| 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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| 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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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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If you will be visiting Maui in the future, I am available as your personal assistant (business and personal services).
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2007 best fishing photo contest
A free tackle package to the photo with the most votes sponsored by
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Aug 9, 2023; 11:24PM - Interesting fish hook find
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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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Dec 9, 2007; 09:35PM - Custom Fit Boat Cover
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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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Apr 24, 2013; 01:29AM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo April 21, 2013
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
San Jose del Cabo
April 21, 2013
Anglers
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Paradise
like weather conditions in Southern Baja is now attracting moderate crowds of
visitors, slack period for tourism, as spring break is over and people are now planning
new adventures. Sunny days, with temperatures in the upper 70s and light winds,
all made for the perfect time to make a trip south.
Ocean
water conditions continue to be fluctuating daily, from favorable warming
trends and then having currents turn around and cool off. Just a week ago we
saw some areas of 75 degrees found offshore, now we are seeing temperatures on
the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas dip down to 66 degrees and highs of 70
degrees are found in the direction of San Jose del Cabo. There was a couple of
days earlier in the week when the south wind blew and pushed in cooler Pacific waters.
Ocean clarity has remained clean for the most part, despite being cooler than
we would normally expect for this time period.
Striped
marlin action were the main species being found while trolling offshore, though
the fish are more scattered than in previous weeks. Marlin were found in
limited numbers anywhere from 5 to 15 miles from shore, striking lures and
baits, at times they were groups of marlin found feeding, other times anglers reported
blind lure strikes. Only a handful of dorado are being encountered, most of
them under 15 pounds, notably fewer of these fish in the cooler currents. No
yellowfin tuna being reported on the local fishing grounds. Only an occasional
wahoo strike be reported, we will look to see more activity for these sought
after species as ocean temperatures warm back into the mid 70s range.
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were fair numbers of roosterfish being hooked into while trolling live baits
close to shore, some of the roosters weighed up to 15 lbs., though as water
temps dropped this action also slowed down. Bait supplies consisted of
caballito, moonfish, jacks, chihuil and skipjack. Sardinas continue to not be
available, due to the schools of these baitfish now being out of normal range.
The
most prized catch being encountered in recent days for the local panga fleets
have been the yellowtail. These jacks have been found throughout the area, from
Chileno, Palmilla, Salinas, Gordo Banks and even right off of the Puerto Los
Cabos Marina rock jetties. Very nice quality, most of these fish were weighing
20 to 35 lbs. These fish are striking on various baits, sardineta, chihuil,
caballito and moonfish are working. The numbers of these fish have varied from
day to day, some charter worked hard to account for one or two of these fish,
while other days boats landed limits. Most anglers were fortunate to land just
one of these quality eating and incredible powerful fighting gamefish. These
jacks are strong fighters that can easily cut off anglers leaders on the
nearest rock outcropping. The season is shaping up to be a banner year for
yellowtail, La Paz and the East Cape experienced epic action for these prized
fish during the previous month. The yellowtail were found close to shore and on
the surface sometimes, mixed in with hog sized jack crevalle, though the
majority of the yellows were being found in depths ranging 100 to 180 feet. A
few cabrilla, amberjack and pargo were rounding out the catches off of the
bottom structure. In the upper water column over these same spots there were
feisty bonito striking on rapalas, these are the good eating variety and as
close to any tuna we are finding at this time.
The
combined panga fleets launching out of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent
out approximately 72 charters for the week, with anglers reporting a fish count
of: 2 wahoo, 26 striped marlin, 22 dorado, 96 yellowtail, 12 amberjack, 15
sierra, 82 bonito, 13 cabrilla, 115 roosterfish and 8 mako shark.
Good
Fishing, Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson
Owner/Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos 011 52 624 142-1147
ericgordobanks@yahoo.com
gordobanks@gmail.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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