| 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 3, 2009; 11:36PM
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Category: Looking for
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Name for Contacts: JEFF TALLEY
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Phone: 205-369-9689
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City: MOODY
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State: AL.
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Country: USA
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I HAVE FOUND A TYPE OF MINNOW BUCKET AND I'M WONDERING WHAT IT'S WORTH. IT IS MADE OF A PAPER COMPOSITE OR SOMETHING OF THAT NATURE, IT HAS 'J. C. HIGGINS SEARS ROEBUCK CO. INSCRIBED ON IT. IT IS IN FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION.I HAVE LOOKED ON THE COMPUTER FOR IT AND CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING FROM THE 40'S OR 50'S ON IT SO I'M THINKING IT IS OLDER THAN THAT. IF SOMEONE HAS ANY INFO. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME.
THANKS,
JEFF
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Kids only 12 and under fishing photo contest
$50 worth of free fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes. Contest open to Kids only 12 and under at time of catch. Contest will be active once there are 8 contestants. Good luck to all.
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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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May 13, 2019; 08:07PM - OCEAN-TAMER Marine Grade Bean Bags
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Category: Boats
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Price: $79.95 - $139.95
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Name for Contacts: Frank Abruzzino
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Phone: (941) 776-1133
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City: Palmetto
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State: Florda
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Country: usa
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Dec 12, 2003; 06:52PM - Zihuatanejo Sizzles; Other Sites Merely Warm
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Thurs., Dec. 11, 2003, Report covers the period Sat.-Thurs. (12/05 - 12/11)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND IZTAPA, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Now that the wind settled down, wouldn’t you know that there are only a few clients to enjoy it? It’s still a long ride for the few tuna to be found under the porpoise. Back inshore, a few dorado under the moorings and sierra along the beach.
If you haven’t made your New Year’s plans, consider starting 2004 off right with your first rooster or jack. Hotels are still fairly well open.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 69°-74°
Air temperature 68° - 73°
Humidity about 78%
Wind North at 3 mph
Conditions Partly Cloudy (FEW) : 4,000 ft
Visibility 12 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:34 p.m. MST
Dec. 16 Last Quarter, Dec. 23 New, Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full
o OFFSHORE: A few tuna and billfish here and there.
o INSHORE: Check around the moorings in front of the hotels and you may
get lucky. Small jacks, roosters and sierra early morning
o BEACH: Gray light is best this time of year. Look for the birds crashing
on bait.
BILLFISH - Spread out throughout the Las Palmas Bay. Put your time in and you
may be rewarded.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Under the porpoise is the best bet.
DORADO - A few small ones around the moorings.
ROOSTERFISH - Some small ones near Punta Colorada and La Ribera.
JACK CREVALLE - A few small fish at La Ribera and out toward Punta Colorada.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - A few closer to shore, but difficult to find.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Quiet.
SIERRA - Gray light just at dawn is best.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Tuna, dorado and skipjack dominated the offshore catch with few
marlin to be found. Inside the esteros the fishing continued at a blistering pace. Snook continued to bite and the lucky ones released a few in the teens. Corvina and pompano seemed to be laying in wait for any popper that hit the water. A few leopard grouper and pargo along with a gaggle of spotted bay bass made for a good week.
Water Temperature 67°-73°
Air Temperature 64°- 71°
Humidity 76%
Wind South at 2 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:01 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:38 p.m. MST
Dec. 16 Last Quarter, Dec. 23 New, Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Day to day deal if you hit the right day it can be awesome under
the bird schools at the entrada.
CORVINA - Still a class A bite.
SNOOK - A handful in the teens.
HALIBUT - No one fished for them this week, but I will bet they are still happening.
SIERRA - Best I can tell you is Wire and bird schools are the best
combination.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is about 4 miles off the beach and most of the
sailfish action is taking place at the 12- to 14-mile mark. We are under a full moon, but we are still managing to raise enough fish for the fly rodders to get at least two hook-ups a day. Conventional gear fishermen are getting 4 to 7 released sailfish per day.
Gary Graham fished with us this week for three days. The clients were here to do an article for Unlimited Magazine on how an inexperienced fly-angler can catch a billfish. Of course, to be successful you need to be in an area which allows a lot of shots at a fish. With the full moon, we did not get the shots we wanted, but the 'crew' was exceptional on the opportunities we got. Captain Poli on the 38-foot cruiser “Don Gordo” raised the sailfish, I teased the fish to the boat, and Gary instructed anglers Johnny Duncan and
author Kent Black of New Mexico. We got the job done. The photos were taken and the article will be written as it actually happened (and not as a figment of an author's imagination).
Butch Cooley of Seattle, Wash., fished one day with Captain Margarito and me on
the “Gaby.” We raised 9 sailfish, tagged and released 3, and hooked another for a
long release (the sail threw the fly after about a minute of spectacular aerial display.)
Baja on the Fly client Fred Brune, of Seattle also fished two days with Martin and me on the panga “Isamar.” We managed to tease 9 to the boat and to tag and release the fish for him. Fred had previously fished with me on the Baja East Cape when I guided for Baja on the Fly last summer. He definitely feels the winter fishery here in Zihuatanejo is well worth the investment, and a great 'family' destination.
Inshore, due to the clear water on the beach, the roosterfish and jack crevalle action has slowed a bit. Fly-fishing for sierras and black skipjack tuna has been excellent.
The dorado we had the here in the previous weeks have pulled a disappearing act on us.
Water Temperature 78º-84º
Air Temperature 73° - 86º
Humidity 62%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:06 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
Dec. 16 Last Quarter, Dec. 23 New, Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: The weather is beautiful and most of the fishing action seems be
25-30 miles out. We did not have a lot of boats out this week, but the action is steady. Boats seem to be averaging 17 shots at sails with 11 releases, and the high boat for the week released 19 of 32 on sails. There has also been steady action on dorado and small tuna if you are looking. Inshore, there were no boats out, so we have no report. We have some openings in Jan. if anyone has the chance to take a last minute trip. We have quite a few parties fly in on a Thurs. evening and out on Sun. with two full action packed days
of fishing.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 80°-84º
Humidity 74%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility
Sunrise 6:16 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:36 p.m. CST
Dec. 16 Last Quarter, Dec. 23 New, Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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