| 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 16, 2009; 10:41AM
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Category: Fishing Tackle Wanted
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Name for Contacts: Bill Warhol
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Phone: 763-633-0565
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City: Princeton
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State: MN
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Country: USA
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Looking for 9' light up pencil type bobber/float. Originally made by Blue Fox???
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Kids Only 12 and under
$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 ends October 1st, 2003. Good luck to all.
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Rusty Wrightapprox 5lbsLargemouth Bass |
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Apr 29, 2002; 07:14PM - Lake Cachuma Bass and Trout trolling techniques
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Category: California Freshwater Lakes
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Author Name: webmaster
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
My first time fishing Lake Cachuma was this last weekend April 27th 2002 and I will let you in on a secret this is a fine lake with great staff excellent fishing and abundant campsites. I was very impressed with the guys at the marina ( Jim and Allen) for giving us great tips for fishing their lake without holding back any information necessary for a first timer to their lake. Right out of the marina he told me to troll straight thru the center of the lake and we would be sure to get bit and he was right. Less than 10 minutes from the launch ramp right where he suggested we caught the first fish a nice largemouth bass about 3-4 lbs and lost the first hook up as we were surprised to get a strike so soon. This fish jumped clear out of the water and fought like a much larger fish than it actually ended up being. |
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Tip&Trick Description 2:
We released the bass and continued anxious to get to the trout which is what we were after. On the way to the next spot Jim and Allen had given us directions to we saw 4 deer on the shore grazing like they owned the place (which I guess they did) We set our sites on the points jetting out along the far side of the lake about 200 feet offshore. Instantly off one of the points both the reels went off as we were trolling rainbow trout colored Yo-zuri Emperor Minnows and L-Jack series lures on 4 and 6 lb test at a fairly slow troll. First fish fell off but I managed to get mine to the boat and into it for supper that evening. We did a turn around and went right back over the same spot and sure enough another missed opportunity. Back we went again with another 2 strikes managing to get one in the boat for a better meal for the 3 of us eating that night. Back and forth again for nothing and we decided to give the opposite bank a try. |
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Tip&Trick Description 3:
On the other side of the lake were the serious bass guy's fishing the bow of their sleek boats with the chairs and trolling motor on the bow. We steered clear of them and moved again about 200 feet off the shoreline and continued our trolling pattern slow and parallel to shore. We started noticing the wind more and more as we headed back towards the launch ramp noticing there was only one jacket made it to the boat and it was mine! We again managed to get another rainbow to strike right out of the water it jumped and then a small battle and into the boat it came. We were done now 1 fish each for dinner and one released bass in about 2 hours fishing time. Now it was back to camp to make dinner and get warm. A jacket is a good thing to bring on any lake as the wind always decides to blow in the afternoon. I must tell you that the guy's at the marina tackle shop know their stuff about where the fish are biting and what they are biting on. Without their tips we may have come home empty handed as several others had that day. Good luck if you get a chance to fish Lake Cachuma and be sure to say hello the the great guys at the tackle shop near the launch ramp it may pay off big time for you in the long run.....Fish on! <'))))>< |
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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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State: MO
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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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Sharkskin color chart...also, available in Sunbrella |
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Mar 3, 2015; 02:17PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo March 1, 2015
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
San Jose del Cabo
March 1, 2015
As the month of February comes to an end we have seen unpredictable crazy
weather patterns continue. This week has been more like we would expect at
this time, cooler currents, off colored ocean conditions, variable winds,
predominately from the north. Though the climate has been very comfortable,
lows in the mid-50s and high temperatures about 80 degrees, with plenty of
sunshine. Whale watching is now at its peak, as scores of whale sightings
are being spotting on any given day throughout the region.
Anglers encountered changing conditions and this meant tough times when
looking for yellowfin tuna or dorado, those species have scattered and now
we are finding more of the cooler water species as we would expect during
the winter season. Catches have included bonito, sierra, roosterfish,
pargo, red snapper, cabrilla, grouper, yellowtail, skipjack, triggerfish
and others. The Eastern Pacific bonito has been one of the more abundant
fish, striking off the high spots north of Punta Gorda on both sardinas and
yo-yo jigs, average size is about 5 lb, some going as large as 12 lb. Good
fighting fish and excellent eating, similar to tuna or even albacore.
Supplies of sardinas were a bit harder to find, mainly because of the early
low tides and the rocky areas where the schools of baitfish are now
concentrated. They are finding some live sardinas, but supplies are not
what they have been as in previous weeks.
A handful of nice yellowtail are just starting to show up, all of the fish
landed have been in the 25 to 30 lb. class, from the Gordo Banks to San
Luis Bank, these jacks should start showing in greater numbers. Live bait
off the bottom and yo-yo jigs have both worked. A few sharks on the same
grounds to deal with. Also the ongoing sea lion problem. The all-around
bottom action is improving, we are now seeing red snapper (huchinango),
barred pargo, yellow snapper, leopard grouper, pinta cabrilla, flag
cabrilla, bonito and triggerfish.
Sierra have continued to be the main species running close to shore, most
of these fish are averaging in the 2 to 5 pound range, though we saw one 15
lb. trophy brought in this week, also a couple of others near the ten pound
mark. A few roosterfish in the mix, mostly smaller sized juvenile fish.
Slow trolling with sardinas have proved the best bet for these fish.
Billfish action has been slow, a few scattered striped marlin, no feeding
frenzies, as offshore bait schools have been hard to find, no
concentrations, we expect the coming months will bring more consistent
offshore action. There has been a lack of mackerel this season so far.
We have seen significant progress on rebuilding efforts of the panga dock
area in Puerto Los Cabos Marina, in another month or so we are hoping
things will be much improved. Local road crews in La Playita had dug up and
closed the main access road, beginning work on the final long overdue
pavement section from the Marine Group to Hotel El Ganzo, planned to
install new drainage, water pipe work etc… Though the crew completely
abandoned all efforts of this project and have left us with an embarrassing
mess. Someone has got to step in and fix this situation. Another disaster
is the gill and drift net operations going on in local waters, reports of
netters filling pangas with thousands of pounds of so called protected
species such as juvenile roosterfish, this just does not make any sense at
all, where are the authority’s priorities, is there any thought at all
about the state of the future fishery?
The combined panga fleets launching out of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos
Marina sent out approximately 96 charters for the week, with anglers
reporting a fish count of: 4 striped marlin, 5 yellowtail, 18 dorado, 1
yellowfin tuna, 235 sierra, 310 Eastern Pacific bonito, 9 amberjack, 55
cabrilla, 58 huachiango, 12 roosterfish, 35 yellow snapper, 12 hammerhead
shark and 80 skipjack.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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