| 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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Feb 26, 2018; 07:04AM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: PESCADORA
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Phone: 877 898 4999
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City: Quepos
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State: Quepos
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Country: Costa Rica
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Aboard Pescadora and fish with
world champion captain mainor
oporta. Pescadora is a 41-Foot
Sport fishing Yacht in Quepos,
Costa Rica.Pescadora specializes in
sport fishing in Quepos, Costa
Rica. Pescadora is a 41-foot Ronin
fishing yacht.
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April 2004 Best fishing photo contest
$50 free fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes. Contest open to all anglers 8 contestants minimum to start the contest. Sponsored by Emperor Tackle
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Elizabeth Hauck55 lbsRooster Fish |
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Feb 15, 2009; 04:24PM - Make 'Em Last : Save A Grub
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Category: Fishing tips and tricks
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Author Name: Nathan
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Make your grubs, curly tails, dingers, etc last by sliding the grub past the eye of the hook and then stick a toothpick/shaved wood into the eye and cut the ends. This prevents throwing the grub off even after a few hits. Also play with the cutting to change a lure's action. |
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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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Nov 24, 2003; 10:07AM - '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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Capt. George Landrum
'Fly Hooker' Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
WEEKLY FISH COUNT
Blue Marlin 1 about 240 lbs. died coming in
Striped Marlin 3 tagged and released, one tail wrapped
1 Sailfish 110# tagged and released
8 Dorado
19 Yellowfin Tuna 8-50 #’s small ones released
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2003
Larry Hanson and friend Wayne, Wayne’s son Roger and our friend Paul were the
anglers aboard the “Fly Hooker” today. They will be fishing again on Friday, everyone
except Paul. He has to return to Seattle on Tuesday. Larry was nice enough to invite
me along for the day, just to ride as guest and have a few beers. We had a great time!
Juan and Manuel took us to the south almost 12 miles before putting lines in the water
and about a half hour later they turned the boat to the west. Manuel had spotted
something a long way away. We continued trolling that direction for about 30 minutes
before he kicked up the speed a bit. About 10 minutes later he put the binoculars to his
face and kicked us up another notch. 15 more minutes and the rest of us could see the
Porpoise jumping and feeding. Gad, Manuel sure had good eyes! We were the first
boat to the pod and on our first pass hooked up to a triple on Yellowfin Tuna. They
were about 15-20 pounds each and we got all of them to the boat. We worked to
porpoise again for a while and had a double strike. These fish were a bit bigger at 30
pounds, both in the boat. Another pass and a big strike. Roger worked this fish for a
while and Juan and I saw the fish below the boat. Juan wanted the gaff for this one
and I agreed as it looked quite a bit larger than the others. We will never know as the
fish pulled the hook free when about 20 feet down, but Juan and I agreed the fish was
well over 50 pounds. One more pass resulted in the landing of the largest Yellowfin of
the trip, it weighed 35 pounds. Working the fish for a while longer we hooked a
quadruple and got three of the fish to the boat, all of them about 20-25 pounds. The
other fish was another large one and we lost it. Manuel had been on the radio, letting
other boats know what we had found and inviting them to try their luck. We could see
the boats charging in, but it was a bit late for them. We hooked up four more fish
before they arrived, but these were all small fish, in the 8-10 pound class, and since the
box was full with the eight fish already in there, we let them go. Other boats were
working the school by then, so we left in the hopes of getting another species. Well,
we tossed bait at four different Striped Marlin and could not get any of them to eat!
That’s the way it goes sometimes, but we had a great day on the water anyway! Lonnie
has invited me to go along on Thursday and if nothing comes up, I just might go!
Thanks guys, we hope you have a lot of luck on Thursday!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 17 NOVEMBER, 2003
Dan, Barb and Raz Nieblas, along with friends Bill and Tony, are fishing with us
today and tomorrow. This will be the first time with us for Bill and Tony and we are
hoping for a great fishing experience. We were lucky with that wish as it turned out!
Juan and Manuel took the boat to the west, even though the wind started to really howl
last night. I went out today on another boat, a 46’ Hatteras, and we turned around
when only five miles out. Juan and Manuel babied the boat out to 12 miles when they
got into the fish. I don’t know exactly the order the fish came in so I will just list the
catch for you. Raz hooked into a giant Striped Marlin. The fish got hooked at the
dorsal fin and never jumped. Juan and Manuel were convinced it was a giant Yellowfin
since another boat had landed one well over #200 in the area the day before. The
flying gaff was out and at the ready 30 minutes into the fight. When the fish finally
came up under the boat, they saw what had happened and unfortunately the tag stick
was not ready. Both Juan and Manuel have a lot of experience with Marlin and both of
them swear that the fish was not less than #230! There was another Striped Marlin
caught and released that weighed about #140. Dan hooked up and landed a Mako
shark that might, just maybe, have pushed a scale to #10, the shark was released!
Four nice Yellowfin to #35 and a couple of Dorado rounded out a great day of fishing.
No one got sick even though the water was so rough, they just all got soaked all day
long, but they had a great time. The wind started to die down this afternoon so
hopefully the water conditions will be better tomorrow!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 18 NOVEMBER, 2003
This was the second day of fishing for Dan, Barb, Raz, Bill and Tony. Juan and
Manuel went to the same area, about 12 miles to the west of the arch, about halfway to
San Jaime Bank. It was good to them again as The total catch for the day was one
Sailfish released, approximately #110, One Striped Marlin kept, approximately #140
(the fish was hooked in the eye and gill, bleeding badly so it was kept), Four Dorado
kept, all around #30 with several smaller fish released, and Four Yellowfin Tuna kept,
approximately #30-35. The water had settled down quite a bit as the wind did not blow
last night. A lot more comfortable, that’s for sure! Once again I would like to thank you
guys for being so great, it’s a good feeling knowing your clients are also your friends!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 19 NOVEMBER, 2003
Our friend Big John, from Canada, along with his friends Ron, Jim and Chris, went
fishing on the “Fly Hooker” today. It was a fair day on the water with comfortable
conditions but they were not able to get any eating fish in the boat. They did have
shots at eight different Marlin though! One of the fish was a Blue Marlin approximately
#200 that was kept, the fish became tail wrapped and died during the fight. The other
fish that was caught was a Striped Marlin approximately #120 that was tagged and
released. They had a good time with Juan and Manuel and want to go again! Thanks
big guy, we are working on it for you!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FROM 20 NOVEMBER, 2003
Lonny Hanson and his friend Wayne and Wayne’s son Roger are our anglers again
today on the “Fly Hooker” This is the second trip for them this week. Lonny invited me
to come along again, but I had to decline as I had a bunch of stuff to de in order to get
ready for maintenance day on Saturday. Once again Manuel and Juan went out tot he
Pacific side, around 12 miles off the Lighthouse, looking for more Tuna, Dorado and
Marlin. It was a slow day though as they only had two strikes all day long, both of them
from Striped Marlin. One of the fish escaped pretty quickly, the other one was tagged
and released. It is amazing how quickly the fishing conditions can change and the fish
can move! We hope that next time Lonny comes to fish, the bite stays on the whole
time he is here! Thanks for the invite Lonny, sorry I was not able to go. Like you said,
being out on the water sure beats not being there!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 21 NOVEMBER, 2003
John Westerman and his wife Dorothy fished with Juan and Manuel today. They
started just 12 miles out to the southeast as the Pacific side had not been producing
well for the past several days. There was no action for a while and when they got 25
miles out, Manuel got a radio call from a friend giving him GPS numbers where he had
just found a large pod of Porpoise and had started catching fish. In came the lines and
off they went. 12 miles later, at a distance of 35 miles out, they arrived. Fishing for
about an hour and a half in the Porpoise, they managed to get 4 Yellowfin Tuna, all of
them around 45 pounds, and lost one more. It was a lucky thing that Manuel got that
call because they did not see anything else the entire day! A cooler of fillets was the
result and everyone had a good time!
MAINTENANCE DAY NOVEMBER 22, 2003
Both shaft couplings were replaced with brand new ones, the port engine had new
engine mounts installed and the engines were re-aligned. No vibrations!!!! A little
wood work was done.
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