Fish Report for 7-9-2008

From the IGFA -- Did You Know?

7-9-2008
Pete Johnson

The closest relatives of tarpon are bonefish, ladyfish and eels
Common snook begin their lives as males and then switch sexes to females at a larger size
Gag grouper begin their lives as females and then switch sexes to males at a larger size
Bluefin tuna can maintain core body temperatures as high 17-33 ?? C
473 marlin were caught and released during the 2006 Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship over four days in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico


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7-1-2008
Former champ leads field with 5-fish slam after Day 2 of the IGFA Inshore World Championship Needs two fish for second slam in prestigious tournament of champions ISLAMORADA, In-the-Florida-Keys, U.S.A. ??? Joe "Pepe" Lopez, Coral Gables, Fla. the 2006 winner of the IGFA Inshore World Championship, became the leading angler after two days by catching and releasing all five tournament species to complete his first slam towards again reigning in the grand champion title. The International Game Fish...... Read More