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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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| 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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| Did you know? |
| 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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| 2023 Best Fishing Photo contest |
| Photo with the most votes will receive a free tackle package. |
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Sadie Walker 1 lb Bluegill |
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| I caught a few here on the dock of the bay but it is just nice to g... |
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Welcome To Our Fishing Photo Contest
Please give us your votes for the Active Contests. All you need to do is to go to a contest and to click on the "This One Is Best" for the photo/story you like most. Your votes determine the winner of each contest!
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Feb 17, 2018; 06:10AM
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Category: Guide Services
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Name for Contacts: Costa Rica Fad Fishing
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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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| Description: |
Costa Rica Fad Fishing is the
number one choice for anyone who
wants to enjoy the thrill of
Costa Rica FAD fishing. Costa
Rica is one of the world’s
leading fishing destinations,
and it is not difficult to see
why. We have lot of experience
fad fishing in Costa Rica, and
we know the Quepos waters like
the back of our hands. We even
offer Quepos overnight Marlin
fishing, which really is an
incredible experience.
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Apr 16, 2006; 08:39PM - Flashing stick baits for pike.
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Category: Fishing tips and tricks
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Author Name: Kasow
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
When fishing for aggressive or active pike try using shallow running stick bait and retrieve the lure until it is about 10-15 feet away from the boat/pier. Then give it a jerk. The lure will create a bright flash that triggers the pike to bite. This technique works best in clear to mildly clear or stained water. You can try this for bass too. |
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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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Jan 30, 2007; 11:22PM - Gordo Banks Pangas San Jose Del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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Gordo Banks Pangas
San Jose del Cabo
January 28, 2007
Anglers –
The skies cleared after last weeks rain, recently there were scattered clouds and moderate winds from the north, but temperatures continued to be a bit cooler than normal. Mid-week there were a couple of early morning that dipped down to 45 degrees and the daytime highs were maybe reaching the lower 70s. Ocean conditions varied from location, the water temperature continued on a cooling trend and ranged from 67 to 71 degrees throughout the region. The clarity of the water was cleaner in the direction of Cabo San Lucas, though sportfishing operations were fishing in the direction of the Sea of Cortez, as well as the Pacific where the billfish action was still concentrated. Schools of mackerel were found in various locations, anglers were able to jig for them in the mornings or purchase them from the local pangueros. Supplies of sardinas were very limited and spread out, though on most days they were available.
Crowds of anglers were light, perhaps a combination of factors contributed to this. First being the new United States passport regulations, also the recent increase of Mexican fishing licenses could be discouraging, which now cost a steep $ 13 for a one-day license and then we have the wintry weather.
The panga fleets launching from La Playita found the most consistent action in the vicinity of the Gordo Banks and anglers found that there were not many other options since no consistent production was found either off the bottom or along the shoreline. Yellowfin tuna dominated the bite on the Gordo Bank, the fish seemed to be picky at times, but then again at times would go on a frenzy. The quality was very impressive, as the average tuna encountered was in the 25 to 50 pound class. Catches per boat ranged from one or two fish, up to a dozen. Anglers had success with live and dead sardinas, as well as mackerel, but overall more fish were hooked while using chunk bait from freshly caught skipjack, which were on the same fishing grounds.
Dorado were caught in good numbers earlier in the week, most them medium sized fish, with some exceptions, but as the water cooled off, these fish became less active over the weekend and most likely are migrating further south. The majority of the dorado caught hit on trolled or drifted bait, but schools of fish also found by trolling lures.
Billfish action was best on the Pacific side of Cabo, but the striped marlin are also being found off of Chileno and towards the Gordo Banks, following their bait supply. We look for larger concentrations or marlin to move in the direction of the Sea of Cortez in the coming weeks.
Whales are now in their peak migrations, with high numbers of both Grey and Humpbacks being seen throughout the area. Giant squid are being found outside of Cabo San Lucas, to over 40 pounds and quite a few mako sharks are being hooked into as well, they also show up when the mackerel are plentiful.
So far this season has proved disappointing for inshore action, there have been surprisingly low numbers of sierra being found along the beach stretches of San Jose del Cabo, we can just hope that these popular gamefish are behind schedule and will show up in force soon.
The combined panga fleet from La Playita sent out approximately 49 charters for the week, with anglers catching a total of: 1 sailfish, 11 striped marlin, 12 mako shark, 135 skipjack, 115 yellowfin tuna, 42 dorado, 52 pargo, 9 cabrilla, 15 sierra and 6 amberjack.
Good fishing, Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson
Owner/Operator
800 4081199
Los Cabos 1421147
ericgordobanks@yahoo.com
www.gordobanks.com
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