atoll: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/cosmoledo-seychelles/

04/02/2025

Tour Spotlight | King Salmon Caterina River | Argentina

For those of you who have dreamt of catching a specimen King Salmon on the fly, have you ever considered fishing the Caterina River in Argentina? This fantastic waterway, which spans over 10km, has grown a reputation over the years for producing some of the biggest King Salmon found anywhere in the world. Fish from 30lb to 45lb are widespread, and fish between 60lb and 70lb get caught regularly. The biggest King Salmon landed on the river was during the 2018 season, when a giant fish was measured and estimated at 90lb.

Fishing -
The Rio Caterina River in Argentina is a truly mesmerising river. Carrying a glacial blue and green tinge, it runs for over 10 kilometres, is deep, powerful, and home to vast numbers of hard fighting Salmon. The Salmon face an incredible journey to reach the river, migrating from the Atlantic Ocean, crossing the whole of the Santa Cruz River and even Argentina’s largest freshwater lake, Lago Argentino. This journey isn’t for the faint-hearted and ensures that only the strongest fish arrive in the Rio Caterina.

From the end of December through to mid-April, huge numbers of Kings, also known as Chinook Salmon, fill the river. This run of fish usually peaks from February to mid-March, and by this time, the sheer number of fish is quite spectacular. During the first part of this run, the fish are fresh silver colours and can be witnessed moving through the rivers deep channels. Although the river is deep, it’s not deep enough to be inaccessible to fly anglers, and the fish can get targeted with intermediate lines and sink tips, rigged with big intruders.

Come mid-March, as the number of fish in the river increases, they start transitioning to a darker colour, become more aggressive, and can be observed fighting over territory in the river’s shallow fast runs. During this latter part of the season, intermediate lines and intruders or even floating lines with bombers and surface flies all work well. It’s even possible to sight cast to fish in the clear shallow water.

The Guides -
The team of guides at Estancia Cristina Lodge on the Caterina River in Argentina are dedicated professionals and know the waterway like the back of their hand. Their profound knowledge and experience will enhance your fly fishing days on the river, but most of all, their passion for Atlantic King Salmon, fishing and friendly approach is what see’s anglers return year after year. Rest assured, all the guides will go the extra mile in search of your fish of a lifetime.

Accommodation -
Estancia Cristina Lodge is a beautiful old Estancia founded in 1914 by English settlers. A charming lodge with a warm rustic atmosphere that offers luxury accommodation embedded deep within the heart of Patagonia’s Glacier National Park; It’s regarded as one of the finest and most authentic lodging experiences in the region and is part of the Best Of Patagonia (BOP) programme.

Stunning in its remoteness, Estancia Cristina has a natural lookout point to the Upsala Glacier, which is the largest in South America. It’s the perfect destination from which you can enjoy Patagonia’s incredible surroundings and understand the history and culture of the area.

Warm woods run throughout each of the five lodges and 20 rooms, adding a delightfully rustic touch to the tranquil setting. Each spacious room is naturally lit through the large picture windows and provides guests with spectacular views. All rooms come equipped with a private bathroom. Sleep in plush beds each night, stretch out on comfortable lounges, soak in the beauty of Patagonia and enjoy everything that Estancia Cristina has to offer.

Whats included?
- All international flights
- Internal flight Buenos Aires to El Calafate
- Transfers to and from Lodge
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals at Lodge
- All soft drinks at Lodge
- 6 days fishing
- Fishing license

If you would like to see more of this fantastic tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/king-salmon-caterina-river/

04/02/2025

The 2025 Norwegian Halibut season opens in less than two months! Who has their trips booked, and where are you travelling to?

If you still need to sort your holiday for this year, message us today, or alternatively, you can see our full list of sea fishing tours here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/destinations/norway-sea-fishing/

03/02/2025

Farquhar - Seychelles 😍🎣🇸🇨

If you want the best in class, tropical saltwater fly fishing holiday, Farquhar in the Seychelles will tick all the right boxes. Considered one of the most exotic fishing destinations globally, this island gem in the Indian Ocean is synonymous with the term' fly fishing paradise'. It's one of the finest and most productive flats destinations for the travelling angler, and it may well be the most diverse fishery on the planet – few could argue.

If you'd like more information on our trips to the Seychelles, message us today. Alternatively, visit our website here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/farquhar-lodge-seychelles/

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