https://www.koaw.org/new-gallery daily 0.75 2020-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479319963550-ZLIQAU67CTRHRIKEHTRA/bonyfishpartsby+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Basics of Bony Fishes (Most Fishes) - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479319963550-ZLIQAU67CTRHRIKEHTRA/bonyfishpartsby+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Basics of Bony Fishes (Most Fishes) - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479837129461-JON8VQ6PUCZ658DJYHL6/Basic+Tail+Names+2+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Fish Tails - Caudal Fins of Fishes - By Koaw Pointed, naked, pointed undifferentiated, rounded, rounded unevenly, truncate, flat, straight, square, emarginate, slightly emarginate, indented, concave, biconcave, double emarginate, forked lightly, forked unevenly, forked deeply, lunate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479837313168-30ZIFERNGNOYYM398D69/Caudal+Fin+Types+Simplified+3+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Caudal Fin (Tail Fin) Types of Fishes - By Koaw Protocercal (Diphycercal), Leptocercal (Modified Diphycercal), Heterocercal, Hemihomocercal (Modifed Homocercal), Hypocercal (not Reversed Heterocercal), Homocercal, Isocercal, and Gephyrcercal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479319640391-RVBOTEJGJ4ZJ9E66FC26/Anatomical+Directions+Basic+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Anatomical Directions - 4 to Know - Illustration by Koaw Important to get these down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479310082389-KY0OORLJ87TDH8A282QY/Artwork524+Bony+Fishes+TL+FL+SL.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Measuring Fishes Total Length, Fork Length and Standard Length - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479308292468-GYNUV1SYGKSI6KRXQCJZ/Esox+Compare+Website.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Muskie, Northern Pike or Pickerel? - Illustration by Koaw Esox identification guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479307163392-GBARC7QKBVJTJRG8EHIG/Dorsal+Fin+with+multiple+species+Full.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Dorsal Fins o Fishes - Illustration by Koaw Notice that some fishes have 1, 2 and even 3 dorsal fins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479307369534-77D0B3Q40IES40ICA8VF/Pectoral+Fins+with+multiple+species+Full.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Pectoral Fins of Fishes - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479307416429-FFEA45PTMFT0CHVOMJYY/Pelvic+Fins+with+multiple+species+Full.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Pelvic Fins of Fishes - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479306976062-0CTLSFXAIDEF42C8UREN/Anal+Fins+with+multiple+spe+Full.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Anal Fins of Fishes - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479307667203-44ZZXI4BID80LJTFZO88/Anterior+Posterior.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Anatomical Directions (Basic) - Illustration by Koaw Important to know! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479307280169-21Y6JK964AT24MWBAMZG/Caudal+Fins+with+multiple+species+Full.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Caudal Fins of Fishes (Tailfins) - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479308188960-SXTOKSQ11BQWBNBYMJ9G/Dorsal+and+Anal+Finlets+Scombrid.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Dorsal and Anal Finlets - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479306606972-PX0Y9N0EC7C5Z3A0UOJR/Anal+Fins+with+multiple+spe+Full.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479308003117-1KI4AKL35O1REWY692U9/The+Binomen+Whitebg.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - The Binomen (Scientific Name) - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479308441642-I2GR2DTNHR7KZDI8AWRL/Cheek+and+opercle+scales.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Cheek and Opercle Scales on N. Pike - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479308539565-KVT5TUD57BT0CBFL3NGE/submandibular+pores+and+branchiostegal+rays+n+pike+hdjpg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Submandibular Pores & Branchiostegal Rays N. Pike - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479308894064-HPWEIMSL5YVWLU5IOHKR/The+Trinomen+whitebg.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - The Trinomen - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479309876926-2VASRUVVPMJG20BAQVMN/measuringfishesincorrect.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Incorrect Measurement - Illustration by Koaw Remember to close the mouth and measure with a horizontal (not angled) direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479310460495-AMKK7THJYDXKGZS1Y047/Measuring+BD+HL+SL.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Measuring Fishes Head Length, Snout Length & Body Depth - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479311782164-NE3POZ7JGZICLZDQM9UI/Cartilaginous+Fishes+Basics+by+K.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Cartilaginous Fishes - Shark Basics - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1479313790802-GWYC0OVSYIA6VUTCOTDV/RaySkate_koaworg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Cartilaginous Fishes Basics - Skates and Rays - Illustration by Koaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1480454091291-VJHQZFHQEG6OK5O97LJQ/BAMFAD.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - BAMFAD Being a master fish-analyzing detective! - by Koaw Mnemonic for fish identification. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1481072228074-D9KZB7SKCFD3BNNKCYAQ/PelagicZonesOceans+with+fishes+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Pelagic Zones of Oceans by Koaw This chart shows the separate zoning names of the pelagic, open oceans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1481466829341-8NZVY6GQP01LXXUADUKW/Mouth+Comparison+KoawOrg.jpg Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Fish Mouth, Snout, & Jaw Comparison - Image by Koaw A look at a broad range of mouth, jaw, and snout types within the fishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1483841923708-KK9F0POKGDPU57FA3TYL/Lateral+Line+Basic1+Koaw+org.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Lateral Line System Basic illustration showing the lateral line along the body and the cephalic dermal pores of the lateral line system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1483841937280-O43UOOVK8NRULPSUGILB/Later+Line+a+Closer+Look+Koaw+Org.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Lateral Line: A Closer Look Generalized but detailed view of the location of the neuromast in the lateral line canal and the sensory hair cell of the neuromast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1483842341869-WT69YN1SNFNORWBL3OYC/Sensory+hair+cell+Koaw+Org.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Sensory Hair of Cell of a Neuromast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1483842410913-CN9QL587K5SYSL914AWF/Otophysans+Hearing+Specialists+Koaw+Org.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Ostariophysians - The Hearing Specialists with the Weberian Apparatus Ostariophysians account for about 30.8% of all extant fishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1483843605743-QOW9P09N0MYPG2ZBUTHN/Water+is+unique+koaw+org.png Koaw Illustrations Fish Identification - Morphology, Anatomy, Features & Facts of Fishes - Water is a Unique Habitat Fishes are capable of detecting electric currents, magnetism, vibrations, molecules in solution, & light. https://www.koaw.org/costa-rica-gallery daily 0.75 2017-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164279077-8EE224XZJUPETWJNB0WU/Chato+Laguna+Verde+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Laguna Verde, Cerro Chato Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164279077-8EE224XZJUPETWJNB0WU/Chato+Laguna+Verde+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Laguna Verde, Cerro Chato Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164373372-I0S7EC53GJNH9JOXTMG6/Rainforest+Still+Chato+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Highland Rainforest Cerro Chato https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164429608-BG7QUW7EIJHFWAI0F30V/Lake+Arenal+Costa+Rica+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Lake Arenal Costa Rica Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489166675539-S9ND1O9X8ZNU9RA2IAQY/Conchal+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Playa Conchal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489166800820-ANHV1F6O1W2G796SB7ZJ/Sunset+Guancaste+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Sunset over the Pacific Ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489170690373-F6MLKLG4OEUS4OZ47C33/Reef+Guineafowl+Puffer+and+Panamanian+Sergeant+and+Damsels+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Gallery - Reef, some beauties while free-diving https://www.koaw.org/costa-rica-fishes-gallery daily 0.75 2017-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489169618683-7BHFH2WEROC4J6ZW7R21/king+diodon+and+female+hogs+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Fishes near the Sunken Ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489169618683-7BHFH2WEROC4J6ZW7R21/king+diodon+and+female+hogs+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Fishes near the Sunken Ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489172042974-R5UPNLWJ6FXBZQ3541KD/Arothron+meleagris+Guineafowl+Puffer+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Black Type of Guineafowl Puffer (also a yellow type) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489168395331-N6J9JNKHV20YX13ZIR6V/Diodon+holocanthus+2+freckled+porcupine+fish+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Pair of Porcupinefish or Pez Erizo hiding out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489165368816-1LC4AAHKILHKEMP5QXI5/Urolophus+halleri+Haller%27s+round+ray+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Urolophus halleri (Manta Redonda or Round Stingray) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164540562-QU58RTBWJAOIDHH3S2ZF/Cortez+Rainbow+Wrasses+Female+CR+Koaworg.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Cortez Rainbow Wrasses (females) or Arco Iris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164882639-XKEZOTLL5DKBRKJK6A7V/Microspathodon+dorsalis+giant+damselfish+juv+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Giant Damselfish (Juvenile) (Jaqueta Gigante) Gorgeous spotting on the body, no? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164712009-YMV9PAYD5P52QS3X4Z6I/Diplobatus+ommata+bullseye+electric+ray+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Diplobatus ommata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164799984-JU6WUF8B5L93W515RP7S/M+dorsalis+and+T+lucasanum+male+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Giant Damselfish & Cortez Rainbow Wrasse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164972597-PGKCV0QFDMZIXSGVRAG5/Naucrates+ductor+pilotfish+juv+symb+w+diver+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Naucrates ductor (wee baby pilotfish on diver) This little fella stayed with my fellow diver for over 30 minutes. These pilotfish are usually engaging in symbiotic relationships with sharks, turtles, rays, and whales, munching on ectoparasites and leftovers from feedings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489165115227-U7L0L67W0OPOKIU63XS7/Parachromis+dovii+guapote+Arenal+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Parachromis dovii - guapote (male) We released this guy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489165190553-6AIDDI0S5AN3EWUV6U7I/Pristigenys+serrula+popeye+catulufa+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Pristigenys serrula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489165295720-ORF5BI5RLHLLCR211WYI/Thalassoma+lucasanum+Cortez+rainbow+wrasse+m+and+f+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Cortez Rainbow Wrasses (Arco Iris) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489167944521-8LXP14K72T2DY5A079CA/Johnrandallia+nigrirostris+Barberfish+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Pair of Barberfish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489164647924-54GJI2ZE8Y7SEAMOTRNG/Diodon+holocanthus+longspine+porcupinefish+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Diodon holocanthus - Pez Erizo or Freckled Porcupinefish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489168671084-3L0JTQ2V40H03UMTBRGB/Diodon+holocanthus+in+wreck+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Shoaling in a Sunken Ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489171793665-DNVBY3U1EXXOU9GDKS3Q/Aetobatus+laticeps+single+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Graceful creatures... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489170253850-O98OPDPWVYG3Z78MJO6G/Aetobatus+laticeps+Pacific+white+spotted+eagle+ray+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Awesome Eagle Rays (Yeah, low visibility water) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489171575851-KBI6M8V4694OYZPXWE4H/Stegastes+acapulcoensis+Acapulco+major+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - A type of damselfish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489172378438-X1XD4EF5PAI70INTHFHT/Chaetodon+humeralis+Threebanded+butterflyfish+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Scooting along...hard to focus on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489172590718-IZQS78GYMH6YYL01VN1Q/D+holocanthus+pair+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Not that quick...that's why they have protective spines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489172872784-R5LN37FC70S9GW4UPOKE/Holocanthus+passer+Pomacanthus+zonipectus+engine+block+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Chilling by the sunken engine block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489173214314-2430QFEOA2CINQ77AFBB/Bodianus+diplotaenia+Mexican+hogfish+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - She is safer in her coral-nook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489173444020-CT4XDNBQ5NELQZIQ88FW/Thalassoma+lucasanum+Females+reef+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Females over the rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489173673070-G94X4A2MNIK5FBVLEN6K/Abudefduf+troschelii+Panamanian+sergeants+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Lots of sergeants over the rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489174380501-OUCHUIVQN07UFEJEZMUR/Gymnothorax+castaneus+Myripristis+leiognathus+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Soldierfish hanging with their moray buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489174737323-ZLCCRRH81FQAU8HLSDU1/Urolophus+halleri+2+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - These round rays vary in coloration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489175156295-EDWYK5MFTA21R7AP2C1C/Gymnothorax+castaneus+hiding+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Big fella hiding... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1489175437903-V27OTYSGFIRKEA2D7U57/Serranus+psittacinus+Barred+serrano+CR+Koaw+org.jpg Costa Rica Fishes Gallery - Barred Serrano https://www.koaw.org/magikarp-gallery1 daily 0.75 2017-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1495233102929-W0U6IZT1CRS2G3332JX7/Carp+PD.jpg Magikarp Gallery1 - Koi in Pond - Public Domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1495233102929-W0U6IZT1CRS2G3332JX7/Carp+PD.jpg Magikarp Gallery1 - Koi in Pond - Public Domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1495233149748-KJ7HKCUK0BOZIRCKVV64/Carassius_wild_golden_fish_2013_G1+PD3.png Magikarp Gallery1 - Prussian carp - Carassius gibelio By George Chernilevsky (Public Domain) Carassius gibelio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1495233186269-YQ9Y72QO9YZUFISR4J4K/1024px-Japanese_Fish_in_Pond_2+cc+anon.jpg Magikarp Gallery1 - Japanese Koi Pond - Anonymous https://www.koaw.org/spinnerbaitimages daily 0.75 2017-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1509588438208-JI2UUAR0ZE8DSBBI5ORI/blades1+koaw+org.png spinnerbaitimages - Blades of Spinnerbaits Blades make spinnerbaits effective. The red arrows show the location of blades on a few spinnerbaits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1509588438208-JI2UUAR0ZE8DSBBI5ORI/blades1+koaw+org.png spinnerbaitimages - Blades of Spinnerbaits Blades make spinnerbaits effective. The red arrows show the location of blades on a few spinnerbaits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1509589469820-HGWES2QDG8SS6PLI7CTU/blades2+koaw+org.png spinnerbaitimages - Blade location on spinnerbaits Where are the blades on spinnerbaits? Follow the red arrows! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1509590045470-214SEMNUDD3HVEZOOAV5/in+line+spinnerbait+koaw+org.png spinnerbaitimages - In-line spinnerbait In-line spinnerbaits are designed to have blades rotating around a single & central axis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1509591108305-B86FV4N6QTQPK7VLGS0V/IN+LINE+design.png spinnerbaitimages - In-line Spinnerbait Basics In-line (in line) spinnerbaits usually have a blade attached to a clevis that revolves around the central wire that also creates the central axis. A head/body sits in front of the hook(s) where any hook is usually covered by a material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1511150726975-1PQGSD9D4Q81U18BRP1R/safety+pin+spinnerbait2+koaw+org.png spinnerbaitimages - Safety Pin Spinnerbaits Safety pin or overhead arm spinnerbaits. (LEFT TO RIGHT - 1. Double bladed 2. Single bladed 3. Short arm) Safety pin spinnerbaits can have more than one blade! There are usually 1 or 2. A short arm spinnerbait usually only has 1 blade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512103308389-KQ76XFYLLSSGASD956HE/Blade+coatings+for+spinnerbaits+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Blade Coatings of Spinnerbaits Common coatings on spinnerbait blades include nickel, gold, silver, copper, orange, & luminescent. Most are nickel and gold plated from a brass stock. The coating will contribute to flare but the texture and shape is far more important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512154252722-QV4F9ZMTS9RYPOI8WIMW/Colorado+blade+Koaw_org.png spinnerbaitimages - Colorado Blade This blade is fat and slow, creating a good amount of thump in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512154547251-18EYRFLHD0Z4H9YOKW2L/Willow+blade+Koaw_org.png spinnerbaitimages - Willow Blade The willow blade is long and thin, creating a lot of flash and minimal thump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512155329871-LAJ8TBU36TUISHSD335Q/Indiana+blade+Koaw_org.png spinnerbaitimages - Indiana Blade The Indiana blade falls between the Colorado and willow blades. It's a good, common hybrid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512155803355-I2XV8KAR0Q6IJAACAP9K/Oklahoma+blade+Koaw_org.png spinnerbaitimages - Oklahoma Blade The Oklahoma blade (turtleback, mag willow, Olympic) lies between the Colorado and Indiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512256676898-EU8YC2GWYZRN7NOJTP6G/SOME+OTHER+blade+types+Koaw_ORg.png spinnerbaitimages - Some Other Blade Types for Spinnerbaits The serrated, rippled, chopper, royal, whiptail, thumper, and thumper blades all offer unique thump and flash options! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512259306685-22ZU60IUUAW3U2MQ29DT/wire+frame+arm+Koaw_org.png spinnerbaitimages - Wire Frame (Arm) on a Spinnerbait The wire frame is usually made of stainless steel and houses all the other components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512260447986-Y3PMR4AJIPGPMJKR6S4Z/hooks_Koaw_org+2.png spinnerbaitimages - Hooks of Spinnerbaits The hooks are usually disquised by a skirt or covering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512261570728-INACAWQND2D4H2BG5W2E/STINGER+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Stinger (The EXTRA HOOK) A stinger is a good way to increase striking effectiveness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512262018943-AUVN7BW738JUEC7K84PJ/SPLIT+RINGS+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Split Rings Split rings attach the blades to the wire frame, usually with a swivel in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512262541797-1R0D92CR1QR1RXRRG8RT/clevis+spinnerbait+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Clevis on Spinnerbait The clevis is a C-shaped component that attaches tandem blades (a second blade.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512263015838-EH8WH03V1RWMY9XCE5TD/swivel+on+spinnerbait+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Swivel on Spinnerbait Swivels are used to diminish friction and ensure proper rotation of the blades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512263927307-BPDBJJUFP7297IH5XI2R/Head+and+body+spinnerbait+Koaw_org.png spinnerbaitimages - Head/Body of Spinnerbait The head/body offers weight to the lure and usually has eyespots to mimic prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512264482253-J3AROOBQW2CBZQ9D59FP/skirt+of+spinnerbait+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Skirt on Spinnerbait Skirt options are numerous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512271767605-MV3FTR60RFYTCQ39D26V/RUNNING+TRUE+KOAW_ORG.png spinnerbaitimages - Running True Spinnerbait A spinnerbait that does not run true offers bad action and makes it harder for the fish to become hooked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1512274415118-2KQ9FTKNEJY12WG8VHQH/Spinnerbait+trailer+Koaw_Org.png spinnerbaitimages - Trailers of Spinnerbaits A bit of extra wiggle goes a long way-add a trailer. https://www.koaw.org/billfishes-identification daily 0.75 2018-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1525403313710-CYPWAR0KJKFWZP36I07Y/roundscale+spearfish+Tetrapturus+georgii+characteristics+Koaw+Org+Vid+on+YouTube+rs.png billfishes identification - roundscale spearfish (Tetrapturus georgii) - Koaw.org Full video on Koaw Nature-YouTube: Identifying the roundscale spearfish from the other billfishes can be done be examining the position of the anal opening, the position of the ends of the branchiostegal rays, and the scales found near the mid-section of the body. 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Video Link: https://youtu.be/QA723pV2UMk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1525404098039-PPTKVEKJN4NQO9W3YPUI/white+marlin+Kajikia+albida+characteristics+Koaw+Org+Vid+on+YouTube+rs.png billfishes identification - white marlin (Kajikia albida) - Koaw.org Full video on Koaw Nature-YouTube: Identifying the white marlin from other other billfishes, especially the the similar in appearance roundscale spearfish, is done by examining the position of the anal opening, the position of the ends of the branchiostegal rays as well as the scales near the mid-section of the body. Also note that, like the roundscale spearfish, the fins are rounded or blunted. Ergo, do not use the fins to distinguish the two species. Video Link: https://youtu.be/QA723pV2UMk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5808f56fcd0f687a0363b922/1525404534453-BYDRWHY17N4NC051WGD7/sailfish+Istiophorus+platypterus+characteristics+Koaw+Org+Vid+on+YouTube+rs.png billfishes identification - sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) - Koaw.org Full video on Koaw Nature-YouTube: Identifying the sailfish is perhaps the easiest to do compared to all of the other billfishes. At least this is true with mature specimens. Just look at that first dorsal fin. The greatest height of the first dorsal fin will be greater than the greatest body depth. 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