| 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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Apr 13, 2011; 07:54PM
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Category: Canada Fishing Trips
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Name for Contacts: Noel Gyger
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Phone: 250-635-2568
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City: Terrace
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State: BC
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Country: Canada
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Pro Fishing Guide with over 30 years experience. Client stay at a beautiful fishing lodge with best meals.
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Feb 2003 Best Photo
$50 worth of fishing equipment for the photo with the most votes by February 28th, 2003
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Capt. Charle...Up to 22lbs.Red Snapper |
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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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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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Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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Sep 15, 2003; 12:43PM - 'Fly Hooker Daily 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
WEEKLY FISH COUNT
BLUE MARLIN: 2 RELEASED (#250, #300)
DORADO: 3 KEPT (15-35#)
YELLOWFIN TUNA: 6 KEPT (25-40#)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2001
Today was the last day of fishing for Charlie and Skip Albrecht and they still needed
to catch a Marlin. In order to determine if the cause of them not being successful
yesterday was because of me being aboard or because Charlie had brought bananas
yesterday, we decided that I would go for this last day and Charlie would leave the
bananas at the room. I think that events proved that it was the bananas. Juan, his
brother Juan II and myself were aboard the boat with Charlie and Skip as we left the
marina at the normal time and today, instead of working the area just off the lighthouse
on the Pacific side, we headed straight south for an hour before putting lines in the
water. As the sun came up, we saw that we were in blue water with flying fish all
around us! A really great sign, but it was also a bit rough. We were working in 4-5 foot
seas with a 1-2 foot chop, fishable, but not very comfortable. All the lures were put out
and we settled in to wait, constantly scanning the surrounding water for signs of a
Marlin. Skip says he saw the fish as it’s head came out of the water, trying to get at the
lure on the short rigger, the green/black straight runner. It was 8:25 in the morning and
the fish knocked the line from the rigger clip, took a couple of yards on the strike and
then let go of the lure. I was on it in a flash and dropped the lure back around 20 feet,
hoping the fish would think that he had stunned his prey and that he would then have
an easy meal. I did it twice, and on the second attempt, I came up tight as the drag
lever was pushed back to strike position. The fish made one jump and then the fight
was down and deep. Skip was in the chair and after 25 minutes, we finally got to see
color in the deep. Another 5 minutes and Juan II had the leader in his hand and we
had a legal catch. I placed the tag in the shoulder of the fish and then grabbed the bill.
A ten minute thrashing ensued, and finally Juan II was able to get the hook removed
from the hard, bony part of the upper jaw. We pulled the fish along the boat for a few
minutes and then released him as he revived. Great job Skip, you should be getting a
“Billfish Foundation” release certificate for your 250 pound Blue Marlin sometime soon!
Charlie was up next, and as we continued to troll, we kept hoping that the next strike
was going to be another Marlin. Well, the next one was a Dorado, the one after that
was a Dorado as well. Nothing to sneeze at, as both fish were in the 30 pound range,
but not quite what he had in mind . It was not until almost the end of the trip as we
were working the area just off the lighthouse on the way home that the fish hit. It was a
Striped Marlin that at first we thought might be a Wahoo, but as Charlie worked the
fish, we could tell by it’s actions that he had a Marlin hooked up. The fish was within 20
feet of the boat when the hook pulled loose! We are sorry for you Charlie, but maybe it
will happen for you next time! At least you are going home with a cooler or two full of
fillets! Thanks guys, we hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you
again soon!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 12 SEPTEMBER, 2003
Billy Nicholas is back in Cabo and this time he has five other couples with him and
Renata. Yesterday everyone went together on one boat for a full day of fishing, just to
get the girls on the water. It was a long day but they were able to get one Dorado in
the boat, enough fish for dinner. Today it is just a guys day, and Juan and Manuel
were able to get them into some fish. It took a long run, almost 22 miles, before they
got into the Tuna, and once there, they lost more fish than they caught. That was all
right though, as the six fish they landed were all in the 25-40 pound class and provided
plenty of fillets. There was only a little other action for them today as they had a Marlin
try for the lure on the port rigger. It tried to eat the lure twice but did not hook up. The
water was still a bit lumpy on the Pacific side. Billy is still looking for his first Marlin!
They are going again tomorrow, and the girls are going on a separate boat, sort of a
little competition! Biggest fish wins!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 13 SEPTEMBER, 2003
Just five of the guys showed up this morning, I guess one of them was not as good of
a party guy as he thought! Knowing that the target of todays trip was to be Marlin, Juan
and Manuel stayed close to the harbor, not getting more than 7 miles out. A small
Dorado was the first fish of the day and the second fish was the one they had been
looking for! Billy got in the chair on the Blue Marlin estimated at #300, and while the
fish did an amazing number of jumps, it only took Billy 27 minutes to get it to the side of
the boat. Juan was able to touch the leader to make it an official catch when the fish
turned the other way and the hook came out! A legal catch, and one Billy can be proud
of! Not only that, but it won them the competition! The girls were able to catch more
fish and they ended up with 6 tuna, but the guys got the big one! Thanks to all of you,
we enjoyed fishing with you and it was a real nice group that arrived.
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