Fish Facts: Atlantic Threadfin – Polydactylus octonemus

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Atlantic Threadfin (Polydactylus octonemus) somewhat resembles a catfish with the common silver sides and the long pectoral ray fins which resemble the whiskers of a catfish. The Atlantic Threadfin lives in shallow waters over sandy bottoms usually near the mouths of rivers. These rays serve as feelers just like with catfish and aids in finding … Read more

Creating a Mock Scrape

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Creating mock scrapes is a tactic that is highly under-stated and under-used in the majority of the hunting community. Although this tends to work best during pre-rut situations, it can provide results right through the rut as bucks travel in search of receptive does and work scrapes along the way. Scrapes vs. Rubs The first … Read more

Surf-Time Awakening

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The 21 ft. bay boat makes its way into Timbalier Bay at speeds in excess of 50 m.p.h.. The driver’s eyes are hypnotically fixed ahead of the boat, scanning from side to side. Quickly the throttle is slammed into neutral, causing those aboard to lunge forward from the abrupt change in momentum. Immediately, the skipper … Read more

Sacramento Pikeminnow Picture

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Sacramento pikeminnows once went by the name of Sacramento squawfish but that has been changed as the politically correct crowd revises the world we live in. I will continue to call them sqawfish myself. Sacramento pikeminnow are found in clear low to mid-elevation streams and rivers. They prefer streams with deep pools and slow runs. … Read more

Tree Features: Laurel Oak – Quercus Laurifolia

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The Laurel Oak is a deciduous tree that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. This tree has leaves that are dark green on the upper side and mottled with white on the lower side. This tree is often confused with the Ginkgo. Landscaping and Ornamental Use Laurel oak is a popular choice … Read more

Fish Facts: Gray Bichir – Polypterus senegalus

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Gray Bichir (Polypterus Senegalus) also known as the Senegal bichir and Cuvier’s bichis a native of African lakes including the Nile basin and West Africa, including Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Volta and Lake Chad basins. This species inhabits marginal swamps and freshwater lagoons, the muddy regions of rivers. During the hottest hours of the day, it … Read more