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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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| Did you know? |
| 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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| 2023 Best Fishing Photo contest |
| Photo with the most votes will receive a free tackle package. |
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Sadie Walker 1 lb Bluegill |
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Feb 22, 2018; 03:57AM
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Category: Guide Services
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Name for Contacts: Costa Rica Fads
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Phone: 1-800-388-9957
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City: Quepos
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State: Puntarenas
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Country: Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Fads is one of the top
charters for offshore & FAD fishing
in Quepos, Costa Rica. Costa Rica
FAD Fishing offers some of the best
fishing in the World.
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Aug 9, 2023; 11:24PM - Interesting fish hook find
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Category: Fish Facts
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Author Name: Fish hooks
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Was shark meat a part of the cuisine in ancient Israel over 6,000 years ago? Archaeologists
have recently uncovered a significant clue suggesting so. In the archaeological site of
Ashkelon, one of the oldest copper fishhooks was found, shedding light on the past. This
fishhook, originating from an agricultural village during the Chalcolithic period, is believed
to have played a role in community-wide deep-sea fishing expeditions.
Ashkelon, a city layered with history, was constructed atop an ancient seaport bearing the same
name. Its roots extend as far back as ancient Egypt, with previous findings unearthing
structures from the Byzantine and Roman eras. The discovered hook measures approximately 6.5
centimeters in length and 4 centimeters in width. This size indicates its capacity to capture
marine creatures, including sharks measuring between 2 and 3 meters, or large fish like tuna—
both commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Considering the insights marine biologists possess about the deep-sea ecosystems in this
region, it's plausible that sharks were a prime target for these fishing endeavors. |
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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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Phone:
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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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Description 2:
Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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Oct 8, 2003; 01:38PM - Ealry October Venice Louisiana report
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Category: Louisiana
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Author Name: Capt. Scott Avanzino
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Man where do I start..what a stretch of great weather and big fish..marlin, tuna, dolphin, snapper, grouper, tripletail, AJ....and it has been flat as glass last 3 days.
After a recent overnight tuna trip we find it strange that the yellowfin are biting better during the day lately..I think we went through 50 blackfin before we decided to drift away from the rig and fish for swords and flying fish..still eluded by the sworded prince of darkness in this the latest attempt - drifted 8 miles in 5 hours along the 2500 foot line toward the Canyon..not even a click...I think we did manage to put 30 flying fish in the livewell as they came to inspect the glow from the fisherman's greenlight..the day broke and we caught 3 decent yellows on flying fish before the Marlin showed up..have to credit Sonny with this fish..he was able to get a blackfin out of the box on on a hook withing 15 seconds. The cool thing about that blue, other than it being the largest one we have ever released from the Albemarle was that it stayed in my sight for most of the 2 hour fight..I got to see it charge the tuna, take the blackfin - and swim off with it sideways before it stopped and gulped it 10 seconds later - tells me I should allow for more time to swallow a natural bait when trolling..we usually give them about 5 seconds..next year we'll give them 10-15..since the fish swam on top of the water 30-50 yards behind the boat most of the fight I got a feel for what these fish do when on the prowl..never seen one swimming free like that for so long..they are almost snakelike. After the leader was touched..(we are out of tags) we tried to break it off by locking the drag all the way down..couldn't break it or pull the 6/0 live bait hook..Sonny had to grab the line and take a suicide wrap to snap it at the leader..it is amazing that it is hard to break them off when you wnat to..have to tip my hat to the folks at Mustad..not only did that tiny hook grab, but it held with 20 pounds of drag for 2 hours..never did see where it stuck but it did the job along with all 5 of the anglers taking a turn..nice going Nathan, Curt, Dave, Craig and Mike
Yesterday we had every intention of fishing Medusa again for day time tuna..we did stop in the 93 block and troll for wahoo for 90 minutes picking up 2 baracuda..but that was OK with JD my junior angler who really wanted barracuda over wahoo..water has been near cobalt blue at Medusa and 93 last 4 days..I was surprised to see that after such a hard northerly blow the 5 previous days..from my observations the whole slug of bluewater is moving from SE to NW making for a nice rip close in..it also explains why the water is better to the west..(we proved it to be green and blue green to the east)...
anyway..the tuna were just not cooperating for Monday's trip although we did catch a 20 pound dolphin and 5 tripletail at Medusa for the extra run..we ended the day stopping at a wreck we had pulled one snapper off on the way in from Sunday's trip..we caught a 40 pound gag, Amberjack and 6 red snapper..most about 8 pounds one 15 and one an easy 20..Allen, Travis, Billy and Judy were able to save the trip in the 90 minutes we had left to fish..
Today we thought we might try the Elf platform since we had busted at Medusa the day before..bad call..green water and no fish..John Morise and I complained about it all day until his fly-boy buddies buzzed the tower..we were able to get a report on a line 3 miles south so off we both went...we pulled a mixed spread of ballyhoo and divers - weren't on it 15 minutes when the first wahoo hit a purple and black Braid murauder bait on the shortline..except this wahoo kept running until he got deep into the backing he went deep..after a 45 minute fight with Neville, Ray and Russel Choina getting a turn we gaffed a est..160 pound yellowfin...Sonny and I had been wondering when we were going to have to use the tuna door..well today was the day...we quickly gutted it and packed it away..oddly enogh the stomach was packed solid with about 30 small blue crabs almost enough to boil...maybe the next new live bait craze..who knows..never seen that before...the fish weighed 138 pound gutted and bled at the marina and I have to say since we have been gutting our bigger tuna's by cutting off the gill plate stuffing the carcass with ice..the meat has been purple and rubbery..we have been making an incision at the anus and pulling all the gut out through the gill plate...we also picked up a 30 pound dolphin on a naked ballyhoo later in the day and a few blackfin at the trawl boats 5 miles out of South Pass...they must have had the entire Bon Secour and Bayou La Batre fleet out there..most of the boats are holding bonita and sharks but the ones closer to the 7 mile rigs have balckfin on them as well....We ran the rip from south of Elf (Matterhorn) to 2 miles inside of little Arco..it has to be the same rip that runs just outside of West Delta 106 and 105 although the water is cleaner to the west...it was likwise loaded with tripletail although we never stopped on it today...
We have some great underwater shots to be developed from the marlin day..my digital broke 3 days ago so I have to wait for the rprint filmm..can't wait to see what we were able to get...
Will try and post them all tomorrow...Paradise Outfitters
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