| 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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Feb 22, 2018; 06:51AM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Moonwalker - Queposcharters.com
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Phone: 1-855-346-3474
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City: Quepos
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State: Puntarenas
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Country: Costa Rica
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| Description: |
The Moonwalker is one of the top
producing charter fishing boats in
Quepos. You can count on a day of
raw excitement as you catch some of
the largest game fish Costa Rica
has to offer aboard our custom 33-
foot Dawson and with her
experienced crew.
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June 2004 Fishing Photo Contest
$50 free fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes. Contest open to all anglers 8 contestants minimum to start the contest.
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Bill Henneberg22 and 15lberSALMON |
Click the image for full story |
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Apr 3, 2012; 01:15PM - Hawaiin jug trick
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Category: Fishing tips and tricks
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Author Name: Seamus
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
I recently learned this from an old Hawaiian fishing
book a friend loaned to me.
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<>When fishing for dolphin take a gallon jug attached to 20 feet of aid or dacron with a 2 ounce egg sinker sliding on it, connect to a swivel and then 6-10 feet of mono or fluro and a 6/0 circle hook.
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<>This prevents you from losing the shoal whilst fighting the trolled fish and you also get several followers to cast to around the milk jug that you can go back to once you landed the first fish.
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<>Have tried it twice now and it worked like a charm both times, resulting in much more sport and fish on the grill.. Not sure if there are 'rules or regulations' against such things in the USA though.. |
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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.
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Aug 23, 2003; 01:13PM - Football or Beachballs
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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 IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., Aug. 23, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/20 - 8/22)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Plenty of football-size tuna close – just a few miles in front of La Ribera. For the fly-rodder, the problem is that they are down deep and keying on bait. Try this technique: use a weighted fly like a Clouser or Baja Deep Diver, cast as far as you can and let the line sink a long time. Depending on current, that could be as long as several minutes. Retrieve the fly in long, steady pulls. If you don't have a take in seven or eight pulls, roll cast your line back out and let the fly sink and try again. This is the classic 'Not what bites, but what might' situation and occasionally your strip strike will yield a
tuna that is not football-sized, maybe more like a beach ball. The billfish scene continues with blues and sails dominating the action. Makes it tough for the fly-rodder not knowing weather the fish in the teasers is going to be a frolicking sail or an angry blue speedster that takes the fly.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 79°-84°
Air temperature 81°-93°
Humidity about 79%
Wind SSE at 7 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 20,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MST
Sunset 7:44 p.m. MST
August 27 New Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter
· OFFSHORE: Try the tuna early, then head out further and pick a fight with the
blue marlin and sails. Action is enough to provide a handful of shots a day for the
alert fly-rodder.
· INSHORE: Jacks, roosters and a occasional dorado to round out the action. If you want something a little different try the pargo at Las Barracas.
· BEACH: Cloudy water from recent rains sure makes it tough to play the sight casting game. Plenty of shots to be had at Bartle Beach if the conditions come together. Bright sun and clean water is a must to find Bubba.
BILLFISH - Not bad, handful of shots a day the norm for those who work at it.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Hey it is football pre-season, look out for the big guys
under the porpoise in the next few weeks.
DORADO - Looking for dorado these days is like playing a shell game. Pick the
right shark buoy and smiles abound.
ROOSTERFISH - It's summertime and Bubba's back (not sure he ever left). Few
folks on the beach looking, so there is plenty of room for the serious anglers.
JACK CREVALLE - Lots of schoolies under the bait receivers at Punta Colorada
and La Ribera along with tonnage of needlefish.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - They're mixed in with the tuna under the
porpoise.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Las Barracas holding a few, but it’s an early morning
deal.
SIERRA - Punta Colorada Bay under the receiver the best shot.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., August 23, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/20 - 8/22)
IN GENERAL: Shhh! Hear the popping back up in the mangroves? That’s Mr. Snook
beckoning you to a 'Snook Smackdown'. With a couple of fish this week weighing in at an estimated 30- and 34-pounds and another half a dozen smaller ones, this could be a serious event attracting plenty of spectators including red snapper, leopard grouper and the ever present corvina. Looking for a fight? Dive right in and don't forget your Baja Deep Diver!
Out in the Pacific, temps are rising, bait balls are forming, marlin, tuna and dorado are beginning to arrive for the Fall extravaganza to be held in Nov. Don't miss out on the spectacular show. Get a front row seat at Flyrod Marlin 101. Call 800 919 2252 today.
Water Temperature 67°-73°
Air Temperature 74°-84°
Humidity 86%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:54 p.m. MDST
August 27 New Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Plenty of action under the bird schools at the entrada.
CORVINA - Pier, bridge and Power Plant all producing good action.
SNOOK - Best week this year!
HALIBUT - Always to be found on sandy beaches throughout the bay.
SIERRA - Pier and bird schools the best place.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week) reports for this area.
Sat., Aug. 23, 2003, Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/16 - 8/22)
IN GENERAL: Offshore, the 82º blue water is right at the entrance to Zihuatanejo Bay, but the fishing is not nearly as good as we think it should be.
All the boats are each getting one or two sailfish per day. The small (160 pound average) blue marlin are still hanging around and feeding on the abundant skipjack tuna. The fleet, averaging about 10 boats, is taking about 1 blue a day.
We need a lot more rain than we have been getting to attract the dorado and make them stick around. As we approach Sept.., this should happen in the next couple of weeks. The heavy rains flush trees and debris out of the numerous rivers we have in the area, which in turn stacks up on the current lines. However, as it is now, very few dorado are being taken.
The roosterfish action is definitely one of the bright spots, but only about one boat a day is targeting them. Due to the lack of pressure, virtually the entire coast is virgin water. Those that do target the roosters are getting 4 to 5 fish a day. They are averaging between 30 and 40 pounds.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 77°-90º
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. CDST
Sunset 8:06 p.m. CDST
August 27 New Sept.. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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