| 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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Aug 7, 2007; 10:55PM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Bobby Wilson Fishing Guide Service
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Phone: 770 328 2106
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City: Atlanta, Columbus, Newnan
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Fishing Guide Service, Seasons: January thru December, Monday thru Sunday, Guide Fishing Catch: Stripers, Hybrids, Crappies, Bass, Catfish. 6 or 8 Fishing Hours. Georgia Lakes, All Inclusive Fishing Packages. Fishing Equipment Included: Rods, Reels, Live Bait, Artificial Bait, Fishing Orientation, Guides Assistance. Accepting Reservations Now. www.WestpointLakeFishingGuides.com
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2010 Kids Only Fish Photo Contest
Kids 12 and under only contest
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Cody Schlampp28' LongNorthern Pike |
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Aug 5, 2003; 11:53AM - Muddy Water Baits
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Category: Freshwater Bass Fishing Tips
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Author Name: Steve vonBrandt/S&K Guide Service
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Muddy Water Baits
By Steve VonBrandt
Nothing ruins the occasional fishing trip more than driving a long distance to your favorite spot, only to find out it’s been raining for the last few weeks and the water is the color of Chocolate milk! Many years ago, I was like most weekend anglers, and would immediately try to find another lake or river that might be a little more clear, or just turn around and go home. But I found over the last 20 years, that it isn’t necessary to give up so quickly on muddy water.
There are many times when a creek arm, or a certain portion of the lake or river isn’t as muddy, or there is a transition zone where it goes from muddy to stained, which can be a good area, but, even if there is no clearer water, there are many things you can do. Most gamefish react the same way to muddy water, they go shallow and they move closer to structure. This could mean a lot of different types of structure, such as brushpiles, laydowns, rocks, stump fields, pads on shallow flats, anything! When the bas are holding tight to cover, because of low visibility, the lure presentations sometimes need to be precise, such as when flipping a log or tree roots with a jig. Bellow are the 6 basic choices you should have rigged for fishing muddy waters.
Plastic Worms: I know this sounds like a strange choice, but a lot of times when bass are holding real tight to cover, a larger, bulkier worm, with some rattle inserted, possibly with a paddle tail, worked real close in the cover, can work well. I used a black or a black/red combination in muddy water. I also use the new Big 7 inch Senko that is out now, and drop it right into heavier cover. I have been using the new Cut-Tail worm for this also.
Vibrating Rattlers: These baits such as the Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, Cotton Bordell, Diamond Shad, or the Rattlin’ Rapalas, are excellent choices for probing different depths of muddy water, and where muddy changes to stained. The noise and vibrations of these baits, along with a realistic shad shape, make these great baits and stained to muddy water.
Crankbaits: I use a lot of the real fat bodied crankbaits in muddy water. I choose different baits with a wide wobble, and sometimes rattles. I usually stay with darker colors with red in muddy water. These colors with a wide wobble, are easier for bass to find.
Spinnerbaits: The bass will be using their lateral line more in the muddy water, so a spinnerbait with a heavy pulse such as a Terminator night bait, with a black skirt, and Colorado blade, is a perfect choice. You could even add rattles to this bait, which I have had success with in the muddy rivers and lakes in the Northeast. I always use a single Colorado blade on the spinner baits in muddy water, but in stained, or warmer stained water, I do go to an Oklahoma Blade sometimes with good results.
Topwaters: These are my favorite baits to use in muddy water. There are so many baits that shallow, muddy water bass will hit! The buzzbait worked slowly around cover will draw tremendous strikes. The walking type baits, such as a Zara Spook, and Fenwick walking baits, Jitterbugs, Crazy Crawlers, and a variety of other topwaters, including poppers with rattles, are excellent and exciting choices for muddy water bass. The bass will all be in water that is 1-4 feet deep, eliminating a lot of the water, making them easier to catch!
Jigs: Jigs in Brown/Black or Blue/Black with a Zoom or uncle Josh trailer, with some rattles, are an excellent choice to flip into laydowns, and shallow stump fields, and of course on docks. Make repeated casts to give them a good look and provoke them.
If you stick with these baits and methods the next time you run into muddy water, you will never be afraid to see it again. It will become a friend, as it has become to me.
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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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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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Jun 23, 2003; 10:40AM - 'Fly Hooker' Daily Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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“FLY HOOKER” FISH TOTALS FOR THE WEEK:
Striped Marlin: 4 fish released (3 tagged) (# to 130)
Wahoo: 0 fish caught
Dorado: 6 fish caught (#15-#25)
Tuna: 1 fish caught (#120)
Needlefish: 2 fish caught and released
Jack Crevalle: 2 fish caught and released
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JUNE 18, 2003
Bob Nelson Sr., his son Bob Nelson and Bob’s sons Aaron and Travis are our anglers today
and Friday. Today was a lucky day for the boys as both of them got to fight fish while the old
men just got to watch and take pictures. I never did find out which caught which for sure, but I
think it was Travis that got to fight the first fish, a Striped Marlin of about 120 pounds. Lots of
surface action and about 30 minutes of fighting left him with an ache in his arm and some nice
photos of the fish in action. Juan had the leader and the fish alongside the boat when the leader
wore through and the fish swam away so the fish was not tagged, but it was a good catch and
release. I think it was Aaron who caught then next fish. Juan and Manuel had the boat about 17
miles to the east when they spotted Porpoise and went to investigate. The Porpoise were the big
black ones so they did not have a lot of confidence in getting anything there, but imagine their
surprise when one of the outrigger lures was inhaled! An up and down fight that lasted around 30
minutes lasted another 5 minutes at the side of the boat as Juan tried to maintain control of the
fish and finally he was able to place the gaff in the Yellowfin Tuna, estimated to be at least 120
pounds! Way to go guys, I’ll never pass up the chance to make at least a couple of passes around
those kind of Porpoise again. A very good day on the water and a cooler full of Tuna to take
home, but we are hoping that the old guys get fish the next time!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 19 JUNE, 2003
Our friend Don Cole gets a chance to fish with his boys Bill and Joe and Bills 10 year old son
Carson. The idea today is to get a Marlin for Carson, he wants to be able to fight the fish all on
his own without any help from anyone. He was so excited this morning and of course, being 10
years old, full of questions! Guess what? He did it! Juan and Manuel were able to find a hungry
fish and it took Carson about an hour to bring the fish to the boat, without help from anyone. The
fish was estimated at 100 pounds and was tagged and released, way to go Carson! Guess you will
have some bragging rights at school! I was so excited for Carson that I forgot to ask who caught
the other fish but there was another Marlin tagged and released as well. All the fish were close to
home and they never were more than 7 miles from port.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 20 JUNE, 2003
This is the second day of fishing for the Nelson family and they saw a lot of Marlin today but
had a hard time getting them to bite. Bob finally got a chance in the chair and it took him about
30 minutes to get his fish, caught on live bait and estimated at 120 pounds, to the boat. I think it
was on this trip the Juan and Manuel went to the arch on the return and tossed live bait, catching
two Jack Crevalle to finish up the day. Not a bad two days of fishing with a total of two Striped
Marlin and a big Tuna! Thanks guys, we hope to get a chance to fish with you again!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 21 JUNE, 2003
John Landwehr, “Mom”, Shane and Cathy were our anglers for today and they are fishing
tomorrow as well, at least John and Shane are. Another daughter was supposed to fish today but
she was not feeling well. The Landwehrs really want to catch some Dorado to take home with
them and Juan and Manuel must have been wearing their lucky shirts today as they were able to
make the request come true. Juan told me that they ended up about 12 miles offshore to the east
and there were Dorado allover the place, with Frigate birds diving on the fish. It was a run and
toss bait situation an they only caught two fish on lures. Running to where the birds were
working and tossing live bait in the water got them a lot of hookups and they ended the day with
5 Dorado between 15 and 25 pound and they lost 4 others, one of them a big bull. They also had
a Striped Marlin hooked up for a while but it got away. John would like to try for Marlin and
Tuna tomorrow, with an emphasis on Tuna, so we will see if crossing our fingers works!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 22 JUNE, 2003
It was Manual’s day off today and the arrangement Juan had made for another guy fell through
so I was pressed into service as deckhand today. I was no Boy Scout this morning, having had
only three hours of sleep, a clean, new white T-shirt on and no sunglasses, but I tried my best!
We were cruising out and about 1 1/2 miles from the Arch when I spotted a Marlin on the
surface. Juan pulled the boat around and I tossed out a live Mackerel. The fish saw the bait and
charged in, taking it right away. I gave him 8 seconds, pushed the drag lever up to strike, let the
line come tight then struck him and we were hooked up. Shane was ready and John had the
camera out as I looked at my watch and realized that it was not yet 7 am! This fish did everything
Marlin are known for, sulking down deep, tailwalking, greyhounding leaps to the side and away!
John got some great shots of the fish in the air. After 22 minutes of fighting the fish, a Manta Ray
swam across the line and we were cut off. Shane had blisters on his fingers but was really
pumped up. We scanned the water as we put the lures out, sure that in a few moments we were
going to be hooked up again. In the next four hours we spotted three sharks, that was it.
Eventually we ended up in the area where the Tuna had been caught four days ago but the water
was empty. Maybe I would have more luck than Juan so I got behind the wheel and turned us
toward shore. Outside Red Hill I found the Black Porpoise and we worked them for an hour. It
sure looked fishy as there was a small flock of birds working the feeding Porpoise, but we did not
have a strike and I neither saw any fish nor marked any on the sounder. Not wanting to get
skunked and needing to get something in the boat for John and Shane, we asked them if they
wanted to try for a Grouper or Snapper in the rocks off of Punta Ballena. They said they were up
for anything so when we got there we pulled in the lines and tossed out some live mackerel. We
got bit almost instantly, but the fish turned out to be Needle Fish, which John likened to Alligator
Gar. John’s was the bigger fish, perhaps 6 feet long and Shanes was about 5 feet long. We had a
couple of other hits but that was it for the day. Sure wish we had not got cut off by the Manta,
but perhaps next time things will work out different! Thanks guys, we really enjoyed your
company!
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