| 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 19, 2003; 05:48PM
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Category: Looking for
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Name for Contacts: Dee Katt
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City: Maui
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If you will be visiting Maui in the future, I am available as your personal assistant (business and personal services).
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Summer 2005 Fish photo contest
free tackle for the photo with the most votes contest must have 10 contestants minimum to be active sponsored by www.rainbowplastics.com
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Jan 4, 2004; 08:18PM - Power Drop -Shot Tactic
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Category: Freshwater Bass Fishing Tips
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Author Name: Steve S&K Guide Service
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
We have been using a Power Drop Shot technique that you may have heard of, and it works great in Heavy Cover, and around docks and wood in rivers and lakes. We just rig a heavy weight of 3/8 to 3/4 of an ounce, and then tie on the bait, such as a Yamamoto 'IKA' tube about 10 inches up the line on a 3/0 Gamakatsu hook, and flip and pitch it right in the same way as a jig or other bait. It stays there longer and has more action. Deadly on in-active fish. To view more tips and tactics and chat with other bass anglers from all over North America, stop by and visit us at our Proboards! http://skguides.proboards20.com |
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Dec 9, 2007; 09:35PM - Custom Fit Boat Cover
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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 13, 2004; 11:13AM - Fly Hooker Daily Catch 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
Fish count for the week:
Blue Marlin: 1 fish released (#200)
Dorado: 7 fish kept (#12-25) 1 released (#15)
Yellowfin Tuna: 5 fish kept (#10-12)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2004
This was the second day of fishing for our anniversary couple, Jere and Roz Foust. They didn’t get a Blue Marlin yesterday, just the two Wahoo so they have their fingers crossed that today will be the day. Juan and Manuel headed up toward the Gordo banks area and had no signs of life there. They turned to the east and worked out to the 1000 fathom ledge then back toward the 1150 spot. It was around the 1150 spot that they finally had a hint that there were fish around. The fish hit on the short corner lure and made a few jumps at the beginning and at the end of the fight. It took Jere 20 minutes to get the estimated #200 Blue Marlin to the boat for a good tag and release. Juan said the fish was in great shape and swam off strong. That was all the Marlin action for the day; let’s hope that Wednesday provides a Marlin for Roz as well!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
The last day of fishing for the Fousts did not provide any action on Billfish for Roz, in fact it was really slow as they did not even spot a Marlin all day. They did get one Dorado that they caught after Juan spotted it swimming under a Turtle. Juan said that they lost three other Dorado as well. We’re sorry Roz, perhaps next time you guys get down here you will get your Blue! Thanks for the good company and the fishing though, we really enjoyed having you fish with us!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
Mike and Katy Berger are newlyweds and are here in Cabo for several weeks on their honeymoon. They just want to go out and have a good time and catch fish! Great idea and our guys did their best to help them out. The big story of the day, besides the action on two Dorado in the boat, three others lost and six Skipjack caught was the Marlin that Mike fought for 2 hours and 40 minutes. They were just trolling along and had a strike on one of the rigger lures. The fish did not hook up and just a few seconds later the other rigger gets a hit. Neither Juan nor Manuel were able to see the fish so Juan pinned a live Caballito to the #40 live bait outfit and dropped the bait out. Imagine his surprise when the bait skittered to the top, followed by a large Blue Marlin that just gulped it down! The fish made a few jumps at the beginning and Katy got them on video then had some more video of Mike fighting the fish. Back and forth, back and forth. The fish came as close as 50 feet to the boat and then would take off again. Eventually after 2 hours and 40 minutes the line gave out and the fish got away. Guess Mike’s arms were hurting after that! Anyway, a good day on the water with plenty of action!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2004
I did not get to meet the two couples, who fished the “Fly Hooker” today as I had Captains duties on another boat, but Mary told me they had fished Cabo on their last trip here and were looking for another outfit to help them this year as last trips boat and Captain left a lot to be desired. Thankfully we were able to assist them this year and make the experience a good one. Juan and Manuel had the boat ready to go when they showed up this morning and all they had to do was enjoy! The water was nice and Manuel decided to work the Pacific side up toward the Golden Gate Banks. On the way there they got into some football Yellowfin, about 10 pounds each and were able to get four of them, along with some Bonita. Later they had action with Dorado, getting two of them into the fish box. Sometime during the trip they had a decent hook up with a Striped Marlin and fought the fish almost to the boat before it came off, but hey, they said they were going to let it go anyway! A good time was had, the fishing and water were great and they said they defiantly would hook up with us again on their next trip to Cabo. That’s what we like to hear! Thanks folks, have a great vacation!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2004
Jay Walker, his dad J.R. and friend Robert were our anglers today on a late booking from last night. They have fished here before and Jay has caught plenty of Dorado, Tuna and Striped Marlin so his target for the day was Blue Marlin. Juan and Manuel went out to the 95 Spot and worked it hard, then worked out to the 1150 area hoping to find a big one. They had one fish come into the pattern early in the trip and try to jump on a lure, but that was all the action they had, other than that there were no fish spotted. Jay was understanding and knows the guys tried hard for him and that he could have had Dorado and Tuna if he had wanted to try the Pacific side for them. Thanks guys, and J.R., sorry you did not get to catch a fish.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2004
Jeff Tanis and his girlfriend Lindsey are fishing with us today and on Tuesday. Jeff is an experienced salt water fly fisherman, but Lindsey has never caught a fish. Today we decided to troll conventional gear so we could get a fish for Lindsey and have the fly rods standing by in case things worked out right. Jeff would really like to get a Marlin on a fly and has the gear to do the job. With a mixed bag the target, Juan and Manuel took the boat up toward the inside of the Golden Gate Bank. We cruised for about 45 minutes and were one of the first few boats to the area, starting our trolling as soon as the sun came up. Several other boats started at the same time and in the same area and as I watched, I saw one of them hook up to a Billfish, with lots of jumping and splashing behind their boat. About 15 minutes after that Juan spotted a bill behind the bridge rod lure and quickly dropped a live bait back as I cleared the rods on the port side in case Jeff got a chance to cast a fly. Juan got bit twice on the live bait trying to work the fish toward the boat and on the third try the Sailfish managed to eat it. Juan set the hook but the fish came off right away. Good action to start the day with! I decided to put out a small fly and troll it off of my fly rod, rigged with a swivel, in case there were Skipjack, Bonita or Yellowfin in the area and right after I put it out a Bonita decided it looked good. Lindsey reeled in her first fish ever, a Bonita that weighed about 5 pounds! Jeff could not get any of the cameras to work so we got no picture but later, after working on them a bit, we had plenty of opportunities. We continued up the coast and during the course of the day, or at least the morning, we caught two more Bonita on the troll, one more by Lindsey and one brought in by Jeff, three Dorado on conventional gear, two by Lindsey and one by Jeff, plus one 10 pound football Yellowfin Tuna on conventional gear, brought in by Lindsey. After the Yellowfin Manuel spotted a big splash and turned the boat toward the area. Getting there he saw a Billfish in the water and as we cleared lines and Juan rigged a live bait Jeff got the fly ready. Just when everything was looking good the fish swam into the pattern and somehow the long rigger line or the bridge rod line came in contact with the fish and it jumped several times, away from the boat without even feeling a hook. That was pretty much it for the day for us and it was only 10:30. We slowly worked back and forth over the area we had found fish but by noon the tide was ripping and we returned to the dock at 2:30 flying three Dorado flags with one release flag and one Tuna flag. Hopefully we will get more shots on a Billfish for Jeff on Tuesday, and I really hope that Lindsey’s sunburn has turned to a tan by then!
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