| 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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Ladies Only Fishing Photo Contest
$50 worth of free fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes. Contest open to Ladies only. Contest will begin when 8 or more contestants have entered at beginning of the following month.
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Aug 5, 2003; 10:26PM - Albright Knot
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Category: Knots to use
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Author Name: Steve vonBrandt/S&K Guide Service
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Albright Knot
The albright knot is most commonly used for joining lines of different diameter, for creating shook leaders and when Bimini Twist is tied in the end of lighter casting line. It is also used to connect monofilament to wire.
1.Create a loop in the tag end of the heavier line, then feed the tag end of the lighter line through it.
2. Bring the tag end up and over the loop to make your first turn.
3. Make a series of turns around all three stands, keeping it as tight as possible.
4. make a minimum of 10 turns, bringing the tag end out of the end of the heavier line's loop.
5. To tighten the knot, pull the standing part of the heavier line. At the same time, slide the turns toward the loop end.
6. When turns are in a neat position, pull both standing parts to make the knot tight. Trim ends.
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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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Description 1:
Are you tired of the pounding and fatigue on your
body caused by a rough boat ride? Do you hate
slowing down and getting bounced around in rough
sea conditions? Now with an OCEAN-TAMER Marine
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comfortable ride and spend more time on the water.
Every OCEAN-TAMER product is 100% marine grade and
built to last right here in the USA. These marine
bean bags have been tournament tested and approved
by professional offshore fishermen all over the
country. With our vast color selection, styles, and
sizes you are sure to find the right marine bean
bags to fit your boating and fishing needs. Come
visit our user friendly website and customize yours
today.
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Jun 17, 2004; 02:29PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6-11-04 - 6 -17-04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Wide open offshore and inshore fishing was the order of the day in Ixtyapa Zihuatanejo as the weather finally cleared up enough for our fleet get into full swing. Captain Jamie Morales, owner of the Vamonos fleet reported his group form Mcallen Texas, landed 22 SAILFISH in three days while fishing aboard the Vamonos 1,2 & 3. Angler Alfred Palomino fishing aboard the Leydy with Captian Candelerio landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA on his first day offshore. First time fly fishing angler to Ixtapa Zihuatnejo, Mr. Mile Mcfall fishing aboard our newest super panga, Sirena, raised 9 SAILFISH, hooking 3 and landing his first Pacific SAILFISH on a fly. All of the action took place in three days offshore. Angler Larry Chandler fishing with Captain Temo on the Secuestro landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA in two days offshore and 9 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 7 NEEDLEFISH and 10 BONITOS in Two days of inshore fishing with Captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos 1. Atlanta Angler Dan Walden also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 finished up his trip with 3 Roosterfish and 2 Yellowtail Jacks in one of fishing. One of the Roosters scaled in a close to 80 LBS.! Sussex New Jersey anglers, Ron Reinhardt and son Jeff experienced three non-stop days of red hot inshore action as they fished with Captain Adolofo in the Petitlan area. The duo landed 27 ROOSTERFISH (to 40 lbs ) and 44 YELLOWTAIL JACKS in three days of top water pencil popping. The father and so team also lost several others including one fish that broke 50 lb. test power pro after and long battle. Colorado angler, Don Hirsch fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva landed 3 SAILFISH in one offshore day and 4 ROOSTERFISH on one inshore day.
Captain Arturo Landa on the Janeth got into the hot inshore action while fishing with Alabama Angler, Vernon Tull who landed 14 ROOSTERFISH, 5 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, and 11 NEEDLEFISH in three days of inshore fishing. The blue water is within 8 miles of shore and with the ocean calming down the inshore area are continuing to heat up.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Some remaining storms in the morings with the days clearing nicely
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate
Bait Supply: Good.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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