| 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 22, 2010; 11:08AM
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Category: Canada Fishing Trips
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Name for Contacts: James Bowden
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Phone: 1 800 585-8069
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City: Haileybury
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State: Ontario
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Country: Canada
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Imagine the opportunity to catch six different species of gamefish while being pampered at a remote island lodge in Northern Ontario, Canada. Red Pine Wilderness Lodge is that place. As hosts for the last 21 years my wife Janice and I have accommodated many satisfied guests from North America and some as far away as Singapore. Although Walleye is the most popular target, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass Whitefish, Perch and Brook Trout are all available on the 28 miles of Lady Evelyn Lake or the portage lakes that we feature. Check out all the details at www.redpinelodge.com or call the toll-free number to book your next all-inclusive fishing adventure.
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2009 best fishing photo contest
A free tackle package to the photo with the most votes sponsored by
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Orrin Olsen395 lbs.Pacific Halibut |
Click the image for full story |
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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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Apr 25, 2004; 07:57AM - Roosters, Jacks, Sailfish and More Sailfish
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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 SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com; USA toll-free (800)
919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., April 24, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (4/17-4/23)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Brian Dalton, Monterey Ca had a great week in spite of some windy conditions. Plenty of roosters in the 7 – 15 pound class plus a few jacks and ladyfish from the beach. Our clients fishing from the panga experienced good fishing in the morning until the wind came up about 11:00. Pargo, sierra were climbing all over the flies for Shelby and Daren Nordhagen, Boozemen Mt. Who fished several days this week.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 66-57
Air temperature 68-77
Humidity about 78%
Wind: South at 12 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:50 a.m. MST
Sunset 7:43 p.m. MST
April 27 First Quarter, May 4, Full, May 11 Last Quarter, May 18 New
• OFFSHORE: By mid morning the wind made things uncomfortable and there were few fish to be found.
• INSHORE: Best choice this week with good action at La Ribera and in front of Punta Colorada
• BEACH: Seems to be shaping up to be a dynamite year for roosters and jacks.
BILLFISH – A few can be found but not enough to keep the fly rodder occupied.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Find some porpoise and you may get lucky.
DORADO – Mostly larger fish in small groups.
ROOSTERFISH\\ JACK CREVALLE – Here we go, by next month it could be really good.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Still around.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Found a few around the receivers at La Ribera and Punta Colorada.
SIERRA – Good catches again this week.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Puerto San Carlos:
IN GENERAL: Good weather all week and few clients. Devils curve produced a few grouper and corvina but the snook were among the missing
Water Temperature 64-70
Air Temperature 66-75
Humidity 97%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:56 a.m. MST
Sunset 7:53 p.m. MST
April 27 First Quarter, May 4, Full, May 11 Last Quarter, May 18 New
YELLOWTAIL – Entrada the best bet with the few fish around found in deeper water.
CORVINA – Esteros, pier and the bridge all produced a few.
SNOOK – Should pick up as the water warms up in the esteos
HALIBUT - A few throughout the bay on the sandy beaches.
SIERRA - Punta Belcher had a few under the diving birds.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 78º blue water is holding at 6 miles. The sailfish action is very decent, but most of the other species like the blue marlin and big tuna are not consistent.
Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos had a very good day with 4 sailfish releases and two 40 pound class dorado fishing an area about 15 miles from Zihuatanejo Bay. Santiago, on the panga Gitana, fished the same area and released 5 sailfish for his client.
Baja On The Fly Client, Ross Taylor, from Northern CA, fished the beach at Barra Pototsi one day. The surf was too high for fly fishing, but he could see the big jack crevalle silhouetted in the waves. He broke out his Garcia 6500C salmon gear and caught a few of the 25 pound jacks. Casting Krocadiles and a surface popper, he also landed a couple of 3 foot long needle fish. He had braided line on his 6500C, and it was a good thing. The jack's 1st run would peel off 200 yards, and then slug it out till he got it all back.
Water Temperature 72-78
Air Temperature 71-86
Humidity 70%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 25000 ft
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:23 a.m. CST
Sunset 8:04 p.m. CST
April 27 First Quarter, May 4, Full, May 11 Last Quarter, May 18 New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Sailfish 101 went off without a hitch and the mission was accomplished. Five went in search of their first sailfish on the fly and they weren’t disappointed. On arrival day (Sunday) a front came roaring though and left grumpy seas for the first day. Regardless, by the end of the day all five had seen the quarry but failed to complete the task. The second day brought calmer conditions and the group headed out with firm resolve to do better. That night at dinner three could celebrate their success and the other two could only watch while vowing to succeed the next day. Succeed they did and on the final night everyone could boast that they had caught their first sailfish on the fly and most had even done better than that with multiple catches recorded. During the four days the group averaged three events (fish in the teasers) an hour during actual fishing time. We have already started planning our next series, don’t miss out!
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 78-94
Humidity 94 %
Wind SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Conditions Mostly clear skies
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:49 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:16 p.m. CST
April 27 First Quarter, May 4, Full, May 11 Last Quarter, May 18 New
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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