| 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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May 14, 2007; 06:42PM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Roger Bligh
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Phone: 1.250.934.5530/1.866.934.5533
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City: Tahsis/Zeballos
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State: British Columbia
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Country: Canada
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Come Live the Adventure on the Spectacular west coast of Vancouver Island. Best guides.Great Boats.Majestic Lodge Location. Salmon, Halibut and rock fish abound from our location at the doorstep of the world famous Esperanza Inlet. Bring your camera: whales, sea otters, bald eagles, dolphins, marbled merlot and lots of other superb visual feasts of natural beauty.
newtoncovelodge.com
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fishingwithrogerbligh.com
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2006 fishing photo contest
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Aug 5, 2003; 10:29PM - Bimini Twist
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Category: Knots to use
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Author Name: Steve vonBrandt/S&K Guide Service
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Bimini Twist
Used primarily for offshore trolling and double-line leaders. A Bimini twist creates a long loop of line which is stronger than the the line itself. A Bimini twist is a simple method of doubling your fishing line in order to prevent chafing or to create the necessary loop in order to attach a wind-on leader. A short Bimini twist (up to five feet) can easily be accomplished by one person. To tie a Bimini twist longer than five feet takes two people, although it could be done alone with a lot of practice. This knot is a 100% knot, meaning, it retains 100% or the original strength of the line being used.
1. Measure a little more than twice the length you will want for the double-line. Bring end back to standing line and hold together. Rotate end of loop 18 - 23 times, by twisting it.
2. Slowly spread the loop to slide twists together about 10' below tag end. You want to spread the lines evenly, keeping the same angle on each side, so they do not wrap on top on one another. Step both feet through loop and bring it up around knees so pressure can be placed on column of twists by spreading knees your apart. It is easiest to learn the knot with two people so one person can hold and spread the lines while the other person ties the knot. Bimini twists over 5 feet long really need two people to tie properly, unless you have 8' legs!
3. With twists now snug together, hold standing line in one hand with tension just slightly off the vertical position. With other hand, move tag end to position at right angle to twists. Keeping tension on loop with knees, gradually ease tension of tag end so it will roll over the column of twists, beginning just below the upper twist. (as the line continues to spread apart the tag end will wrap back down over top of the twists.)
4. Spread legs apart slowly to maintain pressure on loop. Steer tag end into a tight spiral coil as it continues to roll over the twisted line. It take a practice, but avoid the twists jumping back over top. The twists should lay side by side and coil down nicely as shown to the right.
5. When spiral of tag end has rolled over column of twists, continue keeping knee pressure on loop and pinch the end of knot to keep it from unraveling. Put a finger in crotch of line where loop joins knot to prevent slippage of last turn. Now make a simple half-hitch with tag end around nearest leg of loop and pull up tight.
6. With half-hitch holding knot, release knee pressure but keep loop stretched. Using remaining tag end, take half-hitch around both legs of loop, but do not pll tight.
7. Make 2-3 more turns with the tag end around both legs of the loop, winding inside the bend of line formed by the loose half-hitch and toward the knot. Pull tag end slowly, forcing the loops to form in a spiral.
8. Moisten spirals and pull loops tight against main knot. Leave about 1/4' of a tag end when trimming. Keep practicing, it takes some time.
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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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Sep 30, 2002; 09:50AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 23-29,
2002
WEATHER: We started the week a bit worried over
Tropical Depression Julio as it developed
to the south, worried that we might be having a
repeat of last years Hurricane Juliet, and on the
anniversary as well! Luckily for us it dissipated
by mid-week and the only effects we received
were cloudy skies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as
well as a bit of wind on Friday. As a whole,
the week was great! The temperature averaged 87
degrees during the day, with highs around 97
and the nights were in the mid to high 70�s. No
rain here in the lowlands but it looked as if the
Sierras received a bit. (Ragtop Day)
WATER: Our water temperatures ranged from the low
80�s on the Pacific side to almost 90
degrees up to the north of San Jose on the Sea of
Cortez. The offshore waters were deep blue
and there were flying fish almost everywhere.
Northwest winds in the later part of the week
caused the conditions on the Pacific side to be a
bit rough and choppy but the Sea of Cortez
remained very comfortable, at least until you got
out about 25 miles, then it picked up. (When
The Coast Is Clear)
BAIT: The bait this week, if you could get any,
was Caballito or Mullet. There was not a lot of
them available and some of them were very small.
The price remained the same though, at the
normal $2 per bait. (Coconut Telegraph)
FISHING:
BILLFISH: The Sailfish are beginning to show up in
numbers as the water warms up. They have
been found in the same areas as the Dorado and are
striking the same type of baits and lures.
Blue Marlin have been scattered but most of them
are being found on the Sea of Cortez side of
the Cape. With the moon on the wane, more boats
are starting to rig live Skipjack as baits for
both the Blue Marlin and the Black Marlin. Striped
Marlin have been found everywhere but the
concentrations seem to be directly to the south of
the cape and along the Pacific side out to about
10 miles. A mix of both live bait and lures worked
for the fish that were caught, but as with the
Blues Marlin, the full moon on the 21st kept the
bite from going off really strong. Later in the
week it started to pick up. (Frank and Lola)
YELLOWFIN TUNA: There were not nearly as many Tuna
caught this week as last week but
there were still some nice ones found. For the
bigger fish, finding the Porpoise was the key, as
usual. Fish to 120 pounds were found south of
Chileano and there were small footballs scattered
around as well. Just because you found the
Porpoise did not mean you caught fish though, many
of the pods did not produce. Feathers in green,
black and blue as well as cedar plugs (don�t Tuna
fish without a few of these on board!) were top
producing colors and the size range the fish were
striking on ran from 6-10 inches. (Money Back
Guarantee)
DORADO: This weeks bright point! Almost any boat
that wanted to focus solely on Dorado was
able to limit out. Most of the fish were on the
Pacific side inside 10 miles and we are getting the
schooling fish now. There are a lot of schools of
very small fish, under 10 pounds. Most boats
are releasing all of these and keeping only the
larger fish. A mix of small feathers and small
baits
worked well and if you found a school of the mid-
range fish, in the 12-18 pound class, chunking
worked very well. (Stars On The Water)
WAHOO: A few nice fish were caught this week and a
few others were hooked and lost. The
action was spread out with reports of fish from all
the banks as well as the contour lines along the
coast, but there were no large concentrations
found. (I Have Found Me A Home)
INSHORE: Most Pangas are fishing for Dorado, as
they have been easy to find and close to
shore. An occasional Sailfish and Blue Marlin has
kept fishermen on their toes, as they never
know what to expect! (Brown Eyed Girl)
NOTES: Written to Jimmy Buffet music again! The
�Beaches� album from the four CD set
�Beaches, Bars, Boats and Ballads�, MCA 1992.
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