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| 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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| 2023 Best Fishing Photo contest |
| Photo with the most votes will receive a free tackle package. |
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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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Aug 8, 2004; 05:23AM - Stowage of StrikeBack Fishing Lure Retrievers
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Author Name: John Szymanski
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Simple Stowage of StrikeBack Fishing Lure Retriever for more deck Space.
Most pole type lure retrievers are thick, bulky and rigid. StrikeBack is made of 1.5 metre fibreglass rods able to be connected together, each 8 or 10 mm in diameter, depending on the version.
Once you have your StrikeBack Fishing Lure Retriever at the boat; loctite the first two sections and slide the retriever in the gunwale rail on many aluminium boats, or attach a length of conduit along the inside of the boat. Your StrikeBack Fishing Lure Retriever is now stowed neatly as it has flexiblity to fit the contour of your the hull. Deck space is valuable, keep it clear. |
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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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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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Description 2:
Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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May 12, 2019; 03:52PM - 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
Anglers –
November 5, 2017
Large crowds of vising tourists are
being greeted with pristine fall
conditions. Winds have been somewhat
unpredictable, at times from the north
and then from the south, but as this
week progressed conditions seemed to
improve, colder mornings that had
dipped into the 60s are now back into
the 70s and daytime highs are still
reaching into the upper 80s. Plenty of
warm sunshine for all. The season’s
final big tournament this week, the WON
Tuna Jackpot, attracted some 146 teams,
battling for high stakes, searching for
the largest yellowfin tuna, with other
jackpots for dorado and wahoo. Check
the WON web site for overall results.
Surprisingly there still have been
supplies of sardinas available, anglers
are also using slabs of squid, some
caballito, ballyhoo and chihuil as
well. Fleets have been searching in all
directions, as is common for this time
of year, local charters from San Jose
del Cabo have mainly been concentrating
on the fishing grounds from the Gordo
Banks to San Luis. Ocean water
temperature are now in the 81 to 85
degree range.
Most common species has been the
yellowfin tuna, sizes ranged from small
footballs up to 90 lb. plus, including
fish to over 300 lb. Tuning up for the
WON tournament local panga skipper
Chame Pino landed a 322 lb. yellowfin
on Tuesday off of the Gordo Banks,
while drift fishing with chunk bait
from skipjack. Iman Bank has held the
most numbers of schooling tuna, though
of the smaller sizes. San Luis has
produced tuna in the 70 to 90 lb.
class, while the Gordo Banks are the
grounds that have proved to the best
bet of hooking into a cow, though again
these big fish are not numerous, lots
of patience and chumming is involved.
Very heavy pressure now, as well as
once again we are into the full moon
phase, which can often cause the fish
to be even more sporadic and finicky.
Early in the week the wahoo bite showed
improvement, best spot being near Iman
Bank, slow trolling with chihuil was
the best technique, though these
baitfish are not easy to come by, the
wahoo also hit on rapalas at times,
though not like on the live bait. Wahoo
up to 45 lb. were brought in, some
boats landing as many as four, though
as the week progressed and the pressure
was increased the wahoo action also
tapered off. The water temperature is
just starting to drop some and as it
drops a few more degrees conditions
will be ideal for peak activity for
these prized gamefish.
Dorado are being found in limited
numbers, the largest we saw were in the
15 lb. range, striking on lures and
baits, no particular spot to
specifically target them. Billfish was
spotty as well, though some charters
did report better action later in the
week outside of Gordo Banks, where a
few blue and striped marlin were found.
Not much bottom action even being
targeted now, more triggerfish, bonito
and misc. pargo than anything else.
Water still warm for much inshore
action to start up, though it is a good
sign that schools of sardinas are still
in the area, despite the heavy
pressure.
The combined panga fleets launching out
of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina
sent out approximately 144 charters for
the week, with anglers reporting a fish
count of: 2 blue marlin, 4 striped
marlin, 36 wahoo, 580 yellowfin tuna,
66 dorado, 8 yellow snapper, 22
huachinango, 24 Eastern Pacific bonito,
9 cabrilla, 5 barred pargo and 84
triggerfish.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
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