| 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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Oct 8, 2008; 02:13AM
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Category: Fishing Tackle Wanted
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Name for Contacts: Frank
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Looking for Rapala Rattlin Fat Raps and
Rapala Rattlin Deep Downs. Will buy at
reasonable price. Doesn't matter what the
color, thanks
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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 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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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 23, 2002; 10:31AM - Cabo Fishing 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 16-22, 2002
WEATHER: Oh my goodness, we had rain this week! And it was a good rain, just the kind we
needed. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we had rain in the morning for a few hours,
a good rain, not a downpour or a drizzle. This is the kind of rain that soaks in and now the air is
clear of dust, the plants are washed off and everything is starting to leaf out and bloom! All this
was the result in a recurve of the system that passed to the south last week. On Friday we had the
temperature drop to 70 degrees at night and the daytime high was 85, low humidity and a light
breeze. Ah, wonderful! Clear skies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, it just doesn’t get any better
than this! (Gravity Storm)
WATER: Rough water at the beginning of the week due to the recurve of the system that passed
south last week. This is also the weather that brought the rain. The east wind and the swells it
kicked up resulted in the Port Captain closing the port Monday morning, but a few boats made it
out earlier. At the end of the week things had calmed down a lot and the water was very nice.
Monday the wind was out of the East and as the week progressed the wind had shifted clockwise
so that on Saturday it was back to the normal Northwest direction. Green water inshore out to
about a mile in most areas, past that it was blue. Our band of warm water shifted a bit as the
changing wind and current moved it around. At the end of the week we have a spot of cooler
water in the 80 degree range sitting on top of the Gorda Banks. Between there and the Cape we
have 84 to 86 degree water, out at the San Jaime we have 80-82 degrees and up at the Golden
Gate we are marking 84-85 degrees. (Mermaid In The Night)
BAIT: Late arrivals to the bait boats were finding it a bit of a struggle to get good baits early this
week as the rough water and east-southeast winds kept the bait boats efforts and successes down.
Later on it was the same situation but due more to the full moon. No problem if you were early
though. Normal price of $2 per bait and most of it was Caballito, few if any Mackerel. (The
Pascagoula Run)
FISHING:
BILLFISH: The Striped Marlin and Blue Marlin bite slowed down this week as we approached
the full moon. There were still a few fish being caught, and there was one #632 Blue reported.
The 95 and 1150 spots both provided action while the rough waters limited the number of boats
that fished the Pacific area early in the week. Edges of the 83-82 degree break were productive
and the bite was evenly mixed between live bait and lures. (Strange Bird)
YELLOWFIN TUNA: Thank goodness the Tuna are still out there! Some nice fish were taken
this week, some of them in the #150 range, a lot of schoolies in the #40-#50 class and quite a
few smaller footballs. The larger fish and the schoolies were with Porpoise and the footballs were
both with porpoise and in the open. Hooking up on lures then tossing out live bait as the hooked
fish were being fought provided a lot of action, but most boats were satisfied to use lures, and the
best ones seemed to be the ever popular cedar plugs. The fish ranged from 8 to 28 miles out,
both to the south and south-east. (Why The Things We Do)
DORADO: Mostly scattered fish this week with the concentration being closer to shore.
Average size is down a bit, most of the fish being schoolies in the 8-12 pound class. Further
offshore there are larger fish, but they are spread out. Small feathers in bright colors to get the
first fish, then live baits to hook the larger fish following the first one in. Mostly on the Sea of
Cortez side out to 5 miles for the groups of smaller fish. (Boomerang Love)
WAHOO: Once again, what Hoo? (Take Another Road)
INSHORE: The large swells and heavy winds early in the week pretty much shut down the
inshore fishing but as the week progressed the Pangas were working out to 5 miles for Dorado,
football Tuna, Skipjack and Bonita. At the end of the week the inshore water was still green but
there were a few Roosterfish being caught. (Off To See The Lizard)
NOTES: Wow, I guess I really caused an uproar with my note section last week about the
licenses! Almost overloaded my in-box with questions. I did not mean to cause any panic folks!
Just telling you what’s happening from someone who lives here! Now, I don’t know if all the
uproar had anything to do with it or not, but as of two days ago we have been allowed to buy
blank licenses for anglers arriving after hours and fishing the next day, or licenses needed for
anglers fishing the weekends, when the office is closed. You still need the license but now we can
once again take care of it for you. So remember, if you are booking a boat where it says the
licenses are included, they are charging you for them, so make sure you receive it and keep it with
you on the trip! If the license is not included, ask the booking agent, owner or Captain to arrange
it so you have them in the morning. A one day license is $103 pesos as of 9-19-02. This weeks
sounds are Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band on the 1989 MCA release “Off To See The
Lizard”. Yes Chris, I know this is Cabo and I should have rock and roll, get over it!
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