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| 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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| Jason Wallis Photography |
| Corporate Headshots Magazine covers Fashion Advertising Campaigns Model Portfolio's and Headshots Family Portraits Weddings |
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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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From Jan 01, 1999 To Mar 28, 2023
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Mar 20, 2023; 02:38PM - Another Whopper Stopper
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Just me
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@86Ali3 on twitter with another whopper! Beautiful fish pic and surroundings!
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Feb 13, 2023; 05:54PM - Testing
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: testing
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Carp fishing is huge in the UK and here is a whopper
of a catch for this lucky angler!!
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Aug 14, 2019; 07:42AM - Beautiful Picture
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Just Me
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This picture caught my eye while surfing the web and
was this anglers very first fish. This is a really
beautiful picture would
love to fish on that day!!
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Aug 5, 2019; 03:54PM - Striper
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Chrisit
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Filet and releasing this guy in the frying
pan! My biggest striper ever! 32â€
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Jun 23, 2011; 07:11PM - Canada-Vancouver and Fraser river fishing report
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Silversides Fishing Adventures
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The fishing on local rivers and lakes has been good this past month and will continue good to excellent as we head into summer.
The Fraser river is producing well for Sturgeon to 200 lbs and the odd 300 lb.
Interior lakes are fishing very well for Rainbow trout using flies.
Salmon fishing on the Fraser river will open July 16 for Chinooks. August is good for Chinook and Sockeye salmon and huge Sturgeon. September is HOT fishing for 30 million Pink salmon and big aggresive Sturgeon. October is great for Chum and Coho salmon and Sturgeon. November is good for Sturgeon and Chum and Coho salmon.
Call us at 1-604-864-5445 or visit our website at www.silversidesfishing.ca
tight lines!!
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Jun 18, 2011; 01:45PM - me
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: me
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Apr 11, 2010; 11:09AM - Salmon Fishing on Ireland's Cork Blackwater
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Ian Powell
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Here's the current water level on the Cork Blackwater at Ballyduff.
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Source: [URL='http://www.ireland-salmon-fishing.net/FishingReport/fishingreport.htm']Blackwater Lodge Fishing Report page[/URL]
The river is falling slowly but steadily. The clarity has improved dramatically & is now about 5 feet on the lower river.
It's still a bit too high to fish the fly comfortably.
The 5th. springer of the season on the Lodge beats was caught on spinner on Beat 5 - Inchinleama last Sunday (April 4th.) before the last flood hit the river.
One kelt was caught today - surprising that there are still some present in the river this late in the season.
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Aug 13, 2009; 03:14PM - Costa Rica Fishing Reports from Papagayo
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Genaro Mendez
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Papagayo SportFishing Reports from Guanacaste province, Costa Rica.
We have had good fishing lately, specially for sailfish, however last week we caught 3 marlins (blue and black). Rooster, dorado and tuna also caught inshore fishing.
On August 11,
- El señor Eduardo Bravo and his family, from the Paradisus Playa Conchal, were fishing aboard the CORMORAN boat. As other people on days before, they were fishing between 5 and 10 miles offshore from the Catalinas islands. They raised 6 sailfish releasing 4; also caught one dorado.
- On this fishing charter from the Hilton Papagayo Resort, Chris Summit and his family where fishing aboard the LA CHILA-G boat. Fishing inshore they caught a bull dorado, one rooster and some others inshore species.
- Joe Bergler was fishing again on the ALBATRES boat. He landed a very nice rooster fish, one big dorado and jurel.
On August 10,
- Bruce Skinner and a party of 8 friends were fishing aboard the CORMORAN and the LA CHILA-G boats. People on the CORMORAN caught nothing, however people aboard the LA CHILA-G raised 3 sails and released 2 of them, they also caught a 300lbs Black Marlin.
On August 7,
- Robert Bristol, from Paradisus Playa Conchal, was fishing today aboard the CORMORAN boat with Lino Guido captain for a full day offshore in the golfo de Papagayo. Eight sailfish raised and five released, also a big needlefish.
- Today was day number 3 for Ferdinand Lossl and his wife, from Germany, today aboard the TUNA-FISH boat with Nelson Mendez captain. They were fishing offshore from Flamingo beach. Ferdinand released a nice 400lbs black marlin, a sailfish and caught one dorado.
- Joe Bergler, from the Ocotal beach, aboard the ALBATRES boat with Jose Mendez captain had a nice inshore fishing today. He released 3 good sized roosterfish, two dorados, one jurel and a lot of bonitos.
Papagayo Sport Fishing
http://www.costa-rica-fishingtrips.com
Genaro Mendez
(011)-(506)-8331-2731
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May 18, 2009; 10:07AM - Tofino B.C. Vancouver Island May Report
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Jay Mohl
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May 15th Sport Fishing update Tofino/Clayoquot Sound B.C.
With recent weather patterns providing a day to day mix of all types, springtime conditions may be a little delayed, but not totally abnormal.
Also a little later than normal, the Tofino sport fishing conditions and opportunities for Chinook Salmon and Halibut were slowed a bit by the mixed weather conditions, as well as the anticipated wait for the first strong runs of transient Chinook Salmon heading south past the coastline of Clayoquot Sound. The springtime waiting game is over on many fronts, with timely indicators prevalent in many areas both on land and sea. During the same time that local Cherry trees blossom, and the Black bears roam the hillsides and beaches in search of their spring forage, there are also many ocean indicators that help notify anglers that the “Spring Season” is upon us. Local Fishermen know the Salmon are here or near when current indicators at sea are so obvious. Acres upon acres of Krill or Plankton a short distance offshore have created massive clouds of the nutrient rich base food source for most local aquatic species. Amazing numbers of Humpback whales, marine mammals and birds, as well as aggressively feeding Chinook salmon, Halibut and various other fish species are currently enjoying one of nature’s best spring-time offerings. On a very positive note, there have been reports from many areas of the coast that the plankton abundance is extremely strong, supporting many marine species.
Over the past week in the Tofino/ Clayoquot Sound area, Chinook salmon fishing has increased dramatically, with consistent action and catches for those to enjoy the best tasting salmon of the season. Most Chinook Salmon have been caught offshore from Tofino approximately 4-6 miles, while trolling near clouds of bait like the pre-mentioned Plankton, as well schools of commonly abundant Needlefish. On the tougher weather days, the salmon fishing inshore has been very good as well, with spots very near Tofino harbour, creating close and reliable option. The offshore areas for Salmon fishing have also been hot spots for Halibut fishing, with many Halibut being caught while trolling for Salmon. To catch Halibut this way is not uncommon, especially when trolling with baits like Anchovies or Herring near the bottom. Coho Salmon are also starting to show up, with these likely being the start of the Columbia River summer run of Coho that is anticipated to be extremely strong over the next three to Four months.
With nature serving up a mixed bag of weather as we approach summer, it is much easier to take with the great fishing we have been waiting for, and the great fishing forecast ahead for the 2009 season.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for further details and information for your next fishing adventure in the Tofino area.
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Dec 5, 2008; 04:46PM - New Zealand Adventure
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Stan Wright
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When friends found out I would be visiting New Zealand, everyone ask if I was going fishing . On checking the itrinary of the tour I discovered a 'free day' in Queenstown. I called Simon Wilkinson Guiding and ask if there was any possibility of a guided trip the next day. He told me to be in the hotel lobby at 7:00 AM
The South Island of NZ is amazingly beautiful in the spring. Snow capped mountains and lovely green hills with clear streams running through the sheep filled meadows.
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We took a gravel road off the main highway that followed a small river, parked the 4-wheel drive and grabbed the rods.
The way it's done is.... you follow the river trying to spot the trout in the clear shallow water.
Then using a 9 foot 6wt flyrod with a super long leader ( I think it was 14 to 15 foot) and two tiny nymph flys.... you cast to a feeding fish.
The trick is to put the fly ahead of the fish and let it drift down into the 'feeding window'. Sounds easy.... it's not.... LOL .... You have to be right on the money. If your fly is to far to the left or right, or too shallow, the fish ignores you. Just a few inches off target won't cut it.
Sometimes I couldn't see the fish from my casting position. Simon would be up on the bank 'spotting' for me and directing my casts. 'Just a little to the left, and about 2 feet longer, Stan.' 'Good, now 6 inches more to the right. Needless to say, if your going to NZ.... first practice your casting using a long leader. It will make your trip much more productive and enjoyable.
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We spotted, well mostly Simon spotted, some 30 or 40 fish that day. This river held only brown trout. Not many fish per mile, but big ones. A 6 pound fish was on the 'small' side.
About 3 feet above the fly there was a 'strike indicator'. A small bright tuft of fluff tied to the line. It works like a floater. Gives you an idea of where your fly is and indicates when you get a strike. If the indicator stops... you strike. That also sounds easy doesn't it? (grin)
We walked several miles along the river spotting fish and casting to them. Some fish ignored my presentation and after 30 or so casts we moved on to find another more cooperative trout. Other times I missed my mark and spooked the fish on the first cast. Simon was very patient with me. Always offering encouragement and advice.
Just after a relaxing picnic lunch, I hooked into a big brown that wasn't able to throw the fly on it's first jump. On my 3rd cast the indicator stopped, Simon yelled 'Strike' and the fight was on.
The river at that spot was only about 2 feet deep, but swift. The trout moved up current into a deeper pool with me running along the gravel bar, rod held high, and wondering if a 6 pound test leader was really strong enough to land this thing. All the while, Simon was shouting encouragement and taking pictures. Finally I eased the huge brown trout (it was huge to me) into the shallow water and grabbed it by the tail.
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The small fly was quickly removed, more pictures taken, and with a splash of it's tail the fish disappeared into the stream.
Wow. My first brown trout.
Fishing for brown trout in New Zealand was different from any fishing I had ever done. Lots of walking, the need for accurate casts with a long leader, and 'stalking feeding fish'. On Simons web site there are pictures of mountain streams filled with browns and rainbows with snow capped mountains in the background. Places reached only by helicopter. ( swguiding.wispaces.com )
If the picnic lunch was great (loved those home made cookies), imagine a home cooked meal in his mountain cabin by the river after a day of fishing. Something to dream about and look forward to. It was an adventure in a beautiful land, with good company, a trip I will never forget.
Aloha,
Stan
THE END
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