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The One! Two! Tropical Northern Queensland Punch
- By Kate Vangytenbeek
- Published 06/6/2009
- Destinations and Travel
- Unrated
The One! Two! Tropical Northern Queensland Punch
Part One
As the big silver cat thrummed through the waters of Cape York Gulf toward Seisia, I reviewed the past week's myriad fishing opportunities presented by Carpentaria Seafaris. CS has been in operation for almost two decades. The brainchild of Captain Greg Bethune, these week-long mothership-based trips allow intrepid anglers to access numerous river systems flowing east to west into the Gulf of Carpentaria. So it was here on the bow, traveling toward the Aboriginal community which serves as the home wharf for our mothership, Tropic Paradise, that I had some quiet moments to gather up all my impressions from the adventure.
Part One
As the big silver cat thrummed through the waters of Cape York Gulf toward Seisia, I reviewed the past week's myriad fishing opportunities presented by Carpentaria Seafaris. CS has been in operation for almost two decades. The brainchild of Captain Greg Bethune, these week-long mothership-based trips allow intrepid anglers to access numerous river systems flowing east to west into the Gulf of Carpentaria. So it was here on the bow, traveling toward the Aboriginal community which serves as the home wharf for our mothership, Tropic Paradise, that I had some quiet moments to gather up all my impressions from the adventure.
Palolo Worm Hatch
- By Randall Bryett
- Published 06/3/2009
- iflyfisherman
- Unrated
Palolo Worm hatch somewhere in the Florida Keys. The worms are so small and the fish so big it is hard to fathom the relationship and why the tarpon are so focused on them. They must taste good! The fish know when it is going to happen and start to gather and feast well before the hatch. Lots of flyfisherman want to fish this event but the truth is it harder to feed them while they slurp worms. I feel blessed to witness and fish a Palolo worm hatch.
Lost Coast Anglers
- By Brendan Mason
- Published 05/29/2009
- Guides and Charters
- Unrated
Capt. Brian Jill guides the crystal clear waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast of Florida. Fly fishing in shallow water for Reds, Snook, and Tarpon doesn't get better than this!
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- By Randall Bryett
- Published 05/27/2009
- iflyfisherman
- Unrated
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Recent News
Is it time to take tuna off the menu?
- Published 06/12/2009
The backlash against those selling bluefin has already begun - a raft of celebrities, including actress Charlize Theron and Sting, have barracked high-end fusion restaurant chain Nobu for still offering the critically endangered bluefin - some have likened it to offering a dish made of tiger or white rhino
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Underwater Tapon Fishing
- Published 06/7/2009
This looks like fun.....
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Take Marlin Off the Menu
- Published 05/19/2009
The Take Marlin off the Menu campaign is designed to educate people about what billfish are, their role in the ecosystem and their imperiled state from commercial overfishing. The ultimate goal is, through education and political advocacy, to end the commercial harvest, sale and importation of marlin, sailfish and spearfish in the United States.
After all, if you saw lion or tiger for sale in a restaurant or grocery store would you buy it?
Of course not.
Well, it's time we began thinking of billfish the same way.
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After all, if you saw lion or tiger for sale in a restaurant or grocery store would you buy it?
Of course not.
Well, it's time we began thinking of billfish the same way.
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The Smallest Whale Shark Ever
- Published 04/19/2009
A tiny whale shark was rescued from a Philippine dinner plate recently. This is the smallest specimen ever recorded. Link to WWF full story by reading more
"In spite of all the research that is being done worldwide on whale sharks, to this date no one knows where they breed or give birth. The Pilar “pup” was so small, it was probably born here and could have been what biologists call a neo-nate. Not only is this animal the smallest live whale shark on record ever to be captured and released here in the Philippines (and arguably, anywhere in the world), it is also the first indication that the Philippines, at the apex of the Coral Triangle, is probably one of the places on the planet where these giants of the sea are born."
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"In spite of all the research that is being done worldwide on whale sharks, to this date no one knows where they breed or give birth. The Pilar “pup” was so small, it was probably born here and could have been what biologists call a neo-nate. Not only is this animal the smallest live whale shark on record ever to be captured and released here in the Philippines (and arguably, anywhere in the world), it is also the first indication that the Philippines, at the apex of the Coral Triangle, is probably one of the places on the planet where these giants of the sea are born."
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