| 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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| 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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Jan 3, 2009; 11:36PM
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Category: Looking for
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Name for Contacts: JEFF TALLEY
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Phone: 205-369-9689
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City: MOODY
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State: AL.
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Country: USA
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I HAVE FOUND A TYPE OF MINNOW BUCKET AND I'M WONDERING WHAT IT'S WORTH. IT IS MADE OF A PAPER COMPOSITE OR SOMETHING OF THAT NATURE, IT HAS 'J. C. HIGGINS SEARS ROEBUCK CO. INSCRIBED ON IT. IT IS IN FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION.I HAVE LOOKED ON THE COMPUTER FOR IT AND CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING FROM THE 40'S OR 50'S ON IT SO I'M THINKING IT IS OLDER THAN THAT. IF SOMEONE HAS ANY INFO. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME.
THANKS,
JEFF
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Mar 2003 Best Photo
$50 worth of fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes by March 31, 2003
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Jeremy A.Cad...40 lbsGrouper |
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Aug 9, 2023; 11:24PM - Interesting fish hook find
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Category: Fish Facts
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Author Name: Fish hooks
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Was shark meat a part of the cuisine in ancient Israel over 6,000 years ago? Archaeologists
have recently uncovered a significant clue suggesting so. In the archaeological site of
Ashkelon, one of the oldest copper fishhooks was found, shedding light on the past. This
fishhook, originating from an agricultural village during the Chalcolithic period, is believed
to have played a role in community-wide deep-sea fishing expeditions.
Ashkelon, a city layered with history, was constructed atop an ancient seaport bearing the same
name. Its roots extend as far back as ancient Egypt, with previous findings unearthing
structures from the Byzantine and Roman eras. The discovered hook measures approximately 6.5
centimeters in length and 4 centimeters in width. This size indicates its capacity to capture
marine creatures, including sharks measuring between 2 and 3 meters, or large fish like tuna—
both commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Considering the insights marine biologists possess about the deep-sea ecosystems in this
region, it's plausible that sharks were a prime target for these fishing endeavors. |
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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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Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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Oct 13, 2013; 11:15PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo October 6, 2013
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric Brictson
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
San Jose del Cabo
October 6, 2013
Anglers –
With the start of the new month, the always popular fall fishing season has
started off with large crowds of anglers arriving to take advantage of the
calm weather and great fishing opportunities. Weather has been very
pleasant, no new storm systems developing on the horizon at this time,
daytime temperatures are in the upper 80s, evenings and early morning are
cooler, though jackets are not needed yet. With all of the summer rainfall
the desert landscape has transformed into lush green vegetation.
Ocean water temperatures are still averaging 85 degrees in the direction of
the Sea of Cortez. The bait situation is a little scattered, sardinas are
beginning to move into local waters, but are of very small in size, need to
have time to mature, but with heavy pressure that might not happen. Fresh
giant squid are being sold at the docks in La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos
Marina, this has been the main bait now being used for the yellowfin tuna
on the grounds from the Iman, San Luis and Vinorama Bank. Anglers are drift
fishing with strips of squid, this has been productive for tuna in the 10
to 30 pound class, the majority of the tuna are running 10 to 15 lbs., but
the yellowfin found outside of Vinorama have been a larger grade of fish,
25 to 30 lb. Limits were the rule throughout the week. Dorado were found
throughout the zone as well, the majority were smaller sized, though some
fish to over 20 pounds were landed.
Only a few of the larger sized yellowfin tuna that have been lurking around
the Gordo Banks were hooked into this past week, most of these were hooked
by local teams of pangeros on specialized trips scouting out future
tournament potentials. The few big hook ups that were accounted for were
while trolling bolito or on chunk bait. Strong current is still prevalent,
but not as swift as it has been. A few larger sized marlin were hooked
into, one 312 lb. blue was weighed in, landed from a 23 ft. panga. Another
much larger marlin was lost after an extended battle on gear that was used
for targeting the cow yellowfin.
The most common billfish found on the grounds out of San Jose del Cabo this
past week were sailfish, ranging 50 to 90 pounds, striking lures and on
various whole and strip baits. There were some striped marlin in the mix as
well, ranging from smaller 50 lb. fish up to specimens nearing 200 pounds.
Wahoo remained elusive, though everyday they are being seen in the areas
where dorado and wahoo are schooling, a handful of wahoo were landed, most
of these were on strips of squid and some were on traditional skirted
trolling lures or rapalas.
With the surface action being the best action recently, not many bottom
fish were reported, a handful of amberjack, rainbow runner, bonito, pargo
and dogtooth snapper were landed. We expect now that we are seeing the
current not be so persistent, this will give more opportunities for bottom
action in the coming weeks, opening up another option for anglers.
The combined panga fleets launching out of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos
Marina sent out approximately 134 charters for this past week, with anglers
accounting for a fish count of: 8 striped marlin, 23 sailfish, 2 blue
marlin, 12 wahoo, 11 amberjack, 16 rainbow runner,
23 bonito, 7 dogtooth snapper, 8 barred pargo, 5 grouper, 820 yellowfin
tuna and 276 dorado.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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