| 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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| 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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May 11, 2007; 12:07PM
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Category: Fishing Tackle For Sale
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Name for Contacts: Niall Kendall
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if you want vintage fishing lures for pennys! which i know you will, email me at niallkendall@hotmail.com and i will send you all you need for them! many thanks!
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Kids only 12 and under fishing photo contest
$50 worth of free fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes. Contest open to Kids only 12 and under at time of catch. Contest will be active once there are 8 contestants. Good luck to all.
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Jan 5, 2004; 10:17PM - Spanish Mackerel Tricks
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Category: Fishing tips and tricks
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Author Name: Tony
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
I love fishing for Spanish mackerel, so I do it often. When I shove off to go fishing, I often stumble upon a very large school of mackerel, but sometimes they all don't want to feed and reject anything you throw at them. When this happenes, a good trick to get them to bite is to get them exited so they just want to catch what the think is a little fish just for the fun of it. To do this you would want to swich immediately to anywhere from a 1/4oz to a 1/2oz kastmaser-(like a spoon but a lot better). I make a long cast to where the fish are and as soon as that lure hits the water I begin to reel in just fast enough to get the kastmaser poping out of the water kinda like a fleeing baitfish. After it jumps out of the water a couple times keep it fast just below the surface. Do this at least 4 times during your retrieve and pretty soon you will have dozens of mackerel chasing your lure just for the sport of it until the lure bites back and then you get to have all the fun. |
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When you get those swarms of mackerel chasing the your line, sometimes your lure will come to the boat a little early and the fish will ignore the katmaster and just swim away. To prevent this you want to go to the opposite end of the boat, make your cast, and then maneuver the lure so it will swim parallel to the boat, instead of directly at it, taking the mackerel with it. You will be catching mackerel right at the side of the boat. |
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These techniques have worked for me many times and gotten me coolers full of fish and I hope they work for you, too. Good fishing till next time. |
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Dec 9, 2007; 09:35PM - Custom Fit Boat Cover
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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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Sep 24, 2003; 02:13PM - Marty Blasts By
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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09/24/2003 REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (9/20 - 9/23)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: 'The Internet Forecasters are predicting it will have little consequence locally here at East Cape,” we were told. So much for 'high tech forecasting.' Marty arrived at approximately 4 a.m. on Mon. (9/22) with plenty of rain and 100 mph winds. Details from East Cape are sketchy at best. Hotel boats fished on Sun., but were chased back by building seas and rain. Power and telephones are both down and out since the storm hit.
Damage scorecard:
- Marina de La Paz, 120 slips, is 95% destroyed.
- Abaroa Marina, 40 slips, is destroyed.
- Marina Palmira, 117 slips, and which has a big breakwater, is in excellent shape with very little damage to boats.
- Several boats in Astilleros Dry Storage have been knocked over.
- Cabo Isle Marina in Cabo San Lucas, 120 miles to the south, had strong winds and lots of rain, but no damage to boats. The town will be up and running again in a week.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 75°-87°
Air temperature 80° - 86°
Humidity about 90%
Wind From the West Northwest at 6 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 23,900 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:08 a.m. MST
Sunset 7:13 p.m. MST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
· OFFSHORE: Good before the storm, should snap back in a few days.
· INSHORE: So much for water cleaning up. The needlefish can have it for
now.
· BEACH: Forget about it for a few days
BILLFISH – Absent until further notice.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Marty won't faze them, I promise
DORADO – Marty delivered plenty of flotsam, which translates to more cover, more dorado
ROOSTERFISH – Wait until next week
JACK CREVALLE – Same places as the roosters.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Mixed in with the porpoise.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Not now.
SIERRA - Don't bother, way too many needlefish!
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (9/20 - 9/23)
IN GENERAL: Fishing is great! That’s the answer I heard when I made my Tues.
night call to pangero Enrique in Puerto San Carlos. What about Marty? I asked. “We had lots of rain and wind,” Enrique continued, “but Sunday we caught yellowtail, grouper and halibut at the entrada.” There were lots of dorado at the shark buoys about 7 miles out on a 240° heading from the entrada, out a bit further were lots of jumping marlin and
10 miles further were schools of tuna. Back in the bay, the focus continued on commercial fishing for shrimp. There was some flooding and damage at Lopez
Mateos and Ciudad Constitucion.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-85°
Humidity 92%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:14 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:25 p.m. MDST
Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Under the bird schools at the entrada
CORVINA - Plenty to play with - either at Devil's Curve or near the pier.
SNOOK - Must be hiding from Marty.
HALIBUT - Continuing action for those who are interested. Plenty on the south side of Belchers in skinny water.
SIERRA - A few under the bird schools.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week) reports for this area.
Sat., Sept. 20, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (9/13 - 9/20)
IN GENERAL: We have had 'good news-bad news' these last three days. The bad
news is we have had wind and about 6 inches of rain in the last 48 hours. Conditions have been just too miserable to fish, because of the limited visibility caused from all the silt and debris being washed out of the rivers. This will also shut down (for about a week) our excellent action for roosterfish and jack crevalle in the surf line.
The good news is there have been tons of trees, plants, coconuts, etc. being washed out of the rivers making for some incredible bait holding current lines. In the next few days, as ocean conditions stabilize, the dorado, sailfish, and school-sized yellowfin tuna should be thick on these floating hotels.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 81°-90º
Humidity 79%
Wind SE at 23 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 8,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:34 a.m. CDST
Sunset 7:43 p.m. CDST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
Welcome to what we think is the Flyrod Sailfish Capital of the World! Starting with our next condition report, Iztapa, Guatemala, will be part of our ongoing up-to-date news. Located on the Pacific Coast, Iztapa is next to Mexico's southern border. It's approximately 2 hours from Miami, 3 hours from Houston, 3.5 hours from Atlanta and 4.5 hours from Los Angeles.
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tue. (9/21 - 9/23)
IN GENERAL:
The fish are here, if you can get around the short rain squalls. Water color and temperature (84-85 degrees) are perfect, and the boats have been fishing about 30 miles out. With our season just beginning, in the past week only two boats have been fishing. One had double digit releases on sails, and both had marlin in the pattern, but could not connect. Sailfish are showing up a lot more frequently over the past couple of weeks with double digit days. Dorado are still being caught on most trips, but are more scarce than usual, which leaves more time for sails and marlin. There has been no inshore fishing activity the last week. We have been scouting snook areas, but the fishing is slow inshore. Anglers looking for a new challenge should note that Continental Airlines has been running specials the past two weeks on fares to Guatemala.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 78°-84º
Humidity 79%
Wind SE at 8 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 20,000 ft
Visibility
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. CST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Guatemala trips, go to:
http://www.guatemalafly.com
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy
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