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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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| Starfish can re-grow their arms. In fact, a single arm can regenerate a whole body. |
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| Starfish don't have brains. Special cells on their skin gather information about their surroundings |
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| Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
| Though their names may suggest otherwise, cuttlefish, starfish, and jellyfish aren’t actually fish. Generally-speaking, fishes must have skulls, gills, and fins. Surprisingly, though, not all fishes have proper spines. |
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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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| 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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| A bit of Humor |
| My brother has 2 German Shepherds named Rolex and Timex. You guessed it they are Watch Dogs. |
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From Jan 01, 1999 To Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 24, 2003; 02:15PM - Bargain Rates For October
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
Welcome to what we think is the Flyrod Sailfish Capital of the World! Starting with our next condition report, Iztapa, Guatemala, will be part of our ongoing up-to-date news. Located on the Pacific Coast, Iztapa is next to Mexico's southern border. It's approximately 2 hours from Miami, 3 hours from Houston, 3.5 hours from Atlanta and 4.5 hours from Los Angeles.
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tue. (9/21 - 9/23)
IN GENERAL:
The fish are here, if you can get around the short rain squalls. Water color and temperature (84-85 degrees) are perfect, and the boats have been fishing about 30 miles out. With our season just beginning, in the past week only two boats have been fishing. One had double digit releases on sails, and both had marlin in the pattern, but could not connect. Sailfish are showing up a lot more frequently over the past couple of weeks with double digit days. Dorado are still being caught on most trips, but are more scarce than usual, which leaves more time for sails and marlin. There has been no inshore fishing activity the last week. We have been scouting snook areas, but the fishing is slow inshore. Anglers looking for a new challenge should note that Continental Airlines has been running specials the past two weeks on fares to Guatemala.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 78°-84º
Humidity 79%
Wind SE at 8 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 20,000 ft
Visibility
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. CST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Guatemala trips, go to:
http://www.guatemalafly.com
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy
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Sep 20, 2003; 11:55AM - Season's Coming Soon
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week) reports for this area.
Saturday, September 20, 2003, Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (9/13 - 9/20)
IN GENERAL: While our fall season won’t be under way for a few more weeks, all indications are that it will be another banner year. One group of seven from San Antonio, TX just couldn’t wait and came down for a “quickie” trip to check out the area and they weren’t disappointed. Regardless of the unsettled conditions they found plenty of sailfish, dorado and tuna hanging on the clean side of the color break. Double digit releases on one of the boats and almost as many on the other convinced the group this was a fishing hole worth revisiting when the season begins to rock. While there are only a few boats heading out these days the reports have been encouraging: a few blues, a black, bunches of tuna, dorado and enough sails to keep the clients hopping. Back inshore the off color water is making it tough to find the roosters.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 77°-84º
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Guatemala trips, go to:
http://www.guatemalafly.com
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy
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Sep 13, 2003; 11:28AM - Sailfishing Guatemala - Club Tournament
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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CLUB TOURNAMENT
FISHING RESULTS OF 7TH. ROUND FISHING TOURNAMENT IN GUATEMALA
Last Saturday (08-02-2003) the Club Naútico de Guatemala Nautical Club of Guatemala) hosted the “Séptima Fecha del Campeonato Nacional Copa Rotativa Carlos José Castillo” (Seventh Round of the National Championship for the Carlos José Castillo Cup).
CATEGORY: CATCH AND RELEASE OF PACIFIC SAILFISH
ANGLER RELEASES BOAT/TEAM POINTS
Antonio Cocinas 7 Conga 25
Romano Dallamora 6 Sirena 22
Julio Mansilla 6 Sirena 20
Boris Porta 5 Enter Price 18
BOAT/TEAM RELEASES
Sirena 13
Conga 12
Aguardiente 10
Enter Price 8
Each boat had three anglers using conventional fishing equipment with Andy Tournament yellow 20 lb line and Ballyhoo as bait. Two team members per boat and the other team member on another boat to serve as judge. Anglers dropped their lines into the water at 7:00am and reeled them in at 3:00pm. Fishing was between 30 and 40 nautical miles from shore. Guatemala is catch and release for all billfish.
CATEGORY: INSHORE FISHING
ANGLER POUNDS BOAT/TEAM POINTS
Jorge Luís García 40 Trucha 15
Mauricio Narváez 27 Ancha OA II 13
César Papa Sr. 24 Selsa Valeria 11
Raúl Rodríguez 18 Ancha OA II 9
BOAT/TEAM # of POUNDS
Ancha OA II 45
Trucha 40
Selsa Valeria 34
Parlama 6
Each boat had two anglers using conventional fishing equipment with 12 or 20 lb line and used Rapallas, Ballyhoo, squid or live bait. Anglers dropped their lines into the water at 6:00am and reeled them in at 12:00pm. Fishing was about 5 nautical miles from shore. Any fish that is not a billfish is permitted.
OVERALL STANDINGS AFTER 7 ROUNDS
After 7 out of 8 rounds the standings are as follows:
CATEGORY: CATCH AND RELEASE OF PACIFIC SAILFISH
ANGLER RELEASES BOAT/TEAM POINTS
Romano Dallamora 42 Sirena 136
Rafael Piñol 30 Conga 94
Rolando Flores 29 Aguardiente 93
Julio Mansilla 29 Sirena 91
CATEGORY: INSHORE FISHING
ANGLER POUNDS BOAT/TEAM POINTS
Rubén Chávez 235.5 Trucha 78
Jorge Luís García 229 Trucha 75
César Papa Sr. 103 Selsa Valeria 61
Dennis Wheeler 99 Parlama 47
After the boats came in there was a late lunch served at the Nautical Club “rancho” (open walled construction with a high, palm leaved roof) at the Guatemalan Navy’s Pacific Naval Base. Plenty of food and cold beverages were served. Once lunch was over prizes were handed out. This time the prizes were trophies in the shape of whales.
Information for this fishing report provided by César Francisco Papa Jr., Administrative Secretary, Nautical Club of Guatemala.
Best regards,
Carlos Morales
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Sep 13, 2003; 11:25AM - Sportfishing and La Antigua - Guatemala
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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On the 28th of August, Larry and Tony Crosby along with their lifelong friend James Williamson of New York City came down to Guatemala for their second fishing trip. They stayed at the Villas del Pacífico Resort in one, one bedroom mini suite with kitchen, and one single room. They really liked the resort and explained that they all enjoyed going to the weekend disco and floorshow.
August 29th. They boarded the La Piragua (31’ Bertram) at about 7:00 A.M. at the new Pez Vela Marina. All of our boats leave from the new marina assuring a safe and uneventful passage to the Pacific. The other passage that some operators use is the old inlet, this is very dangerous with several accidents happening every year. Sometimes boats need to wait up to 30 minutes for the right set of waves before getting out to the Pacific. Because of the storms in Mexico causing a lot of green water, the La Piragua needed to go 50 miles before reaching blue water. The fishing was slow; however, they did catch and release two nice sized sails and brought back one Dorado. They also caught one Yellow-fin tuna that the crew made into a huge bowl of ceviche, which they really enjoyed. After returning to the hotel, getting refreshed and partaking of the large buffet they had drinks at the bar while enjoying a round of pool.
August 30th. On this day the La Piragua was set for a day of inshore fishing. The day produced five roosterfish, six Spanish mackerel and several Jacks. They retired early after another grand meal at the Villas del Pacifico’s buffet.
On the 31st we all took a nice leisurely drive to the Spanish Colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, going from sea level to 5300ft in about an hour. On the way we passed by sugarcane fields near the coast, shade grown coffee plants in the mountains and by the base of three volcanoes. Once in Antigua sightseeing and shopping were in order along cobble stone covered street. The night was spent at Casa Santo Domingo, the premier hotel in Antigua Guatemala. It was a convent, dating back to 1547, which was converted into what is arguably the most beautiful hotel in the city.
September 1st. We could tell Casa Santo Domingo had worked its magic (candles and old-fashioned lamps, statues of saints and other Spanish Colonial relics, bird of paradise plants, fountains, etc.) last night. We drove among the mountains from Antigua to Guatemala City in about an hour, taking one of the Crosby brothers to the airport. Afterwards, some sightseeing along the streets and avenues of the city was done before checking in at the Guatemala City Intercontinental Hotel, the premier hotel in the city. We said goodbye to our new friends then and wished them a safe trip back the next day.
The following is an email and some photographs we received yesterday from Mr. James Williamson.
Carlos this is Jim Williamson, first I wanted to say that Larry, Tony and I had an incredible time down there in Guatemala. The reason we had such a great time was that you and Les were such gentleman and were so helpful and accommodating. Your knowledge of your country and your patience and understanding made my trip a perfect one and we have begun to line up our trip for March. I wanted to send along some of the photos we took. I look forward to a long association with you and your company and good luck in your future efforts. Jim.
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Jul 7, 2003; 07:08PM - Guatemala Salt water angling report - June 23rd.
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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On the 23rd. of June we had 5 gentlemen visit us from Russia. They being all travel agents had came to explore Central America before sending future clients. We picked them up at the all-inclusive Villas del Pacifico Resort around 6:30 A.M. and after a short 10 minute drive all arrived at the new Pez Vela Marina (this is the only real safe ocean access). After a
short tour of the new marina they left the dock at around 7:A.M. The waters were around 75degrees F. relatively calm and the fishing grounds were out about 25 miles.
Captain Jaun and his two mates aboard the LaGipsy 32ft. Blackfin made their angling adventure very enjoyable. After landing their first Dorado which they cleaned and prepared for lunch,they released 5 out of 7 Pacific Sailfish,caught 3 more nice Dorado's and one Tuna. They retuned to dock around 3:30P.M., a little early, needing to catch-up with the rest of their 14 person party. They said it was one of their best days ever fishing and had the video to prove it. They do plan to offer Guatemala fishing when they get back home. Good fishing guys and return to Guatemala soon. For more information contact us at info@greatsailfishing.com or visit our web site at www.greatsailfishing.com
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Jun 17, 2003; 10:31AM - Guatemala Fishing June 7th and 8th
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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On June 7th and 8th Dr.James Woods out of Texas went out on The Gipsy a 32ft.Blackfin The waters had been very rough since there had been several storms in last two weeks. The seas where rough water temp. around 78F. The Gipsy had to go about 40-45 miles before coming to the fishing grounds and after releasing 4 Pacific sails Dr.Woods brought out his 12wt.fly-fishing rig using a blue/green pattern fly. The Gipsy managed to raise and bring within casting range 5 sails on both days. On both days Dr.Woods managed to hook three sails however,they spit the flies after short battles. Other fish caught where yellowfin tuna and dorado. Which the mates prepared for lunch on the second day. For more infomation on Guatemala Sport Fishing contact us at info@greatsailing.com or go to www.greatsailfishing.com
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