| 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 22, 2010; 11:08AM
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Category: Canada Fishing Trips
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Name for Contacts: James Bowden
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Phone: 1 800 585-8069
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City: Haileybury
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State: Ontario
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Country: Canada
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Imagine the opportunity to catch six different species of gamefish while being pampered at a remote island lodge in Northern Ontario, Canada. Red Pine Wilderness Lodge is that place. As hosts for the last 21 years my wife Janice and I have accommodated many satisfied guests from North America and some as far away as Singapore. Although Walleye is the most popular target, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass Whitefish, Perch and Brook Trout are all available on the 28 miles of Lady Evelyn Lake or the portage lakes that we feature. Check out all the details at www.redpinelodge.com or call the toll-free number to book your next all-inclusive fishing adventure.
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Dec 2002 Best Photo
$50 worth of fishing equipment for the photo with the most votes by December 31st, 2002
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Shane Jasprizza20 lbMurray Cod |
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Apr 29, 2002; 07:14PM - Lake Cachuma Bass and Trout trolling techniques
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Category: California Freshwater Lakes
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Author Name: webmaster
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
My first time fishing Lake Cachuma was this last weekend April 27th 2002 and I will let you in on a secret this is a fine lake with great staff excellent fishing and abundant campsites. I was very impressed with the guys at the marina ( Jim and Allen) for giving us great tips for fishing their lake without holding back any information necessary for a first timer to their lake. Right out of the marina he told me to troll straight thru the center of the lake and we would be sure to get bit and he was right. Less than 10 minutes from the launch ramp right where he suggested we caught the first fish a nice largemouth bass about 3-4 lbs and lost the first hook up as we were surprised to get a strike so soon. This fish jumped clear out of the water and fought like a much larger fish than it actually ended up being. |
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Tip&Trick Description 2:
We released the bass and continued anxious to get to the trout which is what we were after. On the way to the next spot Jim and Allen had given us directions to we saw 4 deer on the shore grazing like they owned the place (which I guess they did) We set our sites on the points jetting out along the far side of the lake about 200 feet offshore. Instantly off one of the points both the reels went off as we were trolling rainbow trout colored Yo-zuri Emperor Minnows and L-Jack series lures on 4 and 6 lb test at a fairly slow troll. First fish fell off but I managed to get mine to the boat and into it for supper that evening. We did a turn around and went right back over the same spot and sure enough another missed opportunity. Back we went again with another 2 strikes managing to get one in the boat for a better meal for the 3 of us eating that night. Back and forth again for nothing and we decided to give the opposite bank a try. |
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Tip&Trick Description 3:
On the other side of the lake were the serious bass guy's fishing the bow of their sleek boats with the chairs and trolling motor on the bow. We steered clear of them and moved again about 200 feet off the shoreline and continued our trolling pattern slow and parallel to shore. We started noticing the wind more and more as we headed back towards the launch ramp noticing there was only one jacket made it to the boat and it was mine! We again managed to get another rainbow to strike right out of the water it jumped and then a small battle and into the boat it came. We were done now 1 fish each for dinner and one released bass in about 2 hours fishing time. Now it was back to camp to make dinner and get warm. A jacket is a good thing to bring on any lake as the wind always decides to blow in the afternoon. I must tell you that the guy's at the marina tackle shop know their stuff about where the fish are biting and what they are biting on. Without their tips we may have come home empty handed as several others had that day. Good luck if you get a chance to fish Lake Cachuma and be sure to say hello the the great guys at the tackle shop near the launch ramp it may pay off big time for you in the long run.....Fish on! <'))))>< |
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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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Phone:
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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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Jan 30, 2007; 11:22PM - Gordo Banks Pangas San Jose Del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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Gordo Banks Pangas
San Jose del Cabo
January 28, 2007
Anglers –
The skies cleared after last weeks rain, recently there were scattered clouds and moderate winds from the north, but temperatures continued to be a bit cooler than normal. Mid-week there were a couple of early morning that dipped down to 45 degrees and the daytime highs were maybe reaching the lower 70s. Ocean conditions varied from location, the water temperature continued on a cooling trend and ranged from 67 to 71 degrees throughout the region. The clarity of the water was cleaner in the direction of Cabo San Lucas, though sportfishing operations were fishing in the direction of the Sea of Cortez, as well as the Pacific where the billfish action was still concentrated. Schools of mackerel were found in various locations, anglers were able to jig for them in the mornings or purchase them from the local pangueros. Supplies of sardinas were very limited and spread out, though on most days they were available.
Crowds of anglers were light, perhaps a combination of factors contributed to this. First being the new United States passport regulations, also the recent increase of Mexican fishing licenses could be discouraging, which now cost a steep $ 13 for a one-day license and then we have the wintry weather.
The panga fleets launching from La Playita found the most consistent action in the vicinity of the Gordo Banks and anglers found that there were not many other options since no consistent production was found either off the bottom or along the shoreline. Yellowfin tuna dominated the bite on the Gordo Bank, the fish seemed to be picky at times, but then again at times would go on a frenzy. The quality was very impressive, as the average tuna encountered was in the 25 to 50 pound class. Catches per boat ranged from one or two fish, up to a dozen. Anglers had success with live and dead sardinas, as well as mackerel, but overall more fish were hooked while using chunk bait from freshly caught skipjack, which were on the same fishing grounds.
Dorado were caught in good numbers earlier in the week, most them medium sized fish, with some exceptions, but as the water cooled off, these fish became less active over the weekend and most likely are migrating further south. The majority of the dorado caught hit on trolled or drifted bait, but schools of fish also found by trolling lures.
Billfish action was best on the Pacific side of Cabo, but the striped marlin are also being found off of Chileno and towards the Gordo Banks, following their bait supply. We look for larger concentrations or marlin to move in the direction of the Sea of Cortez in the coming weeks.
Whales are now in their peak migrations, with high numbers of both Grey and Humpbacks being seen throughout the area. Giant squid are being found outside of Cabo San Lucas, to over 40 pounds and quite a few mako sharks are being hooked into as well, they also show up when the mackerel are plentiful.
So far this season has proved disappointing for inshore action, there have been surprisingly low numbers of sierra being found along the beach stretches of San Jose del Cabo, we can just hope that these popular gamefish are behind schedule and will show up in force soon.
The combined panga fleet from La Playita sent out approximately 49 charters for the week, with anglers catching a total of: 1 sailfish, 11 striped marlin, 12 mako shark, 135 skipjack, 115 yellowfin tuna, 42 dorado, 52 pargo, 9 cabrilla, 15 sierra and 6 amberjack.
Good fishing, Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson
Owner/Operator
800 4081199
Los Cabos 1421147
ericgordobanks@yahoo.com
www.gordobanks.com
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