| 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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Category: Boat Motors
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Name for Contacts: Dorothy Holland
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Phone: 334-797-4700
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City: Dothan
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State: Al.
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Country: USA
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Looking for Mercury 4 stoke motor for 21 foot suntracker pontoon boat.
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2009 best fishing photo contest
A free tackle package to the photo with the most votes sponsored by
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Orrin Olsen395 lbs.Pacific Halibut |
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Aug 20, 2019; 09:28PM - Trout Id Chart
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Category: Fish Identification Charts
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Author Name: Steve Crilly
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
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Jan 5, 2004; 06:27PM - Fly Hooker Daily Fishing Reports
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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
WEEKLY FISH COUNT
One Striped Marlin T&R (#120)
12 Tuna kept (#54,46,35,35,35 and smaller)
4 Dorado kept (#30-15)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 29, 2003
Mark McLeod was my angler for today. I say my angler as other than Mark, I was the
only person on the boat! Juan has been sick since the 24th with the flu and it sounds
as if his family is getting it as well. I discovered at the end of the day that Manuel had a
very bad cold this morning, called Juan and let him know he would not be able to get in.
Juan said “all right” then rolled over and went to sleep! Oh well, Mark and I managed
to handle it all right between the two of us! The day started off real slow, but at least
the water conditions were great, very little swell and no chop, a beautiful sunrise to
start us out. I went to the south east, running out to the 95 spot to start, as there had
been a finger of warmer water working it’s way up from the south that I hoped would
hold fish. Well, at around 11 am I was beginning to think that I would have to have my
head examined when off in the distance I spotted a couple of birds working. Signs of
life other than the flying fish! As we slowly got closer I started to see more birds and
when we were a half mile away the air was suddenly filled with at least 60 Frigates
diving down from very high up, and there were seagulls popping up as well. As we got
even closer we became more excited, there were Porpoise jumping now! This was the
right stuff, and we were the only boat there! As we passed the porpoise, the bridge rod
went off, then the short line got whacked, then the long rigger had something try for it
three times. From the time of the first strike I kept the boat moving, speeding up,
slowing down, doing turns, anything to get all the lines hooked up. Finally we were at
the point we had around 300 yards out on the first fish and he was still in full run. Time
to stop and fight! I got Mark into the chair and handed him the short position rod,
knowing that there was less line out on it and a better chance of getting that fish in. It
took him around 15 minutes to get the Yellowfin, scaled at 46 pounds, to the boat. I
placed the gaff in the head, brought him on board, ripped a gill and closed the fish box.
Mark didn’t realize we still had the first fish hooked up and the look on his face was
great when I had to try very hard to get the rod out of the holder before passing it down
to him! The next fish was a little more difficult for him, and me as well. While I had
been keeping an eye on the birds during the first 10 minutes of this fish, the last 10
minutes I forgot about them and I was finally able to get a good gaff shot on the 54
pound fish Mark brought up! All right, fish in the boat, the birds had disappeared, time
to get the lures back out and try and find them again. We worked in the direction they
had taken off in but were unable to spot any signs so after about 20 minutes I played
with the knife and filleted out the Tuna loins. This had to be done as we were not able
to close the fish box on the two tuna, their tails stuck out to far! After that project was
done we turned the boat and worked our way back home. A Striped Marlin came into
the lure pattern while we were at the 95 spot and struck at each lure we had out. Mark
has caught a lot of Striped Marlin and had no real interest in catching one so I did not
drop back a live bait. About 30 minutes later another one appears and inhales the
short rigger lure. This time Mark had no choice and with a lot of jumping from the fish
was finally able to work it into leader distance. I leadered the Marlin, Mark backed the
drag off and placed the rod in the holder then placed the tag. I removed the hook from
the middle of the bill and we watched the fish swim away sporting the new orange tag.
It was a good feeling but Marks arms were starting to feel the workout and he told me
that the next darn Marlin I would have to reel in! Just as well we had no other strikes
for the day, I don’t need to catch another one anyway! Thanks Mark, I had a wonderful
time, and the sashimi was great!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 30, 2003
Our friend from Colorado Rod L’Anglais and his wife Karen are in town and last night
Rod met another Rod who liked to fish. This morning Manuel and I left the marina on
the “Fly Hooker” with the two Rods and the second Rod’s wife ( I am so sorry I forgot
your name) and their son (Matt? I am sooo bad at names! Sorry!!). The water was
great again and this time Manuel headed out to his favorite area, the southeast side of
the San Jaime Banks. Rod wanted his son to have a chance at Marlin so we put out all
large, dark colored lures. We had a Marlin strike not long after putting the lines in the
water but the fish did not stick around although we dropped back a live bait hoping for a
friend to show up. No dice, and off we continued. Things were seeming very slow,
both from our lack of action and lack of radio chatter. Manuel got me behind the wheel
hoping for a change in luck. I guess it worked because about 45 minutes later we both
spotted a couple of splashes on the horizon. The boat was turned toward the area and
about 30 minutes later we finally saw Porpoise. There were a few birds working as
well, maybe a dozen Frigates and a few Seagulls. We could see Tuna busting water
now and then, mostly footballs but a few larger fish as well. Just like yesterday, we
were the only boat on the scene. In the next two hours I became a bloody mess and
made a mess of the cockpit as we proceeded to catch 10 Tuna, the three largest
around 35 pounds. After that we had enough and the bite dropped off. Manuel turned
the boat toward home. I filleted the seven smaller fish and after that Manuel did the
three larger ones. With the clean up done and lures in the water there was still hope
for a Marlin! I was driving as Manuel was watching the lures when he said there was a
Dorado coming in. I glanced back just as the fish did a 180 degree turn and slammed
the bridge rod lure. 15 minutes later Manuel had the fish gaffed and in the box, 20
minutes later it was in zip lock bags! It was a good day and a joy to be fishing with
people who have so much fun! Thanks folks!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 31 DECEMBER, 2003
The last day of the year was a good charter for us. Both Manuel and Juan were
back in good health and we had great clients. It was only booked the day before and I
was not able to get the names written down, but I remember faces, Dad, Mom, two
Daughters and one Son. Super nice folks, and they had a great time. Or at least, most
of them did. Son and one of the daughters started to get a little seasick as the water
got a bit rougher today. They were able to get three Dorado to the boat. Juan said that
he farmed three more, plus they had a shot at a Marlin, but it would not eat the bait.
Well, good fillets for dinner and a little smoked fish to take home! Thanks for ending
the year with us guys, we enjoyed having you on the boat!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JANUARY 2, 2004
Today was supposed to be a share trip between John Brawley (a return client) and
our friend Tim McGee and his two friends. Sorry John, I tried the cell phone # on the
back of the booking sheet, I tried calling the hotel you were supposed to be at and tried
calling all the other resorts in the book, but I was not able to get hold of you. Tim and
his friends went out and though the water was a bit rough in the afternoon, they did
enjoy the trip. Unfortunately they did not catch any fish, but they did have a chance to
throw bait at one Marlin. That fish was not hungry. I’m sorry Tim, we had hoped for
better results. Maybe next time will be better.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JANUARY 3, 2004
Well, unfortunately for our clients starting the year with us, our luck has not been
good so far. Today we had return client Don Noble and two friends on the boat. At a
distance of 17 miles to the southwest, at 9 am, Dons buddy had enough. The water
was rough and he was sick. While leaning on the Starboard outrigger while running
him back to the Marina the outrigger snapped two feet from the base. No fish on the
boat so far. he was dropped off and his wife and Don returned. Juan and Manuel went
tot he 95 spot. There had been some fish caught in the area and they tried slow trolling
live Caballito in the area. Juan said that they had two Dorado take the baits, but both
fish managed to get the hooks turned back into the baits and they were not hooked up.
That was at the tail end of the trip and they returned to the marina with no flags flying. I
sure hope things pick up for us on the fish side of the scale! Keep your fingers
crossed! Until next week, Thanks and Tight Lines!
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