| 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. Thatβs 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. Thatβs 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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Sep 14, 2008; 01:01PM
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Category: Guide Services
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Name for Contacts: Robert Hudson
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Phone: 760-209-3260
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City: June Lake
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State: California
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Country: USA
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I am the owner of Sierra Fly Guide in June Lake, Ca. and would like to add a link to my web site, www.sierraflyguide.net or an ad for it. Maybe you could add a catagory for guides or fly fishing? Contact me and let me now what you need.
Thanks
Robert
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2010 Kids Only Fish Photo Contest
Kids 12 and under only contest
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Cody Schlampp28' LongNorthern Pike |
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Apr 16, 2006; 08:39PM - Flashing stick baits for pike.
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Category: Fishing tips and tricks
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Author Name: Kasow
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
When fishing for aggressive or active pike try using shallow running stick bait and retrieve the lure until it is about 10-15 feet away from the boat/pier. Then give it a jerk. The lure will create a bright flash that triggers the pike to bite. This technique works best in clear to mildly clear or stained water. You can try this for bass too. |
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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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Aug 1, 2004; 09:15AM - Walk Across the East Cape Dorado
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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 SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., July 31, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (7/24-7/30)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Dorado are thick and within spitting distance of the hotels, roosters and jacks cruising close to shore and ready to rumble . . . plenty of ladyfish and small jacks to put a bend in your 8-weight as well. Some wind in the afternoon that just cools things off a tad.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 75-88
Air temperature 80-93
Humidity about 52%
Wind: 16 from the SSE
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 15 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:00 p.m. MDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
OFFSHORE: Looks like the blues will be around for the tournaments scheduled for the first week of Aug. and if you find the right porpoise school you are in for a tussle with the YFTs.
INSHORE: Dorado action continues to please in front of La Ribera with mostly smaller fish.
BEACH: We are finding plenty of roosters cruising, but they are not very aggressive, still fun to pursue.
BILLFISH Blues, blacks, stripes, sails for the persistent.
YELLOWFIN TUNA Better use a 12-weight and a Baja Wasabi
DORADO Still the smaller variety inside with an occasional 15-pounder. Bigger fish cruising in open blue water
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE Olive Clousers continue to work well, try Rooster Alley.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK Occasional schools spotted on the surface, position the boat down swell and start flinging when they get in range.
PARGO AND CABRILLA Rocky points and pargo seem to go together like chips and salsa.
SIERRA Hard take, quick run and no fly, they must still be here
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Well, for the most part, the snook continued their wily ways with the exception of a few small ones in four days. The species count for the just completed six angler Michael Williams group from the Sacramento, Calif., area was impressive, Steve Fargo, El Dorado Hills, landed the groups best: a chunky 12-pound leopard grouper, that nearly railed him on an 8-weight. Bill Bergan, Sacramento, came in second on practically the last cast of the trip followed closely by Charley Sumner II, Roseville, and Randy McBain, who also landed a few of the salty version of a peacock bass. John Fitzpatrick, and Michael lead the pack in the corvina department, landing double digits during the trip. All in all the species list included, yellowtail, leopard grouper, broomtail grouper, mojarra, cabrilla, pargo, spotted rose snapper, snook, halibut, lingua and several other undefined reef fish.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 75-84
Humidity 28%
Wind WNW 15 in the afternoon
Conditions Scattered clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:16 p.m. MDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
YELLOWTAIL Plenty of firecracker variety eating chartreuse Clousers on anything else that got in their way.
CORVINA White fly, red eye did the trick.
SNOOK Saw a few grandes, but no takers.
HALIBUT Belchers had some 10 pound ones that could be sight-cast to.
SIERRA Nope
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Sailfish action continued at a respectable pace with most boats reporting several shots a day. Inshore more and more grande roosters keep showing up in the Chicken Coop. By the time that Jacks or Better rolls around in October there should be some serious tugs to be had.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-90
Humidity 62%
Wind 12 mph from the WSW
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:24 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:19 p.m. CDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Talk about summer doldrums, the only boats getting out this week were the locals that seemed more interested in cooling of than fishing. Tuna and dorado produced the best action with a sailfish only showing up in the pattern occasionally.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-82
Humidity 79 %
Wind 7 mph from the WSW
Conditions T Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:47 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:31 p.m. CST
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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