


| 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; 03:57AM
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Category: Guide Services
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Name for Contacts: Costa Rica Fads
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Phone: 1-800-388-9957
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City: Quepos
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State: Puntarenas
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Country: Costa Rica
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| Description: |
Costa Rica Fads is one of the top
charters for offshore & FAD fishing
in Quepos, Costa Rica. Costa Rica
FAD Fishing offers some of the best
fishing in the World.
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October- November 2004 Photo Contest $50 free tackle for the photo with the most votes.
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Amber NealAbout 4 poundsBass |
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| Amber Neal, 10 |
| Hi, I'm Amber Neal and I have never fished before. My
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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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May 13, 2019; 08:07PM - OCEAN-TAMER Marine Grade Bean Bags
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Category: Boats
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Price: $79.95 - $139.95
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Name for Contacts: Frank Abruzzino
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Phone: (941) 776-1133
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City: Palmetto
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State: Florda
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Country: usa
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Description 1:
Are you tired of the pounding and fatigue on your
body caused by a rough boat ride? Do you hate
slowing down and getting bounced around in rough
sea conditions? Now with an OCEAN-TAMER Marine
Grade Bean Bag you can enjoy a more relaxing and
comfortable ride and spend more time on the water.
Every OCEAN-TAMER product is 100% marine grade and
built to last right here in the USA. These marine
bean bags have been tournament tested and approved
by professional offshore fishermen all over the
country. With our vast color selection, styles, and
sizes you are sure to find the right marine bean
bags to fit your boating and fishing needs. Come
visit our user friendly website and customize yours
today.
WWW.OCEAN-TAMER.COM |
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Sep 27, 2004; 10:41AM - Fly Hooker daily Catch Reports
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landurm
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Fish count for the week:
Dorado: Nine fish kept (#18-#35)
Yellowfin Tuna: Seven fish kept (#18-#100)
Striped Marlin: Three fish released, one of them tagged
Sailfish: One fish tagged and released
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
Brian Howell, his father John and uncle Bob were fishing on the “Fly Hooker” today and they wanted to get some meat to take home. Since Juan and Manuel had been able to find two big Dorado south of the San Jaime Banks yesterday they decided to return to the area. It was a good thing they did as there were still fish in the area. The catch for the day ended up being almost two fish per person as they boated 5 Dorado weighing between #25 and #40, lost one other and had a big Wahoo make two slashing passes on the short bait toward the end of the trip. The fillets totaled out at #55, skin off and required a new cooler to get them packed up in! Good going guys and good luck on the Panga tomorrow!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
Our friends Tom and Nancy booked the “Fly Hooker” for today and we were expecting to meet them last night at the Tanga-Tanga bar. Well, we did meet them but they are not the ones fishing, instead, they had recommended the boat to some friends and had done the booking for them. Not a bad way to do it and the three guys who went fishing today loved it! David, his son Donny and their friend Harry had a great time with Juan and Manuel. In fact, they had such a good time that they booked the boat for tomorrow as well! Juan and Manuel decided the area they worked yesterday should still be holding fish and back they went to the south of the San Jaime. They ran for an hour before putting lines in the water then trolled for another hour when Manuel spotted Porpoise several miles ahead. The water was a bit rough as they made the first pass on the Porpoise and that is when they picked up the smallest fish of the trip, a Yellowfin of about #18. With that fish quickly cranked in they made another pass and had a triple strike. These fish were a bit larger; the first two to the boat were in the #25-30 range. The third fish showed quickly that he outclassed all the others when he took the line well into the backing, taking out the 200 yards of top-shot and almost 300 yards of backing! David was on the fish for almost 40 minutes before Juan was able to place the flying gaff in the Yellowfin that they all estimated at well over #100! They were able to hook up with two other Yellowfin before the bite turned of and the area became crowded with boats. As they worked their way back toward the Marina they landed two Dorado of about #25 and had a nice Wahoo make a pass on a lure and just cut up the skirts! A great day with 6 Yellowfin and two Dorado, lets see what they can do tomorrow!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2004
The second day of fishing for David, Donny and Harry started out at the dock as they came on the boat with a camera that had a good battery (no pictures yesterday because the battery died) and a new cooler (on wheels) for the fillets they were going to get. Well…..maybe they should have brought them yesterday because it was really slow for them today. Donny caught the largest fish of today’s trip, a Bonita about 6 pounds. They tossed a live bait at a Sailfish and the Sailfish just picked the bait off the hook. Around 10am they got a call about some Tuna action happening 8 miles from their location and they brought the lines in and ran to the action. By the time they got there, 13 boats were working the fish and they were down and not biting, the action was already over for the day. Oh well, one day fish, one day scales. They are heading up to the East Cape for the weekend; I hope they have good luck up there. Have a great time guys, and thanks for fishing with us!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2004
Rick Parsons and Lee Peevy are here again and will be fishing aboard the “Fly Hooker” today and tomorrow. This morning as he was loading ice on the boat Juan pulled a muscle in his back so Manuel worked the deck and Juan stayed on the bridge. They headed out to a temperature break 20 miles to the south of the lighthouse and it was there that they found fish. One Sailfish tagged and released, one that picked at the bait but would not eat and two Dorado, the largest about #35. Not a lot of action but there were fish out there. Tomorrow things may be different!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2004
It was the second day of fishing for Rick and Lee and today Edgar worked the deck as Juan stayed at home helping his back to heal with ice packs and heat pads. Manuel decided that the area they were at yesterday held promise again as the temp break had not moved so off they went. This time both Rick and Lee caught a Striped Marlin, but neither fish was tagged, just released. There was a nice #30 Yellowfin Tuna as well and lots of Porpoise around. They guys get to head for home with fish and with the knowledge that two day of fishing resulted in three Billfish released. Not bad!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2004
Greg and his wife Laura along with Vance and his wife Patty were on the “Fly Hooker” today. Back in Cabo with their group they will be fishing and mixing on our boat and another for four days this week and I will be taking them all out on a big boat on Tuesday. Anything was fair game today and it started out with quick action not too far from the Arch as a nice Blue Marlin struck one of the lures and got hooked up for around a minute. It was long enough for Vance to get to work the fish, or at least hold on as it pulled drag and jumped! After 60 seconds it threw the hook. Greg is now known as Mr. Marlin (or at least he would like to be know as that) because he caught his first Striped Marlin today and has film to prove it! He won the pot for the biggest fish between the two boats with the tag and release of a #145 jumping son-of-a-gun Marlin. One other Striped Marlin came in and struck a lure but it did not hook up and “Mr. Release-them Quick” Vance did his duty with a decent Dorado, using the “Palm Beach Release” technique and letting the fish go while it was still 30 feet from the boat. Good action, good water and good friends, it doesn’t get much better! Let’s hope the fishing improves a bit so you guys get the coolers filled!
Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Fish count for the week:
Dorado: Nine fish kept (#18-#35)
Yellowfin Tuna: Seven fish kept (#18-#100)
Striped Marlin: Three fish released, one of them tagged
Sailfish: One fish tagged and released
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
Brian Howell, his father John and uncle Bob were fishing on the “Fly Hooker” today and they wanted to get some meat to take home. Since Juan and Manuel had been able to find two big Dorado south of the San Jaime Banks yesterday they decided to return to the area. It was a good thing they did as there were still fish in the area. The catch for the day ended up being almost two fish per person as they boated 5 Dorado weighing between #25 and #40, lost one other and had a big Wahoo make two slashing passes on the short bait toward the end of the trip. The fillets totaled out at #55, skin off and required a new cooler to get them packed up in! Good going guys and good luck on the Panga tomorrow!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
Our friends Tom and Nancy booked the “Fly Hooker” for today and we were expecting to meet them last night at the Tanga-Tanga bar. Well, we did meet them but they are not the ones fishing, instead, they had recommended the boat to some friends and had done the booking for them. Not a bad way to do it and the three guys who went fishing today loved it! David, his son Donny and their friend Harry had a great time with Juan and Manuel. In fact, they had such a good time that they booked the boat for tomorrow as well! Juan and Manuel decided the area they worked yesterday should still be holding fish and back they went to the south of the San Jaime. They ran for an hour before putting lines in the water then trolled for another hour when Manuel spotted Porpoise several miles ahead. The water was a bit rough as they made the first pass on the Porpoise and that is when they picked up the smallest fish of the trip, a Yellowfin of about #18. With that fish quickly cranked in they made another pass and had a triple strike. These fish were a bit larger; the first two to the boat were in the #25-30 range. The third fish showed quickly that he outclassed all the others when he took the line well into the backing, taking out the 200 yards of top-shot and almost 300 yards of backing! David was on the fish for almost 40 minutes before Juan was able to place the flying gaff in the Yellowfin that they all estimated at well over #100! They were able to hook up with two other Yellowfin before the bite turned of and the area became crowded with boats. As they worked their way back toward the Marina they landed two Dorado of about #25 and had a nice Wahoo make a pass on a lure and just cut up the skirts! A great day with 6 Yellowfin and two Dorado, lets see what they can do tomorrow!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2004
The second day of fishing for David, Donny and Harry started out at the dock as they came on the boat with a camera that had a good battery (no pictures yesterday because the battery died) and a new cooler (on wheels) for the fillets they were going to get. Well…..maybe they should have brought them yesterday because it was really slow for them today. Donny caught the largest fish of today’s trip, a Bonita about 6 pounds. They tossed a live bait at a Sailfish and the Sailfish just picked the bait off the hook. Around 10am they got a call about some Tuna action happening 8 miles from their location and they brought the lines in and ran to the action. By the time they got there, 13 boats were working the fish and they were down and not biting, the action was already over for the day. Oh well, one day fish, one day scales. They are heading up to the East Cape for the weekend; I hope they have good luck up there. Have a great time guys, and thanks for fishing with us!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2004
Rick Parsons and Lee Peevy are here again and will be fishing aboard the “Fly Hooker” today and tomorrow. This morning as he was loading ice on the boat Juan pulled a muscle in his back so Manuel worked the deck and Juan stayed on the bridge. They headed out to a temperature break 20 miles to the south of the lighthouse and it was there that they found fish. One Sailfish tagged and released, one that picked at the bait but would not eat and two Dorado, the largest about #35. Not a lot of action but there were fish out there. Tomorrow things may be different!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2004
It was the second day of fishing for Rick and Lee and today Edgar worked the deck as Juan stayed at home helping his back to heal with ice packs and heat pads. Manuel decided that the area they were at yesterday held promise again as the temp break had not moved so off they went. This time both Rick and Lee caught a Striped Marlin, but neither fish was tagged, just released. There was a nice #30 Yellowfin Tuna as well and lots of Porpoise around. They guys get to head for home with fish and with the knowledge that two day of fishing resulted in three Billfish released. Not bad!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2004
Greg and his wife Laura along with Vance and his wife Patty were on the “Fly Hooker” today. Back in Cabo with their group they will be fishing and mixing on our boat and another for four days this week and I will be taking them all out on a big boat on Tuesday. Anything was fair game today and it started out with quick action not too far from the Arch as a nice Blue Marlin struck one of the lures and got hooked up for around a minute. It was long enough for Vance to get to work the fish, or at least hold on as it pulled drag and jumped! After 60 seconds it threw the hook. Greg is now known as Mr. Marlin (or at least he would like to be know as that) because he caught his first Striped Marlin today and has film to prove it! He won the pot for the biggest fish between the two boats with the tag and release of a #145 jumping son-of-a-gun Marlin. One other Striped Marlin came in and struck a lure but it did not hook up and “Mr. Release-them Quick” Vance did his duty with a decent Dorado, using the “Palm Beach Release” technique and letting the fish go while it was still 30 feet from the boat. Good action, good water and good friends, it doesn’t get much better! Let’s hope the fishing improves a bit so you guys get the coolers filled!
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