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| Around 10% of the world's total fish species can be found just within the Great Barrier Reef. |
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| When Anglerfish mate, they melt into each other and share their bodies forever. |
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| Not all fishes lay eggs. |
| Fishes like split fins, surf-perches, and some sharks instead carry and give birth to live young. Scientists have also discovered that the embryos of some of these fishes actually consume each other in the womb. How’s that for creepy fish facts? |
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| The Sea Anemone looks like a flower, but it’s actually a carnivorous animal that eats small fish and shrimp. |
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| Fishes hear with both their ears and their skeletons, sensing the vibrations of sound in the water. |
| Scientists even suspect that sharks can clearly hear sounds from over 3 km away. |
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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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| 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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| Fish have built in radar? |
| Built-in Radar Many species of fish have a powerful sense organ called the lateral line running across their body. It can detect motion in the water, allowing them to hunt prey, avoid predators, and navigate in the dark. |
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Feb 22, 2018; 03:57AM
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Category: Guide Services
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Name for Contacts: Costa Rica Fads
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Phone: 1-800-388-9957
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City: Quepos
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State: Puntarenas
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Country: Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Fads is one of the top
charters for offshore & FAD fishing
in Quepos, Costa Rica. Costa Rica
FAD Fishing offers some of the best
fishing in the World.
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Kids Only Fish Photo Contest
Kids 12 and under only in this contest A free tackle package to the photo with the most votes. Contest ends January 2014
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Aug 5, 2003; 11:53AM - Muddy Water Baits
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Category: Freshwater Bass Fishing Tips
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Author Name: Steve vonBrandt/S&K Guide Service
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Muddy Water Baits
By Steve VonBrandt
Nothing ruins the occasional fishing trip more than driving a long distance to your favorite spot, only to find out it’s been raining for the last few weeks and the water is the color of Chocolate milk! Many years ago, I was like most weekend anglers, and would immediately try to find another lake or river that might be a little more clear, or just turn around and go home. But I found over the last 20 years, that it isn’t necessary to give up so quickly on muddy water.
There are many times when a creek arm, or a certain portion of the lake or river isn’t as muddy, or there is a transition zone where it goes from muddy to stained, which can be a good area, but, even if there is no clearer water, there are many things you can do. Most gamefish react the same way to muddy water, they go shallow and they move closer to structure. This could mean a lot of different types of structure, such as brushpiles, laydowns, rocks, stump fields, pads on shallow flats, anything! When the bas are holding tight to cover, because of low visibility, the lure presentations sometimes need to be precise, such as when flipping a log or tree roots with a jig. Bellow are the 6 basic choices you should have rigged for fishing muddy waters.
Plastic Worms: I know this sounds like a strange choice, but a lot of times when bass are holding real tight to cover, a larger, bulkier worm, with some rattle inserted, possibly with a paddle tail, worked real close in the cover, can work well. I used a black or a black/red combination in muddy water. I also use the new Big 7 inch Senko that is out now, and drop it right into heavier cover. I have been using the new Cut-Tail worm for this also.
Vibrating Rattlers: These baits such as the Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, Cotton Bordell, Diamond Shad, or the Rattlin’ Rapalas, are excellent choices for probing different depths of muddy water, and where muddy changes to stained. The noise and vibrations of these baits, along with a realistic shad shape, make these great baits and stained to muddy water.
Crankbaits: I use a lot of the real fat bodied crankbaits in muddy water. I choose different baits with a wide wobble, and sometimes rattles. I usually stay with darker colors with red in muddy water. These colors with a wide wobble, are easier for bass to find.
Spinnerbaits: The bass will be using their lateral line more in the muddy water, so a spinnerbait with a heavy pulse such as a Terminator night bait, with a black skirt, and Colorado blade, is a perfect choice. You could even add rattles to this bait, which I have had success with in the muddy rivers and lakes in the Northeast. I always use a single Colorado blade on the spinner baits in muddy water, but in stained, or warmer stained water, I do go to an Oklahoma Blade sometimes with good results.
Topwaters: These are my favorite baits to use in muddy water. There are so many baits that shallow, muddy water bass will hit! The buzzbait worked slowly around cover will draw tremendous strikes. The walking type baits, such as a Zara Spook, and Fenwick walking baits, Jitterbugs, Crazy Crawlers, and a variety of other topwaters, including poppers with rattles, are excellent and exciting choices for muddy water bass. The bass will all be in water that is 1-4 feet deep, eliminating a lot of the water, making them easier to catch!
Jigs: Jigs in Brown/Black or Blue/Black with a Zoom or uncle Josh trailer, with some rattles, are an excellent choice to flip into laydowns, and shallow stump fields, and of course on docks. Make repeated casts to give them a good look and provoke them.
If you stick with these baits and methods the next time you run into muddy water, you will never be afraid to see it again. It will become a friend, as it has become to me.
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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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Country: USA
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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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Feb 23, 2004; 11:21AM - Fly Hooker Daily Fishing Reports
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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
STRIPED MARLIN: TWO FISH TAGGD AND RELEASED (#110, #120)
YELLOWFIN TUNA: THREE FISH KEPT (#40, #15, #10)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 15 FEBRUARY, 2004
Garret Ferris and Bob were out today for their third and last day of fishing. Craig and
Mike were not fishing today. Since it was Craig who got the Marlin yesterday, someone
else had a shot today. Bob was the lucky angler as they were able to toss bait at three
fish and get one of them to hook up! It was around 30 minutes before the fish was to
the boat and it reportedly did a lot of jumping for them. Philipe was able to tag and
release the fish. Thanks for the good times guys, we are glad your trips were
successful!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 16 FEBRUARY, 2004
Today was supposed to be James Bodin and his friend Mike fishing the “Fly Hooker”.
They did a lot of research before they booked the boat and were really looking forward
to the trip with Juan and Manuel. Unfortunately we had a problem shortly after getting
the engines warmed up and had a leak in the stbd. transmission oil cooler. It was not
something that could be fixed right then and there so we asked James if they wanted us
to find another boat for them or wanted the deposit back. Well, they had come a long
way to catch a Marlin so we started to look for another boat. It was a busy day for
charters but we were able to come up with another boat for them. It was one we had
used once before and our clients had good luck with them, but this time their
performance apparently left a lot to be desired. It was a late start, not getting out until
7:30 and they worked the area around the 95 spot for most of the morning. No luck so
they tried closer to home where the current had forced the cool water up against the
warmer water, and still had no luck. The Tuna bite had been 30 miles off shore so it
was not possible to go out there in the time remaining. Sorry guys, but that is fishing,
you can’t catch fish sitting on the beach. We tried our best to make you happy.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 17 FEBRUARY, 2004
Craig Schlagbaum was our angler today and he has fished here in Cabo for a long
time. He said he is always trying out different boats, looking for crews that work well
and he can be happy with. He and his wife went out on Monday with another company
and had a 40 mile ride to the south, and had no strikes at all. At 11 this morning it was
beginning to look like another day of just riding a boat and then it happened, a nice
Dorado of about 35 pounds jumped on one of the lures. A quick fight and dinner was in
the fish box. Right after that a Striped Marlin was seen on the surface and a bait
tossed. Hook up! The fight was quick, only 12 minutes, but that is because Craig
knows what he is doing with a reel! One Striped Marlin estimated at #120, one #35
dorado, not bad for the day. Craig was very happy and said he would contact us again
for his next trip to Cabo. Juan and Manuel were one of the best, if not the best, crews
he had fished with here.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 19 FEBRUARY, 2004
I do not know the names of the guy and his two young daughters that fished the “Fly
Hooker” today. It was literally a last minute charter. They usually fish another boat on
our dock, but it had mechanical problems (Boy, do I know how that can be!) and
Manuel was there on our boat. The owner contacted us at home and then the folks left
at 10 am for a four hour trip, hopefully to find Sierra or some inshore fish for the girls to
fight. Manuel and Philip ended up bottom fishing as the Sierra bite was not happening
and the girls got Puffer Fish and Silver Snapper, plus they had a blast feeding the
Pelicans on the way back in.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 14 FEBRUARY, 2004
Norm Sugg, Gilbert, Paul, Benny and Benny’s son Mike were our anglers today.
They are from “Construction Solutions” in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The guys got off
to a late start due to lingering (in some cases still existing) “Tequilla Flu”. The wind
was blowing a bit this morning so the water was just a little choppy. Juan and Manuel
went due south for 9 miles where a lot of boats were working porpoise for Yellowfin
Tuna. I am not sure if it was Benny or Mike who was so happy when he caught the 10
pound Bonito, but it was “The biggest fish I have ever caught!”. Well, it was the biggest
until he hooked into the #40 Yellowfin Tuna! That fish was designated as “dinner” and
there were two other smaller Yellowfin that were given to Juan and Manuel. Juan said
that they lost another nice Yellowfin as well. The wind started to howl around 10 am
and it was a long, rough trip back. Most of the boats were in by 1 PM, as we were.
Tomorrow is another day and things are likely to be different. Norm, Gilbert and Paul
are fishing tomorrow so check in with us next week to see how they do! Until then,
Tight Lines!
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