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| In three decades, the world's oceans will contain more discarded plastic |
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| The toxin in puffer fish is 1200 times deadlier than cyanide. |
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| Strange fish facts |
| Many Fish can taste without even opening their mouths. |
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| Fish Facts |
| Most brands of lipstick contain fish scales |
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| American Lobsters have longer life spans than both cats and dogs, living over 20 years. |
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| We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. - George Orwell |
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| Did you know that |
About 60% of US Anglers practice catch and release.
Women make up about 33% of fresh water anglers and
about 85% of fresh water anglers begin fishing at 12 years old. |
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Sep 4, 2004; 10:28AM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Broadwater Charter Boat Association
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Phone: 228-348-0611
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E-mail: BroadwaterChrtr@aol.com
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City: Biloxi
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State: MS
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Country: USA
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We specialize in 'shared' fishing trips April through November for Redfish, Bonita, Jacks, Shark and Mackerel. December through February fish the Gulf of Mexico for White Trout, Mullet and Flounder.
We also do privater charters for Snapper,Grouper, Kings and Amberjacks April 21st through October 31st.
We have 11 boats to chose from ranging from 26' for light tackle fishing to 50' for offshore, wreck, rig and trolling. Come by yourself and let us put you with others or bring you friends and enjoy a private charter on the boat of your choice if it is available.
Quit wishing and let us get you fishing for 4-, 6-, 8-hours or longer.
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Aug 5, 2003; 10:29PM - Bimini Twist
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Category: Knots to use
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Author Name: Steve vonBrandt/S&K Guide Service
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Author E-mail: swvbbass@aol.com
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Bimini Twist
Used primarily for offshore trolling and double-line leaders. A Bimini twist creates a long loop of line which is stronger than the the line itself. A Bimini twist is a simple method of doubling your fishing line in order to prevent chafing or to create the necessary loop in order to attach a wind-on leader. A short Bimini twist (up to five feet) can easily be accomplished by one person. To tie a Bimini twist longer than five feet takes two people, although it could be done alone with a lot of practice. This knot is a 100% knot, meaning, it retains 100% or the original strength of the line being used.
1. Measure a little more than twice the length you will want for the double-line. Bring end back to standing line and hold together. Rotate end of loop 18 - 23 times, by twisting it.
2. Slowly spread the loop to slide twists together about 10' below tag end. You want to spread the lines evenly, keeping the same angle on each side, so they do not wrap on top on one another. Step both feet through loop and bring it up around knees so pressure can be placed on column of twists by spreading knees your apart. It is easiest to learn the knot with two people so one person can hold and spread the lines while the other person ties the knot. Bimini twists over 5 feet long really need two people to tie properly, unless you have 8' legs!
3. With twists now snug together, hold standing line in one hand with tension just slightly off the vertical position. With other hand, move tag end to position at right angle to twists. Keeping tension on loop with knees, gradually ease tension of tag end so it will roll over the column of twists, beginning just below the upper twist. (as the line continues to spread apart the tag end will wrap back down over top of the twists.)
4. Spread legs apart slowly to maintain pressure on loop. Steer tag end into a tight spiral coil as it continues to roll over the twisted line. It take a practice, but avoid the twists jumping back over top. The twists should lay side by side and coil down nicely as shown to the right.
5. When spiral of tag end has rolled over column of twists, continue keeping knee pressure on loop and pinch the end of knot to keep it from unraveling. Put a finger in crotch of line where loop joins knot to prevent slippage of last turn. Now make a simple half-hitch with tag end around nearest leg of loop and pull up tight.
6. With half-hitch holding knot, release knee pressure but keep loop stretched. Using remaining tag end, take half-hitch around both legs of loop, but do not pll tight.
7. Make 2-3 more turns with the tag end around both legs of the loop, winding inside the bend of line formed by the loose half-hitch and toward the knot. Pull tag end slowly, forcing the loops to form in a spiral.
8. Moisten spirals and pull loops tight against main knot. Leave about 1/4' of a tag end when trimming. Keep practicing, it takes some time.
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May 19, 2005; 07:10PM - Special Overstock Pro Bass Boat Covers
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Category: Boats
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Price: varies
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Name for Contacts: Terry's Outdoors
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Phone: 417-300-6605
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City: Nixa
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State: Missouri
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Country: USA
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E-mail: terrysoutdoors@yahoo.com
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Description 1:
I have a great buy on a Pro17, Pro18, Pro19, and Pro20 overstock covers...email me for details |
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May 29, 2006; 11:29AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Author E-mail: gmlandrum@hotmail.com
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Report Description:
FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING
Captain George Landrum
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Cabo Fish Report
May 22-28, 2006
WEATHER: The heat of summer continued at the beginning of the week, we had daytime highs in the high 90’s with a tad over 100 degrees in the sun at my house on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday afternoon the wind started to blow and Friday morning I woke to 69 degrees! I don’t think we broke 85 degrees for the next two days. On Sunday the winds had died down and out at the golf course (Country Club) I worked up a sweat. Of course that may have been because I was chasing the ball all over hell and back, but I think it was because it became hot with no wind. Don’t even think about asking what I shot, if I told you I’d have to keep out of sight for at least a year!
WATER: The Pacific side of the Cape continued to be cooler than the Cortez side and the water was much rougher and green as well. The difference between the two areas was almost 15 degrees early in the week but late on the warmer water continued to intrude on the Pacific side. At the end of the week we had a cold spot right of 63 degrees in front of Cabo while the water up to the area of the Golden Gate bank was around 71 degrees and on the Cortez side it maintained an 80-degree presence. With the wind later in the week being offshore on the Cortez side was bouncy, on the Pacific side unthinkable for a charter.
BAIT: The usual Mackerel at $2 per bait and there were some Mullet and Caballito as well at the same price. I saw some decent Sardinas at $25 per scoop, a little pricey but if you were after some of the Tuna that were out there they paid off.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: Marlin continued to show themselves and continued to frustrate anglers this week. The effort was concentrated on the Sea Of Cortez side of the Cape due to the strong winds, but the fish were there. These Striped Marlin might stay in the area for another few weeks, but as the water temps continue to climb we will be seeing fewer of them and more Blue Marlin. The bite was definitely focused around the tide change, though it was either very early in the morning around the low tide or late afternoon with the high tide. Almost all the boats were finding a couple of dozen fish a day and with luck 20% of them were biting. Live bait was the key, and light leader helped. The action was concentrated within 5 miles of shore on the Cortez side, off of Chileno Beach and the San Jose Bay area.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: It was nice seeing the flags flying for Tuna early in the week; almost every boat that put in any effort was able to get hooked up to fish in the 15-25 pound range. A lot of the fish were open water fish while there were slightly larger ones associated with the Porpoise schools. One friend of mine got lucky in finding a pod of Porpoise that has #60 class Tuna associated with them. That was not the norm however and most of the boats caught the football+ sizes. The fish were either due south of us (open water 20-30 pound fish), up the pacific side with the porpoise (the larger ones) or on the Cortez side with the porpoise (the footballs and a bit larger). The larger fish were biting on live bait dropped back after an initial hook-up on lures.
DORADO: Surprisingly enough the warmer water and the wind have not brought on a great Dorado bite for us. Perhaps it will take another two or three weeks. The conditions are perfect, but all we are getting are the scattered schools of little chicken fish and only a few of the larger #20+. Those that have been caught have been found with the Striped Marlin so they have been incidental fish. If someone concentrated on them the results might be different.
WAHOO: The new moon resulted in very few Wahoo being seen or caught this week. The few nice fish that were reported came from the Gorda Banks and Punta Gorda area on live bait and Marlin lures in darker colors.
INSHORE: Tournaments are over for a while and I am caught up on boat work! I think we are getting a cement delivery scheduled for Wednesday (new patio) as we have all the curb forms and rebar ready and laid. Everything is leveled and filled with sand and gravel; it’s time to find out what the ready-mix is going to cost! Next is the roof (if my buddy Tom ever gets things together) and then we’re ready for the hurricanes! This weeks report was written to the music of Neal Young on the 1972 Warner Bros. Release “Harvest”. Until next week, Tight Lines!
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