| 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 30, 2010; 11:45AM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Ralph Solano
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Phone: (506) 886-20214
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City: Santa Cruz
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State: Guanacaste
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Country: Costa Rica
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Ralph Solano - Kayak, boat and surfcasting fishing guide
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location > Playa Potrero.
www.costaricawildfishing.com
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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 |
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Aug 9, 2023; 11:24PM - Interesting fish hook find
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Category: Fish Facts
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Author Name: Fish hooks
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Was shark meat a part of the cuisine in ancient Israel over 6,000 years ago? Archaeologists
have recently uncovered a significant clue suggesting so. In the archaeological site of
Ashkelon, one of the oldest copper fishhooks was found, shedding light on the past. This
fishhook, originating from an agricultural village during the Chalcolithic period, is believed
to have played a role in community-wide deep-sea fishing expeditions.
Ashkelon, a city layered with history, was constructed atop an ancient seaport bearing the same
name. Its roots extend as far back as ancient Egypt, with previous findings unearthing
structures from the Byzantine and Roman eras. The discovered hook measures approximately 6.5
centimeters in length and 4 centimeters in width. This size indicates its capacity to capture
marine creatures, including sharks measuring between 2 and 3 meters, or large fish like tuna—
both commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Considering the insights marine biologists possess about the deep-sea ecosystems in this
region, it's plausible that sharks were a prime target for these fishing endeavors. |
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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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Description 2:
Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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Oct 8, 2006; 01:14PM - 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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October 8, 2006
Anglers –
Just like clockwork crowds of fall anglers are showing
up by the hundreds to take advantage of the excellent
fishing opportunities the Los Cabos area has to offer.
The weather has continued to be ideal, lots of
sunshine, very little wind, cooler mornings and humid
afternoons. Ocean conditions were comfortable, minimal
swells with water temperatures ranging from 86 to 88
degrees. Supplies of sardinas remained plentiful off
of the La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos area. There are
now a couple of low pressure areas off to the west of
the peninsula, but they are too far west to cause any
concern, though with the water temperatures so high
there still is a chance of a late season storm
developing within striking range.
The fishing action continued to be dominated by
yellowfin tuna and dorado. The recent trend has been
that the bite has been more scattered and everyday
action is being found in new locations. Fleets have
been fishing from areas off the Pacific, Chileno, Red
Hill, Palmilla, Gordo Banks, La Fortuna and Iman
Banks. The fishing action has been more consistent
within several miles of shore than it has far
offshore. Trolling or drifting with the smaller baits
has been more productive than dragging lures. The
majority of the tuna being caught have ranged from 10
to 20 pounds, some specimens up to fifty pounds have
been mixed in with the same schools. Other anglers
reported having monster strikes by yellowfin that
could have topped the 200-pound mark, but these fish
came unbuttoned.
Schooling dorado were found spread out throughout the
areas, early in the week was particularly good for
them. Most of the fish were in the 5 to 15 pound
class, with a few bulls over 30 pounds accounted for.
They were striking on trolled lures, but a higher
percentage of strikes came while trolling with bait.
More numbers of sailfish moved onto the local fishing
grounds, apparently attracted by the warmer water and
abundant baitfish schools. Most of the sailfish were
hitting on sardinas that were being used to target
tuna or dorado and they were weighing in the 60 to 90
pound range.
Other billfish action was better off of Cabo San Lucas
area, with a mix of striped and blue marlin being
found. Striped marlin were outnumbering the blues.
A few nice sized yellowtails to 35 pounds were taken
while using chunk bait on the Gordo Banks, also a
handful of dogtooth snapper up to 30 pounds were
hooked into using the same method. A mix of pargo,
cabrilla and rainbow runners rounded out the action on
the offshore banks. Inshore a few of the season’s
first sierra were being found, despite the water still
being in the upper 80s. As the water temperature drop
we anticipate greater numbers of the sierra to move
into inshore waters.
The combined panga fleets from La Playita sent out
approximately 144 charters for the week, with anglers
accounting for: 28 sailfish, 1,296 yellowfin tuna, 288
dorado, 18 dogtooth snapper, 12 amberjack, 18 grouper,
80 miscellaneous pargo, 15 rainbow runners, 36
triggerfish, 7 yellowtail, 5 wahoo, 1,730 skipjack and
75 bonito.
Good Fishing, Eric
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