| 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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Jul 21, 2010; 05:22PM
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Category: Guide Services
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Name for Contacts: Ralph Solano
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Phone: (506) 88620214
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City: Playa Potrero, Santa Cruz
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State: Guanacaste
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Country: Costa Rica
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Hi Fishermen budies!
For kayak fishing trips and charters in Guanacaste,
Costa Rica.
You may see it at:
www.costaricawildfishing.com
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2005 Photo contest
$50 free tackle for the photo with the most votes contest must have 10 contestants minimum to be active.
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Feb 15, 2009; 04:24PM - Make 'Em Last : Save A Grub
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Category: Fishing tips and tricks
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Author Name: Nathan
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Make your grubs, curly tails, dingers, etc last by sliding the grub past the eye of the hook and then stick a toothpick/shaved wood into the eye and cut the ends. This prevents throwing the grub off even after a few hits. Also play with the cutting to change a lure's action. |
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Dec 9, 2007; 09:35PM - Custom Fit Boat Cover
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Price: Varies
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Name for Contacts: Elite Outdoors
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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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Jul 10, 2004; 01:04PM - Dorado by the Score; Tuna, Roosters and Billfish
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., July 10, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (6/27-7/09)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Dave Kuykendall of Mill Creek, Wash., along with Linda Patterson finished up their whirlwind trip from the Pacific Northwest. Sorry, no “bubba” event on their ATV day, but fighting a strong east wind they did manage to catch jacks and a halibut. Dave did have one take from a mid-teen rooster that just didn’t work out. On their last panga day they redeemed themselves nicely with double digit dorado within spitting distance of Rancho Leonero. The dorado were so close that Rancho Leonero manager Gary Barnes-Webb jumped into a panga and came out to join in the fray. Billfish, tuna, dorado, and a few quality roosters made for another memorable week at East Cape.
I returned to Escondido mid-week and Yvonne and I will be in Downey for the Downey Fly Fishers meeting. It’s Tues., July 13, 2004 7 p.m. in Apollo Park, 12458 Rives Ave., Downey, Calif. For more information, go to http://www.downeyflyfishers.org/
The topic is Saltwater Fly-Fishing Opportunities South of the Border, featuring fresh material from the 2004 season. If you’re anywhere within double-haul distance of Downey you’re welcome to stop by and say hello.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 74-88
Air temperature 78-98
Humidity about 62%
Wind: Calm/some wind in the afternoon
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 15 miles
Sunrise 6:39 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:08 p.m. MDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
OFFSHORE: Blue marlin and sails began to pick up as summer gets rolling and the water temps continue to creep up. Stripes fell off a bit, while the tuna were back on a roll. It was a fine line between offshore and inshore with dorado only a few miles off the beach.
INSHORE: Sardina seems to have taken up residence between Punta Colorada and the Lighthouse. Roosters, quality jacks, pompano all seem to be in on the secret and the early morning bite has been great and consistent.
BEACH: Ladyfish, jacks and roosters dominated the action this week. Find the sardina or mullet schools and your rods bound to be bent sooner than later.
BILLFISH – Want a blue on the fly? More shots coming every day if you have the patience. Enough stripes and sails to fill in the gaps.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – We even found a few football-sized Charlies under the shark buoys. Outside Punta Pescadero toward the 88 produced some fatties. The other area is out from the Lighthouse 10 miles.
DORADO – The larger fish are outside in much smaller schools. Back closer to shore, bigger schools contained more fish, but not quite as large. Esual Valdez, manager of Buenavista Beach Resort, three caught outside the Lighthouse that weighed between 40 and 50-pounds
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Roosters showed in front of the hotel as the boats came in. Discarded chum got them all excited and I did see a couple of near misses on the fly.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Just a few miles off the beach mixed in with the dorado.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Punta Colorada point was holding a few smaller ones this week.
SIERRA –Only an incidental catch these days.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The entrada (entrance to the ocean) continues to heat up with more yellows caught early morning there. Corvina, grouper and cabrilla are up in the esteros (estuaries.)
Diana Hoyt called to report Captain Ruben Duran had scored big time on grouper to 30 pounds outside the Boca Soledad near Lopez Mateos. He also reported a large black sea bass well over 100 pounds. Diana also reported that their new 17-foot Carolina skiff fishing the esteros surrounding Lopez Mateos had found great fishing for corvina, leopard grouper and cabrilla.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 73-80
Humidity 27%
Wind 4 mph from the NW
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:43 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:19 p.m. MDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Catches seem to be improving at the entrada.
CORVINA – Pretty consistent throughout the bay.
SNOOK – Should be a barn burner when if finally gets going.
HALIBUT – A given on sandy beaches with a slow retrieved weighted fly.
SIERRA – Not targeted this week.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still close inshore, but the sailfish fishing has tapered off some from the last couple of weeks. A lot of this can probably be attributed to the moon phase. As we go into the dark phase, I am very certain the blue water fishing should pick up.
As it is, each boat has been releasing 1 or 2 sailfish a day, and the numbers of dorado hitting the dock are increasing.
Captain Cali and I were beach fishing yesterday (Fri.) out at Buena Vista. I was using my 10-weight and Cali had light tackle spin gear. We were getting a lot green jacks, a few small jack crevalle, and an occasional barrilete. We watched Arturo on the panga “Whisky III” work the back side of the surf line with a couple of clients. Right in front of us they had a double on a pair of 45-pound roosters. They lifted them up for a photo, and then released them.
In other words, the roosterfish action is still hot.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-91
Humidity 74%
Wind 5 mph from the West
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:17 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Several boats ventured out last week, and they were after the abundant tuna. They ended up with lots of yellowfin tuna and even more dorado. The blue water is back and has moved in close with the run being about 12-15 miles. The weather has been nice with cloudy conditions, but no rain.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 78-82
Humidity 84 %
Wind 5 mph from the East
T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:41 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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