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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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Starfish can re-grow their arms. In fact, a single arm can regenerate a whole body. |
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Starfish do not have blood. Their blood is actually filtered sea water. |
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Starfish don't have brains. Special cells on their skin gather information about their surroundings |
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Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
Though their names may suggest otherwise, cuttlefish, starfish, and jellyfish aren’t actually fish. Generally-speaking, fishes must have skulls, gills, and fins. Surprisingly, though, not all fishes have proper spines. |
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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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A bit of Humor |
My brother has 2 German Shepherds named Rolex and Timex. You guessed it they are Watch Dogs. |
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From Jan 01, 1999 To Mar 29, 2024
Mar 11, 2006; 08:03PM - Guatemala's best day ever!!!
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Les Kagel
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GUATAMALA RED RED RED HOT - BEST DAY EVER
This fishing report for the week ending 04-11-06 is prepared by The Great Sailfishing Company which operates out of the new Pez Vela Marina,Guatemala.The fishing grounds for the past week ranged between 18 to 30 miles with calm days and fairly flat seas with late afternoon winds causing some chop. This week saw most boats releasing sails in the mid twenties into the high double digits WITH ONE BOAT REPORTING OVER 100.Today it looks like another world record for most sails on conventional was set.This week saw the fishing going from hot to todays red hot / sizzling. We at the Great Sailfishing Company hosted several parties / day charters including the Harry party that released 39 sails on Wednesday and 49 on Friday. Today the McFadden party released 59 on conventional and another 6 on the fly.All of our parties enjoy the comforts of The Joint Venture 35ft.Bertram with hot morning coffee and hot lunches,fresh fruit,snacks and real cold beer.Also the first part of this week saw Marlins in the spread on three different days with 3 hook-ups releasing one 300lb and one 400lb Blue Marlin great job Mr.Herdon.For more info. contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.greatsailfishing.com
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Mar 7, 2006; 08:25AM - Guatemala Sails and Marlin too!
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Les Kagel
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This fishing report for two weeks ending 04-05-06 is prepared by The Great Sailfishing Company which operates out of the new Pez Vela Marina,Guatemala. The fishing for the past two weeks ranged between 13 to 25 miles with calm days / flat seas and late afternoon winds causing chop. At the first of the past two weeks fishing was only fair with most boats boating sails in the single digits to low teens on conventional tackle and between 1 to 4 sails on the fly. However, this past week the fishing went from fair to good with most boats in the mid teens to mid-twenties on conventional and low single digits on fly (3 to 7).
We at the Great Sailfishing Company hosted several parties on our 35ft Bertram The Joint Venture. All parties enjoyed some great action, averaging up to 19 sailfish caught per day. The Sailfishing has also been complemented over the last two weeks by the presence of Blue Marlin in the fishing grounds. Most boats and parties had at least a shot at a Blue each day – the Joint Venture successfully raising and catching/releasing fish in the 3-400lb range. One captain reported a Blue of a “Grander” in the spreads – unusual for Guatemala, but always welcome !
For more info. contact
us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our website
at www.greatsailfishing.com
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Mar 4, 2006; 01:12PM - Marlin Surprise
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Marlin, not what you would expect to hear from Guatemala, but true. The past few days have shown the fleet raising 8 to 10 marlin a day! These are mostly little blues in the 150- to 200-pound range, though three nice fish have been seen. The sails are here, but are decidedly un-aggressive as huge schools of bait are everywhere.
Jonathan Nicholas owner/operator of “Man of War”
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 75- 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: S 4 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:17 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
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Feb 25, 2006; 02:05PM - Big Boys Show
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Like Zihuatanejo, it sounds like the sailfish slowed a click and took a back seat this week while the blue and black marlin went off pretty well. This accentuates the point that you never know what may show up in the pattern. Talk about a thrill, you are staring at the teasers expecting a sailfish to appear and a monster marlin the size of small VW suddenly appears. That could intimidate even the most seasoned fly fisher.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 72- 82
Humidity 94%
Wind: SS6 6 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:21 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:10 p.m. CST
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Feb 12, 2006; 09:25AM - Current Guatemala Fishing Conditions
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Les Kagel
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This fishing report for week ending 02-10-06 is
prepared by The Great Sailfishing Company which
operates out of the new Pez Vela Marina,Guatemala.The blue water for this week is still averaging between 12 to as far as 30 miles,with calm days and mild seas at the start of the week which turned to gusty winds with choppy seas Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.This week started out with most boats boating sails on conventional tackle in the high teens to low 30's and fly fisher-persons in the 2 to 8 sails per day range. Thursday and Friday saw a decline due to choppy seas and green water.We at the Great Sailfishing Company had three parties of fly-fisherman / conventional fishermen.The Cowen pary fishing on our boat the Joint Venture,35ft.Bertram, boated 60 sails over 3 days along with a few nice size dorado.For more information,please e-mail us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfish.com
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Jan 28, 2006; 12:52PM - Blue Water Puzzle
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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The trick this week was to find the blue water, which seemed to moving around. The calm seas made it easier for the fleet to spread out and search for the action anywhere from eight to 35 miles. Early in the week, there was more seeking than catching! By mid-week the captains had narrowed down the area and everyone’s results improved and double digit scores were not uncommon. With an occasional blue marlin and some fat dorado for variety, everyone had plenty to talk about over fresh dorado hors d'oeuvres at happy hour.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 68- 80
Humidity 100%
Wind: SE 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:31 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST
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Jan 21, 2006; 02:12PM - Short Ride...Long Day
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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With the fleet spreading out and a few boats traveling out 40 miles – most pulling the throttles back at 10 miles or less – the fishing has not been terrific this week. Single digits were the norm with very few exceptions. When the sails did appear in the pattern, they were pretty lethargic and tough to get to take a fly. A few boats did locate a school of porpoise and did well on yellowfin tuna. While the fishing was not up to the usual Guatemala standards, the weather was calm seas and clear skies.
Les Kagel
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 66- 84
Humidity 100%
Wind: SE 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:31 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:57 p.m. CST
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Jan 15, 2006; 09:13AM - “Cast! Cast! Cast!”
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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While the seas were pretty grumpy early in the week, by mid-week they had calmed downed
and the action moved much closer this week with the fleet reporting fish at ten miles. Most of the anglers hardly had a chance for their breakfast to settle before the teasers were let out behind the boats. In no time at all cries of “Cast! Cast! Cast!”, could be heard as the sailfish charged the teasers right up to the transom in search of food. Steady action continued most of the day with most boats reporting double digit shots. Still some dorado in the 20 – 30 lb. class showed up in the pattern occasionally.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 75- 82
Humidity 89%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:30 a.m. CST
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Jan 7, 2006; 01:10PM - Too Much Party??
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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The first week of 2006 really fizzled the first few days, maybe both the anglers and fish partied too hard welcoming in the New Year. Mid-week, the fishing began to get its groove back providing enough action to keep bars buzzing at Happy Hour. In addition to the customary sailfish bite, there were just enough blue marlin to make the angler think about which rod to grab. There were even a few fat dorado streaking into the pattern with a gold and turquoise flash to confuse the game plan further.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 66- 80
Humidity 68%
Wind: NE 17 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:29 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:50 p.m. CST
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Dec 31, 2005; 01:40PM - 2005 finished up with a bang
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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2005 finished up with a bang with most boats finding fast-paced action. The blue water for this week has been averaging between 17 to 30 miles with calm days and flat seas. Many boats reporting double digit releases. A blue marlin pop this week had the crews scrambling to figure out which gear to use. There also plenty of dorado in the 20 to 40 pound class and one boomer that tipped the scales at 50 pounds.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 73- 82
Humidity 100%
Wind: SW 6 mph
Conditions: T Storms
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:26 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:46 p.m. CST
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