| Around 10% of the world's total fish species can be found just within the Great Barrier Reef. |
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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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| Did you know? |
| American Lobsters have longer life spans than both cats and dogs, living over 20 years. |
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| When you need a good reason to go fishing! |
| Going fishing outdoors increases your vitamin D, which helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body, keeping your bones and teeth healthy. It boosts your immune system and has been linked to fighting depression. |
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| Some fishes lay their eggs on land instead of in the water |
| The mudskipper even takes this further, even mating on land. These fish burrow and lay their eggs in mudflats before returning to the water. |
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| In three decades, the world's oceans will contain more discarded plastic than fish when measured by weight, researchers say. |
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| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| God Bless The Troops |
| 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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| One fish is called a fish. Two or more are still called fish. |
| However than one species of fish are called fishes. |
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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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| Just how man species of fish are there? |
| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Even Catfish are finicky |
| Taste Buds ? Catfish have a more refined sense of flavor than humans. Our 10,000 taste buds may seem like a lot, but catfish can have as many as 175,000. This helps them find the exact location of their next meal. |
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Feb 22, 2018; 06:51AM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Moonwalker - Queposcharters.com
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Phone: 1-855-346-3474
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City: Quepos
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State: Puntarenas
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Country: Costa Rica
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| Description: |
The Moonwalker is one of the top
producing charter fishing boats in
Quepos. You can count on a day of
raw excitement as you catch some of
the largest game fish Costa Rica
has to offer aboard our custom 33-
foot Dawson and with her
experienced crew.
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Nov 2002 Best Photo
$50 worth of fishing equipment for the photo with the most votes by November 30 th, 2002
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Debbie Dardeen38 lbsStriped Bass |
Click the image for full story |
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Jan 15, 2003; 09:20PM - Zombie Rig
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Category: Rigging techniques
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Author Name: Wes Partain
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
I primarily use this rig for King Mackeral fishing on the East coast. The rig is very simple. When using a ribbon fish deep try attaching a single bait hook roughly 8-10 inches above the ribbon fish. This technique will provide more action to the dead ribbon fish and will also appear to the King Mackeral that the ribbon is attempting to feed on the live bait. All avid King Mackeral anglers know that a large king is more acceptable during a feed. I hope that this rig will help add an edge to everyone who fishes live bait for King Mackeral. The rig should be tied as described below:
30 - 50lb barrel swivel to haywire twist, 4 inch #6 leader wire, haywire twist to single bait hook (sz. preference), haywire twist 8 inch #6 wire, Hookup jig head 3/16, haywire twist to 3 or 4 hook stinger setup. No picture is provided due to the length of the rig. The small wire and hooks are not noticable when whole rig is in frame.
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Dec 9, 2007; 09:35PM - Custom Fit Boat Cover
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Category: [other]
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Price: Varies
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Name for Contacts: Elite Outdoors
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State: MO
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Country: USA
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Description 1:
When only the best will do! A perfect fit: measured, tucked, darted and approved by Hurricane's own pattern and design craftsman. Vulnerable wear and stress points are double reinforced with an extra tough material sewn to the underside of the cover. An unbreakable 1/4' poly draw rope sewn with the perimeter hem enables the cover to be cinched tight to the hull. 1' poly loops are sewn around the perimeter of the cover to accept a Hurricane strap/buckle tie down kit, bungee cords, or rope ties for positive securing to the boat. Built tough to take the exposure and abuse that boat covers are exposed to when trailering, storing, or mooring.
Westland has over 16,000 Exact Fit Custom Cover patterns for over 200 different boat manufacturers. You will have your choice of 3 fabrics and over 30 colors.
To check to see if we have a custom cover pattern for your boat please Email Us your year - make - model - any accessories like towers, swim platforms, bow rails, radar archs, etc. |
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Description 2:
Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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Oct 2, 2006; 01:14PM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING
Captain George Landrum
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Cabo Fish Report
Sept.25-Oct. 1, 2006
WEATHER: What a nice change this week! We had mostly sunny skies with our daytime temperatures in the mid to high 90’s and the night time lows in the low 80’s to mid 70’s, just about as perfect as you could get. The only downside was that with the slight lowering in temps was an increase in the humidity. This was not unexpected, just unwanted as every little exertion resulted in some sweat.
WATER: Both sides of the Cape had wonderful water conditions this week with surface conditions smooth and comfortable. On the Pacific side we did have late afternoon winds that resulted in occasional choppy conditions, but with the swells at only 2-3 feet there were no safety problems, just an occasional case of seasickness. On the Cortez side of the Cape it was almost glassy for most of the week. On the Cortez side we had a band of very warm water come in and during the middle of the week we saw water temperatures to 90 degrees in a band that ran across the outer Gorda Bank coming from the East and running from there to within 5 miles of the coast toward the Cape. On the Pacific side the water was 85-86 degrees out just past the San Jaime and Golden Gate Banks and a few degrees cooler out past both of those. There was 83-degree water 15 miles to the southwest of the cape and there was a defined temperature break, but no color change in the area.
BAIT: Caballito in the larger sizes were readily available this week at the normal $2 per bait, and for boats that went up the Cortez side there were Sardinas available off of La Playita at $20 a bucket.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: I heard from a few boats that there was a wide open bite on Striped Marlin happening up toward the Mag Bay area this week, but that is unconfirmed by anyone locally, it has all been reported over the radio. Closer to home the bite on Striped Marlin has been good close in to shore on the Pacific side; most of the action has been between the lighthouse and the Pescadaro area within 3 miles of the beach. Farther offshore there has been Blue Marlin and an occasional Black Marlin popping up in the spreads. I had a chance to fish all day on Saturday and we released an estimated #350 Blue several miles to the northwest of the Golden Gate Bank and an estimated #200 Blue just outside of the Margaretville area while working some Porpoise.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: It appears that the Yellowfin Tuna that were hanging around the Punta Gorda area have moved on because while boats were still going to the area in hope of great catch’s the bite dropped dramatically. Fish were still caught but the numbers were down by a major amount. There was an occasional good bite amongst the Porpoise on the Pacific side with one notable spot happening just to the east of the San Jaime on Wednesday of this week. Most of the fish were in the 35-pound range but there were fish to 95 pounds caught on the troll. The area between the San Jaime and the Golden Gate had occasional pods of porpoise showing but they only occasional had Tuna with them.
DORADO: Once again Dorado were the fish of the week as almost every boat that went to look for them got into some action. Not all of the fish were large and I did see a lot of “dinks” brought in, some as small as 4 pounds, almost enough to make me cry. Fortunately there were plenty of fish in the 12-30 pound range to keep people happy. Most of this action was taking place just off the beach in less than 200 feet of water on the Pacific side of the Cape. The area off of the ledge at the lighthouse was exceptional last week with the best results being posted by boats drifting with cut bait and smaller live baits. Please try and remember that there is a five fish per person limit per day, and that only two of these fish may be Dorado. Catching and keeping 24 Dorado for two anglers is a violation of the fishing regulations and could result in a hefty fine for the boat owners and the crew on board.
WAHOO: There were a few Wahoo this week and they were mostly caught close to the beach on the Pacific side by anglers targeting Dorado. The smallest I heard of (and got a piece of) was 45 pounds but there were reports of fish to 75 pounds.
INSHORE: There were still a few Roosterfish being reported this week but with there being so many Dorado close in it was hard to get the Captains of the Pangas to target anything else.
NOTES: Tied my own best record on the golf course today and didn’t have to pay for the beer, caught and release two Blue Marlin yesterday and also had a great time at a friends birthday party last night. Yes, it’s been a nice week. With that in mind I just downloaded Carlos Santana on the album “Superstition to my i-pod this morning, I had forgotten how well he rocks on most of the cuts! Until next week, tight lines!
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